@julie-nelson-8970 Everyone — let’s give a hero’s welcome to Julie, who just joined the League of Heroes. Julie, we’re really glad you’re here. This community is about everyday heroism — showing up, helping where we can, and becoming a little braver and stronger together. You don’t need superpowers. You just need heart and intention. Here are a few great places to start whenever you’re ready: 👉 Start Here / Mission 0 This is the on-ramp to the League — what we’re about, how it works, and how to get the most out of it. 👉 Courses There are already a few really cool courses underway. The intro content is free League members unlock everything Feel free to explore at your own pace. 👉 7-Day “Answering the Call” Mission Arc A guided, week-long starter mission built around simple, real-world heroic actions. Great place to jump in and do something right away. 👉 The Serial Book There’s also an ongoing serialized book being written here — part story, part myth, part hero journey. You’re joining while it’s still being created. No pressure to do everything at once. Lurk, explore, introduce yourself, make suggestions — whatever feels right. Julie, thanks for answering the call. The League is stronger with you here. 🛡️ Signed, The First Shield!

Welcome, Hero! If you are reading this, you didn’t arrive by accident. Something in you noticed the world needs more courage. More restraint. More people willing to stand up and help — without ego, without violence, without politics. That instinct is the beginning of heroism. But instinct alone is not enough. Before a hero acts, a hero must be trained. ⚡ YOUR FIRST DIRECTIVE Your journey in The League of Heroes begins with one mission: 🎯 MISSION ZERO: THE CALL TO HEROISM This is not a course. This is not a lecture. It is your initiation. 🧭 WHAT MISSION ZERO WILL DO MISSION ZERO will guide you through a series of briefings, just as a hero would receive before their first deployment. You will be guided through: 🏛 The League of Heroes Who we are, why we exist, and how this League operates 📜 The Prime Directive of Heroes The laws that govern all heroic action — without exception 🎭 The Making of the Hero Why heroes use alter egos How a hero persona gives clarity, courage, and restraint How to build a hero identity that strengthens your real life 🧠 What It Truly Means to Be a Hero Not power. Not spectacle. Discipline. Integrity. Responsibility. 🌍 Heroism in the Everyday How heroes act at home, at work, online, and in their communities How small actions change outcomes How to stand up without escalating conflict 🧪 Your First Field Trial A simple, lawful, real-world heroic action Your first step from intention into action You will not be rushed. You will not be pressured. You will be guided. 🛡 READ THIS BEFORE YOU BEGIN The League does not ask you to be fearless. It asks you to be accountable. Heroes here act: Safely Lawfully With restraint With humanity If at any point you feel uncertain, you slow down — not speed up. That, too, is heroism. ▶️ BEGIN MISSION ZERO When you are ready, proceed to: 🎯 MISSION ZERO: THE CALL TO HEROISM Read each briefing. Complete each step. Take the first action when instructed. Do not skip ahead. A Hero is not measured by how fast they move —

A.E.G.I.S.:Ah. There you are. Good. You found us. Before we begin training, there is one thing I must understand — you. Heroes are not born from costumes or powers. They are shaped by moments, values, and choices. Some arrive with names already formed. Others are still discovering what kind of hero they might become. Both are acceptable.(Statistically speaking, both are preferable.) If you’re willing, introduce yourself to the League in whatever way feels right to you. You may answer any — or all — of the following: 🦸 Your Hero Persona - A working hero name, symbol, or concept (it can change) 📖 Your Origin - What made you answer the call? - What moment, big or small, pulled you here? 🌍 Why the World Needs Heroes - What do you see that others might be ignoring? ⚡ Your Path Forward - How do you hope to help? - Quietly? Publicly? Still figuring it out? There is no correct length.There is no wrong answer.There is no requirement to be impressive. Heroes evolve. So will you. Welcome to the League. — A.E.G.I.S.Adaptive Ethical Guidance & Insight System

My name is Scott, and for now, my role in the League is The First Shield. I’m not here because I’m fearless. I’m here because when things get dangerous, unfair, or overwhelming, my instinct is to stand in front. I protect. I hold the line. I put myself between others and harm so they can keep moving forward. That instinct has shaped my whole life — sometimes for the better, sometimes at a cost. My empathy is my greatest strength… and also my weakness. If I’m not careful, it can wear me down completely. That’s part of why this League exists. I don’t have a finished costume yet. I’m still becoming. But I do know this: I carry a shield. Not a round one. A classic shield — pointed at the bottom, strong and grounded, built to take impact. It will bear an emblem one day, something that represents protection, responsibility, and resolve. This League isn’t about pretending to be heroes. It’s about becoming harder to break and better to rely on. I’m here to stand first — not above anyone, not ahead of everyone — but in front, so others can grow stronger behind the shield. Welcome to the League.