Blackspire Unofficial Corpora

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BYLAWS
1 Officers

1.1 All officers are subject to the attached indemnification agreement.

1.2 Any officer may be impeached by a petition signed by at least 20% of all active dues paid
members of the group. An officer thus impeached may then be removed from office by a ⅔ vote
at a group membership meeting.

1.3 Board of Directors

1.3.1 Operations Officer

1.3.1.2 Is also a member of the Board Director during their term(s) of office.
1.3.1.3 Has the power to break ties on a vote.
1.3.1.4 In any case where this tie-breaking authority poses a clear conflict of interest
issue, it will be ceded to the Treasurer.
1.3.1.5 Has the authority to expend up to 10% of the group treasury (this includes the
Main bank account, the Kingdom cash box, and the PayPal account and will not include
holding funds, the PacWar bank or PayPal accounts, or the Winterbash bank or PayPal
accounts) per month. May not be used for personal expenses or outside the scope of
Kingdom duties. Any further expenditures require authorization by a general membership
meeting.
1.3.1.5.1 Has the authority to sign checks drawn against the group’s bank accounts for
expenditures that are authorized by the bylaws or by a vote of the general membership.
1.3.1.6 Has the authority to sign contracts binding the group that have been approved by
a majority vote of the Board of Directors.
1.3.1.7 May not hold the office for more than two Consecutive Terms. (Holding the office
pro-tem shall not count towards this limit.)
1.3.1.8 Shall relinquish the position if they miss more than two general membership
meetings in a row or more than three general membership meetings total over the
course of their six-month term.
1.3.1.9 Shall relinquish the position if they miss more than one board of directors
meeting during their six-month term.
1.3.1.10 If, for whatever reason, the position of Operations Officer is vacated, the
Assistant Operations Officer becomes pro-tem Operations Officer until the next
elections.
 1.3.1.11 If, for whatever reason, the Assistant Operations Officer is unable, or ineligible,
to assume the position of pro-tem Operations Officer, a new election must be held. A
general membership meeting must be convened within one month of the date the office
was vacated to set terms for an emergency election, except in situations where a
regularly scheduled election would occur before this date. TheTreasurer will oversee the
formation of the general membership meeting as well as coordinate the emergency
election.
1.3.1.12 Should the office of Operations Officer be vacated, with no viable Assistant
Operations Officer successor, for less than one month before a scheduled election is to
occur, a general membership meeting will be convened as needed to coordinate any
business that arises until the scheduled election appoints a new Operations Officer.

1.3.2 Financial Officer

1.3.2.1 Is a member of the Board of Directors.
1.3.2.2 Is responsible for collecting all in-game fees and duties.
1.3.2.3 Shall conduct all in-game elections except for the election of Financial Officer
(which shall be conducted by the Operations Officer).
1.3.2.4 Has the authority to expend up to 10% of the group treasury (this includes the
Main bank account, the Kingdom cash box, and the PayPal account and will not include
holding funds, the PacWar bank or PayPal accounts, or the Winterbash bank or PayPal
accounts) per month. May not be used for personal expenses, or outside the scope of
Kingdom duties. Any further expenditures require authorization by a general membership
meeting.
1.3.2.5 Has the authority to sign checks drawn against the group’s bank accounts for
expenditures that are authorized by the bylaws or by a vote of the general membership.
1.3.2.6 May not hold the office for more than two consecutive terms. (Holding the office
pro-tem shall not count towards this limit.)
1.3.2.7 Shall relinquish the position if they miss more than two general membership
meetings in a row or more than three general membership meetings total over the
course of their six-month term.
1.3.2.8 Shall relinquish the position if they miss more than one board of directors
meeting over the course of their six-month term.
1.3.2.9 If, for whatever reason, the office of Financial Officer is vacated, an emergency
election must be held within two weeks of the date the office is vacated.

1.3.3 Other Members of the Board of Directors

1.3.3.1 Six group members shall be chosen by open ballot to serve in this capacity.
1.3.3.2 Shall relinquish the position if they miss more than two board of directors
meetings during their one year term.

1.3.3.3 President
1.3.3.3.1 Shall be chosen from the current membership of the Board of Directors by a
vote by the Board of Directors.
 1.3.3.3.2 Is responsible for establishing an agenda and conducting all business
meetings.
1.3.3.3.3 Is responsible for coordination of all BOD functions.
1.3.3.3.4 May not hold any elected kingdom office.
1.3.3.3.5 BOD president has the authority to sign contracts binding the group that have
been approved by a majority vote of the Board of Directors.

1.3.3.4 Secretary
1.3.3.4.1 Shall be chosen from the current membership of the Board of Directors by a
vote by the Board of Directors.
1.3.3.4.2 Will be responsible for maintaining the mailing address of the group.
1.3.3.4.3 Shall list minutes of all Board of Directors meetings.
1.3.3.4.4 Shall check any changes to documents by the Treasurer and Financial
Officer to ensure accuracy.
1.3.3.3.5 May not hold any elected kingdom office.

1.3.3.5 Treasurer
1.3.3.5.1 Shall be chosen from the current membership of the Board of Directors by a
vote of the Board of Directors.
1.3.3.5.2 Is responsible for collection of all non-game fees and duties.
1.3.3.5.3 Has the authority to sign checks drawn against the group’s bank accounts for
expenditures that are authorized by the bylaws or by a vote of the general membership.
1.3.3.5.4 May not hold any elected kingdom office.

1.3.3.6 Non-voting / Alternate Members

1.3.3.6.1 Two seats shall be held by individuals who previously held the Kingdom
Monarch and Kingdom Prime Minister positions. Duties and obligations are at the
discretion of the BOD.
1.3.3.6.2 If a voting member is not present for a vote,an alternate member can take
their place for voting purposes, as determined by simple plurality vote from voting
members present.
1.3.3.6.3 - In the event the outgoing Prime Minister or Monarch are unable to serve in
this capacity, the outgoing Regent may be allowed to fill this position by emergency
popular vote at the next general membership meeting. Barring the ability to fill the
position in this way, an emergency election to fill this vacancy will be held at the same
general membership meeting.

1.4 Assistant Operations Officer

1.4.1 Is a member of the Board of Directors during their term(s) of office.
1.4.2 Shall relinquish the position if they miss more than two general membership meetings in
a row or more than three general membership meetings total.
1.4.3 Will become pro-tem Operations Officer should the office of Operations Officer
for whatever reason be vacated.
 1.4.4 If the Assistant Operations Officer assumes the position of pro-tem Operations Officer,
with less than one month before a scheduled election, the position of Assistant Operations
Officer will remain vacated until the next scheduled election, with the pro-tem Operations Officer
maintaining all Assistant Operations Officer duties.
1.4.5 If the Assistant Operations Officer assumes the position of pro-tem Operations Officer,
with more than one month before a scheduled election, the pro-tem Operations Officer may
appoint a successor to the Assistant Operations Officer position which will be ratified by General
Membership vote at the next general membership meeting, this vote is not subject to section
4.2.7 and may be voted on immediately. (Current office holders are ineligible for appointment.)

1.5 Adjudication Chief

1.5.1 Is not a member of the Board of Directors.
1.5.2 May not also hold any of the following positions: Operations Officer, Assistant
Operations Officer, Financial Officer, Safety Officer.
1.5.3 May be dismissed by the joint agreement of the Operations Officer and Financial
Officer.
1.5.4 Shall relinquish the position if they miss more than two group functions in a row or
more than three group functions total over the course of their six-month term.
1.5.5 If, for whatever reason, the position of Adjudication Chief is vacated, the
Operations Officer may appoint a replacement.

1.7 Quartermaster
1.7.1 Is not a member of the Board of Directors.
1.7.2 May be dismissed by the joint agreement of the Operations Officer and Treasurer.
1.7.3 If, for whatever reason, the position of Property Manager is vacated, the
Operations Officer with the agreement of the Treasurer may appoint a replacement.

2 Membership

2.1 A member must be registered with a subsidiary group.

2.2 A member must pay dues to their subsidiary group, and their subsidiary group must remit ½
of those dues to the main group.
2.3 Dues are $20 for six months.
2.4 The Operations Officer, Assistant Operations Officer and Financial Officer have their
required dues waived for the duration of their six-month terms, although they are required to pay
dues as normal in order to be eligible for re-election.
2.5 A member is defined as active if they have attended both at least one general membership
meeting, and at least six meetings or functions of any kind of the group or any subsidiary
groups, within the past six months.
2.6 The Operations Officer and Financial Officer acting in agreement, or the Operations Officer
and Adjudication Chief acting in agreement, may enact a suspension of any member for any
duration, including one of indefinite duration.
2.7 The Operations Officer and Financial Officer acting in agreement, or the Operations Officer
and Adjudication Chief acting in agreement, may repeal any such suspension at any time; this
includes suspensions imposed by other officers or by previous occupants of those offices.
2.8 Any member thus suspended may appeal their suspension at the next scheduled general
membership meeting. Such an appeal is not subject to section 4.2.7 and may be voted on
immediately. A simple majority vote of active members is sufficient to repeal a suspension,
either at this meeting, or at any subsequent meeting where it has been introduced as an item to
be voted on.
2.9 A suspended member shall forfeit any dues paid during the time of suspension and is liable
to the group for assessments or fees as a result of obligations incurred by the member prior to
suspension.
2.10 A suspended member shall be barred from participating in all group functions, including
general membership meetings and any functions of subsidiary groups, with the exception of the
right to appeal their suspension at the next general membership meeting after it is issued. 2.11
A suspended member shall have all privileges which have been suspended reinstated the first
day after the suspension has concluded.
2.12 If necessary, the Financial Officer and Adjudication Chief acting in agreement may suspend
the Operations Officer, or may repeal a suspension they issued under this clause. This is
otherwise identical to a suspension issued in agreement with the Operations Officer.
2.13 In the event a suspension is repealed, the decision of the officer(s) to repeal are to
be ratified by voting members at the next Althing by simple majority vote.

3 Elections

3.1 Elections for the offices of Operations Officer, Assistant Operations Officer, and Safety
Officer shall be held every six months, within the third or fourth weekends of the months of
February and August.
3.2 Elections for the office of Financial Officer and Adjudication chief shall be held every six
months, but staggered such that they occur midway between elections for the other offices.
3.3 Elections for other members of the Board of Directors will be held twice yearly, with three
seats being filled in an election held in January and three seats being filled in an election held in
June. Members elected to the Board in this way will serve for a full year.
3.3.1 In the event that one or more elected summer term BOD seats becomes vacated, the
seat may be filled by a general membership vote at the next scheduled althing. This would be a
pro-tem position to be held until the next regularly scheduled summer term election.
3.3.2 In the event that one or more elected winter term BOD seats becomes vacated, the seat
may be filled by a general membership vote at the next scheduled althing. This would be a
pro-tem position to be held until the next regularly scheduled winter term election
3.4 Candidates for the positions of Operations Officer and Assistant Operations Officer may be
required to participate in a specific in-game event to be eligible.
3.5 Candidates for any position must dues paid active members (see above) at the time
of election voting.
3.6 Candidates for any position must be at least 18 years of age.
3.7 No person may hold any of the following two positions at the same time: Operations Officer,
Assistant Operations Officer, Financial Officer.
3.8 Only active members (see above) may vote in elections.
3.9 Winning any election requires a simple plurality (more votes than any other vote-getter taken
individually).
3.10 Online voting will happen on Facebook. The Financial Officer or Operations Officer will post
a PDF of the ballot, including instructions on how to submit the vote. The instructions will include
the kingdom email address and instructions of submitting a picture of the ballot as well as a
picture of the voter holding the ballot.
3.10.1 Online voting will be kept open for a minimum of 48 hours.

4 Meetings

4.1 Board of Directors Meetings

4.1.1 The Board of Directors shall meet to discuss business as necessary.
4.1.2 Scheduled Board of Directors meetings may be closed to members not on the Board
of Directors, but the minutes of such closed meetings must be made available to the general
membership within four weeks of the meeting.
4.1.3 The Board of Directors will have no power to change, alter, or otherwise affect the
bylaws and policies of the group or any aspect of gameplay.

4.2 General Membership Meetings

4.2.1 A general membership meeting shall be scheduled once each month by the Operations
Officer. Whether it is actually held is subject to group interest and involvement (i.e.-if no one has
business to bring before the group, then there will be no meeting for that month).
4.2.2 Only active members (see above) may vote on group policies or changes to bylaws.
4.2.3 All votes of general membership meetings will require only a simple majority unless
otherwise specified by the bylaws.
4.2.4 A vote of active members has the authority to amend the group bylaws.
4.2.5 A vote of active members has the authority to set policies and modify game documents,
to explicitly include the group Policies and Kingdom Constitution documents.
4.2.6 A vote of active members may authorize an expenditure of any size from the group
treasury.
4.2.7 Items put before the general membership for vote must be announced and opened for
discussion for at least one general membership meeting and then tabled until the next general
membership meeting for vote.
4.2.7.1 Exception: Emergency situations and fund expenditures may be discussed and
voted upon at the same general membership meeting. An emergency situation will be
defined as a situation that places the group into violation of law or any contractual
agreement.
4.2.8 No issues voted on by the general membership may be brought up again before a
general membership meeting for at least six months, unless said issue(s) put the group in a
legal or contractual breach.
5 Subsidiary Groups

5.1 Each subsidiary group must elect one of its members as representative.
5.2 Must sign the standard agreement with the central Amtgard Board of Directors.
5.3 Must be based at a physical location within 150 miles of Salem, Oregon.
5.4 To accept a new subsidiary group the following steps must be followed:
5.4.1 Approval of the Operations Officer and Financial Officer.
5.4.2 Approval by a vote of active members at a general membership meeting.
5.4.3 Signing of the subsidiary group contract by both the Operations Officer and an
appropriate representative of the subsidiary group (which must then be approved by the Board
of Directors).
5.5 To remove a subsidiary group the following steps must be followed:
5.5.1 Approval of the Operations Officer and Financial Officer.
5.5.2 Approval by a vote of active members at a general membership meeting.
5.5.3 The subsidiary group that is to be terminated or suspended must be notified at least 15
days prior to the vote for termination/suspension. They must be informed of the date, time and
location of the general membership meeting where the vote will take place.
5.5.4 The representative in question will be allowed an opportunity to speak in their subsidiary
group's defense, in person or in writing, at the general membership where the vote is to take
place. Any other members of the subsidiary group who are present at the meeting will be given
the opportunity to speak in its defense as well.
5.5.5 The effective date of the subsidiary group's removal from the group shall be at least one
week after the date of the general membership meeting authorizing the removal.
5.5.6 Exception: failure of the subsidiary group to abide by the subsidiary group contract may
be grounds for automatic removal of the group; such circumstances are to be reviewed by the
Board of Directors.
5.6 Subsidiary groups may draft their own bylaws and policies so long as they do not
conflict with the bylaws and policies of the group or the subsidiary group contract. They are very
strongly encouraged to use the bylaws and policies of the group as a model for their own
governance.
5.7 Are obligated to provide accurate records of the attendance of their functions to the
Treasurer. This shall be the responsibility of the subsidiary group's representative.
5.8 Subsidiary groups may not have their own subsidiary groups (however, see
Subsidiary Group Confederations below).
5.9 Officers of subsidiary groups may not also serve as the main group's Operations
Officer, Assistant Operations Officer, or Financial Officers.

6 Subsidiary Group Confederations

6.1 Subsidiary group confederations are groups of subsidiary groups (sponsored by the
main group) who have gained permission from the main group (through a vote at a general
membership meeting) to be recognized as such.
6.2 Subsidiary group confederations are meant to act as semi-independent entities who
are working towards independent main group status.
6.3 Must have achieved non-profit or not-for-profit status and keep it active.
6.4 Subsidiary group confederations are expected to maintain their own, separate, set of
bylaws. These bylaws may specify details of membership, voting rights, and dues requirements
specific to the subsidiary group confederation.
6.5 With the permission of the Operations Officer and the Financial Officer, subsidiary group
confederations may add independent groups to the subsidiary group confederation. These
subsidiary groups may be required to sign any contracts the subsidiary group confederation
requires.
6.6 In the case that the subsidiary group confederation becomes a fully independent main
group, its component subsidiary groups will each independently decide whether they wish to join
the new independent main group as subsidiary groups of its own, or remain as subsidiary
groups of this group.

7 Independent Subsidiary Groups

7.1 Groups based at a physical location more than 150 miles away from Salem, Oregon are
eligible to become Independent Subsidiary Groups.
7.2 Independent subsidiary groups are treated as normal subsidiary groups, with the following
exceptions:
7.2.1 Members of independent subsidiary groups have no voting rights.
7.2.2 Independent subsidiary groups are not required to remit any portion of dues paid by their
members.

8 Dissolution

8.1 Should the group dissolve,all assets must be eliminated.

8.2 Assets may not be eliminated by distribution to group members.
8.3 Options for the elimination of assets include:
8.3.1 Donation to the federal government.
8.3.2 Donation to state or local governments.
8.3.3 Donation to a non-profit organization approved for exemption from federal tax
under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

Policies
1 Core Officers

1.1 Operations Officer

1.1.1 Shall preside over and conduct all in-game ceremonies and functions.
1.1.2 Shall publish a schedule of group events for their term. It is recommended but not
required that at least one event be scheduled with each subsidiary group per term.
1.1.3 May appoint, or defer to a vote at a general membership meeting, a Rules
Representative.
1.1.4 Is authorized by the Board of Directors to sign any legally binding contract or agreement
with Amtgard,International.
1.1.5 May create Committees for purposes of organizing beneficials actions for the kingdom.
1.1.6 Examples may include but are not limited to:
1.1.6.1 Rules Change Committee
1.1.6.2 Corpora Change Committee
1.1.6.3 Community Outreach Committee
1.1.6.4 Fundraising Committee

1.2 Assistant Operations Officer

1.2.1 Responsible for the coronation feast at the end of their term.

1.3 Financial Officer

1.3.1 Is responsible for collection of all fees and duties, including dues.
1.3.2 Will provide receipts for all payments received.
1.3.3 Will maintain accurate records of the group treasury.
1.3.3.1 Will conduct a financial audit, once every calendar year, for each Holding with the
Holdings Chancellor.
1.3.3.2 If approved by majority vote of the BOD may conduct an additional financial audit
if situations require.
1.3.4 Will maintain accurate records of all group income and expenditures.
1.3.5 Will publicly report the kingdom's financial status at least once every 3 months.
1.3.6 Will keep attendance records of all group functions.
1.3.7 Will keep minutes of general membership meetings.

1.5 Board of Directors

1.5.1 Has the authority to veto any action by the group or its officers that would bring the
group into violation of federal, state, or local law.
1.5.2 Has the authority to prohibit any activity by group members that would bring the group
into violation of federal, state, or local law.
1.5.3 Has the authority to change the Registered Agent for the group or to otherwise adjust
corporate information with the Oregon Justice department.
1.5.4 Shall have automatic permission for annual expenditures for maintaining a PO Box, fees
for Incorporation renewal, and to pay any taxes for which the group may be liable.
 1.5.5 Before these expenditures can be made the Board of Directors must meet to authorize
them, and they must be made public in the minutes of the meeting in which they are authorized.
1.5.6 May authorize the Operations Officer to sign any legally binding contractor agreement
that does not conflict with the group’s bylaws and policies.
1.5.7 Any exercise of these powers requires only a simple majority vote at a Board of
Directors meeting.

2 Additional Officers

2.1 SafetyOfficer
2.1.1 Shall be the winner of an open ballot election at the same time as the Operations Officer
and Assistant Operations Officer are selected.
2.1.2 Must be an active dues paid member of at least 18 years of age.
2.1.3 May not also hold any of the following positions: Operations Officer, Assistant
Operations Officer, Financial Officer, Adjudication Chief.
2.1.4 Shall maintain a lost and found for the group.
2.1.5 Will check all play equipment for safety and legality.
2.1.6 Will organize games as necessary in the absence of previously scheduled games.
2.1.7 Shall relinquish the position if they miss more than two group functions in a row or more
than three group functions total over the course of their six-month term.
2.1.8 If, for whatever reason, the position of Safety Officer is vacated, the Operations Officer
may appoint a replacement.

2.2 Adjudication Chief

2.2.1 Shall be responsible for ensuring that game rules are enforced fairly on the field.
2.2.2 Shall work with the Safety Officer in checking play equipment for safety and legality.
2.2.3 Will make sure there are an appropriate number of referees at all group games, and
ensure that conduct of referees is competent and fair.
2.2.4 Will be the Operation's Officer advisor on the rules.
2.2.5 Is responsible for creating and administering tests to qualify as a referee.

2.3 Quartermaster
2.3.1 Will be appointed by the joint agreement of the Operations Officer and theTreasurer.
2.3.2 Is responsible for holding onto and maintaining the property of the organization.
2.3.3 Upon appointment they will sign a contract which outlines the responsibilities,
expectations, what they should do if they should vacate their position and their understanding of
the financial liability of maintaining the organization's property.
2.3.4 Also known as Property Manager.
2.3.4.1 Property does not include the files which are maintained by the Treasurer.
2.3.4.2 Maintain a list of all property that the organization owns and who is in possession
of said property.
2.3.4.3 Maintain a safe location for all property that is not checked out to other persons.
 2.3.4.4 Report to the Operations Officer and Treasurer any missing or damaged
equipment.
2.3.4.5 Is responsible for transporting or making arrangements for transport of property
to requested organization events.
2.3.4.6 Maintain the trailer, keeping it in a working order
2.3.4.7 Maintain a worklog on any maintenance
2.3.4.8 Maintain a travel checklist to ensure safety before and during travel.

3 Polls

3.1 Group officers may run informational polls at their discretion in order to determine how best
to serve the group.
3.2 These are not votes.
3.2.1 They do not have the authority granted to votes at general membership meetings.
3.2.2 They do not have any authority beyond advising group officers how to exercise the
powers already granted to them.
3.3 Group officers may run them at their discretion, including or excluding inactive members,
non dues paid members, non-members, or any other persons whose opinion they are interested
in targeting.

4 Expenditures

4.1 Certain officers are empowered by the bylaws to make expenditures from the group
treasury.
4.2 Such expenditures must be tracked in the group's financial records and appropriate receipts
must be provided.
4.3 Such expenditures must be publicly announced to the group's membership within two weeks
of the date of the withdrawal of funds.
4.4 No officer has the authority to make any use of the group treasury unless explicitly granted
such authority by the bylaws, and only to the extent granted to them by the bylaws.

5 Referees

5.1 Must have passed a qualifying test administered by the Adjudication Chief with a score of
75% or better within the past six months.
5.2 Have unlimited authority over the conduct of gameplay, subject only to overrule by the
Adjudication Chief.
5.3 Shall use this authority to ensure that games are:
5.3.1 Safe to all participants and bystanders.
5.3.2 Played honestly and in keeping with the spirit of the game rules.
6 Rules Representative

6.1 Must be an active member of the group.

6.2 Responsible for collecting, collating, and reporting the group's wishes with respect to the
Rules Revision Process.

7 Membership

7.1 The Amtgard Code of Conduct as established in the rules of play and the Circle of Monarchs
bylaws should be used as the policy to guide when it is appropriate for group officers to exercise
their authority to suspend members.
7.2 Any indefinite suspension of a member will be reported to the Amtgard Circle of Monarchs.

8 General Membership Meetings

8.1 Anyone may attend a general membership meeting unless specifically barred.
8.2 Rules of order may be set by the Operations Officer. If so,their enforcement shall be the
responsibility of the Safety Officer.
8.3 Any business brought before a general membership meeting to be discussed prior to a vote
at the next meeting, must be presented in written form in the same wording intended to be used
at the vote.
8.4 A vote of active members may order the Rules Representative to submit a clarification or
revision to the Rules Revision Process.
8.5 Any proposed changes to the group bylaws or policies must come as either a request to
Add, Delete or Modify a specific section of the bylaws or policies, and must include the
following:
8.5.1 The line number of the item to be added, removed or modified.
8.5.2 The current text as written.
8.5.3 The proposed text addition, deletion, or modification.

9 Election Cycle

9.1 Crown Qualifications

9.1.1 This event shall be held within the first or second week of February and August.
9.1.2 This event will be the responsibility of the Financial Officer
9.1.3 This person is referred to as the "sponsor".
9.1.4 Anyone may enter the Crown Qualification event.
9.1.5 Those running for an office will be required to enter a minimum specified number of
Crown Qualification cultural events, as set by the sponsor. (If no requirement is set, the
requirement defaults to the requirement used in the previous Crown Qualifications.)
9.1.6 Multiple entries are allowed in a contest, but a single entry may not be entered in more
than one contest.
 9.1.7 Typical cultural skill contests include (but are NOT limited to): flat art, 3D art, heraldry,
singing, instrumental music, factual writing, composition, weapon and shield construction,
passive construction, court garb, fighting garb, strategic gaming, poetry, brewing and
wine-making, etc.
9.1.8 Specific rules for these qualifications shall be put out by the sponsor at least six weeks
prior to the date set for Crown Qualifications.
9.1.9 Those running for office must also pass a Reeve's test.
9.1.10 Those running for office must also pass a Corpora test.

9.2 Champion's Tournament

9.2.1 Shall be held on the same day as elections for Operations Officer and Assistant
Operations Officer.
9.2.2 Only those who qualified for office at the Crown Qualifications to be eligible to run for
Safety Officer may participate in the Champion's Tournament.
9.2.3 The Champion's Tournament shall be a double-elimination open weapon tournament.

10 Subsidiary Groups

10.1 Policies of the main group shall have precedence over policies of the subsidiary groups;
subsidiary groups may not overrule policies set by a vote of active members at a general
membership meeting.
10.2 Policies applicable to subsidiary groups shall not apply to independent subsidiary groups
except where explicitly stated to.
10.3 Are entitled to the use of the group's non-profit numbers for requests deemed reasonable
by the Board of Directors.

11 Events

11.1 Referees responsible for a tournament of any kind shall:

11.1.1 Report the overall winner to the Financial Officer.
11.1.2 Report the winner, second place, and third place of each category to the Financial
Officer.
11.2 In addition, referees responsible for a combat tournament shall report any win streaks of 3
or more to the Financial Officer.
11.3 Autocrats for all group-funded events will be responsible for the following:
11.3.1 Providing a copy of all sign-in sheets, which shall include the real name, character
name, and attendance fees paid, for all attendees.
11.3.2 Providing receipts for all expenses.
11.3.3 Providing records for all income.
11.3.4 Providing all applicable tournament results and other gameplay related information of
long-term importance.
11.4 Official Sponsored Annual Events
11.4.1 Certain annually held, group-funded campout events shall enjoy official group
sponsorship and be subject to specific group policies to be outlined in this subsection.
11.4.2 Each such event shall have its funds maintained separately from all other group funds,
in a separate bank account used solely for that purpose.
11.4.3 Those funds are not to be used for any group function, or any purpose, other than the
specific event to which they are dedicated.
11.4.4 The Paypal account for the event, if one exists, will be linked to the event fund bank
account and no other account, personal or otherwise.
11.4.5 Each event shall have a specified minimum balance which its funds are to maintain. If
its fund's balance falls below that minimum, then profits realized by the event will be returned to
that fund as necessary to bring it back to that minimum.
11.4.6 If profits realized by the event exceed the amount necessary to bring its fund back to its
minimum balance, then any excess may be split between the event fund and the group's
general treasury. How to split profits is left to a vote between the Operations Officer, Assistant
Operations Officer, Financial Officer and Safety Officer, and their decision must be ratified by a
majority vote of active members at a general membership meeting.
11.4.7 In the event that such a ratification cannot be accomplished, the default shall be to
transfer all excess profit to the kingdom general fund.
11.4.8 Such events will be run by the winners of a bidding process.
11.4.8.1 Any member of the group may submit a bid.
11.4.8.2 The Board of Directors have authority to set the administrative procedures of
the bidding process in any way that does not conflict with the group bylaws and policies.
11.4.8.3 Winners of the bidding process should be determined by joint agreement of the
Board of Directors.
11.4.8.4 In the event no bid can achieve a plurality of approval between these four
officers, the President shall have final choice.
11.4.8.5 In the event there were no bidders the person who will run the event will be
determined by joint agreement of the Board of Directors (with the President having
authority to break any tie).
11.4.9 All expenditures for the event that can be paid for via check will be paid for by check(s)
made out to the specific business(es) for services, goods, and fees outlined in the event bid. In
addition to physical checks, this also allows for e-checks and invoices issued by the Treasurer
through PayPal.
11.4.10 Additional expenses for the event such as supplies, feast, prizes, etc. that cannot be
paid for via check will be handled by those funds being disbursed to the event runner. The event
runner will need to sign a fiduciary contract for these funds, obligating them to be financially
responsible for any funds that cannot be accounted for via receipts and change. This amount
should never exceed the amount listed on the event runners bid and any changes need to follow
procedure.
11.4.11 The member running the event shall be legally responsible for the income and
expenditures of the event and may be held liable for repayment if a discrepancy is found in the
event's financial records.
 11.4.12 All such events will be insured. The member running the event is responsible for
providing proof of the event's insurance to the Board of Directors.
11.4.13 Changes to this subsection and all subsections thereof may only be made by a
super-majority vote of 2/3 of the active members voting.
11.4.14 Event Bid Procedures
11.4.14.1 All bids and proposals must include the following information: Site, Crat Team,
Projected Attendance, Budget, Feast, Warskill Events, Arts & Sciences Events, and
Gate Schedule.
11.4.14.1.1 Site: Any site proposal should be able to handle the scope of a large-scale
Amtgard event, to include fighting events, arts and sciences events, and feast. If modern
conveniences are not available at the site, then the proposal should include plans for
potable water, bathroom facilities, and kitchen facilities.
11.4.14.1.2 Crat team: The following positions for handling event duties are mandatory:
Autocrat, Gate-crat, Guard-crat, War-crat, and Trashcrat/Clean-up Crew. Additional
optional positions that may be included in the proposal are recommended but not
required.
11.4.14.1.2.1 Autocrat (Co-Autocrat): Responsible for overseeing all event
functions and for interfacing with the Operations Officer and/or BoD. Must be a
member of BlackSpire for at least 6mo by the date the bid is submitted.
11.4.14.1.2.2 Gate-crat: Responsible for collecting fees, maintaining entrance
records, and setting and maintaining personnel for gate shifts.
11.4.14.1.2.3 Guard-crat: Responsible for setting and maintaining event security
and handling issues that impact the safety and security of attendants.
11.4.14.1.2.4 War-crat: Responsible for hosting battlegames and tournaments
during the course of the event. Responsible for securing reeves for the
battlegames and tournaments. Responsible for ensuring water and cups are
available at battlegames and tournaments.
11.4.14.1.2.5 Trash-crat/Clean-up Crew: Responsible for collecting trash from the
various camp areas and providing trash bags to the camping areas. Responsible
for ensuring that the bathrooms are stocked with supplies. Shall assist the
various crats in cleaning up their areas.
11.4.14.1.3 The following positions are optional: Feast-crat, Medcrat/team, A&S-crat.
11.4.14.1.3.1 Feast-crat: Responsible for hosting and providing a feast on the
Saturday night of the event. A proposal for the feast should include a menu, a list
of supplies required (cooking vessels, serving utensils, etc.), and a plan for staff
and support(cooks, servers, cleanup crew, etc.). If other meals are planned by
groups, they should be mentioned in the bid including if the meals are donated or
offered on a purchase basis. This also includes any food vendors who may wish
to attend the event.
11.4.14.1.3.2 Med-crat/team: Responsible for setting and maintaining a medical
pavilion for minor injuries and issues. Responsible for having a direct line to
mundania if more serious medical issues arise. Head medical person(s) must be
a certified medical professional and copies of certification/licensure must be filed
 with the Blackspire BOD. Event Crat will decide what level of
certification/licensure is required based on the event.
11.4.14.1.3.3 A&S-crat: Responsible for organizing and hosting arts and sciences
events, such as ithras, classes, competitions, tournaments, stitch-ins, etc. This
position may be filled or delegated by the Blackspire Assistant Operations Officer.
The Kingdom of Blackspire wants to promote arts and sciences events for
attendees who do not participate in warskill events. All bids and proposals should
include a list and schedule of Amtgard-centric A&S events. These should be
relevant to the period Amtgard portrays as a medieval-and fantasy-based game.
Appropriate A&S events include, but are not limited to: ithras, classes, forums,
demonstrations, competitions, and bardics. Proposals should include a budget
and supply list for items required to make A&S events run smoothly. A list of
necessary personnel positions should be identified.
11.4.14.1.4 Attendance: Proposals should start with a minimum expected attendance.
Proposals must include a plan for gate vouchers/waivers for expected Kingdom
Monarchs and Kingdom Regents likely to attend. Proposals should also include a plan
for promoting attendance.
1.4.14.1.5 Budget: All bids and proposals must provide a budget and delineate
expected costs. The budget needs to provide a breakdown of costs, including but not
limited to: site rental, food, additional amenities, expenditures for promoting warskill and
A&S events, and prize support. The budget should also include proposed gate fees and
repayment schedule of all Blackspire monies used. Autocrats may be asked to sign and
file a fiduciary agreement before funds will be released.
11.4.14.1.6 Warskill:All proposals should include multiple warskill events for, at
minimum, Saturday of the event. PacWar should have multiple events over multiple
days. All proposals should include a full schedule of tournaments and battlegames to be
hosted over the course of the event. Proposals should include a budget and supply list
for items required to make games and tournaments run smoothly. A list of necessary
personnel positions, to include team captains and reeves, should be identified.
11.4.14.1.7 Gate: All bids and proposals should include a tentative schedule for gate
shifts, rules and regulations for gate personnel, and a proposed supply list of items
required to run Gate. If no supplies are needed, that should be noted in the proposal.
11.4.14.1.8 Additional Support: Proposals may include event favors,cups, T-shirts, or
other memorabilia.
11.4.14.2 A financial breakdown must be provided in the proposed budget.
11.4.14.3 Bids for Blackspire events are submitted to the Operations Officer.

11.5 PacWar
11.5.1 PacWar is an officially sponsored group campout event governed by the policies of the
subsection
11.4 11.5.2 A minimum balance of $4000 shall be maintained in the PacWar account.
11.5.3 The PacWar autocrat will have access to a $100 cash fund for small necessary
purchases. Receipts need to be obtained for all purchases with this fund and provided to the
Financial Officer within one week from the end of the event.
 11.5.4 The bidding process for PacWar will be open from August 1st and end on September
1st. The group officers will review the bids and will announce their decision of who won the
bidding process by October 1st.
11.5.5 Changes to this subsection and all subsections thereof may only be made by a
super-majority vote of 2/3 of the active members voting.

11.6 Winterbash
11.6.1 Winterbash is an officially sponsored group campout event governed by the policies of
subsection 11.4
11.6.2 A minimum balance of $3500 shall be maintained in the Winterbash account.
11.6.3 The fund held in reserve for Winterbash must first be used to secure the site before it
may be used on any other expense for the event.
11.6.4 The bidding process for Winterbash will be open from March 1st and end on April 1st.
The group officers will review the bids and will announce their decision of who won the bidding
process by May1st.
11.6.6 Changes to this subsection and all subsections thereof may only be made by a
super-majority vote of 2/3 of the active members voting.

12 Trailer Policy

12.1 Operations Officer, Treasurer and Property Manager will each have a key to the trailer.

12.2 Maintenance
12.2.1 Maintenance will be the responsibility of the Property Manager.
12.2.2 They will make a report to the membership at a General Meeting when there is needed
maintenance and request an estimated amount of money to fix it.
12.2.2.1 If the Operation Officer chooses to donate the cost of parts to the kingdom they
do not need to approach a General Meeting.
12.2.3 Once fixed they will provide the appropriate receipts to the Treasurer and return any
unspent money.

13 Miscellaneous

13.1 Infraction Sheet

13.1.1 For previous offenses against the group please the Infraction Sheet.
13.1.2 The Infraction Sheet will include real name,character name at time of the infraction,
offense, punishment meted, and other notes such as how often the issue may be revisited, or if
the punishment has been altered between the date first issued to the present day.
13.2 All current Blackspire monarchy and all current members of the Board of Directors will be
moderators on official forms of communication. Clarification: The Monarch would still be in
charge of how these moderators were utilized.
14 Non-Retaliation Policies

14.1 Introduction
14.1.1 The Board of Directors of the Kingdom of Blackspire is committed to conducting its
affairs honestly, ethically and in compliance with local, state, and federal rules and regulations.
14.2 Reporting Responsibility
14.2.1 It is the responsibility of all members of the Kingdom of Blackspire to report
violations or suspected violations of laws, regulations, or policies, mundane or otherwise.
Attempts to resolve any such concerns normally should be made by contacting the
appropriate local park official, or if necessary, the appropriate Kingdom official. Reports
also may be made to relevant external entities or governmental agencies responsible for
the enforcement of laws containing non-retaliation provisions.

14.3 No Retaliation
14.3.1 Retaliation against a member of the Amtgard community for making a good faith report
of potential Amtgard-related policy violations or local, state, or federal law is prohibited and will
not be tolerated. The BOD will review complaints of retaliation and any attempted or actual
retaliatory action may subject the violator to disciplinary action. Members of the Amtgard
community who believe that they have been retaliated against in violation of this policy may
submit a written or oral complaint to local park or Kingdom officials, who may refer the complaint
to the BOD for review and disposition.

14.4 Acting in Good Faith

14.4.1 Members of the Amtgard community are encouraged to report good faith concerns
about violations of laws, regulations, or policies, mundane or otherwise. Reports that are
knowingly false, made with malicious intent, or with reckless disregard for or willful ignorance of
facts that would disprove the allegation made are not good faith reports, are prohibited by this
policy, and may subject the violator to disciplinary action.

15 Gate Procedures

15.1 By the week before the event, the autocrat or their designee will obtain the gate supplies.
15.1.1 Anyone that is working a gate shift should be sober in order to handle and be
responsible for Kingdom funds. In addition, no one working a scheduled gate shift should be
actively consuming alcohol.
15.2 The Gate-crat will set up the cash drawer with the startup monies and select one person
per shift to be in charge of the money.
15.2.1 The cash handler will verify the startup funds and be held accountable for any
discrepancy in funds at close of their shift.
15.2.2 Cash handler will set up the sign in sheet.
15.3 As people arrive, sign people in one person at a time.
15.3.1 Cash handler will collect the admittance fee and give any change due.
 15.3.1.1 Unless waived by Corpora or Operations Officer’s instruction, i.e. visiting
Kingdom Officers
15.3.2 Second person on shift will verify the person’s age, put on the appropriate wristband,
and give out any handouts, favors, and additional paperwork.
15.4 At the close of the shift, the cash handler will reset the cash drawer with the start-up
money. 15.5 At shift change, the oncoming cash handler will verify the funds in the cash drawer
and take over the signing-in of people using a new sign-in sheet.
15.6 The cash handler going off shift will total the number of people who signed in and count the
monies received that shift.
15.7 Cash handler will obtain a tamper-resistant cash envelope and place the money inside.
15.8 The person going off shift will take possession of all filled out sign-in sheets and the sealed
cash bag from that shift to either the Autocrat, Gate-Crat, Treasurer, or Financial Officer as
directed.
15.9 The Gate-crat will reconcile the gate money with the Autocrat at gate closing.
15.10 Any monies generated through fundraising (including but not limited to auction, donation,
etc.) will be held by the Autocrat or their designee until event reconciliation.
15.11 Prior to the next BOD meeting, the autocrat will meet with the BOD Treasurer to reconcile
the event, matching up sign-ins to the gate receipts, verifying the gate startup funds are correct,
and turn in any unspent monies and all receipts. If there are more receipts than the fronted
monies, these will be approved by the approving authority.
15.12 The BOD Treasurer or Financial Officer will report to the BOD on the event, stating
whether the event turned a profit, lost money, or broke even.The event sign-in sheets will be
turned over to the Financial Officer for appropriate disposition.
15.13 The BODTreasurer or Financial Officer will deposit all the funds into the Kingdom bank
account as soon as possible.
15.14 If any of the above-mentioned parties are not at the event, their duties will be given
temporarily to one of the BOD members.

CONSTITUTION
1 Awards Standardization

1.1 The kingdom is bound by all agreements ratified by the Amtgard Circle of Monarchs,
including the interkingdom Awards Standardization Agreement which can be found among the
Bylaws and Rulings of the Circle of Monarchs and is listed for reference in the current version of
the Amtgard Rules of Play.
1.2 As this agreement will be referenced repeatedly in this document it will be referred to simply
as "Awards Standardization" for concision.
2 Monarch

2.1 The kingdom's Operations Officer shall be known in-game as its Monarch.
2.2 Only those who qualify at Crown Qualifications may try for Monarch.
2.3 May award the following:
2.3.1 Titles of Nobility (at the Monarch's discretion)
2.3.1.1 Has the authority to delegate the awarding of noble titles to land holders as
outlined under section 15.12.8 of this document.
2.3.2 Non-noble Titles (at the Monarch's discretion)
2.3.3 Peerage (per Awards Standardization)
2.3.4 The following Orders (per Awards Standardization):
2.3.4.1 Battle
2.3.4.2 Crown
2.3.4.3 Dragon
2.3.4.4 Flame
2.3.4.5 Garber
2.3.4.6 Lion
2.3.4.7 Owl
2.3.4.8 Rose
2.3.4.9 Smith
2.3.4.10 Warrior
2.3.5 The following Orders (at the Monarch's discretion):
2.3.5.1 Griffon
2.3.5.2 Hydra
2.3.5.3 Jovious
2.3.5.4 Mask
2.3.5.5 Walker of the Middle
2.3.5.6 Zodiac
2.3.6 The following Titles of Masterhood (per Awards Standardization):
2.3.6.1 Master Battle
2.3.6.2 Master Dragon
2.3.6.3 Master Garber
2.3.6.4 Master Lion
2.3.6.5 Master Owl
2.3.6.6 Master Rose
2.3.6.7 Master Smith
2.3.6.8 Master Warrior (also known as Warlord
2.3.6.9 Master Hydra (to members holding 10 or more Orders of The Hydra)
2.3.6.10 Master Reeve (to members with 12 or more credits as Reeve)
2.3.7 Titles of Paragon in a specific Class (at the Monarch's discretion)
2.4 May create new honors, awards and titles that do not conflict/compete with those listed in
this document or the Awards Standardization.
2.5 Titles and honors may never be awarded to members of another kingdom without that
kingdom's Monarch's permission.
2.6 May become eligible to receive these titles at the end of their term, if it was served with
excellence:
2.6.1 Knight of the Crown (per Awards Standardization)
2.6.2 Duke/Duchess (or Grand Duke/Grand Duchess for serving two or more terms as
Monarch)

3 Regent

3.1 The kingdom's Assistant Operations Officer shall be known in-game as its Regent.
3.2 Only those who qualify at Crown Qualifications may try for Regent.
3.3 May bestow the following Orders (per Awards Standardization):
3.3.1 Dragon
3.3.2 Garber
3.3.3 Lion
3.3.4 Owl
3.3.5 Rose
3.3.6 Smith
3.3.7 Warrior
3.3.8 Crown
3.3.9 Battle
3.4 May bestow the following Titles of Masterhood (per Awards Standardization):
3.4.1 Master Dragon
3.4.2 Master Garber
3.4.3 Master Lion
3.4.4 Master Owl
3.4.5 Master Rose
3.4.6 Master Smith
3.4.7 Master Warrior (also known as Warlord)
3.4.8 Master Hydra (to members holding 10 Orders of the Hydra)
3.4.9 Master Reeve (to members with 12 or more credits as Reeve)
3.5 May create new honors and awards in keeping with their duties that do not conflict/compete
with those listed in this document or the Awards Standardization.
3.6 At the end of their term, if served with excellence, they may receive the title of
Count/Countess.

4 Prime Minister

4.1 The kingdom's Financial Officer shall be known in-game as its Prime Minister.
4.2 At the end of their term, if served with excellence, may receive the title of Baron/Baroness.
5 Champion

5.1 The kingdom's Safety Officer shall be known in-game as its Champion.
5.2 Only those who qualify at Crown Qualifications may try for Champion.
5.3 May bestow the following Orders (per Awards Standardization):
5.3.1 Smith
5.3.2 Warrior
5.3.3 Battle
5.3.4 Titles of Paragon in a specific Class (at the Champion's discretion)
5.4 The Champion shall be the defender of the crown.
5.5 At the end of their term, if served with excellence, may receive the title of Defender.

6 Guildmaster of Reeves

6.1 The kingdom's Adjudication Chief shall be known in-game asits Guildmaster of Reeves.
6.2 May bestow the following Orders (per Awards Standarization):
6.2.1 Battle
6.2.2 Warrior
6.2.3 Titles of Paragon in a specific Class (at the Guild Master of Reeves' discretion)

7 Reeves

7.1 Referees shall be known in-game as Reeves.

8 Monarch's Guard

8.1 Appointment and dismissal are at the Monarch's discretion.

8.2 Shall ensure that the Monarch and Regent are properly escorted.
8.3 Shall be responsible for in-game security at kingdom events (i.e., their security function is a
roleplay aspect).

9 Class Guildmaster

9.1 Must keep the members of their class following the proper rules for that class.
9.2 Shall help new members of the class learn the rules for their class.
9.3 Shall encourage garb, equipment and personas applicable to their class.
9.4 Shall monitor their classes in play and present ideas for relevant rules clarification and rules
revisions to the Monarch and Althing.
9.5 Class guildmasters may be removed from office by a ⅔ vote of all members of a class and
approval of the Monarch and Prime Minister.
10 Arts and Science Guildmasters

10.1 If popular interest permits, a Guildmaster may be elected to head an arts and sciences
guild, at the same time as the Monarch and Regent are elected.
10.2 Such Guildmasters are responsible for encouraging the interest, growth and application of
their particular discipline.
10.3 Such Guildmasters may adopt additional duties as appropriate to their discipline, for
example a Guildmaster of Garbers may take it upon themselves to assess garb and present
Order of the Garber recommendations to the Regent, or a Guildmaster of Heraldry may take it
upon themself to maintain a registry of the heraldry of the kingdom's members.

11 Althing

11.1 General membership meetings shall be known in-game as Althings.

12 Honors and Awards

12.1 Renouncing Awards and Titles

12.1.1 Any member may voluntarily renounce any title or award given to them by submitting a
written request to do so to the Prime Minister. Any title or award renounced in such a fashion
shall be immediately removed from their record, and this decision cannot be rescinded.
12.2 Stripping Awards and Titles
12.2.1 Any award or title may be rescinded by a ¾ majority of vote of active members at an
Althing.
12.2.2 If the person whose title to be removed no longer resides within the kingdom,
agreement of their local kingdom monarchy is also required.
12.3 Knighthood
12.3.1 In addition to the criteria set by Awards Standardization, Monarchs are very strongly
suggested to acquire the approval of the current circle of Knights before awarding a new
knighthood.
12.3.2 A Knight may choose to take a Squire.
12.3.2.1 The garb of a Squire is a red belt.
12.3.2.2 It is suggested that a Knight should never have more Squires than separate
orders of Knighthood that they have achieved.

12.4 Order of the Flame

12.4.1 Is awarded to a group of people (fighting company, household, etc.) for outstanding
contributions to Amtgard.
12.4.2 Only one Order of the Flame may be given in each Monarch's reign.

12.5 Order of the Griffin

12.5.1 Is awarded for courage, chivalry and honor on the battlefield.
 12.5.2 Is a Ladder Award progressing through ten levels of escalating accomplishments as
per the Ladder Awards described in Awards Standardization.
12.5.3 Does not have a corresponding Master title and cannot be used as a qualification for
Knighthood.

12.6 Order of the Hydra

12.6.1 Is awarded for entering enough Crown Qualification events to qualify.
12.6.2 Each person may only receive one Hydra per Crown Qualification.

12.7 Order of the Jovious

12.7.1 Is Awarded For Outstanding Attitude.
12.7.2 Only one Order of the Jovious may be given in each Monarch's reign.

12.8 Order of the Mask

12.8.1 Is awarded for outstanding portrayal of a persona.
12.8.2 Only one Order of the Mask may be given in each Monarch's reign.

12.9 Order of Walker in the Middle

12.9.1 Is awarded for exemplification of the ideals and conduct of Reeves.
12.9.2 A person may never receive more than one Order of Walker in the Middle.

12.10 Order of the Warrior

12.10.1 Is detailed in the Awards Standardization.
12.10.2 The number of Orders of the Warrior a person has earned may be signified by a belt
favor according to the following scheme:
1:Green snake.
2:Blue boar.
3:Red Mongoose.
4:Brown bear.
5:Rust hawk.
6:Gray wolf.
7:Orange tiger.
8:Black panther.
9:Purple dragon.
10 or more: Yellow phoenix with a red border.

12.11 Order of the Zodiac

12.11.1 Is awarded for outstanding contributions in any one month.
12.11.2 Only one Order of the Zodiac may be given each month.

12.12 Titles of Nobility

12.12.1 Grand Duke/Grand Duchess
 12.12.1.1 Recommended title for serving two terms with excellence as Monarch
12.12.1.2 Archduke/Archduchess
12.12.1.3 Recommended title for serving with excellence one term each as Monarch and
Duke (Holder of a Duchy), or one term each as Monarch and pro-tem Monarch.
12.12.2 Duke/Duchess
12.12.2.1 Recommended title for serving a term with excellence as Monarch.
12.12.2.2 Recipient may substitute an equivalent title name for this rank such as Doge,
Dux, Herzog, Duc, Duque, Duca, Pfalzgraf, Shogun, Bretwalda, or Chiangchun.
12.12.2.3 Although the Holder of a Duchy is referred to as a Duke and enjoys the same
position in the Order of Precedence, the title and the position remain distinct statuses.
12.12.3 Count/Countess
12.12.3.1 Recommended title for serving a term with excellence as Regent.
12.12.3.2 Recipient may substitute an equivalent title name for this rank such as Earl,
Comes, Comite, Graf, Jarl, Conde, Comte, Conte, Graaf, Orkhan, Shireman, Dey, Kaliph,
Khidiw, Cuauhtlahtoque, or Contessa.
12.12.4 Marquis/Marquise
12.12.4.1 Recommended title for serving with excellence one term each as Monarch,
Regent, and Champion.
12.12.4.2 Recipient may substitute an equivalent title name for this rank such as
Markgraf, Marchioness, Margrave, Mark, Markis, Margraf, Marques, Marchese, Margravine, or
Marquee.
12.12.5 Viscount/Viscountess
12.12.5.1 Recommended title for serving a term with excellence as Champion in addition
to winning the kingdom Weaponmaster tourney.
12.12.5.2 Recipient may substitute an equivalent title name for this rank such as
Vicomte, Viconte, Visconte, Vizconde, Visconde, Walgraf or Pasha.
12.12.6 Baron/Baroness
12.12.6.1 Recommended title for serving a term with excellence as Prime Minister.
12.12.6.2 Recipient may substitute an equivalent title name for this rank such as
Daimyo, Emir, Thane, Khan, Barun, Barao or Barone
12.12.6.3 Although the Holder of a Barony is referred to as a Baron and enjoys the same
position in the Order of Precedence, the title and the position remain distinct statuses.
12.12.7 Baronet
12.12.7.1 Recommended title for serving with excellence as
pro-tem Monarch, Regent, Prime Minister or Champion.
12.12.7.2 Recipient may substitute an equivalent title name for this rank such as Nawab,
Freiherr, Lesser Thane, Sheik, Seignur, or Begum.
12.12.8 Lord/Lady
12.12.8.1 Recommended title for excellent service outside of office.
12.12.8.2 Recipient may substitute an equivalent title name for this rank such as
Chieftain, Don, Laird, Halfweard, Loverd, Laferd, Pan, Kyrios, Dom, Sherif, Sayid, Agah or
Rabban.
12.12.9 Defender
12.12.9.1 Recommended title for serving a term with excellence as Champion.
12.13 Non-noble Titles
12.13.1 Master
12.13.1.1 Recommended title for serving a term with excellence in Holding office (see
below).
12.13.2 Esquire
12.13.2.1 Recommended title for serving a term with excellence in Holding office (see
below).

13 Order of Precedence

13.1 Monarch
13.2 Prime Minister
13.3 Regent
13.4 Grand Duke
13.5 Archduke
13.6 Champion
13.7 Duke (both the title and the Holder position in a Duchy enjoy this rank)
13.8 Count
13.9 Marquis
13.10 Viscount
13.11 Baron (both the title and Holder position in a Barony enjoy 
this rank)
13.12 Knight
13.13 Baronet
13.14 Warlord
13.15 Lord
13.16 Master (only the specific title "Master" confers this rank)
13.17 Esquire
13.18 Guildmaster of Reeves
13.19 Captain of the Monarch's Guard
13.20 Weaponmaster
13.21 Warmaster
13.22 Guildmaster of an Arts and Sciences Guild
13.23 Guildmaster of a Class Guild
13.24 Any court position appointed directly by the Monarch or Regent
13.25 Master Rose or Master Smith (equivalent rank)
13.26 Head of a fighting company
13.27 Head of a household
13.28 Squire
13.29 Reeve

14 Month of the Crown

14.1 The 30 days prior to Coronation is the Month of the Crown.

14.2 Crown Qualifications
14.2.1 The winner of the cultural events at Crown Qualifications shall hold the title of kingdom
Arts and Sciences Champion for the next six months.

14.3 Warmaster Tournament

14.3.1 The Warmaster Tournament will be held the same day as the Crown Qualifications
event.
14.3.2 Those running for kingdom office are strongly recommended to participate in both the
tournament and battle game portions of the Warmaster event.
14.3.3 The running of the Warmaster Tournament will be the responsibility of the current
Champion
14.3.4 The Warmaster will be a multi-bracketed, 
single-elimination tournament and include a
full-class battle game.
14.3.5 The tournament brackets will be:
14.3.5.1 Single short weapon.
14.3.5.2 Double short weapon.
14.3.5.3 Shield and weapon (any melee weapon).
14.3.5.4 Greatweapon.
14.3.5.5 Open (contestant's choice).
14.3.6 The first and second place contestants from these brackets overall will then act as
captains for a full-class battle game of the Champion's choice.
14.3.6.1 The Champion is encouraged to select from the standard battle games
described in the current Rules of Play so as to avoid setting up a battle game that favors one
contestant over another.
14.3.7 The captain of the winning team will be awarded the title of Warmaster for the next six
months.

14.4 Guildmaster Elections

14.4.1 Guildmaster Elections are to be held on the same day as the elections for Prime
Minister.
14.4.2 Each class guild and the Reeve's Guild will each vote for their Guildmaster at these
elections.
14.4.3 One must have participated in a class in the past six months in order to vote in the
election for that class's Guildmaster.
14.4.4 If elections are held for any Arts and Sciences Guildmaster, they are to be held at this
time as well, and are open to be voted on by any active dues paid member of the kingdom.

14.5 Weaponmaster Tournament

14.5.1 Shall be held once a reign either on the same day as elections for Monarch and Regent
or the same day as elections for Prime Minister, or within two weeks of one of those dates.
14.5.2 Shall be run by the Reeves Guild.
14.5.3 This is a passage of arms in several different weapon 
classes.
 14.5.4 The Weaponmaster tournament will be a multi-bracketed,single-elimination
tournament.
14.5.4.1 A different tournament format may be used at the discretion of the Guildmaster
of Reeves.
14.5.5 The brackets must include:
14.5.5.1 Open (contestant's choice of melee weapons and shield).
14.5.6 Other brackets may be included at the discretion of the Guildmaster of Reeves.
Possibilities include but are not limited to:
14.5.6.1 Single short weapon
14.5.6.2 Double short weapon
14.5.6.3 Shield and short weapon
14.5.6.4 Single long weapon
14.5.6.5 Archery
14.5.6.6 Flail
14.5.6.7 Thrown weapon
14.5.6.8 Great weapon
14.5.6.9 Double dagger
14.5.7 Three (3) or more brackets must be selected to qualify for any Order of the Warrior that
could be received from streaks or overall wins.
14.5.7.1 Unless the reigning Monarch and Champion agree to make an exception for
fighters under five (5) Orders of the Warrior.
14.5.8 Specific rules and bracket selection for the Weaponmaster Tourney must be posted at
least two (2) weeks prior to the date set forth for the Tournament.
14.5.9 The winner will hold the title of Weaponmaster until the date of the next Weaponmaster
Tournament.

14.6 Coronation Feast

14.6.1 The coronation feast is the responsibility of the outgoing Regent.

14.7 Dragonmaster
14.7.1 Shall be held once a reign.
14.7.2 The sponsor for this event will be the Regent.
14.7.2.1 The regent may appoint someone else to run the event.
14.7.3 The winner will hold the title of Dragonmaster until the date of the next Dragonmaster.
14.7.4 Those competing for Dragonmaster will be required to enter a minimum specified
number of cultural events, as set by the sponsor. In the event no requirement is set the
requirement shall be seven items entered into at least five different categories
14.7.5 Multiple entries are allowed in a contest, but a single entry may not be entered in more
than one contest.
14.7.6 Typical cultural skill contests include (but are NOT limited to): flat art, 3D art,
heraldry,singing, instrumental music, factual writing, composition, weapon and shield
construction,passive construction, court garb, fighting garb, strategic gaming, poetry, brewing
andwine-making, etc
 14.7.7 Specific rules for Dragonmaster shall be put out by the sponsor at least six weeks prior
to the scheduled date of the Dragonmaster.

15 Holdings

15.1 Subsidiary groups shall be known in-game as Holdings.

15.2 Holdings that are members of subsidiary group confederations are not subject to this
section but instead should be governed by their subsidiary group confederation corpora or local
corpora.
15.3 A member of the kingdom may only be a member of one Holding at a time.
15.4 Holdings are classified as Shires, Baronies or Duchies according to their attendance record
and will be generally referred to by those titles.
15.5 Attendance will be measured in the form of the number of unique persons signing in as
having attended a Holding function at any point within a given month.
15.6 Unique sign-ins per month will be averaged over a year's time to give an average
uniquesign-ins per month figure that will be used to determine whether a holding qualifies for a
given status.
15.7 The attendance required to qualify for each Holding status is as follows:
15.7.1 Shire: Any.
15.7.2 Barony: An average of at least 20 unique sign-ins per month.
15.7.3 Duchy: An average of at least 40 unique sign-ins per month.
15.8 In order for a holding to ascend to a higher status, the following requirements must all be
met
15.8.1 The attendance standard must be met for the status sought, taken as an average over
the past year.
15.8.2 At least one year must have passed since the approval of the Holding's contract with
the AI BOD in order for it to ascend to Barony status.
15.8.3 At least three years must have passed since the approval of the Holding's contract with
the AI BOD in order for it to ascend to Duchy status.
15.8.4 The Monarch must approve the change in Holding status.
15.9 A holding will be demoted to a lower status if all of the following requirements are met:
15.9.1 The attendance standard, taken as an average over the past two years, has not been
met.
15.9.2 The Monarch approves the change in Holding status.
15.10 The maximum level of award that a Holding officer may bestow is determined by the
status of their Holding as follows:
15.10.1 Shire: may only bestow 1st and 2nd orders.
15.10.2 Barony: may bestow awards up to the 5th order.
15.10.3 Duchy: may bestow awards up the 8th order.
15.11 Any Holding officer may be impeached by a petition signed by at least 20% of all active
dues paid members of the Holding. An officer thus impeached may then be removed from office
by a 2/3 vote at a Holding Althing.
15.12 Holder
15.12.1 The Holder is a Holding-level office serving a role similar to the Monarch.
15.12.2 No powers granted to the Monarch in this document should be assumed to apply
equally to a Holder; only those powers specifically granted to Holders are granted to them.
15.12.3 All references in the Rules of Play to gameplay functions fulfilled by the Monarch
apply equally to the Holder regarding Holding level gameplay.
15.12.4 Should not hold the office for more than two consecutive terms.
15.12.4.1 Exceptions may be made when no replacement candidate is available.
15.12.5 The specific in-game title for a Holder varies by the status of their Holding
15.12.5.1 Shire: Referred to as Sheriff.
15.12.5.2 Barony: Referred to as Baron (or may substitute any alternative title listed in
12.12.7.2).
15.12.5.3 Duchy: Referred to as Duke (or may substitute any alternative title listed in
12.12.3.2).
15.12.6 May award the following Orders (as per Awards Standardization)
15.12.6.1 Battle
15.12.6.2 Crown
15.12.6.3 Dragon
15.12.6.4 Flame
15.12.6.5 Garber
15.12.6.6 Lion
15.12.6.7 Owl
15.12.6.8 Rose
15.12.6.9 Smith
15.12.6.10 Warrior
15.12.7 May award the following Orders (per the Holder's discretion):
15.12.7.1 Griffon
15.12.8 Titles of Nobility to those officers that served in their holding up to the level outlined by
the corpora, as long as the authority has been delegated that reign by the monarch to land level.
15.12.9 May create new honors, awards and titles that do not conflict/compete with those
listed in this document or the Awards Standardization.
15.12.10 May hand out up to level 8 awards with Monarch approval for anything above what
their holding status is normally granted per 15.10 of this document.
15.12.11 Has the authority to expend up to 10% of the Holding treasury per month. Any further
expenditures require authorization by a Holding Althing.
15.12.12 At the end of their term, if it was served with excellence, may receive one of the
following titles, depending on the status of their Holding:
15.12.12.1 Shire: recommended to be given the title of Lord.
15.12.12.2 Barony: recommended to be given the title of Baronet.
15.12.12.3 Duchy: recommended to be given the title of Baron.

15.13 Consort
15.13.1 The Consort is a Holding-level office serving a role similar to the Regent.
 15.13.2 No powers granted to the Regent in this document should be assumed to apply
equally to a Consort; only those powers specifically granted to Consorts are granted to them.
15.13.3 May award the following Orders (as per Awards Standardization):
15.13.3.1 Dragon
15.13.3.2 Garber
15.13.3.3 Lion
15.13.3.4 Owl
15.13.3.5 Rose
15.13.3.6 Smith
15.13.3.7 Crown
15.13.3.8 Warrior
15.13.3.9 Battle
15.13.4 May create new honors, awards and titles that do not conflict/compete with those
listed in this document or the Awards Standardization.
15.13.5 May hand out up to level 8 awards with Monarch approval for anything above what
their holding status is normally granted per 15.10 of this document.
15.13.6 At the end of their term, if it was served with excellence, may receive one of the
following titles, depending on the status of their Holding:
15.13.6.1 Shire: recommended to be given the title of Master.
15.13.6.2 Barony: recommended to be given the title of Lord.
15.13.6.3 Duchy: recommended to be given the title of Baronet.

15.14 Chancellor
15.14.1 The Chancellor is a Holding-level office serving a role similar to the Prime Minister.
15.14.2 No powers granted to the Prime Minister in this document should be assumed to
apply equally to a Chancellor; only those powers specifically granted to Chancellors are granted
to them.
15.14.3 Should not hold the office for more than two consecutive terms.
15.14.3.1 Exceptions May be made when no replacement candidate is available.
15.14.4 Is responsible for the collection of all fees and dues, including dues.
15.14.5 Should maintain accurate records of the Holding treasury.
15.14.5.1 Will provide a financial update, once a calendar year, to the Treasurer
15.14.5.2 Will have at a minimum a financial ledger, receipt book, and lock box.
15.14.6 Should maintain accurate records of all Holding income and expenditures.
15.14.7 Should keep minutes of Holding level Althings.
15.14.8 Will keep attendance records of all Holding functions.
15.14.9 Is responsible for making these attendance records accessible to the Prime Minister.
15.14.10 Has the authority to expend up to 10% of the Holding treasury per month. Any
further expenditures require authorization by a Holding Althing.
15.14.11 At the end of their term, if it was served with excellence, may receive one of the
following titles, depending on the status of their Holding:
15.14.11.1 Shire: recommended to be given the title of Esquire.
15.14.11.2 Barony: recommended to be given the title of Master.
15.14.11.3 Duchy: recommended to be given the title of Lord.
15.15 Guardian
15.15.1 The Guardian is a Holding-level office serving a role similar to the Champion.
15.15.2 No powers granted to the Champion in this corpora should be assumed to apply
equally to a Guardian; only those powers specifically granted to them.
15.15.3 All references in the Rules of Play to gameplay functions fulfilled by the Champion
apply equally to the Guardian regarding Holding level gameplay.
15.15.4 May award the following Orders (as per Awards Standardization):
15.15.4.1 Smith
15.15.4.2 Warrior
15.15.4.3 Battle
15.15.5 May hand out up to level 8 awards with Monarch approval for anything above what
their holding status is normally granted per 15.10 of this document.
15.15.6 Shall maintain a lost and found for the Holding.
15.15.7 Shall check all equipment for safety and legality.
15.15.8 Will organize games as necessary in the absence of previously scheduled games.
15.15.9 At the end of their term, if it was served with excellence, may receive one of the
following titles, depending on the status of their Holding:
15.15.9.1 Shire: recommended to be given the title of Esquire.
15.15.9.2 Barony: recommended to be given the title of Esquire.
15.15.9.3 Duchy: recommended to be given the title of Master.

15.16 Senior Reeve

5.16.1 The Senior Reeve is a Holding-level office serving a role similar to the Guildmaster of
Reeves.
15.16.2 No powers granted to the Guildmaster of Reeves in this corpora should be assumed
to
apply equally to a Senior Reeve; only those powers specifically granted to them.
15.16.2 All references in the Rules of Play to gameplay functions fulfilled by the Guildmaster
of
Reeves applies equally to the Senior Reeve regarding Holding level gameplay.
15.16.3 May award the following Orders (as per Awards Standardization):
15.16.3.1 Battle
15.16.3.2 Warrior
15.16.5 May hand out up to level 8 awards with Monarch approval for anything above what
their holding status is normally granted per 15.10 of this document.
15.16.5 Shall assist the Guardian in checking all equipment for safety and legality.
15.16.6 Will organize Reeves for games as necessary.
15.16.7 At the end of their term, if it was served with excellence, may receive one of the
following titles, depending on the status of their Holding:
15.16.7.1 Shire: recommended to be given the title of Esquire.
15.16.7.2 Barony: recommended to be given the title of Master.
15.16.7.3 Duchy: recommended to be given the title of Lord.
15.17 Althing
15.16.1 Holdings may hold their own Althings to decide their own policies.
15.16.2 Voting at a Holding Althing is open only to active dues paid members of that Holding.
15.16.3 Holdings are recommended to conduct their Althings in as similar a fashion to
Kingdom Althings as possible.

15.17 Month of the Crown

15.17.1 During the Month of the Crown each Holding shall also hold elections for their Holder
and Consort.
15.17.2 Each Holding shall also hold elections for their Chancellor at the middle of each reign.
15.17.3 Only active dues paid members of a Holding are eligible to participate in that Holding's
elections or to run for Holding office.
15.17.4 Only members aged 18 years or older are eligible for the offices of Holder,
Consortand Chancellor.
15.17.5 Holding elections shall be administered by the current Chancellor, with the exception
of the Chancellor election, which shall be administered by the Holder.
15.17.6 Holdings may hold Crown Qualification events and require candidates for holding
office to enter or meet minimum requirements in them.
15.17.6.1 If this is done, the Kingdom Crown Qualification procedure should be used as
a model, but a lower number of entries required commensurate with the smaller size of
theHolding is suggested.
15.17.6.2 Holdings may hold their own versions of Warmaster, Weaponmaster
andDragonmaster tournaments but the winners of these events are not granted the title of
Warmaster, Weaponmaster or Dragonmaster.
15.18 Disciplinary Action At Holding Level
15.18.1 A Holder and Chancellor, or A Holder and Guildmaster of Reeves for that land acting
in agreement may issue a Disciplinary action as deemed appropriate.
15.18.2 Such disciplinary action will not be effective at Holdings other than the one at which
they were issued, but will be effective for Kingdom level gameplay scheduled to occur at the
Holding where they were issued

16 Principalities

16.1 Subsidiary group confederations shall be known in-game as Principalities.

16.2 Principalities are expected to maintain their own corpora, in preparation for their ascension
to kingdom status.
16.3 Principalities, may, according to the provisions of their own corpora, award the
followingTitles:
16.3.1 Paragon in a specific Class
16.3.2 Baron/Baroness
16.3.3 Baronet
16.3.4 Lord/Lady
16.3.5 Master
 16.3.6 Esquire
16.4 Principalities, may also, according to the provisions of their own corpora and subject to
Awards Standardization, bestow up to 9th order awards.

17 Miscellaneous

17.1 Bonus Credits

17.1.1 Bonus credits will be given, in addition to the usual attendance credit as outlined in the
rules of play, in the following circumstances:
17.1.2 One(1) additional credit for attending kingdom level events.
17.1.3 One (1) additional credit for traveling more than 50 miles to another park, one direction,
from your home park. Distance based on Google Maps to/from the area of the park that the
holding typically practices at.