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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 == | == Senior Ranks == | ||
| − | === | + | === First Brother === |
The founder of this Brotherhood. The seat is unique and honorific. As long as the seater is alive, 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. Occasionally, if 2/3 of senior members' votes are in favor of, he has the right to circumvent prescribed procedures. | The founder of this Brotherhood. The seat is unique and honorific. As long as the seater is alive, 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. Occasionally, if 2/3 of senior members' votes are in favor of, he has the right to circumvent prescribed procedures. | ||
| − | === | + | === Second Brother(s) === |
| − | He(They) is(are) named the | + | 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 === | === 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. | 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 == | == Member Ranks == | ||
=== Order of the Amber Crescent === | === 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 with the member's death or 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 the members of the Circle of Trust, the | + | 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 with the member's death or 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 the members of the Circle of Trust, the Second Brother(s) or the First Brother himself. Members of this Order are granted with the rights to vote, plan and debate. They have one vote each. |
== Aspirant Ranks == | == Aspirant Ranks == | ||
=== 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 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 secret hideout and can only be granted by the members of the Circle of Trust, the | + | 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 secret hideout and can only be granted by the members of the Circle of Trust, the Second Brother(s) or the First Brother himself. |
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= [[File:Brotherhood_of_the_Amber_Crescent_Flag.png|25px|alt left]] Actions = | = [[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:<br><br> | The Brotherhood of the Amber Crescent gets occupied with almost everything happening in the Colonies. Actions can be summarized to:<br><br> | ||
Revision as of 12:48, 2 December 2012
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 founder of this Brotherhood. The seat is unique and honorific. As long as the seater is alive, 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. Occasionally, if 2/3 of senior members' votes are in favor of, 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 with the member's death or 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 the members of the Circle of Trust, the Second Brother(s) or the First Brother himself. 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 secret hideout and can only be granted by the members of the Circle of Trust, the Second Brother(s) or the First Brother himself.
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.
Recruiting
Members are recruited through personal invitation and they are initiated in one of the Brotherhood's secret hideouts after a small ceremony.
Location
The Brotherhood's origin and hideout locations remain secret.
Miscellaneous
- Oaths soon
