Nobility Agreement

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The role of a leader is pivotal in any situation and none more so than in our organization where, when you choose to lead, you stand with a foot in two worlds, leading in each. When you take a position of leadership IG, you will be viewed as a role model OOG as well. It is the expectation of Alliance SMN that anyone with a title will be viewed as a face of the organization. Alliance SMN also expects these players to be shining examples of how great Alliance can be. We now ask our in-game leaders to follow a code of conduct both in and OOG to help us create a world where everyone can "find their moment".

Player Characters that have an IG title should expect to receive plot and privileges associated with that status. By accepting or continuing your adventure as PC nobility you agree that you will conform to the responsibilities outlined below.

This code supersedes any IG Noble Code or Law which may be introduced as this document is intended as a code of conduct for the Player, not a guide for the character. We do not intend to provide conflict between the two but should conflict arise we expect this code to be the most important part of your position.

The following current Titles are subject to the Leadership Code:
King/Queen: This monarch is the final word on all matters and that word is literally the law. They would be addressed as Your Majesty.

May wear; Crown, Scepter, Orb, Jewelry
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Prince/Princess: These are the children of the King and Queen. They are addressed as Your Highness, or Your Royal Highness.

May wear Crown/ Tiara, Jewelry
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Duke/Duchess: This title is granted by the crown and carries with it a duchy, which can then be divided into counties, baronies, and estates. They are addressed as Your Grace.

May wear all previous adornments. Must wear adorned “gold” chain.
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Count/Countess: This title grants sovereignty over a portion of the lands, usually encompassing a number of baronies. They are addressed as My Lord Count or My Lady Countess.

May Wear all pervious adornments. Must wear twelve pointed cornet/ circlet.
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Baron/Baroness: This title is inherited or granted and has sovereignty over a number of estates grouped together into a barony. They are addressed as; My Lord Baron, My Lady Baroness, or Your Excellency.

May wear all previous adornments. Must wear six pointed cornet/ circlet.
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Knight: A knight is a person who is granted sovereignty over at least one estate. Knights are addressed as Good Sir Knight or Good Dame Knight.

May wear all previous adornments. Must wear white belt. May wear unadorned “gold” chain.
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Lord/Lady: A Lord or Lady is usually the spouse or child of a noble. They deserve respect as a noble but cannot perform any noble duties or own an estate. They are addressed as Your Lordship or Your Ladyship.

Must wear ring on index finger.
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Squire: A squire is a knight in training. They hold no power and are not considered nobility. They are addressed as Squire.

Required to wear red belt.
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Cup Bearer: The official attaché of the Lord or Lady they are under. These individuals are working toward making a noble house. It may be appropriate to address them as M’Lord or M’Lady depending on your personal standing.

Must wear purple baldric/ sash
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Magistrate: Magistrates are granted the right to try commoners and dispense justice in the lands of their liege. Their decisions can be overturned by any noble of their liege. Although not usually noble, they are treated with respect due a noble and are addressed as My Lord Magistrate or My Lady Magistrate.

Required to wear yellow or gold baldric/ sash.
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Sheriff: The Sheriff is appointed by the Magistrate and is responsible for appointing and maintaining the Town Guard. They are commoners but with special duties. They are addressed as M’Lord, M’Lady, or Sheriff.

Required to wear white baldric/ sash.
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Guard: A guard is a person granted the right to uphold the laws and settle minor disputes within the lands of their immediate liege only (usually the Sheriff). They are addressed as M’Lord, M’Lady, or Guard.

Required to wear red baldric/ sash.
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Guildmaster/Guildmistress: Though not a noble title, the head of a chartered Mages’ Guild or Healers’ Guild is often accorded the same respect as a knight, though obviously without the knight’s duties or powers. They are addressed as Guildmaster or Guildmistress.

IG Responsibility

1.) Once you assume a leadership position on stage, you will make best effort to attend at least half of the events in a given season as that character. If there are extenuating circumstances you are expected to reach out to Plot or other staff members to let them know. As a leader, you will become an integral part of the game world and the story. This means you should never miss more than 3 events consecutively barring extenuating circumstances.

2.) As a leader, we expect you to reach out to other players IG, especially new PCs. Please make an honest effort to not segregate yourself. These actions should be appropriate to your character. However, you accept an obligation on your part to make people feel welcome. It is the goal of Alliance SMN to see that inclusiveness as obvious IG as well as OOG. As a representative of the game it is your job to help integrate new people.

3.) As an organization, Alliance SMN believes in a Player vs. Enemy environment. The stories we wish to tell and the overall feel we believe our game should have center around this. As a leader, you will be expected help us tell these stores. We expect you to actively work against any type of PVP environment being perpetuated IG. Not only is
it IG illegal it’s OOG not fun.

4.) Fulfill those duties as laid out in the Laws which are appropriate
to your station, which may include but are not limited to Judicial
Efficiency. Always remember the chain of nobility and the extent of
your powers based on your specific land or title.

The below titles have judicial responsibility.

1. Squires to a Knight. Their Knight can sponsor them to a Knighthood
position after several years of service.

2. Knight - Appointed by a Baron or higher station of nobility.
Note: Squire actions reflect on the Knight they serve.

3. Cupbearer to a Lord. Their Lord can sponsor them to
Lordship/Ladyship position after several years of service.

4. Lord/Lady - Appointed by Baron/Count or higher station of nobility.
Note: Cupbearer actions reflect on the Lord/Lady they serve.

5. Baron/Baroness- Appointed by Duke/ or higher station nobility.

6. Sheriffs- Appointed by a noble and have a duty to the Laws of Gaden.

Failure to support these responsibilities IG will result in your character being punished. This may result in, but is in no way limited to; loss of title and lands, IG sanction, “Deaths While Regenerated” being added to your card.

OOG Responsibility

1.) Treat others like you’d wish to be treated. We wish to create an inclusive and friendly environment in which players not only feel included, but wanted as well. As such we expect our leaders to remember that above all else, this is a game. At the end of the day its purpose is to provide fun and enjoyment to its players, so we ask that you act accordingly.

2.) As a PC Leader, you may be one of the most common points of contact some players have with our organization. As one face of the organization we expect PC leaders to be respectful of other players and of their characters. This would include teaching young players the IG economy and general game world.

3.) As a common point of contact with our players, you may become the person in our organization with whom they are the most comfortable bringing their concerns to. We expect that you will bring any player concerns you receive to our Owner Dave G, our HOP Chris H, or a full time staff member so they may be addressed appropriately. You are expected to not attempt to address player concerns yourself.

4.) As a leader your feedback is invaluable! After each event you are expected to fill out our post event survey, for which you will receive our deep appreciation and the normal 15 goblin stamps.

Alliance SMN reserves the right to remove nobility status from any PC at any time.
 
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