The Ibelin Initiative
The Ibelin Initiative is a community-driven movement dedicated to empowering disabled gamers in World of Warcraft Retail (North America) ("WoW NA"). We connect disabled players with a welcoming, inclusive community of teammates, mentors, and friends, to ensure that everyone can fully enjoy the game.
Two-Way Support
System
With AbleGamers, a non-profit organization as our collaborating partner, we are creating a two- way support system:
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Helping disabled players find supportive and inclusive groups to play with in WoW (NA); and
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Referring players who need accessibility assistance to AbleGamers, so they get the right tools and support to enjoy WoW.
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Why the name
"Ibelin"
It is a tribute to Mats "Ibelin" Steen, a WoW player with Duchenne muscular dystrophy who proved that gaming is not just an entertainment, but a space for belonging and connection.
Mats passed away in 2014 at the age of 25. In honor of Mats, the Ibelin Initiative carries forward that same spirit ensuring that disabled gamers have the opportunity to thrive in an inclusive and welcoming
community.
Join Us
The Ibelin Initiative is created to ensure that gamers with disabilities have the opportunity to enjoy World of Warcraft with teammates, friends, and a welcoming community. Whether you’re currently playing, returning, or new to WoW, we are here to help you find your place in Azeroth.
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New to WoW (NA) The War Within ("TWW")? We are giving away 20 FREE Heroic Editions of the expansion to the first 20 people with disabilities in the AbleGamers community who sign up to The Ibelin Initiative and take part in our activities!
Already playing WoW (NA) TWW? We're also giving away 10 FREE Limited Edition Hateforged Blazecycle mounts to the first 10 current TWW players who sign up to The Ibelin Initiative and take part in our activities!
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Come be part of our community, make friends, and enjoy the game together!
The Ibelin Initiative: A Thriving Community Beyond Guilds
The Ibelin Initiative is not a guild—it’s a community-driven movement designed to bring together disabled gamers, supportive players, and allies. Our mission is to create an inclusive, welcoming space where everyone can enjoy World of Warcraft at their own pace, regardless of their faction, server, or current guild affiliation, if any.
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While we do have a coordinating guild within the game, it serves as an optional hub for organizing events, building friendships, and collaborating with others. However, you do not need to be in our guild to be part of the Ibelin Initiative (though, you're welcome to if you'd like!).
Our community extends far beyond a single guild, bringing together disabled players from all factions, servers, and guilds across WoW NA. Simply join our Discord server to participate in activities and become part of something bigger - an inclusive and empowering WoW community for all players with disabilities.
Your WoW Journey, Your Way
Join us and embark on epic adventures - whether it's conquering dungeons, raiding together, diving into delves, battling in PvP, or chasing mounts and transmog!
Dungeons/Mythic+
Normal/Heroic Raids*
Delves
PvP (e.g. Arena/BG)
Mount Runs
Transmog Farming
Campaigns/Quests
*Depending on our members’ availabilities, we may also do Mythic raids at a certain point of the season.
We'll also be adding more activities over time, including those suggested by you, our community of disabled players!
Fun, Social & Learning Activities
Join us for fun engaging social activities - test your knowledge with trivia, explore Azeroth's stories through lore discussions, or gain valuable mentorship to enhance gameplay!
Trivia Games &
Storytelling Nights
– Participating in
fun, casual events.
Mentorship &
Guidance – Learning
game mechanics,
class builds, UI setups,
or general in-game
knowledge.
Narrated Quest or Lore
Readings & Discussion –
Bringing the world of
Azeroth to life
Your Adventure Awaits
At The Ibelin Initiative, we believe that disability should never be a barrier to adventure, progress, or friendship.
Whether you play Horde or Alliance
Your faction doesn’t matter here. What matters is the bonds we forge in Azeroth.
No matter your class or spec
Whether you’re a mighty tank, a masterful healer, or a damage-dealing hero, there is always a place for you in all our social and gaming activities, including in our raids, dungeons, delves, arenas and battlegrounds.
Whether you’re new or experienced
Whether you’re stepping into Azeroth for the first time, returning after a break, or a seasoned veteran, we welcome you with open arms.
Whether you play casually or competitively
You don’t need high parses or Mythic+ scores to be valued here. We believe in playing for fun, growth, and community.
Whether you're in a guild or not
You can always join us regardless if you are in a guild, or if you are not! If you are looking for a community that values you, we're here.
No matter what WoW NA server you play on
You are welcome regardless of your home server. We will find ways to connect and play together!
Are you looking for friends, teammates, or mentors? Sign up and we’ll connect you with an inclusive, supportive and understanding community. No matter your fraction, server, skill level, experience, or guild affiliation (if any), there’s a place for you here at The Ibelin Initiative. We’d love to welcome you!