We interrupt our usual programming with a special edition of Behind the Banner. Over the next few weeks, we’ll be shining the spotlight on Discord communities that organize Faction Warfare content across each server. If you’re looking for a more organized way to take part, or want to try your hand at shotcalling, read on to get to know these communities and join them on Discord.
We begin with Fort Sterling. A Faction forged in the harshest winters and adverse conditions, these polar bears are masters of survival and resilience. Take a look:
FSO (Albion Americas)
Discord: discord.gg/FSO
How long has your Discord been active?
We’ve been active for three years.
What does your community have to offer?
At FSO, our primary aim is to introduce players to ZvZ fights through the Faction Warfare playground. This includes help with builds, general guides, quality shotcallers, and support from both the community and staff members. Additionally, we aim to assist players who want to step up and become shotcallers themselves.
Why did you choose Fort Sterling?
The community was originally formed by members of the previous Fort Sterling Faction Discord. They recruited from their guildmates in the Outlands, who were also bound to the Fort Sterling portal. On a personal note, I enjoy colder weather, and that preference carries over into many of my ingame choices.
Do you offer yellow or red zone Faction Warfare content?
We offer a mix of both. Yellow zone content is mainly used for shotcallers in training to practice ZvZ, while red zone content includes a wider variety of activities such as Fame farming, camp clearing, and fighting in Bandit Assaults and Fortress Sieges.
Do you have a message for the other factions out there?
The recent updates have brought new life to FSO specifically, and I truly hope they have the same effect on other Factions as well. We wish you the best of luck, and hope to see you on the battlefield.
FSO (Albion Europe)
Discord: discord.gg/dgAxNhuFcM
How long has your Discord been active?
We’ve been active since the launch of Albion Europe.
What does your community have to offer?
We offer ZvZ and Outpost capping in both red and yellow zones, with a strong focus on Bandit Assaults.
Why did you choose Fort Sterling?
We are the sister server of FSO in Albion Americas, so Fort Sterling was always the natural choice. Since Fort Sterling is also one of the weaker Factions on Albion Europe, we decided not to switch.
Do you offer yellow or red zone Faction Warfare content?
We offer both. Our goal has always been to offer content for everyone.
Do you have a message for the other factions out there?
Let’s keep Faction Warfare active and fun. Good fights to everyone!
FSO (Albion Asia)
Discord: discord.gg/CPzcrJhUKZ
How long has your Discord been active?
We’ve been active since October 2021, when the server was founded as an Asian branch of the main FSO server. As co-owner, SojiMotive took responsibility for keeping the community thriving, while Callypsa, the owner, worked with the moderator team to lead the Faction Warfare community on Albion Asia, producing content day and night. Without their dedication, the community would not have reached its current success, now standing at 6,287 members from across the Albion Online community.
What does your community have to offer?
The community offers a wide range of Faction content, including both PvP and PvE-focused activities. We are mainly active between 06:00 and 18:00 UTC, depending on the availability of our content shotcallers.
Why did you choose Fort Sterling?
I chose Fort Sterling because it symbolizes bravery compared to the other Factions. It thrives through winter and has the mighty Elite Winter Bear as its mount, giving its players a strong defensive presence against rival Factions. I have no doubts or regrets about choosing Fort Sterling as my home since my first day in Albion Online.
Do you offer yellow or red zone Faction Warfare content?
Yes, we offer both yellow and red zone content. This includes arranged fights with rival Factions, small-scale fights in red zones, and much more following the Realm Divided update. The scene has been thriving thanks to Siege content and the ability to engage in more exciting PvP action.
Do you have a message for the other factions out there?
Winter is coming, and so are we. Fort Sterling on top!
Stay tuned for more in this series, as we meet the other Faction communities on each server!