![]() Goldcorp’s Marlin Mine, which ran from 2005-2017 in San Miguel, was immensely profitable. They are not the only Canadian mine engaged in such behaviour. Goldcorp is a Canadian mining company located in my hometown of Vancouver which specializes in a centuries old imperialist game close to the heart of capitalism, which consists in raking in huge sums from foreign based resource extraction projects, while tossing a reasonable amount of blowback at their own fawning and grateful government, at the same time giving a relative pittance to the local people who work the venture and suffer the consequences of its ecological and social impact themselves. Montana was acquired by Francisco, who was acquired by Gramis, who was acquired by Goldcorp. The trouble for Perez and her Mayan community began close to home, when Montana Exploradora discovered gold in the mountains of San Miguel Ixtahuacan where they live. The quote this piece begins with is from Gregoria Cristanza Perez, an indigenous Guatemalan activist and farmsteader who has been one of the brave earth defenders of her country, facing down one of the world’s most successful multi-national corporations, as well as threats, mob violence and espionage in order to protect the land and people of Guatemala. That mineral is gold, a nearly useless metal with which humans have chosen to make the symbol and foundation for all of our imaginary systems of value, and for which ecosystems have been destroyed and whole peoples have suffered brutality and death. Scattered throughout the rocky soil is a bright yellow mineral which Charles Dickens, in Nicholas Nickleby, once wrote “conjures up a mist about a man, more destructive of all his old senses and lulling to his feelings than the fumes of charcoal.” Our vision is to win the fight.”ĭaylight in the highlands of Guatemala reveals a vast landscape of mountains and valleys. Trial - Tauren recently joined the Wartotems and have not been given a greater purpose within the group just yet.“The fight is in defense of Mother Earth, in defense of life. ![]() Every battle the Wartotem is part of the Brave is standing at the front. These are the bulk of the Tauren warmachine and defender of its society. This rank can basicly be seen as the Front’s elite group.īrave - Defenders of Shu’halo. A Warbrave is a Tauren with more experience and that also been prooven by loyality and the rite of strenght. They can also support through spirital guidance with direct connections with the great spirits of the Earth Mother. They can serve both as advicors, healers or support the Front through their nature powers. The Seer is well respected among the Wartotems. Warseer is more experienced Seers that have prooven themselves through either with their wisdom or being a loyal and reliable Seer to the Front. ![]() They are leaders within the order supporting the Warmaster in many desicions that must be taken. It can be either through strenght or wisdom. These are veteran Tauren that have prooven themselves through many trials. Spirit Champion - Followers of the totems. The Warmaster is the leader of this organisation and has the responsibility to guide the Wartotems through whatever trials awaits. Choosen by the Seers through many rites of leadership and strenght and connection with the spirits. Hopefully together with other guilds aswell! We will taking part of some RP-PVP events and doing regular social and other kind of events too. We hope to provide the Tauren-community in AD with something else than just a nomadic tribe-styled RP. ![]() Our hopes are that we will find a great balance between the military-style and the Tauren culture, religion and values. The Wartotem Front is a military-based Tauren guild. This organisation is heavily influenced by the Tauren culture and its own way of warfare. Loyal to their High Chieftain and the Horde this group have united to fight off the Alliance and any threat to the Horde. The Wartotem Front is a group of Tauren from many different tribes. Because of that the Tauren must fight back. And right now the Horde is facing many storms, and soon enough these storms will find its way deeper into our lands. But our people have sworn loyality to the Horde and its people. We may not agree with the recent Warchief and her doings. The High Chieftain of the Tauren have called upon the many tribes of Mulgore, central Kalimdor and even the ancient Highmountain-tribes to aid the Horde in this conflict. The balance shift back to where it should be.” – Aponi Brightmane Even in the darkest hour, we will bravely hold our heads high, and honor the Earth Mother in all we do.” - Baine Bloodhoof, the High Chieftain “The world is torn, and our Horde allies have turned down dark paths.
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