Order of the Scythe Constitution

ARTICLE I - NAME OF ORGANISATION 	
ARTICLE I - NAME OF ORGANISATION 	
ARTICLE I - NAME OF ORGANISATION 	
ARTICLE I - NAME OF ORGANISATION
This organisation shall hereby be officially known as the Order of the Scythe. 	This organisation shall hereby be officially known as the Order of the Scythe. 	This organisation shall hereby be officially known as the Order of the Scythe. 	This organisation shall hereby be officially known as the Order of the Scythe.
 	 	 	
ARTICLE II - PURPOSE OF ORGANISATION 	
ARTICLE II - PURPOSE OF ORGANISATION 	
ARTICLE II - PURPOSE OF ORGANISATION 	
ARTICLE II - PURPOSE OF ORGANISATION
The purpose of the organisation is to combat barbarism where ever it is found. This shall be achieved through either education and construction where appropriate, or force of arms where not. 	The purpose of the organisation is to combat barbarism where ever it is found. This shall be achieved through either education and construction where appropriate, or force of arms where not. 	The purpose of the organisation is to combat barbarism where ever it is found. This shall be achieved through either education and construction where appropriate, or force of arms where not. 	The purpose of the organisation is to combat barbarism where ever it is found. This shall be achieved through either education and construction where appropriate, or force of arms where not.
 	 	 	
ARTICLE III - MEMBERSHIP 	
ARTICLE III - MEMBERSHIP 	
ARTICLE III - MEMBERSHIP 	
ARTICLE III - MEMBERSHIP
Membership to this organisation shall be by invite only, by the Lictor or a delegate. Members will be selected on the basis of merit. There shall be no discrimination by race or nationality - diversity is encouraged in order to help with wider community engagement.	Membership to this organisation shall be by invite only, by the Lictor or a delegate. Members will be selected on the basis of merit. There shall be no discrimination by race or nationality - diversity is encouraged in order to help with wider community engagement.	Membership to this organisation shall be by invite only, by the Lictor or a delegate. Members will be selected on the basis of merit. There shall be no discrimination by race or nationality - diversity is encouraged in order to help with wider community engagement. 	Membership to this organisation shall be by invite only, by the Lictor or a delegate. Members will be selected on the basis of merit. There shall be no discrimination by race or nationality - diversity is encouraged in order to help with wider community engagement.
 	 	 	
ARTICLE IV - QUALIFICATION AND ELECTION OF OFFICERS 	
ARTICLE IV - QUALIFICATION AND ELECTION OF OFFICERS 	
ARTICLE IV - QUALIFICATION AND ELECTION OF OFFICERS 	
ARTICLE IV - QUALIFICATION AND ELECTION OF OFFICERS
 	Section 1 	The position of Lictor is passed on by the declaration of heir. In the event of the Lictor dying without an heir, the position of Lictor goes to the Master of Blades. Failing that, it goes to the Paravicar. Failing that, it is left to the vote of the Paralictors and Signifiers. 	The position of Lictor is passed on by the declaration of heir. In the event of the Lictor dying without an heir, the position of Lictor goes to the Master of Blades. Failing that, it goes to the Paravicar. Failing that, it is left to the vote of the Paralictors and Signifiers.
 	Section 2. 	The positions of Master of Blades and Paravicar are appointed by the Lictor exclusively. It is strongly suggested that this position be filled by a member of the Paralictor or Signifier rank, respectively, but does not have to be so. This is to be based on merit. The Lictor may fold the ranks of Master of Blades and Paravicar if required. The resultant rank is known as Master of Blades 	The positions of Master of Blades and Paravicar are appointed by the Lictor exclusively. It is strongly suggested that this position be filled by a member of the Paralictor or Signifier rank, respectively, but does not have to be so. This is to be based on merit. The Lictor may fold the ranks of Master of Blades and Paravicar if required. The resultant rank is known as Master of Blades
 	Section 3. 	The positions of Tier 1 Officers (Paralictors and Signifiers) are appointed by either the Lictor, the Master of Blades or the Paravicar. The member being promoted must come from the appropriate lower rank, either a Hellknight or a Vexillarius. This promotion is to be based on merit. Officers who hold this tier of rank must have levels in a Hellknight class 	The positions of Tier 1 Officers (Paralictors and Signifiers) are appointed by either the Lictor, the Master of Blades or the Paravicar. The member being promoted must come from the appropriate lower rank, either a Hellknight or a Vexillarius. This promotion is to be based on merit. Officers who hold this tier of rank must have levels in a Hellknight class
 	Section 4. 	The positions of Tier 2 Officers (Hellknights or Vexillarius) are appointed by the Lictor, the Master of Blades or the Paravicar. A Paralictor or Signifier may choose to sponsor an applicant. The member being promoted must come from the pool of Armigers. 	The positions of Tier 2 Officers (Hellknights or Vexillarius) are appointed by the Lictor, the Master of Blades or the Paravicar. A Paralictor or Signifier may choose to sponsor an applicant. The member being promoted must come from the pool of Armigers.
 	Section 5. 	An Armiger (a 'member') is admitted based on merit. They must pass a rudimentary sparring exam and be screened for character flaws. Intake rates vary depending on the needs of the organisation. All Armiger must accept Balthazarianism. 	An Armiger (a 'member') is admitted based on merit. They must pass a rudimentary sparring exam and be screened for character flaws. Intake rates vary depending on the needs of the organisation. All Armiger must accept Balthazarianism.
 	Section 6. 	All construction and engineering positions are auxiliary and are to be filled based on merit. Applicants must be screened for character flaws, and all members must accept Balthazarianism. 	All construction and engineering positions are auxiliary and are to be filled based on merit. Applicants must be screened for character flaws, and all members must accept Balthazarianism.
 	Section 7. 	All Administration positions are auxiliary and are to be filled based on merit. Applicants must be screened for character flaws and all members must accept Balthazarianism. 	All Administration positions are auxiliary and are to be filled based on merit. Applicants must be screened for character flaws and all members must accept Balthazarianism.
 	 	 	
ARTICLE V - DUTIES OF THE OFFICERS AND ORGANISATION MEMBERS 	
ARTICLE V - DUTIES OF THE OFFICERS AND ORGANISATION MEMBERS 	
ARTICLE V - DUTIES OF THE OFFICERS AND ORGANISATION MEMBERS 	
ARTICLE V - DUTIES OF THE OFFICERS AND ORGANISATION MEMBERS
 	Section 1. 	LEADERSHIP 	
 	 	A. Lictor 	
 	 	 	a. Absolute power over all aspects of the organisation.
 	 	 	b. Assign the roles of Master of Blades and Paravicar on those deemed worthy
 	 	 	c. Any and all duties may be delegated at his discression
 	Section 2. 	MILITARY 	MILITARY
 	 	A. Master of Blades/Mistress of Blades 	A. Master of Blades/Mistress of Blades
 	 	 	a. Overseeing the recruitment and training of Armigers, Hellknights and Paralictors
 	 	 	b. Hiring of auxiliary armies when required.
 	 	 	c. Organising and aquiring requested equpiment and other supplies
 	 	 	d. Assigning duties, organising patrols, organising mock battles and other minor military operations
 	 	 	e. Leading any large battle or mission critical operation
 	 	 	f. Being a prime strategist in the matters of war and battle
 	 	 	g. Assigning the ranks of Paralictor on those worthy
 	 	B. Paralictor 	
 	 	 	a. Be personally involved in the recruitment and training of Hellknights and Armigers
 	 	 	b. Ensure the required equipment and supplies are requested
 	 	 	c. Leading patrols, leading units of men in battle, and carrying out operations.
 	 	 	d. Assigning the rank of Hellknight on those deemed worthy
 	 	 	e. Spread the teachings of Balthazarianism through the scythe
 	 	C. Hellknight 	
 	 	 	a. Improve his skills at arms
 	 	 	b. Improve his knowledge of Balthazarianism
 	 	 	c. Ensure that all required equipment and supplies are in good working order, and request replacements if not
 	 	 	d. Carry out patrols and other operations
 	 	 	e. Participate in battles
 	 	 	f. Spread the teachings of Balthazarianism through the scythe.
 	 	 	g. Labour one day out of every seven, on what ever construction project requires it.
 	 	D. Armiger 	
 	 	 	a. Improve his skill at arms and/or magic
 	 	 	b. Learn the ways of Balthazarianism
 	 	 	c. Ensure that all required equipment and supplies are in good working order, and request replacements if not
 	 	 	d. Participate in patrols and operations
 	 	 	e. Participate in battles
 	 	 	f. Spread the teachings of Balthazarianism through the scythe and word.
 	 	 	g. Labour three days out of every seven, on what ever construction project requires it.
 	 	 	h. Perform any and all menial tasks as required
 	Section 3. 	MAGIC AND PHILOSOPHY 	MAGIC AND PHILOSOPHY
 	 	A. Paravicar 	
 	 	 	a. Overseeing the recruitment and training of Vexillarius and Signifiers.
 	 	 	b. Organising and acquiring requested equipment and other supplies for the arcane and divine casters.
 	 	 	c. Supporting the Master of Blades in military matters when required.
 	 	 	d. Overseeing the continued exploration and expansion of Balthazarianism
 	 	 	e. Overseeing the teaching of Balthazarianism to all under the organisations banner.
 	 	 	f. Spread the teachings of Balthazarianism through the word.
 	 	 	i. Assign the rank of Signifier on those deemed worthy.
 	 	B. Signifier 	
 	 	 	a. Recruiting and training of Vexillarius.
 	 	 	b. Ensuring the required equipment and supplies are requested.
 	 	 	c. Continued study in Baltharianism.
 	 	 	d. Continued training in the ways of magic.
 	 	 	e. Spread the teachings of Balthazarianism through the word.
 	 	 	f. Labour one day out of every seven, on what ever construction project requires it.
 	 	C. Vexillarius 	
 	 	 	a. Continued training in the ways of magic.
 	 	 	b. Continued training in Balthazarianism.
 	 	 	c. Spread the teachings of Balthazarianism through the word.
 	 	 	d. Labour three days out of every seven, on what ever construction project requires it.
 	Section 4. 	CONSTRUCTION AND ENGINEERING 	CONSTRUCTION AND ENGINEERING
 	 	A. Munitor 	
 	 	 	a. Hiring and training aedificators
 	 	 	b. Designing any needed engineering project, from city planning to castle building to artillery
 	 	 	c. Leading construction teams consisting of aedificators, volunteers, penal bands and outside hires, where necessary
 	 	B. Aedificator 	
 	 	 	a. Carrying out all plans and instructions as set out by the Munitor
 	Section 5. 	ADMINISTRATION 	
 	 	A. Aurum 	
 	 	 	a. Managing all finances of the organisation, including incoming and outgoing gold.
 	 	 	b. Fiscal planning
 	 	 	c. Advising the Lictor, Master of Blades and the Paravicar on matters of finance
 	 	B. Quartermaster 	
 	 	 	a. Working with the Master of Blades, Paravicar and the Master of the House regarding supplies
 	 	C. Master of the House 	C. Master of the House
 	 	 	a. Day to day running and maintanence of property(ies) of significant value
 	 	 	
ARTICLE VI - RELIGIOUS PRACTICE 	
ARTICLE VI - RELIGIOUS PRACTICE 	
ARTICLE VI - RELIGIOUS PRACTICE 	
ARTICLE VI - RELIGIOUS PRACTICE
 	Section 1. 	All officers and members of the organisation must accept Balthazarianism as truth. Where this does not conflict, officers and members may also worship other Gods. Where an officer or member is found worshipping a God with goals or practices in conflict with either the goals of the organisation or Balthazarianism, the officer or member will be subject to penalty. 	All officers and members of the organisation must accept Balthazarianism as truth. Where this does not conflict, officers and members may also worship other Gods. Where an officer or member is found worshipping a God with goals or practices in conflict with either the goals of the organisation or Balthazarianism, the officer or member will be subject to penalty.
 	 	 	
ARTICLE VII - EXECUTIVE COUNCIL 	
ARTICLE VII - EXECUTIVE COUNCIL 	
ARTICLE VII - EXECUTIVE COUNCIL 	
ARTICLE VII - EXECUTIVE COUNCIL
 	Section 1. 	The Executive Council will consist of the Lictor, the Master of Blades, the Paravicar and any others deemed necessary. They shall meet at least once a quarter year, but otherwise may meet as often as necessary. 	The Executive Council will consist of the Lictor, the Master of Blades, the Paravicar and any others deemed necessary. They shall meet at least once a quarter year, but otherwise may meet as often as necessary.
 	Section 2. 	Duties of the Executive Council 	Duties of the Executive Council
 	 	A. To formulate policy of the organisation between regular meetings and in cases of emergency. 	A. To formulate policy of the organisation between regular meetings and in cases of emergency.
 	 	B. To execute policy. 	B. To execute policy.
 	 	 	
ARTICLE VIII - IMPEACHMENT/REMOVAL OF OFFICERS AND MEMBERS 	
ARTICLE VIII - IMPEACHMENT/REMOVAL OF OFFICERS AND MEMBERS 	
ARTICLE VIII - IMPEACHMENT/REMOVAL OF OFFICERS AND MEMBERS 	
ARTICLE VIII - IMPEACHMENT/REMOVAL OF OFFICERS AND MEMBERS
 	Section 1. 	All officers and members must abide by all orders given by a superior, all reasonable laws of the land they are currently in and all tenets of Balthazarianism. All officers and members must also avoid engaging in activities which are directly or indirectly damaging to the organisation. Failure to do so will result in penalty. Punishment shall be given out by an officer of higher rank. 	All officers and members must abide by all orders given by a superior, all reasonable laws of the land they are currently in and all tenets of Balthazarianism. All officers and members must also avoid engaging in activities which are directly or indirectly damaging to the organisation. Failure to do so will result in penalty. Punishment shall be given out by an officer of higher rank.
 	Section 2. 	Where an officer or member is conflicted, an order given by a superior must take preference over all other considerations. Where Balthazarianism is in conflict with the local laws, Balthazarianism must be given preference. 	Where an officer or member is conflicted, an order given by a superior must take preference over all other considerations. Where Balthazarianism is in conflict with the local laws, Balthazarianism must be given preference.
 	Section 3. 	Penalty for unlawful behaviour shall take any of the following, as appropriate for the unlawful act committed. Voluntary admission of guilt shall be looked upon favourably. Only the Lictor, Master of Blades or Paravicar may assign penalties D or E. Only the Lictor may assign penalty F. 	Penalty for unlawful behaviour shall take any of the following, as appropriate for the unlawful act committed. Voluntary admission of guilt shall be looked upon favourably. Only the Lictor, Master of Blades or Paravicar may assign penalties D or E. Only the Lictor may assign penalty F.
 	 	A. Extra duties, extra lectures, or assignment to other undesirable duties 	A. Extra duties, extra lectures, or assignment to other undesirable duties
 	 	B. Fiscal forfeiture 	B. Fiscal forfeiture
 	 	C. Hard labour 	C. Hard labour
 	 	D. Suspension 	D. Suspension
 	 	E. Expulsion 	E. Expulsion
 	 	F. Execution 	F. Execution
 	 	 	
ARTICLE IX - ADVISOR 	
ARTICLE IX - ADVISOR 	
ARTICLE IX - ADVISOR 	
ARTICLE IX - ADVISOR
 	Section 1. 	The role of the advisor is to: 	The role of the advisor is to:
 	 	A. Serve as the official representative of the land(s) currently occupied by the organisation, and/or serve as the official representative of the holder of the contract for services asked of the organisation. 	A. Serve as the official representative of the land(s) currently occupied by the organisation, and/or serve as the official representative of the holder of the contract for services asked of the organisation.
 	 	B. Work closely with the organisation to ensure a cooperative relationship between the advisor and the organisation 	B. Work closely with the organisation to ensure a cooperative relationship between the advisor and the organisation
 	 	C. Assist the officers and members of the organisation in understanding the local laws of the land. 	C. Assist the officers and members of the organisation in understanding the local laws of the land.
 	 	D. Ensure that appropriate local laws are upheld. 	D. Ensure that appropriate local laws are upheld.
 	 	E. To sign off on all local construction projects undertaken by the organisation. 	E. To sign off on all local construction projects undertaken by the organisation.
 	 	 	
ARTICLE X - RESPONSIBILITIES 	
ARTICLE X - RESPONSIBILITIES 	
ARTICLE X - RESPONSIBILITIES 	
ARTICLE X - RESPONSIBILITIES
 	Section 1. 	This organisation accepts full financial responsibility for all activities that bear its name and will adhere to all relevant regulations. All activities undertaken by the organisation will publicly bear the organisations name. 	This organisation accepts full financial responsibility for all activities that bear its name and will adhere to all relevant regulations. All activities undertaken by the organisation will publicly bear the organisations name.
 	 	 	
ARTICLE XI - RIGHT TO ACT 	
ARTICLE XI - RIGHT TO ACT 	
ARTICLE XI - RIGHT TO ACT 	
ARTICLE XI - RIGHT TO ACT
 	Section 1. 	All officers and members of the organisation are official representatives of the organisation, and therefore all acts they perform are acts undertaken by the organisation. As such, all officers and members are barred from undertaking activities not mandated by their duties unless given special dispensation by an officer authorised to do so. Failure to abide will result in disiplinary action	All officers and members of the organisation are official representatives of the organisation, and therefore all acts they perform are acts undertaken by the organisation. As such, all officers and members are barred from undertaking activities not mandated by their duties unless given special dispensation by an officer authorised to do so. Failure to abide will result in disiplinary action
 	 	 	
ARTICLE XII - AMENDMENTS TO THE CONSTITUTION 	
ARTICLE XII - AMENDMENTS TO THE CONSTITUTION 	
ARTICLE XII - AMENDMENTS TO THE CONSTITUTION 	
ARTICLE XII - AMENDMENTS TO THE CONSTITUTION
 	Section 1. 	Any amendment change requires the support of the Lictor, Master of Blades, Paravicar, as well as a two thirds majority vote of all officers. 	Any amendment change requires the support of the Lictor, Master of Blades, Paravicar, as well as a two thirds majority vote of all officers.
 	 	 	
 Signed by: 
	Mortimer Grey, Lictor, Order of the Scythe 	Mortimer Grey, Lictor, Order of the Scythe 	Mortimer Grey, Lictor, Order of the Scythe
	Tabitha Wolfsbane, Mistress of Blades, Order of the Scythe 	Tabitha Wolfsbane, Mistress of Blades, Order of the Scythe 	Tabitha Wolfsbane, Mistress of Blades, Order of the Scythe
	Xelo'Tath of Claire, representative of Balthazar 	Xelo'Tath of Claire, representative of Balthazar 	Xelo'Tath of Claire, representative of Balthazar
	Pezzack Highroost, Chosen of Bofred, Favoured of Thyr. Witness	Pezzack Highroost, Chosen of Bofred, Favoured of Thyr. Witness	Pezzack Highroost, Chosen of Bofred, Favoured of Thyr. Witness