CHARTER OF THE

ACADAMIE ARCANUS

Whereas we the undersigned, being Aislings of the Wizards path do recognize a need for the advancement of Arcane Knowledge, do hereby enact and found this the Academie Arcanus. This Academie shall serve as a place of instruction to those of the Eldritch Arts and a Forum for philisophical and cerebral discourse of all things Arcane. We set our minds to this task by the will of Luathas.

Sealed and given under the city of Rucesion

10th Deoch, 5th Moon, 7th Sun.

signed and affixed by our hands this day

BY LAWS

MEMBERSHIP : Membership shall be open to any follower of the Wizards Path regardless of elemental specialty, City of Residence or Religious Affiliation. Membership in the Academie shall be given upon recommendation of an Academie member in good standing subject to review and approval of the Dean of Admissions. The Arcanus Adeptus shall retain the sole right of veto of admittance, in the case of denial of admittance both the sponsor and aisling denied admittance shall be notified by a member of the faculty as to the reasons for denial. Unsponsored aislings may contact the Dean of Admissions directly for initiation. All members of the Academie have the basic duties to uphold the by-laws of the guild and perform recruitment of prospective applicants.

• MEMBERSHIP OF "DUAL PATH" AISLINGS: a wizard who "dual path's" is no longer a wizard and must be honorably retired from the ranks of the acadamie if they switch to another path. Likewise if an aisling of another path becomes a wizard, they are in all good sooth a wizard and therefore qualified to be screened for admittance to the acadamie. All members who have subpathed between Deoch 18 and Deoch 23 will retain membership in the Acadamie but are ineligible to serve as council.

FACULTY : The Academie shall consist of the following officials: The Arcanus Adeptus and his personal staff consisting of; Scribe, Treasurer, Regent, Acadamie Chaplain and Captain of the Bloodgaurd. The additional offices of the Faculty shall be held by The Chancellor of the Elements, The Dean of Admissions, The Dean of Events, The Dean of Instruction and the Dean of Events. The duties and requirements of office shall be set down in the AMENDMENTS of the by laws of the charter.

RULES OF CONDUCT : All Academie members shall act in a responsible manner and committ no action which might cast discredit upon the Academie. All Academie members shall conduct themselves with proper decorum and cordiality toward fellow Academie Members. No Academie Member shall denegrate, belittle or otherwise demean a fellow Academie member. All members shall make every attempt to attend meetings within their prospective curriculum and general meetings. All faculty members will make every attempt to attend faculty and general meetings, if they are unable to attend a letter shall be sent via parcel or e-mail to the Dean of Students in the case of general members, Chancellor in the case of Deans and Arcanus Adeptus in the case of staff. Any faculty member who is absent from three consecutive faculty or general meetings shall be reviewed for dismissal of office for negligence. Students may be recommended for disciplinary action for tardiness from meetings by the Dean of Students. Disputes between Academie members which do not involve Academie issues will be kept private and not engaged in at meetings, gatherings or on the Academie Announcement Board or Academie Chat. Disputes involving Academie business and any disciplinary action levied by the Academie shall be kept in strict confidence of Academie members only and shall not be discussed or appealed to city officials, mundane officials or aislings not members of the Academie. The Academie shall retain soveriegnty over any actions undertaken as a group and shall be answerable to no outside authority save the actions do not violate mundane official law. Allegations of misconduct or appeals for moderation of disputes shall be forwarded to the Arcanus Adeptus for appropriate action. Any Dean found to be unworthy of their office shall be removed from that office by a majority vote of the presiding Faculty. Removal of Staff Members shall be at the sole discretion of the Arcanus Adeptus. Removal of the Arcanus Adeptus shall be by 3/4 majority vote of the entire Academy and ratified by a majority vote of the presiding Faculty. All academie members alleged to have committed a violation of these rules of conduct shall be entitled to a fair hearing before the Disciplinary Council. The Disciplinary Council shall be presided over by the Captain of the Bloodgaurd and shall consist of the Chancellor of the Elements and all the presiding Deans. Punishments and disciplinary actions shall consist of those set forth in the AMENDMENTS.

MEETINGS : All routine meetings shall be conducted as dictated by the AMENDMENTS and shall be duly announced on the Academie Events Calendar. Any special sessions shall be announced via the Academie Announcement Board and upon the News section of the Academie Ledger ((website)). All attempts will be made to contact those critical to attendance personally via parcel letter and/or e-mail. Faculty meetings shall be conducted once per four double moons ((once per month)), General Academie Meetings shall be held one double moon ((one week)) after each faculty meeting. Meetings of the Discplinary Council shall be held as needed at the discretion of the Captain of the Bloodgaurd.

AWARDS AND COMMENCEMENTS: All awards shall be set down during a routine General Meeting, Commencements shall be announced at General Meetings after the ceremony of commencement is conducted within the Temple of Choosing by the Arcanus Adeptus, Staff and Deans. All recommendations of commencement shall be presented by the Dean of Students at a regularly scheduled Faculty Meeting. The following awards are enacted within these by-laws and shall be enscribed upon the SCROLLS OF HONOR recommendations for awards shall be presented to the Faculty at a regularly scheduled meeting of the Faculty:

• Adeptus - The title of Adeptus shall be retained by a former Arcanus Adeptus who step down in good standing.

• Professor - Any Dean who steps down or retires in good standing shall have the title of Professor inferred upon them in perpetuity.

• Alumni - All Academie members who depart the Academie in good standing shall be entered into the Alumni rolls.

• Honorary Graduates - This title shall be inferred to those aislings not Academie members in recognition of unique contributions to the Academie or to the advancement of arcane knowledge.

• Luathas Seal - Shall be conferred to those Academie Members who make significant contributions to the advancement of Arcane Knowledge.

• Order of the Martyr Emeritus - Shall be awarded to those Academie Members who committ long standing service to the Academie or those who by a single act shall be judged to be worthy of this award by the Faculty.

  INITIATION OF NEW MEMBERS : Upon acceptance of admission by the Dean of Admissions a new Acadamie member shall be initiated within the temple of choosing, such initiation will take place in the presence of the Dean and the prospective new member's Sponsor. Initiation will take place only after the prospective member has reviewed the Acadamie Charter, By-Laws and amendments. The admission process is delineated below:

  1. SCREENING BY DEAN OF ADMISSIONS: Consists of screening for appropriate skills/spells/lectures and legend marks for insight level as stipulated by the by-laws followed by a test of either a written composition or a task.

  2. INITIATION BY DEAN AT TEMPLE OF CHOOSING: Hereafter the Dean will forward a letter to the Arcanus Adeptus notifying the Arcanus Adeptus that the member has been found acceptable. The applicant will then be carried on the Acadamie rolls as an initiate.

  3. CONTACT FOR REGISTRY INFORMATION: The Scribe will contact the Initiate for appropriate Registry Information.

  4. ATTENDANCE AT ACADAMIE ORIENTATION NIGHT: All initiates MUST attend an Acadamie Orientation night (SEE CALENDAR FOR DATES/TIMES) to be culminated by an examination by the faculty of the Acadamie Arcanus. Initiates passing this final screening will be formally admitted into the motley at Abel following the Acadamie Orientation Night.

  5. REGISTRY UPDATED BY SCRIBE

  ****Readmission of Alumni: Alumni shall be readmitted at the discretion of the Dean of Admissions...the requirement to attend Acadamie Orientation and General meeting prior to readmission may be waived subject to approval by the presiding Dean and Arcanus Adeptus. Formal readmittance at Abel shall take place after registry information is received.

  AMENDMENTS OR REVISIONS TO BY-LAWS: All Amendments or Revisions to these by-laws shall be ratified by a majority vote of the entire Academie and ratified by a majority vote of the Faculty and Staff. Veto right shall be retained by the Arcanus Adeptus and may be overcome only by a 3/4 majority vote of the entire Academie and subject to ratification by 3/4 majority vote of the Faculty and Staff. Amendments or Revisions to the by-laws may be proposed by any Academie Member in good standing at a General Meeting of the Academie.

  Amendments

  AMENDMENT I: DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS OF OFFICE

  I (a) FACULTY:

  I (a)(1): Acadamie Administrative Staff

  • ARCANUS ADEPTUS: The Arcanus Adeptus shall serve as the Academie Leader and shall preside over all Faculty and General Meetings. The Arcanus Adeptus shall perform all duties as set down in the by-laws and shall additionally conduct all commencement and award ceremonies. The Arcanus Adeptus shall reserve final decision authority over any expulsions from the Acadamie or Motley Wars. The Arcanus Adeptus shall serve as the Academie's Ambassador to all city and mundane officials. The Arcanus Adeptus shall at a minimum possess the following skills/secrets: Srad, Athar, Creag, Sal, Graymere Lecture, Elements Lecture, Guide Lecture, Mentor Lecture and Wizardry Researcher (3). The Arcanus Adeptus shall appoint Staff Members as needed and shall appoint all Deans upon recommendation by a majority of the acadamie membership. The Arcanus Adeptus reserves full veto right over any matter affecting the Acadamie and is enabled to grant a geas for any darn reason he sees fit +chuckle...chuckle+.
  • REGENT: The Regent shall assist the Arcanus Adeptus in maintaining the structure of General Meetings and preside over General and Faculty Meetings in the Arcanus Adeptus' absence. The Regent shall receive and coordinate submissions for new business during the General Meetings. The Regent shall additionally serve as the Academie Ambassador to other motleys, guilds or individual Aislings. Assist in maintaining order at General Meetings, Chair the Disciplinary Council and maintain records of disciplinary actions. The Regent shall additionally moderate disputes between Academie members, receive misconduct allegations for presentation at Disciplinary Council Meetings and conduct Disciplinary Council meetings as necessary. The Regent Shall be an Academie Member in good standing and shall have served as a current or former city guard and current or former City Demagogue. The Regent may grant an Acadamie Geas to any member of the acadamie for any reason he/she deems suitable.
  • SCRIBE: The Scribe shall maintain all Faculty and General meeting minutes, assist the Arcanus Adeptus in the maintenance of the Academie Ledger ((website)) and receive class transcripts from the Deans (or instructors). The Scribe shall have primary responsibility to notify necessary members of convening of special sessions excepting those of the Disciplinary Council who shall be notified by the Regent. The Scribe shall additionally ensure that all meeting minutes, awards, commencements, Class Transcripts, initiations and disciplinary matters are enscribed upon the proper news area of the Academie Ledger, and shall be primarily responsible for mantaining the Acadamie Library and Museum and publishing works thereto (upon approval of the Arcanus Adeptus). The Scribe shall additionally maintain the Acadamie Directory and assist the Arcanus Adeptus in any other administrative matters as needed. ((The Scribe shall possess a general working knowledge of HTML and website design as the present Arcanus Adeptus is somewhat HTML impaired)). The Scribe is empowered to grant an Acadamie Geas to any member who contributes significantly to the compendium of the library or museum.
  • TREASURER: The Treasurer shall maintain the Academie Coffers, in that capacity the Treasurer will receive donations and track the loan of any Academie Assets to ensure their return or reimbursement for loss. Additionally the Treasurer shall be responsible for coordinating fundraising activities and the sale of "perishable" goods such as potions, reagents and the like at a modest price to Academie Members as required. The Treasurer shall be an Academie member in good standing and shall be a current or former Respected Citizen. The Treasurer is empowered to grant an Acadamie Geas to any member who contributes significantly to the material assetts of the acadamie.
  • ACADEMIE CHAPLAIN: The Academie Chaplain shall serve to provide for the spiritual needs of the Acadamie Membership. In this respect the Chaplain will perform invocations/benedictions prior to Academie Meetings and official functions, grant religious geas as appropriate, assist in the creation of red potions and consecrated items as appropriate and such other religious ceremonies or functions as may be deemed necessary. The Chaplain though not a voting/ruling member of council will advise the faculty on all matters regarding spiritual or religious matters. The Acadamie Chaplain shall be a prior follower of the wizards path and a member of the acadamie in good standing prior to being elevated to the position of Acadamie Chaplain. The Acadamie Chaplain shall be allowed to have one apprentice to train in the case of their departure to ensure continuance of an appropriate candidate for his replacement.
  • CAPTAIN OF THE BLOODGAURD: The Bloodgaurd will be recruited by either the Captain of the Bloodguard or the individual faculty member subject to the approval of the Captain of the Bloodgaurd. Uniforms, meetings, training and rules regarding conduct within the bloodguard ranks other than provided for elsewhere in the by-laws is subject to the discretion of the Bloodguard Captain. The Captain of the Bloodguard shall additionally moderate disputes between Academie members, receive misconduct allegations for presentation at Disciplinary Council Meetings and conduct Disciplinary Council meetings as necessary.

  I (a)(2): Acadamie Operational Staff: Chancellor and Deans will meet once per doublemoon for Wizard area of Temple of Choosing to coordinate acadamie functions and discuss recommendations to be presented at the next faculty meeting. The requirement for the Dean Meeting is waived if a faculty or general meeting occur within that double moon. If a Dean cannot attend, one of his/her Adepts will be designated to attend.

  • CHANCELLOR OF DEANS: The Chancellor shall preside over the Deans.  The Chancellor is responsible for the everyday happenings of the Acadamie.  In the event of the prolonged absence of a Dean, the Chancellor is authorized to perform the functions of any Dean or appoint an interim Dean. The Chancellor will also be responsible for setting up Dean meetings and presiding over those meetings. In the event of the absence of both the Arcanus Adeptus and the Regent, the Chancellor shall assume soverignty over all acadamie functions. The requirements to serve as Chancellor consist of: Mor Level proficiency in their chosen elemental path, Graymere Lecture, Guide lecture, Elements Lecture, Wizardry Researcher (3), Elementalist (1) and shall be of the 41st or higher insight. They must additionally have completed guideship of at least one aisling to the 11th insight and have served as an elemental Dean in good standing for a minimum of 3 Deochs. The Chancellor is empowered to grant an acadamie geas to any member or Dean who distinguishes themselves by significant contributions to the day to day conduct of the Acadamie Arcanus or in any area the Deans are authorized to grant a Geas.
  • DEANS: The requirements to serve as Dean consist of: Mor Level proficiency in at least one elemental secret, Graymere Lecture, Guide lecture, Elements Lecture, Wizardry Researcher (3), Elementalist (1) and shall be of the 41st or higher insight. They must additionally have completed guideship of at least one aisling to the 11th insight and must have attained the minimum ranking of Graduate within the Acadamie. Any Dean is authorized to appoint such assistants as they deem necessary from the Adept rankings to aid in the performance of their office with the understanding that such assistants will not hold council seats nor serve as official faculty members.
    • DEAN OF ADMISSIONS: The Dean of Admissions shall be responsible for screening prospective initiates for admittance into the Acadamie Arcanus and forwarding recommendations of admittance to the Arcanus Adeptus. In this regard the Dean of Admissions will examine the applicant for basic knowledge of wizardry (appropriate to the insight level of the applicant) and the appropriate qualifications for their ranking level, the Dean of Admissions will additionally administrer an examination consisting of either a specific task to be performed or a written work. The Dean of Admissions is empowered to grant an Acadamie Geas to members who distinguish themselves by referral of numerous qualified applicants to the Acadamie.
    • DEAN OF INSTRUCTION: The Dean of Instruction shall be responsible for developing and implementing a curriculum of instruction for members of the Acadamie in concert with the Arcanus Adeptus and Chancellor. The Dean of Instruction will additionally schedule classes, appoint instructors and ensure the conduct of classes. The Dean of Instruction will also be charged with encouraging lore and scholarly research by members of the Acadamie, review of said lore and research and presentation thereof to the Arcanus Adeptus for inclusion in the Acadamie Library. The Dean of Instruction is empowered to grant an Acadamie Geas to acadamie members who distinguish themselves by their scholarly works or who contribute significantly to the conduct of instructional sessions of the Acadamie.
    • DEAN OF EVENTS: The Dean of Events shall develop and present events appropriate to be conducted as official Acadamie functions. The Dean of Events shall additionally coordinate the planning and conduct of any approved events and serve as the primary point of contact for official acadamie events. The Dean of Events is empowered to grant an Acadamie Geas to any member who distinguishes themselves by noteworthy contributions to the conduct and planning of official events.
    • DEAN OF STUDENTS: The Dean of Students shall be charged with monitoring the progress of acadamie members within the curriculum including screenings for advancement and forwarding recommendations for advancement to the faculty. The Dean of Students shall work in concert with the Dean of Instruction in tracking class attendance at Acadamie Lessons.

  I (b) ACADEMY CURRICULUM RANKING: To advance in ranking the acadamie member must meet all applicable qualifications. All new applicants will enter the acadamie ranks as an apprentice until all other requirements for advancement are met regardless of insight.

  • INITIATE: An initiate is a wizard of any insight that is currently pending official admittance into the Acadamie following screening by the Arcanus Adeptus or Regent.
  • APPRENTICE: Beag Lamh Level proficiency in at least one elemental secret, 11th through 19th insight.
  • SCHOLAR: Novice Level proficiency in at least one elemental secret, Graymere Lecture, Wizardry Researcher (1) and 20th through 40th insight. Formally attend 1 class/discussion on the Acadamie History, 1 Class/discussion on the Acadamie By-Laws, and 1 Miscellaneous Class/discussion. Class instructor must submit attendance to Dean of Students.
  • GRADUATE: Mor Level proficiency in at least one elemental secret , Graymere Lecture, Guide Lecture, Wizardry Researcher (2) and 41st through 70th insight. Refer 1 qualified applicant into the Acadamie and serve as that applicants sponsor instructing them on Acadamie customs until such time as the applicant reaches Scholar ranking. Attend 2 history courses/discussions, 2 By-Law courses/discussions, and 2 miscellaneous courses/discussions. Class instructor must submit attendance to Dean of Students. Appear before board of Deans and be evaluated on knowledge of Charter and Acadamie History.
  • ADEPT: Ard Level proficiency in chosen elemental path and at least one strioch based spell , Graymere Lecture, Guide Lecture, Elements Lecture, Wizardry Researcher (3), 71st or greater insight. Teach a minimum of 1 course/discussion in History, 1 course/discussion in the By-Laws, and 1 Miscellaneous course/discussion subject to evaluation by the Dean of Instruction. Evaluated in an "actual hunt environment" by council of Deans. Examination Arcanus Adeptus and Regent. Adepts will be responsible for teaching courses/discussions as appointed by the Dean of Instruction. Adepts serve as administrative assistants (without council authority) to the Deans on Acadamie Business matters when so appointed by a Dean.

AMENDMENT II: CUSTOMARY PUNISHMENTS

Customary Punishments for act of misconduct not elsewhere provided for in the by laws are as follows: Public reprimand at a General Meeting by the Academy Arcanus, Probation for a period set down by a vote of the Disciplinary Council, Material or Monetary recompense either to the offended party or to the Acadamie Coffers, Temporary Expulsion for a time set down by the Arcanus Adeptus as recommended by the Disciplinary Council or Permanent Expulsion. In the case of Permanent Expulsion the offender shall be deemed an "enemy of the Academie" and shall be stripped of all honors, titles and privileges previously or presently held within the Academie. All disciplinary action shall be posted upon the SCROLLS OF SHAME and shall be removed only at the discretion of the Arcanus Adeptus. The end of Probationary Periods or end of Temporary Exile shall be posted upon the NEWS section of the Academie Ledger.

AMENDMENT III: MEETINGS

III (a): Meeting Uniforms

All attendees at General meetings shall be garbed in their Acadamie Uniform consisting of the following in the appropriate color for that element, these being FOR MALES Srad - Red, Athar - White, Creag - Green, Sal - Blue. The uniform colors FOR FEMALES Srad - Red, Athar - Yellow, Creag - Green, Sal - Blue. The only individuals which shall bear a staff at General Meetings shall be the Regent and Elemental Deans. ELDRITCH PATH uniforms will correspond to those below but will bear either white or black as the main color scheme.

• ARCANUS ADEPTUS - Cthonic Disciple Robes
• REGENT - Kobold Whacker
• REMAINING STAFF: At their option.
• CHANCELLOR - Master Robes
• DEAN: Lorum, Stoller, Mane or Clymouth and Magus Ares
• ADEPT: Mane or Clymouth
• GRADUATE: Lorum or Stroller
• SCHOLAR: Journeyman or Benusta and Magus Chief or Magus Toque
• APPRENTICE: Journeyman or Benusta
• INITIATE: Gardcorp or Magi Skirt

III (b): Meeting Format

Meetings shall be conducted utilizing the following format, allowing for flexibility when necessary:

GENERAL MEETINGS: The flow of the meeting shall be directed by the regent who shall announce each segment

1. CALL TO ORDER (REGENT)
2. ANNOUNCEMENTS (ARCANUS ADEPTUS)
3. OFFICIAL OLD BUSINESS (REGENT/FACULTY)
4. VOTING ON OLD BUSINESS (FACULTY)
5. OFFICIAL NEW BUSINESS (REGENT/FACULTY)
6. EXILES/DISCIPLINARY ACTION (ARCANUS ADEPTUS)
7. COMMENCEMENTS, INITIATION ANNOUNCEMENTS/AWARDS (ARCANUS ADEPTUS)
8. GUEST/FEATURED SPEAKERS
9. OPEN BUSINESS (ALL, MODERATED BY REGENT)
10. ADJOURNMENT (REGENT)

FACULTY MEETINGS:

1. CALL TO ORDER (ARCANUS ADEPTUS)
2. ROUTINE REPORTS (STAFF)
3. COMMENCEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS (DEANS)
4. AWARD RECOMMENDATIONS (REGENT)
5. DISCIPLINARY RECOMMENDATIONS (SERGEANT AT ARMS)
6. VOTING
7. GENERAL BUSINESS (ALL FACULTY)

DISCIPLINARY COUNCIL: Chaired by the Captain of the Bloodgaurd, open to all Academie members but only concerned parties or Disciplinary Council Members may Speak. The Disciplinary Council will consist of the Captain of the Bloodgaurd, Chancellor of the Elements and All presiding Deans. Decisions of the Disciplinary Council may be appealed to the Arcanus Adeptus for review. All recommendations of expulsion are subject to full faculty review and approval of the Arcanus Adeptus.

1. CALL TO ORDER (CAPTAIN OF THE BLOODGAURD)
2. READING OF ALLEGATIONS (CAPTAIN OF THE BLOODGAURD)
3. PLEA (RESPONDENT OR DEFENDANT)
4. PLAINTIFF/ACCUSER REMARKS
5. DEFENDANT/RESPONDENT REMARKS
6. QUESTIONS (DISCIPLINARY COUNCIL)
7. DELIBERATION (COUNCIL MEMBERS BY GROUP WHISPER)
8. ANNOUNCEMENT OF DECISION (CAPTAIN OF THE BLOODGAURD)

CURRICULUM MEETINGS: At the discretion of the Dean of Instruction

IV: MOTLEY TABLET/CHAT GUIDELINES

In addition to those measures provided for in the by-laws the following tablet/chat guidelines are applicable.

• Keep any personal disputes OFF of the tablet and motley chat. If ye hast a disagreement not involving Acadamie business, and feel ye art in need of some kind of closure, feel free to contact the Captain of the Bloodgaurd as it is one of the duties of that office to help mediate disputes.
• Second....and this will be without exception, there will be NO profanity (even masked profanity) on this tablet nor Acadamie Chat and NO bashing of each other.
• There will be no derogatory or inflammatory posts inscribed towards any certain religious faith or city.
• There will be no innately heretical posts inscribed, nor posts referring to alternate characters or their actions. All aislings regardless of player are considered to be separate and distinct individuals.
• Any innately heretical (OOC) converse on motley chat will be enclosed in double brackets both at the beginning and ending of the statement, i.e. ((I played this really cool computer game the other day)). This provision will include attempts to engage in a "role play" not within the theme of Dark Ages. This provision will also apply to languages other than English (this provision is included due to the fact that most of the players of dark ages and Acadamie members are English speaking peoples or understand the English language...it is not an attempt to exclude or encourage prejudice against any nationality or race). Languages NOT English may be used but will be conducted in the same nature as heretical speech, i.e. appropriate brackets.
• The Acadamie Arcanus is a Politically Neutral organization, thus no discussions of a political nature not affecting specifically the wizards path or the Acadamie in general will take place either on the motley chat nor the motley tablet.
• If ye whine endlessly about OOC matters the Arcanus Adeptus will be forced to smack ya in the head with a bag full o' wet noodles.

V: THE BLOODGAURD:

The Bloodgaurd serve as protectors to the faculty of the Academie Arcanus. Their function is to hazard themselves in the event of the threat of physical danger to the faculty member they are oathbonded to. Bloodgaurd members shall be aislings of the Monks Path due to the unique combination of abilities possessed by these individuals that make them particularly qualified to serve as protectors to the council. Additionally their avoidance of masses of metal armors and weaponry serve to prevent disruption or interference with the arcane abilities practiced by those of the wizards path. Each Bloodgaurd will be oathbonded to one specific faculty member. The Bloodgaurd will be recruited by either the Captain of the Bloodguard or the individual faculty member subject to the approval of the Captain of the Bloodgaurd. Uniforms, meetings, training and rules regarding conduct within the bloodguard ranks other than provided for elsewhere in the by-laws is subject to the discretion of the Bloodguard Captain.

V(a): Structure of the Bloodgaurd: The Bloodguard shall be comprised of three separate groupings consisting of; Bloodgaurd, Legionnaire and Cadet as outlined as follows:

• Bloodguard: Bloodgaurd shall be those members of the Bloodgaurd Force who are actively "oathbonded" to an individual faculty member. Assignment of Bloodgaurd to a faculty member are subject to the approval of the Bloodguard Captain. In the event of a resignation or removal of a faculty member, the new faculty member may either elect to keep the present Bloodgaurd or have another assigned by the Captain. Oathbonded Bloodgaurd shall be of approximately the same insight circle as their faculty member or slightly above. Bloodgaurd are limited in number to the number of faculty positions.
• Legionnaire: The bloodgaurd reserve force. These are members of the Bloodguard force who are of sufficient martial prowess to be oathbonded to a faculty member but have no oathbond. Oathbonded Bloodgaurd who's faculty member resigns or is removed will become Legionnaires until such time as they are again oathbonded. The Legionnaire ranks are limited to not more than 6 total.
• Cadets: Cadets are those members of the Bloodgaurd Force who are in training to become Legionnaires or Oathbonded Bloodgaurd. Cadet forces are limited to not more than 4 total.

V(b): Testing of the Bloodgaurd: In order to meet acceptance into the Bloodgaurd a candidate must in addition to being interviewed by the Captain of the Bloodgaurd, must face a martial trial. The candidate will be grouped with a wizard of the acadamie of the same insight circle, they will then proceed to Mileth Crypt and venture as deeply as possible. Their performance in protecting the wizard they are grouped with will be directly evaluated by the Captain of the Bloodgaurd.

V(c): Mobilization of the Bloodgaurd: In the event of an acadamie emergency such as "the time of chaos" or an acadamie battle, the entire bloodguard force will be mobilized and activated. All Bloodguard including oathbonded bloodgaurd will fall under the direct command of the Captain of the Bloodguard subject to the direction of overall martial strategy of the Arcanus Adeptus or Regent. In the event that the Captain of the Bloodguard feels the Arcanus Adeptus, Regent or Faculty are hazarding themselves uneccesarily he may override any order or martial strategy issued by the Arcanus Adeptus or Regent in order to provide for the safety of the Arcanus Adeptus, Regent or Faculty. In the absence of the Arcanus Adeptus and Regent, the Chancellor of Deans shall provide leadership in martial strategy in concert with the Captain of the Bloodgaurd.

V(d): Discipline of the Bloodgaurd: Disciplinary hearings or other functions to ensure the discipline and good conduct of the bloodgaurd shall be at the sole discretion of the Captain of the Bloodgaurd with the exception of actions which would cast discredit upon the Acadamie in the view of the populace. In this case the Arcanus Adeptus or Regent have full authority to demand action by the Captain of the Bloodgaurd.