2013 going to a close - a small message!

      2013 going to a close - a small message!

      Hello everyone,

      2013 is ending in only a few hours. Ragnar over in down under will be the first one to enter 2014 in about 22 hours from the creation of this post.

      I want to take this moment and thank everyone in this guild and those that have been in this guild for the amazing times.

      Back in March we started with an idea, I can say now this Idea became reality. SWD is a strong WvW Guild and get's a lot of recognition, not only on Piken Square, but also across other Servers, not only once we’ve been asked to GvG and we feel proud about it. Though not having a focus on GvGs led to turning down the requests, for now.

      The Idea became reality, but this doesn’t mean we have to stop. There is still a lot to work on, there is new and more goals to go after.

      It hasn’t been always easy we went through tough times with low attendance, but we always kept looking forward, better times will surely come if we don’t lose our minds and remember what this guild is about. We are now fielding easily 20 people on raids, even during an official break towards the end of this year we get 15 people on an open raid, good times.

      SWD has not reached the peak of its potential yet. 2014 will bring us new GW2 content (EOTM) and also we’ll start a journey at organized and structured GvG. More good times to come. But despite the bright future, keep always in mind some down times can happen, it’s natural for people to leave. We had great losses on our path and yet we are still around and stronger than ever.

      I want to especially thank Venn Adamant and Snow as the main initiators to found SWD (I know Snow will read this, not sure about Venn ;P). Furthermore Tal Emenar, Sandokan, Persefonni and Uruzet (yeah the other Councils that have to deal with me) deserve mentioning here for stepping up in hard times and helping to carry on.

      I am looking forward to 2014 and more fun time with this guild and the people in it.

      Keep it up!
      :mesm: Confunda :guard: Cruz Patronus
      When I joined this autumn it was either that or quit gw2 really and I cant complain about my decision. Got an excellent welcome and quickly felt that people appreciated having me on events and some silly people even decided to give me responsibility of the necros. I really enjoy it and the people here and look forward to 2014

      This is my signature. There are many like it but this on is mine.
      I'll never forget you guys. Spearheading SWD was my favorite period in GW2, and one of the best times in my life. But you guys have now been at the helm longer than me, which is strange to think about :) I'm really glad you're getting stronger. I unfortunately quit the game a few weeks ago, so I won't be seeing you around, but I'll play Wildstar when it comes out. Let me know if you will move there, so we can fight then :)

      p. s. this is still the best looking forum of all the guilds I've been in since. GJ Cruz <3
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      If you have to run, run forward
      I got cut off from a very beautiful tree, Atlantean Army, and you guys
      - Uruzet, Cruzyo, Sandokan, Persefonni, Tal Emenar, Evilxzephyr -
      let me in to this loving family, Swords of Underworld.
      Thank you for that, for without it, I would have quit on Guild Wars 2.
      May we be ever prosperous towards our future.
      :heart:
      Nothing left to fear, L'Cie
      Cradled in Eternity
      Shore of sands, your Fate awaits
      Oh Surrender in the Light


      My Soul dfafffqw My Wrath dfafffqw My Loss
      8 hours for me and it will be 2014. Just wanna say been an awesome year with you guys, when i joined i knew i had found a good guild. And wanna say thanks for keeping me in the guild even though im on the other side of the world (alot of other guilds might of kicked me by now) so thanks for the patience.

      I want to say i will try to lead a few events in the new year as i want to get better. And i plan to join more raids.

      Happy new year to all of you and i hope you have a good year to come.
      Thanks to all! Those who have stuck with us through thick and thin and also for those that left, leaving behind great and memorable moments!

      This has by far been the best community in any game I have had the pleasure of being part of and contributing to its creation.

      Special mentions go to the other founders of the guild and our tireless raid commanders!

      I just deleted a whole wall of text thanking individual members, I hope it's enough to say that every member is appreciated.

      Special thanks to Cruzyo, mainly for his hard work in guild management and keeping our heads on our shoulders and feet on the ground :D

      Last but not least, to Venn, for making this all happen. Snow.. It's so good to hear from you and hope everything is great with you!