Guild Wars: Guild of the Week: Scouts of Tyria [SoT]

This week's Guild of the Week is Scouts of Tyria [SoT]. A guild started in 2005 during beta testing, the Scouts of Tyria have as their mission to overturn every rock, explore every corner and enter every cave in the Guild Wars universe:

Kaia Silverleaf summoned up the Scouts of Tyria [SoT] during the beta testing sessions, and by March 18th, 2005 it became a permanent force in the fight to liberate the countryside. SoT's muster came shortly after Kaia posted a thread on a fansite about exploring Guild Wars with a focus on "turning over every stone" and a desire to share that experience with like-minded people.

Most Scout expeditions start spontaneously after online discussions, and the guild seldom plans activities in advance. When new content comes out, SoT's members immerse themselves in it with one finger hovering over the print screen key to take as many screenshots of the newly discovered landscape as possible.

Taking a relaxed approach to having fun, SoT ensures that its leader, officers, and members have an equal say in how the guild is run. Best of all, it doesn't regulate member activity. So, when any of its members need to take a leave of absence, they can do so knowing they can come back at any time to play with friends.

At more than forty active members and growing, the SoT welcomes other laid back players. It's broadened its player base to become more of an international guild, and its members know that further expansion in other ways is always possible. As the guild has grown, Scouts of Tyria has maintained the same basic guild structure as its original foundation. The egalitarian structure of SoT makes for a fun environment for all who adventure as a Scout.