Issue One

Welcome Home, to Whiskey Company, where through this Newsletter we will be documenting our Journey. The Good, The Bad and the Whiskey. Make sure to read Thoroughly, you won’t want to miss what’s to come.

January – A Time for goodbye, and a time for hellos. Where we look upon the future with glory and hope. An entire year at our disposal, and nothing but our minds to hold us back. We predict a booming year for Whiskey Company full of trials and tribulations with a hint of good times. 

Guard of the Month

January’s Guard of the Month is Cadet Gatina, Who Joined on the Ninth of January. She has shown resilience and integrity in the time since she joined and has continued to do her very best. 

“Arriving in Stormwind with nothing but determination and curiosity, I sought to find my place in this vast and bustling city. I’ve always valued making genuine connections, and by the end of my first day, I was already meeting people, sharing smiles, and before the first week, hearing my name called in greeting. One moment stood out, a citizen approached me, bypassing others, and asked if I could help find her lost friends. That trust, given so freely, meant everything to me. My greatest achievement this month has been earning the welcome and trust of this incredible community, turning a new city into a home.” – Cadet Gatina

Enlistment

Ever wondered about Enlisting? Maybe you have a friend or Family member in need of a Job. It can be a difficult choice to make, so allow us to talk you through the process. Informed Minds make better choices.

Inform a Member of Whiskey Company, Preferably at City Hall, Home of Whiskey Company. From there, A Recruiter will sit you down inside for the Paperwork.

The Recruitment form will ask questions such as: Your name, Age, Race, Next of Kin, Skill Set, Previous Experience in Law, Military or other related Jobs, Criminal history and Important Medical History.

You’ll be expected to sign the form- But fear not, We’re not asking for your soul. Simply that all information is up to date and correct. Be warned, lying on your enlistment form could be subject to legal action.

Upon joining, you are agreeing to upholding the law, Protecting Crown and Kingdom and insuring you follow the very laws you sware to protect. Breaking the law after this point is considered more sever, due to the trust placed into you by the Crown.

A Member will then take you to get “Kitted” out. In other words, collecting your armour and other necessary gear, such as Badge, Buzzbox and Handcuffs. Following suite is a tour of the HQ. Don’t panic if you still get lost or confused- you can always ask for another tour!

At some point during this posedure, a Picture will be taken for your form. This can help identify you better. Try and avoid Enlistment on a Bad Hair day!

January Activities

This Month has been filled with various training and activities to help our Guards grow.

Fourth of January – Parade – The First Parade of the Year went without a hitch. Notices Included the End of Winter’s Veil, Goodbye Festive Gear. Promotions included Lilaya Coldwalker and Joe McNorren to Constable. 

Fifth of January – Party – We attended a birthday party of Commander John Lawrence of the Goldmane Platoon. A wonderful time for socialisation and plenty of drinking to go around. 

Eleventh of January – Training – Winter Training Partook. Captain Lawrence took the Company to Ironforge, where we scaled the mountain, learning the meaning of “No one gets left behind”. Started a camp fire to partake in a quick snack, before sliding down the snowy hill. We explored the aspects of survival in winter. Ice skating across a frozen pond before seeing how easy an ambush would be, before heading home to warmth. 

Twelfth of January – Market – A Market in Mage Quarter Partook, where Whiskey Company held a recruitment stand. We had a wonderful turn out, and we had a few new recruits from it as well. We attribute this to not just hard work, but plenty of encouraging balloons.

Eighteenth of January – Training – Law Training took place, and while some Law books went up in flames, others were full of knowledge and wisdom. If you could not attend, please try and familiarize yourself with the Law Book- It is your ultimate guide to guarding. 

Nineteenth of January – Parade – A wonderful turn out of eighteen Guards on Parade. Everyone looked spiffier in their Uniforms. Notices included remembering discipline, being polite to fellow Military Members and what roles are available within the company. Promotions included Astriel Rosebrook, Eleanor Morgan and Istahla Shadowbane to Constable along with Y’nyssa to Junior-Constable.

Twenty-Second – Execution – An Execution took place of Ruby Roth more commonly known as Vermilion. She was charged with half a dozen murders, another half a dozen attempted murders on members of the Crown and being a member of a proscribed organization known as the Crimson Reapers.

Twenty-Fifth – Training – Guarding One-Oh-One. Also refereed to as “Cadets, Pay attention”. We went out to Pumpkin Patch and learned about dealing with the public, arrests and reports. We partook in a practical, where three of ours pretended to be in a fight, and the others had to arrest them.

February Activity’s

First of February – Training – A Special Training will commence. Information will come in at the time of training. You’re in for a surprise!

Second of February – Parade – The First one of the Month, Expect: March, Inspection, Notices and Promotions.

Fifth of February – Party – The Captain’s Birthday! She’s Celebrating thirty Years, in the Form of a Party, and you’re all welcome! See Advertisement for more.

Eighth of February – Training – Gun Training Will take Place for any seeking either a new skill, or the availability to use a Gun while on-duty, this will be a prime opportunity.

Fifteenth of February – Training – Report Training! Come by to go over the reports and how to deal with people seeking to report.

Sixteenth of February – Parade – The Second one of the Month, Expect: March, Inspection, Notices and Promotions. 

Twenty-Second of February – Training – Weapons Training! Looking into various Weapons and how to safely and effectively use them within the city.

Crime

An Important Part of Crime analysis is to look at the statistics of crime within an area. Whiskey is of course not the only Law Enforcement within the City, Meaning this will be an incomplete look at the City as a whole, but more a look at the personal Record of Whiskey Company.

The most common crime this month was Greater Bodily Harm making up roughly 11.76% of all crimes dealt with by Whiskey Company.

Definition of Greater Bodily Harm : A Person is Guilty of Greater Bodily Harm if they inflict significant physical harm, calculated to interfere with a person’s health, to another person. 

Grade: 5

Overall Fourty-Eight Reports were made this Month. Of those 16.67% were Guard Logs, recording calls out that did not result in any investigation or reports. 6.25% of those were Medical Logs, detailing where a Medic needed to aid someone. And 77.08% of those were reports dealing with crimes.

Notices

Dealing with Other Companies at a Crime Scene! If you find yourself Stumbling upon a Crime Scene where another Law Enforcement Company is already dealing with the case, It is Whiskey’s Policy to ask them if they are alright, and if they require any aid. Should they accept- Defer to them for what they need, and perform it with the utmost respect. Should they decline- Wish them a good day, and go about your business. There can be an exception made for when a battle is on-going, whether to help in fighting, healing, crowd control or removal. 

Other Military and Law Enforcement! Remember to be polite to other Units. If you feel there is an issue, please address an Officer of Whiskey Company. Whether that be personal or law related. 

Food and Drink! Do –not– accept any food or drink while on duty. Your safety is our top priority. Accepting such while on duty, may lead to illness, poisoning or even death. 

Buzzbox Communication! Remember when talking through any kind of Buzzbox device, whether old or new, to keep up with proper communication. State your name, intentions and end with Over. Never use “Over and Out” as it contradicts itself. 

Paperwork Update! All paperwork is currently being updated to include new and important information. If you joined Whiskey Company before January, contact an Officer or Recruiter to have your personnel file updated. Medicals, for those with incredibly old ones may also be updated in the future.

Roles! Whiskey Company has a variety of roles to accompany a Guard. For Cadets and above, Medic and Quatermaster’s Team. For Junior Constables and above, Firearms officer. For Constable and above, Mentor and Recruiter. Available for all, but with a detailed letter reasoning why they should take on the role, Executioner. For more information on any of these, Please see an Officer of Whiskey Company.

Mentorship! Every Cadet has a Mentor to see them through their Training Journey, making sure they are up to date and keeping up with the demands of a Guard. Dear Cadets- Please ensure you’ve made contact with your Mentors. Mentors – Please don’t ignore your Cadets.

Buzzbox Frequency Updated! Please ensure that all Members of Whiskey Company have the correct Frequency on them. For security reasons, we will not be placing it within this Newsletter.

Festivals! As February approaches, a time for Lunar Festival and Love is in the Air, we’d like to remind Whiskey Company that they are allowed to use festive headgear and such during the event period. This has been approved as a part of our approachability stance to the public.

Parade! A Lovely reminder that Parade is open to the public. Feel free to have friends and family tag along to the march, or simply show up at the Keep to see the inspection, notices and promotions! Parade is on the First and Third Sunday of the Month, Starting at City Hall for 8:30.

Lieutenant! In the upcoming to Captain Lawrence’s Leave, Lieutenant Thompson will be temperarily transferring over to help with the load. She begins to work at Whiskey Company in time for February, and we hope that you will all give her a warm welcome.

Promotions of the Month

Lilaya Coldwalker to Constable

Joe McNorren to Constable

Astriel Rosebrook to Constable

Eleanor Morgan to Constable

Istahla Shadowbane to Constable

Y’nyssa to Junior-Constable

Cadet’s Quote of the Month

“I personally have no interest in military, politics or law enforcement, however joining Whiskey did give me a way of consistent income, as well as aligning with my own aspect of being a protector. Whiskey Company is an odd bunch, the company is build up of various races and personalities. And while this makes the company very chaotic, it also gives a familiar feel of longing to fit in. I have only been with the company for little under a week as of writing this, yet I have already seen a lot, from conflicts within, to the teamwork and compassion shown on the streets. Whiskey seems like a family, while there are spats and arguments, there is still fellowship and laughter among the same people. While this is what I feel about Whiskey Company as a whole, there are those that stands at opposition of my beliefs and I of their, not everyone are meant to get along. I enjoy the companionship that the company brings, and even though as a recruit I still do not know all that I need to, the higher ranks are there if I need help or have questions.”” – Cadet Bellnora

Guard Written Story

Water, Water, Water..

The Thunder rolls across a worn out sky, shaking the very fabric of the kingdom. Every house rattled and groaned, every tree moaned. The Rain hit down at a terrifying speed, causing holes to form in well used roofs. Soon it began dripping down and onto the unsuspecting citizens. Tucked away in her cold Bed, The Farmers wife felt the droplets coming down onto her head. Soaking through the old blanket, and ruining whatever she had managed to conjure up of safety.

Slowly she rose, coming to shaky cold feet. This was not the first time the sky had attempted to flood them. The Steps were clear in her mind- A Bucket would solve most of there current problems, and prevent further ones. She Grabbed the dying candle off her nightstand, using it, and the sparks of lightning to guide her across the house. Her first location to look for a Bucket to save her bed, was the Kitchen. Scavenging through cubads, she saw no hope of salvation.

She leaned onto the counter, and her eyes flickered to the old, bendy barn, a Dim light echoing through the darkness. “He Ought not be workin’ at such hours.” Mumbled the tired house wife. Slowly she slid on a tall pair of boots, shoved on her husbands oversized coat and made her way out into the storm. The water penetrated her skin, leaving cold icy indents on her bones. Thunder rattled her, knocking her off her feet and into the dark mood. If not for the Lightning striking down, threatening to end her, she would not be able to see her destination.

With determination she dragged herself into the barn, spotting her beloved husbands back turned to her. “Dear what are you-” No sooner had she spoken, she erupted in a loud anguished scream. Before her was no Farm boy. His Skin Clammy, dripping. His Eyes melting out of there sockets- and a sloshing, bellowing sound as he brought them into an enteral marshland.

– Junior-Constable Cynthia Wright

Officer’s Quote of the Month

“As we Approach a Year since my appointment at Whiskey, I think about the effect it’s had on my life. A Shy Child turned Awkward Adult. I Failed to grasp social arrangements, and my confidence plummeted with every setback. Joining was hardly an easy feat. In Hindsight, I was making mountains out of molehills. Being apart of this Company is one of my greatest achievements. This Community comes with Ease, and it is one i am proud to serve and look after. As a wise man once told me “It is not in the life we live, but in the future we leave behind.” Thank you.” – Captain Daphne Lawrence

Questions and Answers

“Why is the Guard Pay so Rubbish?” – The Troops

Whiskey Company is Allotted a Certain amount of funding a year. This Covers Building, Supplies, Armory, Pay and additional expenses that may be required. A Guardsmans pay is Determent by the Roles they take on within the Unit. The Base pay of every rank mirrors how much workload they are expected to take on. An ideal way to raise your own pay, is by taking on additional roles. You can find out more about these in Notices.

“What are 3 easier steps to bonding with the public on duty?That the cadets might not be thinking of but should?” – Feyria Silverdawn

By Following the Three P’s, you’ll find yourself making quick friends with the Public. Be Present, Pleasant and Polite. Introduce yourself, and be within the moment when they need you. Weather that’s for a Report, crime or socialization. Be Pleasant, foul cursing and insensitive jokes will not grant you any favors with most of the public. Polite. It costs nothing to be Polite, please and thank you goes a long way.

“What is some tips for the new cadets?” – Muggsy

The Lawbook and Handguide is your friend. There is no harm is taking either out while dealing with situations. Double Check. Insure nothing is amiss. Pride is your enemy in most cases. If in doubt as a Superior.

“Why are the law books so flambe?” – Definitely not Muggsy

The Lawbook is produced rapidly in order to supply to the masses at an affordable cost to the Kingdom. The Lawbooks whiskey provides are no acceptation. For a more durable Lawbook, we suggest supplying your own by buying it at the local Library, or to insure quality, commissioning one.

To supply a Question, Please contact Whiskey Company.

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Answers will be posted in next months Issue!

Thank You!

We thank you for Reading the January Edition of Whiskeys Newsletter. We hope you continue to read and keep up with the on goings of the company and Stormwind.

King’s Honor