Knights' Code and Charter

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Knights' Code and Charter

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The Knights' Code

1. Honor and duty above all.

2. A Knight should show courtesy and consideration for others.

3. A Knight is the protector of the innocent and guardians of the weak. There is no honor in spilling the blood of the innocent.

4. A Knight should never steal the spoils of another adventurer's victory.

5. Help always those in need within reason, for one day the needy may be you.

6. There is no place for racism in the Knights' Guild. Everyone is different and we must learn to accept these differences.

7. While we may forgive, we never forget. This makes us prepared for the future and gives the edge in times of struggle.

8. It is the heart which guards the true Knight, not the armor protecting them.


Path to Knighthood

The Order of the Phoenix and the Order of the Rose have been rewritten and reestablished within our Halls. They will be the two paths chosen after a Squire has completed his Path to Knighthood. The ranks have been listed in more detail within the boards. The path to Knighthood will be as follows:

Page:
-Upon entrance to the Guild one will be titled Page.
-Must have completed all tasks and meetings for this rank as well as be a minimum of GL 10 to be eligible for promotion.

Squire:
-Must have completed all tasks and meetings for this rank as well as be a minimum of GL 20 to be eligible for promotion to the next rank.

Squire-At-Arms:
-At this rank, a Knight will be formally introduced to the Orders and given lessons on each to help guide them along in their decision process.
-Must have completed all tasks and meetings for this rank as well as be a minimum of GL 35 to be eligible for promotion to the next rank.

Knight-Errant:
-Will spend time traveling and completing Chivalrous Deeds in the name of the Knights and their particular Order.
-Will enter into a period of reflection during this time to help themselves with their choice for an Order.
-Must have completed all tasks and meetings for this rank as well as be a minimum of GL 49 to be eligible for promotion to the next rank.
-Once found to have successfully completed all of the above, they will be formally dubbed a Knight of their particular Order and awarded their weapon.


Position Requirements


Guild Master/Mistress Position: (One Position)

The Guild Master position will be an elected position by the Knights' Guild members. A Knight holding this position will do so until such time that they fail to fulfill the following responsibilities and requirements, request to step down or a vote of no confidence has been brought upon them and found valid.

GM Responsibilities:

- Responsible for the over all well-being of the Guild, its Orders, and its Members.
-Oversees both Orders; receives reports on the vitality of the Orders and works with the Order Masters to develop activity.
-Is the voice of the Guild, and is responsible for being such when disputes arise outside of the Guild.
-Settle disputes among members within the Guild and is expected to be fair in all dealings.
- Conducting themselves as an example to other members and ensuring the Code is followed.

(OOC) Additional Requirements:

- Must remain active for the duration of their term. (this means active and not idling AFK.)
-Because the Guild Master must be fully dedicated to the guild, the following has been decided:
Not currently holding a leadership title on any other character in any Guild as well as not planning to take up a Guild Officer position within any other guild while in service to the Knights' Guild.
-Must be minimum rank of Knight of an Order and minimum age requirement of 25.



GL Position: (Two Positions)

The Guild Lieutenant position will be an appointed position by the Knights' GM, with input and recommendations from the Patron and Hero/Heroine. A Knight holding this position will do so until such time that they fail to fulfill the following responsibilities and requirements, request to step down or a vote of no confidence has been brought upon them and found valid.

GL Responsibilities:

-Are responsible for holding an Order Master position over their assigned Order.
-Oversees the day to day running of their particular Order. This includes:
-activity level and growth
-Keeping open contact with Mentors and sending bi-weekly updates of tasks/lessons/new members to the Guild Master.
-Responsible for the overall well-being of their Order members
- Conducting themselves as an example to other members and ensuring the Code is followed.

Activities/Events Requirements:

-Responsible for ensuring that a minimum of 1 minor event per Order is run once every two OOC weeks and one major event every six months.
-This can either be done through their own volition or through the appointment of specialized positions within the Order such as Huntsmaster.
-These events will be staggered on a 3 Month basis between Orders. Major Events include Tournaments and other events as outlined by the Season of Events from days past. Order of the Rose: December/June. Order of Phoenix: March/September.
-May hold a Guild Officer position within another Guild upon another character if they choose to do so.

(OOC) Additional Requirements:

- Must remain active for the duration of their term. (this means active and not idling AFK.)
- Must be a subscribed player, Minimum Rank of Knight of an Order and minimum Age requirement of 25.


Mentor Requirements

-Responsible for the training of members through their Path to Knighthood in the form of lessons and tasks.
-Responsible for seeing each member's tasks and lessons through to completion.
-Required to check in with Order Masters for all new additions and after completion of lessons and/or tasks.
-Must remain active. (this means active and not idling AFK.)
-Minimum Age Requirement of age 25.
-Minimum Rank of Knight of their Order and completion of Mentor Training.


Knight of the Round (Elder) Requirements

-Knight in good standing
-Minimum GL 100.
-Must have served as a mentor for at least 1 (OOC) year.
-Act as the Elder Council of the Guild. May be asked for input in the following areas:
-Weighing in for policy changes/changes to the guild
-Act as a War council when the need arises.
-Be direct advisors to the Order Masters when needed.
-Knights of the Round have chosen to retire from an Order and aide the Guild as a whole.
-After declaration of interest in becoming a Knight of the Round, it will be up to the Guild Officers to vote with input from the Elder Council in inducting new council members.



Elections and Vote of No Confidence

Nomination Process:

-Elections will occur within one-two OOC weeks of a vacancy.
-Anyone found bribing or blackmailing others for votes will have their ability to participate revoked for the current election.
-To nominate yourself, you must answer the following via pigeon and send it to BOTH Caerwyn@Legendsofterris.com and guildops@aol.com. You also may make a post on the boards explaining your intent to run and your plans and goals should you be elected Guild Master.

Character Name:
Character Age:
Guild Level:
What are your plans and goals for the Guild should you be elected Guild Master? (Not requiring code or engine changes. These need to be goals to spur activity, etc.)

Voting Process:

The in-game election style guild vote will be utilized for elections with the following settings:

-1 vote per member.
-Minimum age of 21.
-End date set for 1 OOC week.

-Those running may vote for themselves.

Election Schedule

GM Elections will occur every January, with a Vote of Confidence held in June.

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