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Title: The Grim Reapers
Post by: -Muse- Grimick on July 20, 2015, 01:56:21 am
Greetings Traveler,


“You must have come far to find yourself here. Be it by karma, fate, or some other force beyond your comprehension you have found your way to us; and with us you will stay...

We welcome you, Reaper.”


(http://s1.postimg.org/nlf9ubv0f/BF5_E140_BA5_FDFA45_BF9_FD99127_F257_FE52194959_F415278.png)

A Brief History:

May 10th, 2014:

They were dark times, at the dusk of a promotional bum rush. Grease monkeys and noobs of every kind, fighting for survival on the front lines. I was among them; a green captain with a greener crew. But we found our rhythm eventually. Thanks to an amazing group of community ambassadors (Zincathion in particular) we learned the game, and eventually we were able to hold our own in the skies. 

Now we are well over a year old. Since our humble beginnings we have grown and shrunk, at times being shouldered by no more than a single man (shoutout to Erin Iovis). We are a group that is enthusiastic about this game, passionate about each other, and sometimes even a little bit fun. I hope you’ll get to know us more.


Our Lore:

Within the lore of the game "The Grim Reapers" were supposedly the royal guard of the Fjord Baronies who flew into a desert storm and lost their minds, becoming a feral killing force. Led by their 'Dead King', the Grim Reapers' sole purpose has became harvesting souls for their 'Reaper' or 'Grim God'. I kind of want our members to reflect that aspect of them in some way. Even if it's just in spirit. This means that our official clan color is black. This is a group that was essentially royalty, but has now gone completely insane with bloodlust.
Through our colors and equipment we represent our “devotion” to our pagan god, and our will to take sacrifices in his name. It is an icon that represents fear. It is also relatively simple, we are an insane group of bloodthirsty desert dwellers after all.


*More to come in the near future.
*It may be subject to change based on the story the Devs decide to tell us.
We would like to fit into the real thing in some form or another.
*All members are welcomed to ask me for black dye, and I am happy to provide it (it is the most expensive color after all, and I know you need every cent for that mocha latte).


Our Steam Workshop:

Recently you may have noticed that we have entered the workshop scene! This is the result of many talented individuals putting in an astounding amount of quality work.

Please check out our most recent collection (http://steamcommunity.com/workshop/filedetails/?id=483399119), and give us feedback letting us know what you think and how we can make each item the best that it can be!

If you are interested in contributing to our clan's wares, please feel free to send me an e-mail at grimick@musegames.com, and I would be happy to see what you have!


To Join:

Nowadays we are a much smaller clan, and have become a regular tight knit group. I want to keep it that way (and as the Monarch my word is absolute). If you want to join us, I would love to have you! However, before I grant you the dark glory of the [Grim] tag, you must prove that you are one of us. That means you’ll have to come hang out with us, perhaps even for multiple days. After all, what is the point of being in a clan if you don’t regularly hang out and have a good time. My clanmates and potential clan mates always get priority on my ships, so please don’t be afraid to send me or any of my officers a message. Please keep in mind that merely applying in game without any attempts to contact any of us will likely result in rejection. We all want to know who you are after all!

Leave a comment here if you are interest! Maybe revel me with a tale of your experience with The Grim Reapers so I know where you are coming from!

To join the Grim Reapers, it all begins at the source (http://steamcommunity.com/id/Grimick/).


<3 Grimick, The Dead King


Title: Re: The Grim Reapers
Post by: The Mann on July 20, 2015, 03:03:57 am
Nice post, I look forward to flying with you and other reapers in the skies!

All reapers are very nice to play with  :D
Title: Re: The Grim Reapers
Post by: Skrimskraw on July 20, 2015, 04:28:59 am
aiming for a 1000 members Again? ;)
Title: Re: The Grim Reapers
Post by: -Muse- Grimick on July 20, 2015, 10:01:19 am
Haha, no way. Fifty. That sounds like a nice number. Let's not pass 50...
Title: Re: The Grim Reapers
Post by: Queso on July 20, 2015, 10:11:19 am
More like the -Muse- Reapers amiright :P
Title: Re: The Grim Reapers
Post by: Dutch Vanya on July 20, 2015, 04:21:39 pm
Those workshop items are plain awesome, really hope the hat is dyable because i want to rock a spring green version of that.
Title: Re: The Grim Reapers
Post by: -Muse- Grimick on July 20, 2015, 04:44:44 pm
Haha thanks, Dutch! You know what? I'll see what I can do for you about the spring green.

Edit: Dutch, It looks like the top and brim are both dyeable. You are getting a spring green hat!
Title: Re: The Grim Reapers
Post by: CleverDan on July 30, 2015, 04:51:32 am
I am the top Grim player around and have been in the clan since the beginning. I run all classes and captains fight over me to be an engineer or gunner for them. You don't know it yet, but the main reason to join Grim is to play with me. I have seen many ships crumble in mid-air and left their ashes blowing across the dunes.
Title: Re: The Grim Reapers
Post by: Skydog- on July 31, 2015, 04:07:01 am
Why am I the best [Grim]?!  Is that even a serious question?  Fine, I'll deign to take the time to answer such a ridiculously simple question.

Let's start with my name:

Skydog-

Time to break it down.

What protects us from the deadly void of outer space, yet allows just enough sunlight in so that we may live and play Guns of Icarus?  The sky!

What is everyone's favorite pet (no debate) and is man's best friend?  Dogs!

When you combine the name you get a strong, dependable, and loyal person who is also slightly insane and fun to keep around for shenanigans.  I also like biscuits.

Wait, what's this?! There's a dash at the end of my name?  That's because I'm so damn dashing that our female members swoon more than a captain who drinks too much of his moonshine when I walk by with my stylish black cloak and matching hat.

I was initially recruited as a young naive engineer, but as soon as I was bestowed the honor of the [Grim] tag by the Dead King himself I found my true calling as a gunner.

How good of a gunner am I?  I'm so good that a captain with Guns as part of his name wants me to be his gunner exclusively!  What else?  The Dead King himself gave me a personal commendation for my ability to reap the souls of noobs and pros alike then send them his way.  I can snipe with a Hwatcha and fire a Mercury like a gatling gun.  Good thing that player characters can't die from being shot or you'd be getting noscoped faster than you can lament to your God that I'm on the other end of the gun.

Need any more convincing?  Good, I didn't think so.
Title: Re: The Grim Reapers
Post by: DoubleMDownie on July 31, 2015, 04:07:33 am
Dan might be clever but he is not the best Grim around. I've been a secret Grim member since I joined guns of Icarus! I am well-known for my abnormal amount of use of moonshine and unfortunately have lost several main deck engineers over the years. But here in the Grim clan my reaping of the engines is appreciated and warmly welcomed! I am the sexiest Reaper of them all! If you think you have what it takes and can handle the reaping of my engines come aboard and take my main deck challenge on my SeppukuDasMoonShine Pyramidion! I am the best ramming captain the game has ever seen AND ALWAYS WILL BE. I am the Reaper of MoonShine!

Also Skydog totally had his name taken. It's all lies!
Title: Re: The Grim Reapers
Post by: Fluffsamasprime on July 31, 2015, 04:10:31 am
I am the best Grim member because no one can match the amount of fluff and sass I can bring to the table! When people see that I've logged in they immediately log off, due to my intense fluff levels. Those that do decide to have me on their crew, and can handle the my fluffness will find I'm a capable engineer also a decent shot with the Hades. My buffing abilities are so great many people ask if the ship I'm on lifts? To which I reply 'Yeah Bra!'

In the end I'm the best Grim member! Very much greater than Downie and Dan!
Title: Re: The Grim Reapers
Post by: DoubleMDownie on July 31, 2015, 04:32:25 am
Created by Leo Maxwell. Proof I am the sexiest reaper!
      (http://i57.tinypic.com/seprlw.jpg)
Title: Re: The Grim Reapers
Post by: Pixel-hunter on July 31, 2015, 04:51:18 am
Not only am I the best grim but I am easily the most impressive. Although I am one of the newest members of grim, the decision to make me a reaper was almost instantaneous after my overly impressive shooting with a hades. My name is pixel-hunter after all~. Grim's are known for their long range shooting and I am the star of that (to quote Grimick), you should really see me on a lumberjack it is quite a sight to behold. Downie may think he is the sexiest grim but It is also well known that I have the best booty in the entire clan.
Title: Re: The Grim Reapers
Post by: DoubleMDownie on July 31, 2015, 04:59:25 am
That booty fight has not been decided! You and Grim need a booty off :P
Title: Re: The Grim Reapers
Post by: Queso on July 31, 2015, 10:13:10 am
I am the best Grim member because I am the best Grim member. Beat that.
Title: Re: The Grim Reapers
Post by: -Muse- Grimick on August 02, 2015, 02:18:24 am
Congratulations to jmfrentzel!!!


Serving with the Grim Reaper staff for just over a year, I would like to formally congratulate jmfrentzel on his one year anniversery as our sole moderator. Under his leadership, clan membership has grown dramatically above expectations and we wouldn't be the same without his watchful eye. With his ever present and consistent participation in clan events, jmfrentzel has become the cornerstone within the community.
I am sure you already knew this, but make sure to congratulate him on a job well done next time you see him online.

Again congrats and we look forward to another eventful year.
Title: Re: The Grim Reapers
Post by: Guns Maxwell on August 02, 2015, 02:24:02 am
Best Grim:

(http://i.imgur.com/496Z6jf.jpg)

Nuff said
Title: Re: The Grim Reapers
Post by: Guagadu on August 02, 2015, 02:45:12 am
I am the best Grim member because

 (http://www.daringgourmet.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Schnitzel-7_edited.jpg)

Schnitzel
Title: Re: The Grim Reapers
Post by: Luccas Mc. Cloud on August 02, 2015, 09:14:10 pm
I am the best Reaper because I personally met death him self. I got to know him well. He's a nice guy Really but other than that I am a GEEERRRATE Comic relief. A damn fine engineer except for mobis at the time. Im a good Engineer gunner., and I like to buff stuff like there is no tomorrow. I play often. Also I am thinking of having shirts made for us Grims. If its okayed and its within my reach. I am naturally strung out as if i have more caffein in me than blood so expect it. Another reason why I am a great grim is because the dark is afraid of me. Ahhh heck I am more than great I am better than awesome or epic or legen - dairy. I am Me!!! I make children think when they see me "Awww man what is the left to look forward to, I might as well let the Reapers reap me." And than you do. I am this great cause am happy yes i said more than joyful to Reap kids with my blade as i hide in the shadows and than I hand them off to the river stix man. This is Y I R BETTER THAN ALL OF YA'LLS! Now make me a sand which.
Title: Re: The Grim Reapers
Post by: PogoBeta on August 02, 2015, 11:11:57 pm
I am the best Reaper

(http://criticalcomic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/BunsOfIcarus.jpg)
Title: Re: The Grim Reapers
Post by: frozenlava on August 03, 2015, 12:45:23 am
I am the best Grim because
(http://i.imgur.com/FSbj7uP.jpg)
Title: Re: The Grim Reapers
Post by: -SkBo- Skylord Bobo on August 03, 2015, 07:05:26 pm
I am the best Grim because... I have nothin, i can't compete with dat ass :(
Title: Re: The Grim Reapers
Post by: Kamoba on August 03, 2015, 07:23:47 pm
I'm the best Grim that never was. 8)

Loving the activity you guys have been showing.
Title: Re: The Grim Reapers
Post by: The Mann on August 05, 2015, 02:09:16 pm
I am the best grim because:
Title: Re: The Grim Reapers
Post by: Luccas Mc. Cloud on August 07, 2015, 05:36:36 am
I am the best grim because of... THE GRIM CHANT!
Title: Re: The Grim Reapers
Post by: DoubleMDownie on August 07, 2015, 11:08:32 am
That Grim chant is pretty goooood but Nudezzzzzz ;)
Title: Re: The Grim Reapers
Post by: Pixel-hunter on August 07, 2015, 03:35:44 pm
The Grim chant will be the death of me ;_;
Title: Re: The Grim Reapers
Post by: DoubleMDownie on August 10, 2015, 05:00:20 am
Wish shoe were here.
(http://i58.tinypic.com/2191fdt.jpg)
Title: Re: The Grim Reapers
Post by: CleverDan on August 10, 2015, 05:02:27 am
This is more proof of my amazingness. I am so great that I can play with shoes on my hands. Playing like this I won 12-0.

Best Grim.
Title: Re: The Grim Reapers
Post by: Pixel-hunter on August 10, 2015, 05:05:14 am
Bitch please i do that in my heels.

Better Grim
Title: Re: The Grim Reapers
Post by: Easha Dustfeather on August 12, 2015, 01:46:41 am
I am the newest best Grim, because Grimick smashed our ship against the wall to kill me, his engineer - even though I am not his neighbour...
Title: Re: The Grim Reapers
Post by: Koali on August 12, 2015, 01:20:56 pm
AND I AM A SLUG

2GRIM4ME
Title: Re: The Grim Reapers
Post by: Luccas Mc. Cloud on August 13, 2015, 10:01:20 pm
I like mobie's now! And piloting! "YAY" Proclaims The Grim Jester!
Title: Re: The Grim Reapers
Post by: Easha Dustfeather on September 17, 2015, 06:04:09 pm
Improve our level of evil (and clan)! More souls for the Grim god!
Title: Re: The Grim Reapers
Post by: Kanotari on September 28, 2015, 01:21:31 am
Is this it? Did I solve the mysterious riddle?
Title: Re: The Grim Reapers
Post by: The Mann on September 28, 2015, 02:33:52 am
Still best grim because:
(https://gunsoficarus.com/community/forum/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=6676.0;attach=3094;image)
Title: Re: The Grim Reapers
Post by: -Muse- Grimick on October 09, 2015, 07:07:53 am
Is this it? Did I solve the mysterious riddle?

Sorry, not quite. But you are on the right track.
(Read the last two lines again)
Title: Re: The Grim Reapers
Post by: MommyMel on December 09, 2015, 07:55:32 pm
Replying and also filling out information at the "Source". I'd like to join the Grim Reapers, because I love teamwork and communication. I can't imagine a group of people better at that than GRIM.
Played with Grimick on 12/9/2015.
Title: Re: The Grim Reapers
Post by: Easha Dustfeather on December 24, 2015, 04:44:47 am
A dark and bloody Mary merry Christmas to my fellow Grims!
Title: Re: The Grim Reapers
Post by: Pixel-hunter on December 25, 2015, 09:55:10 pm
Merry Christmas to you as well Easha~ hope you had a good one!  :D
Title: Re: The Grim Reapers
Post by: Brewstone on January 01, 2016, 10:33:38 pm
It must have been but last night when the stars finally aligned. When I did my daily rounds of the top clan, I found something unusual. Eight members of the Reapers were online all in one lobby, a true rarity. I knew, of course, my time had come. I joined the lobby they were camping and prepared. It was a 3v3 death match on Fjords, I believe. My team were the underdogs, a sad day, I know, but my crew performed admirably. Taking all three of our teams kills, our brawler fish managed to only accrue one death throughout the slaughter that occurred. After the match, I knew what had to be done, acting swiftly I joined the crew that was in the middle of forming. I rigidly held on to my spot as the ships around me filled.

My first run with the Reapers was aboard a Galleon, bottom deck. I had a chem spray fight the other engineer and lost, so was relegated to below decks. The poor enemies had no idea what hit them. Our engines refused to go down, and all damage dealt to our guns was whisked away in an instant. The Hwatcha fire was deafening and the rocket smoke was choking, but we never relented. After a few short minutes, during which none of our ships went down, we returned to the lobby, victorious and stained with the blood and tears of our foes. I had but a brief moment to consider, before I swiftly rejoined the clan, thrilled with my performance. Clearly I was an asset and was welcomed back with open arms.

The next two games went by in a flash, but each was as successful as the first. Sadly, the night had to draw to end when my fellows went to go play a Pigeon Simulator with their brothers.

As such, that is my experience with the Grim Reapers. Hopefully, the impression I made was excellent and I look forward to flying with you al in the future.
Title: Re: The Grim Reapers
Post by: Mr. Eberrich on January 02, 2016, 04:02:05 am
"I remember the battle if it were yesterday, or maybe it was yesterday... (For Reapers time is a hard thing to keep track of, as we count in eaten souls, not days) The moral among the crew was as grim as ever. The tension was high, as were the levels of the opposing sailors. Though low moral might have been a fatality for your everyday sailor, for Grim Reapers it means we are at our best. Ship after ship got eaten by the fire of our Manticores, the thunder of the cannons only surpassed by exploding engines of wooden airboats.

One thing occurred to me though. Among the cannon fodder ships, one preformed excruciatingly well. Every now and then brawling one of our ships to the bottom of the cold dark fjords. This ship was a thorn in our side and we knew what to do. This was a perfect moment to show the  power of the Soul Seeker mask. Without the slightest realization, we took possession of the soul of one of the best crew members of that ship. It turned out no decision could have been better. The next few matches were like harvesting. The souls of the damned poured into the underground. Never did we encounter such a feast and how better to celebrate with a night of Pigeon Simulator!!

In the end we decided to let the poor soul walk free around his deck a while longer. But who knows, maybe he will come in handy once more one day. When that day comes, at least we know were to find him."

- From the journal of the Lifeless Hatter
Title: Re: The Grim Reapers
Post by: -Muse- Grimick on January 11, 2016, 08:04:59 pm
Now we have a professional competitive team.

BEHOLD


(http://s1.postimg.org/q4x17p25r/2_ABE98_A04_FCC359_F9_E688_AF683_AA6854_A2_BE6_F8_AA20_B4_F2.png)




Credit to Leo Maxwell for revising the clan logo for this special occasion.
Title: Re: The Grim Reapers
Post by: Dementio on January 12, 2016, 11:42:23 am
"Where did my pants go?" - a confused vet
Title: Re: The Grim Reapers
Post by: RedBeardsPhannyPack on January 20, 2016, 08:06:42 pm
Hey-o! If y'all are looking for some extra people I'd love to sport the tag and support the team. I've played with a few of y'all and have had fun and positive experiences.

I also took way too long to figure out that riddle.

Take it easy guys
-RedBeardsPhannyPack
Title: Re: The Grim Reapers
Post by: Super Jackk on February 15, 2016, 08:13:20 pm
I am the best Grim Reaper Because I am the only person here that has farted on The Dead King.  ;D
Title: Re: The Grim Reapers
Post by: The Mann on February 16, 2016, 02:31:09 am
Why must you all contest?
Clearly, I am the best grim because I am Grimicks favorite <3

(https://gunsoficarus.com/community/forum/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=6676.0;attach=3094;image)
Title: Re: The Grim Reapers
Post by: The Wissenschaftler on February 28, 2016, 03:52:52 pm
Tell you why I'm the best reaper? Well, morally I am, because I haven't mutilated anyone yet. Not for long, however, soon my white coat will be soaking in red while your black robes are... probably still black.
Title: Re: The Grim Reapers
Post by: -Muse- Grimick on March 07, 2016, 05:22:49 pm
I mean possibly kind of a crusty purple... but yeah probably mostly still black.
Title: Re: The Grim Reapers
Post by: Xamwolfire on June 02, 2016, 04:57:12 am
Hello! I found the dock!!! I'd love to join this clan! I've seen your tag around for a while and played with several awesome members of the clan...
Now...onward to the source >.>
Title: Re: The Grim Reapers
Post by: death note on June 13, 2016, 12:22:26 am
here's why i am the best reaper- i'm death note i was given this name by whom shall not be named i was once a man of sorrow and despair until i almost died and saw the lord of death and found my true calling to be a reaper but not any reaper i aim to collect the most souls for our lords so they can live a great god life as the true lords of this world yet i have empty within me that can only be filled with chaos that i enduce onto y foes with my gun and the rest of the crew at my side yet this is not why i am the best reaper i am the best reaper because i make the biggest BOOM when i fire all hell rains down on my foe and they crush under the might and greatness of deathnote and all against the reapers shall fear me LONG LIVE THE LORD OF DEATH!
Title: Re: The Grim Reapers
Post by: Solidusbucket on June 13, 2016, 12:56:45 am
Here's why i am the best reaper: I'm Death Note. I was given this name by whom shall not be named. I was once a man of sorrow and despair until I almost died and saw the Lord of Death - and found my true calling to be a reaper. But, not any reaper, I aim to collect the most souls for our lords so they can live a great God life as the true lords of this world. Yet, I have empty within me - that can only be filled with chaos that I induce unto my foes with my gun and the rest of the crew at my side. Yet this is not why I am the best reaper. I am the best reaper because i make the biggest BOOM! When I fire, all hell rains down on my foe and they crush under the might and greatness of Death Note; and all against the reapers shall fear me! LONG LIVE THE LORD OF DEATH!


Welcome to the game! This is a very well written post and I love the language and feeling I received from it. I formatted it so that it had proper punctuation so that your intended delivery (as I perceived) could be truly appreciated!

The Grims are a great clan. I hope you enjoy your time with them :)
Title: Re: The Grim Reapers
Post by: The Mann on June 13, 2016, 03:03:13 am
Thou must perform the rite of passage to venture to Grim-hood
Title: Re: The Grim Reapers
Post by: Alhambre on August 05, 2016, 01:19:57 pm
"Any man who must say 'I am the king,' is no true king."
~Tywin Lannister

I will let my actions speak for themselves, letting them boast for me, declaring to all:
"Alhambre is the greatest member within the ranks of The Grim Reapers."
Title: Re: The Grim Reapers
Post by: Linkbro on November 26, 2016, 08:26:03 am
I'm the best reaper because... because... nope, I got nothin'
Title: Re: The Grim Reapers
Post by: Guagadu on November 29, 2016, 10:20:24 am
My previous post explaining why I was the best Reaper has been outdone! I can simply not compete with that beard or that booty!

I am the best Grim Reaper because I wrote our clan origin story, despite usually feeling an intense hatred for writing. This story supposed to reflect Grimick's idea of the clan lore, as well as following official world lore while also referencing as many clan members or clan events as I could. Click here (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NZQ0QLEJlFcQpsV-Oowcu48XiLPblcU3L4IHjybtrWc/edit?usp=sharing) to view the story!
Title: Re: The Grim Reapers
Post by: The Mann on November 30, 2016, 03:48:44 pm
Damn that was a good read Guagadu but you forgot one key thing in that story.

I am lord rileys favorite xD

(https://gunsoficarus.com/community/forum/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=6676.0;attach=3094;image)