Link to our wiki page (contains a tad bit more information):
http://wiki.spiralknights.com/The_Crimson_Shadow_(Guild)

SUMMARY:
The Crimson Shadow is a relatively new guild, focussing on Tiers 2 and 3. Don't run away yet! All great guilds began with only a few members as well. Duh.

"The Crimson Shadow" is based on the gremlin Crimson Order. The basic idea is a guild of knights that can fight fiercely to the Core to reclaim Cradle and all of Clockworks from the claws of the Crimson Order. Sounds fun, da?

That being said, this guild is Gremlin-based. This, however, does not create any requirements of the members. Possession of Operation Crimson Hammer is appreciated, but not mandatory.
On a far more important note, the guild is meant to be as much a family as we are a team. You can bet we'll be participating in Guild PVP, Guild runs, and the like.

WANT TO JOIN US? HERE'S HOW!
Recruitment and promotion are based on skill level, time in the guild, and RESPECT. All members should be able to get along with each other, have an enjoyable experience in the guild, and be able to rely on each other when going through Clockworks. Here's how it all works in the ranking system, and how to progress through the ranks. Send an in-game mail to Soleste (or post in this thread), answering the following questions:
1. What is your in-game name?
2. Star of gear?
3. Level of Activity?
4. Timezone?
5. PVP preferences?
6. Style of fighting?
7. What is your reason for joining The Crimson Shadow?
8. Have you been in any guilds before?
9. What do you feel comfortable soloing?
10. What type/types of enemies do you feel you are the best at fighting?
11. How can you contribute to our guild?

PROMOTIONS:
Guild Master: good luck with that! ;D
Officer: there are only eight slots to be an officer in this guild. You must prove yourself as totally awesome both in the community and the field, and will be hand-picked by Soleste herself. Together, the eight officers and the guild master form The Nine. (brownie points if you catch the reference.)
Veteran: must show dedication, leadership, and must be well-established in the community of the guild. (This shouldn't be hard. The longer you stay, the more people know ya.)
Member: must be active, get along well with the rest of the guild, and show progress in game. (Recruits will usually be promoted in a matter of a couple days.)
Recruit: must pass THE TEST set by your beloved Guild Master, Soleste. Test is based on skill, personality, and all your little hopes and dreams for the future. Those matter here!

RULES:
1.) Be respectful.
2.) I mean it. Be respectful.
3.) No swearing. We can vent our frusteration in much more creative ways. *throws a cat violently against a wall*
4.) Don't be hatin' on other guilds... without proper reason.
5.) Timbalero is a boss. Deal with it. :3
6.) Out of common courtesy, alert others when you have arrived at a Clockworks Terminal. Basil runs are highly appreciated, and your guildies will love ya for it.
7.) This guild works as a family. Be a loving part of it. :)

--Soleste