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Guild Structure
Thanes
Thanes represent the highest authority of the guild, within a given instance. There are to be three Thanes at any given time. They are voted into position by the Veterans and charged with the duties of discharging the mandates set forth by the Veterans. They are given absolute authority within an instance, in order to best carry out the mandates of the Veterans. While the Thanes have absolute authority within a game, they are bound by the laws and goals of the guild. The Thane’s authority includes, but is not limited to;
1)Guild oversight
2)Recruiting
3)Guild Assets
4)Guild Direction
5)Member Removal
6)Assignment of Veteran Dwarves
7)Delegation of duties and authorities.
8)Alliances
9)Declaration of War
10)Political Stance
It is the view of the guild that a game should remain fun and not become work. Thanes are responsible for maintaining an environment of fun for themselves and all members beneath them. A Thane may be removed from a position or temporarily suspended, in order to remind them of this position. It is also intended to prevent a Thane from burning himself out with the stresses of the job. It is additionally of note, that a Thane is given all leniency due to the stresses and requirements of the position that they are charged with.
It is understood, by those that are elected for the position of Thane, the time constraints of exercising the duties of said position. It is given that the Thane shall provide the availability to exercise his position. It is further understood that a Thane may at his discretion appoint a temporary Thane, in order to fulfill his duties during his absence. Should a Thane be unable to provide for the time constraints required in order to fulfill his duties, it is understood that he may elect to step down. It is further understood, that the Veterans may elect to replace the absent Thane in order to maintain the continuity of the guild within an instance.
Veterans
Veterans Without Instance
Unlike other guilds/clans, Mithril Warhammers does not have a single guild leader. We instead incorporate a ruling body comprised of the Veterans of the guild. The Veterans have shown a propensity for leadership and keeping the best interest of the guild and members in mind. Veterans are a ruling democratic body that decides through consensus or majority voting. These decisions affect the goals, laws, leadership, and recognized games, as followed by the guild in its entirety. Veterans are charged with setting certain mandates for each instance that it recognizes officially.
These include specifically;
1)Veterans shall set the goals to be achieved by the guild within the instance. These goals shall be updated as they are achieved or ruled out.
2)Veterans shall elect three of its members to serve the position of Thane within the instance.
Once the Veterans have set forth its mandates, it is further responsible for the following;
1)The Veterans shall serve as oversight of the Thane’s compliance with the goals and laws set forth by the Veterans.
2)The Veterans shall be charged with approval of any merger of the guild within an instance that affects the guild leadership and/or structure
3)The Veterans shall be charged with the removal of any Thane found to not be in compliance with the goals and laws set forth by the Veterans.
a.)The Thane shall be found guilty of dereliction of duties by a majority of the Veterans.
b.)The Veterans shall seek the approval of the remaining Thanes, prior to exercising a vote.
c.)The deposed Thane shall be returned to the position of Veteran Dwarf upon removal from Thane.
4)The Veterans shall serve oversight of the members of the Veterans.
a)The Veterans shall vote for the removal of a member of the Veterans, should they be found in violation of the laws of guild.
b)The Veterans shall determine the sentence of any Veteran Member found guilty of violating the laws of the guild. This is to include, removal from the guild outside and within all instances.
Veterans Within Instance
Veteran Dwarves within an instance represent the officers of the guild. They shall answer directly and unquestioningly to the elected Thanes for the given instance. They shall further support and exercise any decisions of the elected Thanes. They are responsible for any duties delegated to them through the Thanes, up to and including temporarily serving as a Thane. They shall oversee the Member Dwarves and Initiates, exercising authority in regards of the interests of the guild. These interests include but are not limited to;
1)Completion of the goals as set by the Veterans
2)Enforcing the Laws and Reputation of the Mithril Warhammers
3)Enforcing the decisions and duties set by the Thanes
4)Monitoring the behavior of the Members and Initiates
5)Recruitment
6)Providing for the inclusion of Members and Initiates
7)Removal of Members and Initiates
8)Management of guild assets
9)Monitoring of Contributions
It is understood that Veterans have the interest of the guild and its members in mind. As such, they are entrusted with the guild assets, including the management of guild funds and bank, city management, and member removal. A Veteran may be removed at any time by the ruling Thanes, in regards to the instance. Outside of the instance is restricted to the decision of the ruling body of Veterans. Veterans are further charged with the integration of Member and Initiates into the guild common. Veterans are promoted from the Member Dwarves, when they have proven themselves to have the best interest of the guild and its members in mind.
Member Dwarves
Member Dwarves are members of the guild within an instance, which have proven themselves to best represent the characteristics of the guild. They answer to the Thanes and Veterans of the guild, but are recognized as contributing participants in the guild. Members are charged with exercising the goals of the guild, while following its laws. Members Dwarves like all members of the guild, contribute to the overall guild assets and wellbeing of its members. Members are responsible for the oversight of themselves and the Initiates beneath them. They are equally responsible for the general inclusion of the Initiates, as well as reporting any violations by said Initiates to the Veterans or Thanes of the guild. Member Dwarves may at any time petition a Veteran or Thane for the removal of an Initiate. It is up to the sole discretion of the Veteran or Thane to remove the Initiate, with the decision being final. While Member Dwarves have no authority outside of a given instance, they maintain access to the guild’s forums and Ventrillo Server. They are welcome to join the guild in other instances, as well as move to upcoming instances with the guild. Member Dwarves advance to Veteran status through the exercising of the type of self-sacrifice considered to be common among Veterans. Member Dwarves may be removed from the guild anytime by the Thanes or Veterans, for failing to uphold the image, laws, and/or goals of the Mithril Warhammers. Members may appeal a removal by a Veteran Dwarf, with the Thanes of the guild. Removal by a Thane is permanent and may not be appealed.
Initiates
Initiates represent the recruits of Mithril Warhammers, within a given instance. Initiates are responsible to prove that they will represent the characteristics and reputation of the guild. While the Members, Veterans, and Thanes, will take measure in regards to the inclusion of Initiates within the guild, it is the onus of said Initiate to prove their place within the guild. Initiates prove themselves through the exercising of the duties common to all members of the guild. Initiates prove themselves by exercising the characteristics of the Mithril Warhammers. When they are found to have proven their place within the guild, they will be moved into the position of a Member Dwarf. Initiates will be under heavy scrutiny from all members of the guild, including Thanes, Veterans, and Members. Initiates can be removed for whatever reason by Thanes and Veterans. Warnings are doled out at the discretion of the Thane or Veterans, but are considered to be used sparingly. Members may petition for the removal of an Initiate to Veterans and Thanes. Any and all decisions to remove an Initiate are final with no chance of appeal.
Duties Considered Common
The follow is a list of duties held to be the common responsibility of all Dwarves within the Mithril Warhammers.
1)Have fun
2)Participate in all PvP functions. (Not required for PK runs)
3)Assist fellow members(levels, gold, items)
4)Participate in all guild events (including Role- play)
5)Contribute to the advancement of the guild
6)Contributing to guild assets
7)Protecting guild members
8)Protecting guild assets
9)Protecting the guild reputation
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