Look, let us be honest—it is time for another guild chat, where we meet the tightly knit adventurers of Seven Knights Re:BIRTH (hereafter SKRB). Many of these guilds have carried their original lineages straight over from the classic era, holding onto bonds forged back in the day and settling down in SKRB. Hush is one of those very guilds. Stamped proudly with 'Since.2014.08' on their promotional poster, they wear their long history from the original game to SKRB like a badge of honour. Let us hear the guild story they are writing all over again.

Certainty amidst comfort! The 'Hush' guild

Q. Could you give us a brief introduction to the guild?

A. Hello there! We are Hush, having a cracking good time with SKRB. We do not really shy away from any guild content, but we lean a bit more toward PvE strengths like the Advent Expedition. Day to day, it is a rather peaceful vibe filled with idle chatter, seamlessly blending into everyone's daily routine. Plenty of guilds share similar goals, and Hush is no exception, chasing 'certainty amidst comfort' while trying to nail both skill and good company.

Q. We heard you have quite a long history.

A. Spot on. Hush has kept its pulse beating from the original Seven Knights days all the way to the present. We ran under this exact same name, and even after the servers went down, a handful of us stuck around in an open chat room, refusing to snap that tether of connection.

Then one fine day, word of the SKRB launch started buzzing in our group chat. Before I even realised what was happening, I was shoved into the guild master's chair, and we founded the guild right at launch. I was basically dragged into it by accident, ended up running the show, and now I have landed the glory of this interview! (Laughs)

Q. What is the origin of the guild name?

A. Hush is borrowed from that famously well-known chocolate treat you are all familiar with. We named it thinking of that rich, sweet flavour you get when you bite into one. Those in the know will remember—back then, what should we call it, gaming culture? There was a trend to standardise everyone's nicknames with a specific phrase. Writing out 'HERSHEY' in full was a bit too long, so we shortened it to 'Hush', which shares the exact same pronunciation. Even if the spelling differs, we wanted to keep that sweet vibe intact.

Q. What are your main guild promotion points?

A. We can boil it down to just two things. First is our PvE-focused operation. If you chase the PvP meta every single time a new hero drops, you will burn out in no time. On the flip side, focusing on PvE content gives you a relative sense of stability. Of course, we do not completely abandon PvP, but the main policy of the guild centres around PvE.

Second is our slogan: 'certainty amidst comfort.' To make sure the guild atmosphere never gets stiff, we keep things relaxed day to day, but show absolute certainty when we need real skill. Looking laid-back daily yet getting things done when it matters—that is the motto and goal of Hush.

Q. What would you say is the charm of the guild?

A. To be honest, our members' average age is not exactly on the lower side. Running a single guild for this long taught me that the folks who stick around and play this stably tend to skew a bit older. From a guild master's perspective, I call them the ultimate 'steady-type users.' In short, it means 30 people who have planted their roots firmly and banded together. Instead of drifting back and forth looking for a place to stay, it is a gathering of people who quietly hold their ground, and I reckon that is the true charm of Hush.

Q. What kind of players are you looking for if you recruit new members?

A. Account specs come second when we look at applicants at Hush. The most important things are these three traits.

First, 'someone who stays positive when situations change.' Balance shifts in every game out there. SKRB is constantly cycling through the meta right now, and you genuinely need the mindset to roll with the punches.

Second, 'someone who respects each other's opinions.' Hush aims for an environment where people can actually speak their minds. Naturally, opinions might clash from time to time, right? That is precisely why mutual respect is vital.

Third and most importantly, 'the consistency to stick around in one place for a long time.' I believe this is the secret behind the longevity of our guild. As long as those three traits match up, the rest hardly matters. We do not fuss too much over current gear scores or deep game comprehension. As long as the basic foundation is there, everything else naturally follows as we play together.

The new PvE content 'Abyss Subjugation' is surprisingly fun

Q. What is your guild strategy policy for the Advent Expedition?

A. Everyone takes clearing the Advent Expedition dead seriously. So much so that we built and manage a dedicated Hush strategy website. It is a bit humble since I built it as the guild master, but it has got everything you need. We gather strategies there, and before the season ends, everyone is encouraged to participate voluntarily whenever it suits them. If a member still has entry tickets unspent as the deadline looms, we drop them a polite heads-up. It is strictly a midpoint check, never nagging! Think of it as a friendly reminder from a management standpoint.

Q. Is there anything you pay special attention to in guild PvE content?

A. Much like other guilds, we tend to care a bit more about the Advent Expedition than Siege Battle, since the rewards are identical. As you know, the score gaps at the top are razor-thin, so even if just a single person falls short, our ranking plummets. That makes those 30 people all the more important to keep an eye on.

Coincidentally, we were sitting at 29 members recently, leading the guild chat to cry out, 'Where on earth is our final gem [guild member]!' When something like this happens right as a new season of guild content opens, the whole guild tunes in and waits with bated breath for that final gem.

Q. Are there any specific Siege days you pay attention to?

A. We do not really fuss over any particular day in recent Siege Battles. Even if we run the 'free sweep' which carries a score penalty, we easily clear the top-tier reward threshold for 'EX+'. As a guild, we do not micromanage anyone, letting them enjoy it comfortably. There are plenty of other things to juggle besides Siege, so we recommend a bit of pick-and-choose.

Q. We are curious about your assessment of the recently released legendary heroes.

A. So many incredible heroes have dropped lately with wildly diverse opinions, so I summarised them in a single line each.

- Seorlan, Dongyoung, Yoongeon: The OP trio that earns the label of 'that long thing'
- Awakened Hayeon: Power creep fitting for a brand-new hero
- Awakened Velika: Climbing the Infinity Tower is an absolute breeze!

Q. What did you think of the newly opened PvE content, 'Abyss Subjugation'?

A. More than anything else, the immediate, comparable metric of 'combat power' was fascinating. It served as a healthy competitive spark within the guild. Up until now, even when you raised your heroes in SKRB, it was tough to really 'feel' like you got stronger, but a numerical combat power rating hits differently. Plus, grabbing milestone rewards along the way gave us a proper motivation to grind our stats. Everyone caught a subtle competitive bug, willingly cranking up their progression. Just adding a single number completely supercharged the guild's energy.

Ever since Abyss Subjugation dropped, there has been a running line in our guild chat. If someone says, 'Ho, my combat power is 530,000,' you all know what that means, right? That exact line. The moment anyone posts their combat power proof, everyone fires off that quote first. (Laughs)

Only the guild master has no fully transcended 'Gelidus'!

Q. Which of the original 5 Seven Knights did the Hush members pick as their best choice?

A. For a guild that puts the Advent Expedition first, this question has a straightforward answer. Naturally, it is all about grabbing that high score pie. But this time around, I want to hand the crown to Gelidus, as Hush has a rather unique reason for it.

For reasons unknown, whenever an opportunity to get the original Seven Knights rolls around, Hush pulls an absurd amount of Gelidus. It is not just that the ratio is slightly higher; it got so bizarre that folks started asking, 'Does this guild only drop Gelidus?'

Yet, yours truly—the guild master—only ever pulled the other old knights. My Gelidus is still sitting at a measly 2 awakenings. The guild members relentlessly teased me about that for ages. Whenever events hand out original Seven Knights, dread hits me long before excitement!

Q. What is the current status and strategy of Hush's guild wars?

A. That dedicated Hush guild content site I mentioned earlier really shines during guild wars. We have neatly organised detailed drafting info for guild wars, including recommended attack and defense team setups. So everyone keeps the guild site open and waiting before guild wars kick off. We built a structure where you do not need a guild caller or a separate tracking spreadsheet—one site handles it all.

Q. Does Hush have a secret joker pick for guild wars?

A. Not trying to hide any grand strategies here, but we honestly do not have a striking pick to brag about. We mostly try our best to make great use of well-known standard compositions. If we actually had a proper joker pick, we would have shown it off proudly, but our guild war rank is not quite that high yet.

Q. Which hero enjoys exceptional popularity in the guild?

A. Rather than a hero popular across the entire guild, we have one outlier member who is utterly obsessed with Dello. That member frequently pulls out Dello in guild wars and delicious seasons alike, leading the guild to affectionately dub them 'Mommy Dello.' While Dello's popularity hasn't quite swept the whole guild yet, we wholeheartedly root for Mommy Dello's one-sided devotion!

Q. Were there any memorable opposing guilds or episodes from guild wars?

A. Once, we ran into an opposing guild featuring someone with the exact same nickname as one of our members. For instance, if we had someone named 'Hush Hayeon,' the rival side just had 'Hayeon.' As it turned out, the opposing member noticed too and ruthlessly targeted only the matching name! Thanks to that, the guild chat was in stitches for ages with folks shouting, 'Hayeon has been sniped!'

Q. How was the advanced arena's 'accessories excluded' season?

A. I believe SKRB's PvP meta relies heavily on the proper tri-party balance of 'attack decks, magic decks, and defense decks' keeping each other in check. Accessories are one of the core mechanisms holding that balance together. So frankly, I felt this accessory-free season fell a little short on the balance front. Still, not every experimental design can hit a home run right out of the gate. We shrugged it off, believing that trying out these experimental formats will help polish things better next time.

A guild where my growth translates straight into Hush's growth

Q. Is there any guild member you would love to introduce or brag about?

A. We have a friend in the guild who uploads video guides to a personal channel. They are practically the elite mastermind behind all our PvE team compositions, and I would love to use this moment to give them a shoutout. Just search for 'Seven Knights Seungwoo' and you will find it. There are tons of sincere, high-effort strategy guides there, so please show them lots of love!

Q. What are the future goals for the Hush guild?

A. Our goal is to build a guild where everyone can genuinely feel that 'my growth is the guild's growth.' Rather than just one person soaring ahead, I want it to be a place where every single member feels like we are all leveling up together.

Q. Are there any plans for an offline meetup?

A. Of course, the thought is there! Whether it is realistically possible is another question entirely. I will push for it once my finances have a bit more breathing room. My heart is always ready, though!

Q. Is there anything you wish for SKRB moving forward?

A. It has been through plenty of twists and turns, but I reckon the service is running smoothly enough without major hiccups. From the perspective of folks like us in Hush who carried our roots over from the original game, we can't help but pour extra support behind it. There are quite a few people who hopped over carrying the exact same guild names from the original, right? Since we are people who already learned that 'games might vanish, but the people do not,' I genuinely hope we avoid those heartbreaking partings this time. My ultimate wish is for this game to stick around for a very long time so we can keep pulling Gelidus, teasing each other, and boasting about our combat power like a bunch of kids.

Q. Lastly, a word to your guild members!

A. This has been Hush. May we always remain Hush!