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= [[File:Brotherhood_of_the_Amber_Crescent_Flag.png|25px|alt left]] Coat of Arms = | = [[File:Brotherhood_of_the_Amber_Crescent_Flag.png|25px|alt left]] Coat of Arms = | ||
| − | A black shield with an amber crescent down left | + | A black shield with an amber crescent down left and a black stripe bearing the phrase "Amber Crescent" accompanying the shield. |
[[File:Brotherhood_of_the_Amber_Crescent.png|200px|center]] | [[File:Brotherhood_of_the_Amber_Crescent.png|200px|center]] | ||
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= [[File:Brotherhood_of_the_Amber_Crescent_Flag.png|25px|alt left]] Ranks = | = [[File:Brotherhood_of_the_Amber_Crescent_Flag.png|25px|alt left]] Ranks = | ||
| − | == Senior Ranks == | + | |
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| − | The | + | == <center>Senior Ranks</center> == |
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| − | He(They) is(are) named the | + | === First Brother === |
| + | The Brotherhood's leader. He holds the scepter entitling him to full rights and powers within the Brotherhood. He is responsible for the Brotherhood's proper functioning and has three votes. He has the right to circumvent prescribed procedures. | ||
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| + | === Second Brother(s) === | ||
| + | He(They) is(are) named the First Brother's successor(s). As long as the First Brother is alive, the seater(s) enjoy(s) the rights and powers of the Circle of Trust. After the First Brother's death, the scepter passes to the Second Brother(s) granting them full rights and powers within the Brotherhood. There can be no more than two Second Brothers at the same time; if necessary, the scepter can be reproduced in order to be handed to both successors. | ||
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=== Circle of Trust === | === Circle of Trust === | ||
| − | The Circle of Trust is consisted of | + | The Circle of Trust is consisted of reputable Brothers who have proven merit, loyalty and devotion. Upon initiation, new members of the Circle of Trust swear an oath of absolute devotion and receive an Amber Crescent ring, symbol of the oath taken to protect and serve the Brotherhood before any personal or realm interests. Members of the Circle of Trust are granted with the rights to invite and initiate new members, vote, plan and debate. They have two votes each. |
| − | == Member Ranks == | + | |
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| + | == <center>Member Ranks</center> == | ||
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=== Order of the Amber Crescent === | === Order of the Amber Crescent === | ||
| − | Once in a while, | + | Once in a while, Brothers of the Order of the Black Cape are evaluated and with the Circle's consent are admitted to the Order of the Amber Crescent. Upon initiation, new members of the Order of the Amber Crescent swear an oath of blood, that breaks only if 2/3 of the senior members' votes are in favor, and receive the Amber Crescent earing, symbol of the oath taken to loyal service. The earing can only be granted by elder members. Members of this Order are granted with the rights to vote, plan and debate. They have one vote each. |
| − | == Aspirant Ranks == | + | |
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| + | == <center>Aspirant Ranks</center> == | ||
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=== Order of the Black Cape === | === Order of the Black Cape === | ||
| − | Upon initiation, the Brotherhood's aspirant members swear an oath of secrecy and receive the Black Cape, symbol of the oath to never reveal information relative to their initiation and the Brotherhood's place, members, plans and actions. The Black Cape grants access to the Guild's | + | Upon initiation, the Brotherhood's aspirant members swear an oath of secrecy and receive the Black Cape, symbol of the oath taken to never reveal information relative to their initiation and the Brotherhood's existence, place, members, plans and actions. The Black Cape grants access to the Guild's hideouts and can only be granted by elder members. |
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| + | = [[File:Brotherhood_of_the_Amber_Crescent_Flag.png|25px|alt left]] Actions = | ||
| + | The Brotherhood of the Amber Crescent gets occupied with almost everything happening in the Colonies. Actions can be summarized to: | ||
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| + | - Bringing knights, lords and rulers up and down the hierarchy.<br> | ||
| + | - Shaping political and religious borders.<br> | ||
| + | - Supporting members' personal interests.<br> | ||
| + | - Influencing internal and external diplomacy.<br> | ||
| + | - Expanding the Brotherhood's influence.<br> | ||
| + | - Everything. Really, everything. | ||
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| + | You may see the accomplishments [[Brotherhood_of_the_Amber_Crescent/Accomplishments|here]]! | ||
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| + | = [[File:Brotherhood_of_the_Amber_Crescent_Flag.png|25px|alt left]] Membership = | ||
| + | Members are recruited through personal invitation and they are initiated in one of the Brotherhood's hideouts after a small ceremony. | ||
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| + | Check the [[Brotherhood_of_the_Amber_Crescent/Members|members]]! | ||
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| + | = [[File:Brotherhood_of_the_Amber_Crescent_Flag.png|25px|alt left]] Location = | ||
| + | The Brotherhood's origin and hideout locations remain secret. | ||
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| + | <b>Bode Batura</b> | ||
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| + | = [[File:Brotherhood_of_the_Amber_Crescent_Flag.png|25px|alt left]] Miscellaneous = | ||
| + | <ul><li>Read the generic [[Brotherhood_of_the_Amber_Crescent/Oaths|Oaths]]. An example of how the Brotherhood functions.</li></ul> | ||
Latest revision as of 00:43, 22 December 2012
Important Notice: This page and its content is a Meta element supporting IC development and presenting OOC the Order to those who are curious enough to look for it. Therefore, prior to bringing relative information IC you are highly advised to use common sense as to what can be brought IC. Of course, rumors are spread IC, but in this concept rumors can also be denied despite of what the page displays. If you have any questions, make some noise in the "Talk" division. Thanks! :)
Contents
Coat of Arms
A black shield with an amber crescent down left and a black stripe bearing the phrase "Amber Crescent" accompanying the shield.
Ranks
Senior Ranks
First Brother
The Brotherhood's leader. He holds the scepter entitling him to full rights and powers within the Brotherhood. He is responsible for the Brotherhood's proper functioning and has three votes. He has the right to circumvent prescribed procedures.
Second Brother(s)
He(They) is(are) named the First Brother's successor(s). As long as the First Brother is alive, the seater(s) enjoy(s) the rights and powers of the Circle of Trust. After the First Brother's death, the scepter passes to the Second Brother(s) granting them full rights and powers within the Brotherhood. There can be no more than two Second Brothers at the same time; if necessary, the scepter can be reproduced in order to be handed to both successors.
Circle of Trust
The Circle of Trust is consisted of reputable Brothers who have proven merit, loyalty and devotion. Upon initiation, new members of the Circle of Trust swear an oath of absolute devotion and receive an Amber Crescent ring, symbol of the oath taken to protect and serve the Brotherhood before any personal or realm interests. Members of the Circle of Trust are granted with the rights to invite and initiate new members, vote, plan and debate. They have two votes each.
Member Ranks
Order of the Amber Crescent
Once in a while, Brothers of the Order of the Black Cape are evaluated and with the Circle's consent are admitted to the Order of the Amber Crescent. Upon initiation, new members of the Order of the Amber Crescent swear an oath of blood, that breaks only if 2/3 of the senior members' votes are in favor, and receive the Amber Crescent earing, symbol of the oath taken to loyal service. The earing can only be granted by elder members. Members of this Order are granted with the rights to vote, plan and debate. They have one vote each.
Aspirant Ranks
Order of the Black Cape
Upon initiation, the Brotherhood's aspirant members swear an oath of secrecy and receive the Black Cape, symbol of the oath taken to never reveal information relative to their initiation and the Brotherhood's existence, place, members, plans and actions. The Black Cape grants access to the Guild's hideouts and can only be granted by elder members.
Actions
The Brotherhood of the Amber Crescent gets occupied with almost everything happening in the Colonies. Actions can be summarized to:
- Bringing knights, lords and rulers up and down the hierarchy.
- Shaping political and religious borders.
- Supporting members' personal interests.
- Influencing internal and external diplomacy.
- Expanding the Brotherhood's influence.
- Everything. Really, everything.
You may see the accomplishments here!
Membership
Members are recruited through personal invitation and they are initiated in one of the Brotherhood's hideouts after a small ceremony.
Check the members!
Location
The Brotherhood's origin and hideout locations remain secret.
Bode Batura
Miscellaneous
- Read the generic Oaths. An example of how the Brotherhood functions.
