{It is in the small decisions you and I make every day that create our destiny...}

About the Realm

The Realm of Lorien is for those who are interested in peace, nature, gardens, walking and dreams. Traits that we are often known for are:
~ loving gardens and trees
~ seeking out peace
~ helping others on their quest for peace
~ finding pleasure in beautiful things
~ desiring things to be fair for the the benefit of all
~ taking an interest in the mystical
~ finding pleasure in both the dawn and the sunset.

Our realm activities and ideas for activities include:

~ Helping with the Gardening section in The Last Homely House
~ Growing our own plants
~ Helping with LHH projects, making the world a more creative and beautiful place
~ In conjunction with the other Realms: a Lord of the Rings Scrapbook (more to be revealed later)
~ Keeping "Dream Diaries," and learning about Dream Interpretation
~ Finding ways of gaining inner peace, and helping others to find this same rest.

Our insignia and banner

Our banner:

There is also a banner made by Simbelmyne:

And there is also our insignia:

If you want to put the insignia in your CoE signature here's the code:

<img src="http://www.councilofelrond.com/images/members/tantree.gif">

OR

You can mention us in your sig. You can't do both.

Realm Rules

Every realm needs rules and here are ours:

• You may not put down other Realms, or boast about your Realm being the best.

• You can get kicked out of your realm for the following things
  
  ~ breaking the rules on regular basis,
  ~ starting a fight, either with internal Realm members, or members of another Realm
  ~ being rude or offensive to any other Realm member
  ~ ignoring requests to follow the rules
  ~ excessive negativity
  ~ anything else that might disrupt the Realm environment or make other members feel uncomfortable
  
  All site and forum rules still apply.

• Choose your Realm carefully. You may not switch out of a realm into a new one until you've been a member of the Realm for 3 months. In very rare cases, if a member is having troubles in a house before the 3 months is over, they may request a transfer, but the final decision is at the behest of the admin overseeing the house.

• There are two leaders underneath the Admin of the Realm. One is appointed, one is elected, and both serve 3 month terms. They may not serve more than 2 total terms.

• Leaders may be removed at the behest of the Admin for the following reasons:
  
  ~ neglecting their duties
  ~ not getting things done in a timely fashion
  ~ trying to take the Realm into a place not consistent with its purpose
  ~ flaunting authority
  ~ bragging about their 'leader' status
  ~ Giving special treatment to their friends
  ~ favoritism
  ~ discouraging members from joining other realms