Garuda was formed and have been on Tichondrius since March 3, 2005, succeeding Indo Warriors which was formed almost since release. It was initially a guild for friends to have fun with, but with the leadership of Leonard soon evolved into a raiding guild. Since then the list of members have grown, and progress was made. Soon Ragnaros was killed, and by far the best showing of Garuda’s potential was indeed server top 5 kill of Chromaggus, done in November.
Nefarian was thought to come soon, but alas it was not to be. Garuda stagnated, some members left the game, and things looked bad. However a new GM emerged in form of Notious, the newer generation of members were then ready for end game contents, and the guild was soon back in business, killing Nefarian in February. AQ40 was next and through perseverence Garuda finally killed the Twin Emperors, a feat not many guilds can do at the time. Alas, summer came, and with the departure of many members from the games, the guild stagnated again. Additionally, with the development of new content, the guild, which really is a combination of hard core and casual players, is getting strained on raids. This stagnation continued, and as more members got frustrated, more left the game or moved on to a new server, or to a new guild. Unlike the phoenix that had risen from the ashes earlier this year, this was pretty much the end of the journey for Garuda. As they say, “all good things must come to an end”, and this is indeed the end of the road for Garuda as a guild. However, this is not the end of the journey for the former members of Garuda. Indeed, whether you are leaving the game or moving in the game, a new journey lies ahead. The experience gained while in Garuda should not be underestimated; although a game, it has many relations to real life experience, and is precious and very real. On this note, whatever your choice is, good luck to you, may the experience you learned in Garuda be beneficial and may it be a fruitful journey.
Personally, Garuda has been a blast for me. It had been the best ever guild I can ever have for my WOW experience. Though sometimes lacking in progression, it was fun, vent was hillarious, guild chat was great and the spices of drama enhances it all. While it lasted, I enjoyed the times I was in the guild. Many members share this experience, and indeed the memories of Garuda will be kept as something precious for all of us down the years. Garuda was not a perfect guild, in fact it had many shortfalls and flaws from DKP, loot distribution to guild bank in its guild model. At times, members relations wasn’t ideal as well. Yet despite all of this the guild has perservered over a year, which is forever in WOW terms, and a feat not many guilds in WOW can achieve. And thus, with a credit honouring past prominent members of Garuda, I end my tribute to Garuda, a great guild that achieved more than anyone could have expected. Its journey ends today, but its memories and spirits will be carried on through its members.
Thank you Garuda.
Guild Masters: Leonard, Notious
Druids: Archeic, Ardor, Carlista, Jackonan, Tacodilla, Beruang, Druide, Echi, Fanoldir, Joan, Nefadaen, Shanah, Shleprock, Sinichi, Treeman
Hunters: Kaysta, Fuyumi, Eldiaz, Stalkerz, Pies, Aseem, Incredibless, Oyster, Shizuru, Wildee, Zay, Zhbobo
Mages: Obasan, Exeqzalie, Endeavour, Loliluri, Buenonacho, Ciara, Cinnamoroll, Eml, Lemper, Permen, Neneksihir, Sikepang, Vercia
Paladins: Aquamarine, Arathon, Beken, Dexter, Leonard, Lilaeroplane, Oriseus, Riploreth, Sieera, Uayu, Zheyr, Jagoanneon, Wirosableng, Eitis, Psiven, Brownee
Priests: Notius, Verlyn, Jetstar, Sinchan, Zaqq, Celecia, Wortel, Pemuja, Bhoenaliza, Esgalinzil, Ohia, Pamelina, Simafuhan, Sxeregret, Xerred
Rogues: Jimi, Rexromeo, Collette, Shinnobu, Minijak, Pokka, Beringas, Dav, Kalthrus, Kolumanadi, Lilblue, Mangga, Metalghost, Soba, Tery, Winthrop
Warlocks: Anakbabe, Pendek, Flintt, Actionj, Darklock, Liv, Witchie, Young
Warriors: Nauto, Tenderizer, Metalgrid, Hebat, Skylinee, Lucu, Wz, Adian, Ambo, Antec, Debobo, Kiemas, Maukuat, Palmtree, Vista
These are past members that have, despite their shortcomings, has helped made Garuda to be a better place as a home. Other past members can be accessed at the members menu.
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