Oaths of the Orrir'Ullral

[TheIchorDruid 1986]

 

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Vows of the Orrir’Ullral

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Penned by Vyasaldris Elyra 

4th of The Deep Cold, 1770

 

With these oaths may your heart be lighter and your servitude fruitful.

 

The Farrodian Stronghold first settled upon the western Farro pinelands in the winters of 1750, within the year of 1755 the order of the Orrir’Ullral was shortly forged and a collective of people swore beneath one banner. Their first priority beneath this oath was to pursue and slay all beastly in nature; once contracted. Now the years have progressed, their collection has grown and so has the pallet of personalities meaning the need to revise the outdated oaths.

 

One will never be deemed a corvite less these oaths are agreed upon.

 

Section I: Oath of Brotherhood

 

I (insert name) before the ducem corvus and the banner of Farro, swear to always uphold my kin-in-arms. That no hand nor steel will ever spill their blood, no matter the anger, frustration or conflict I may have with them. 

 

That I (insert name), understand that this oath may be overlooked should a member of the order oppose a direct threat or danger to my fellow brethren or guild. 

 

Section II: Oath of Property

 

I (insert name), will uphold the right to retain property and understand that any bounty found upon a contract inherently belongs to the order for further assessment and study. 

I also acknowledge that I as a corvite have the right to request a bounty/parts of a bounty if I have justifiable reason. If I wish to request such, I will seek the blessings of the ducem corvus. 

 

That also any property found upon my being, that either belongs to the guild or another corvite without adequate justification will result in judgement. 

 

Section III: Oath of Preservation

 

I (insert name) swear to never obtain or partake in any contract that serves as a direct offence against a descendant individual under the Farrodian name. No matter the race or nationality, I shall remain as a neutral force. Neutrality is also one of the main pillars of Farro and in turn will act neutrally whilst working for the order or under the guild’s name.

 

Section IV: Oath of Servitude

 

I (insert name) agree to obey and respect the ranks of my superiors. That their intent is to guide the order in a peaceful state of progression. Each representative has their reasoning to be holding the title and that I am in the right to approach the Ducem should I have a concern regarding my superiors or place in the guild.

 

However I also understand that an order given to me by my higher ups must be followed and not disputed- instructions are to maintain order and professionalism. 

 

Section V: Oath of Faithfulness

 

I (insert name) oath  to remain honest and true in my actions and words, that deceit or otherwise lying is an attribute unwarranted in any corvite. I also acknowledge that any form of plotting against the ranking leaders will be deemed as treason and will be judged as such.

Section VI: Oath of Presentation

 

I (insert name) oath to keep my physical presentation clean and tidy, I know that the way one is dressed is the way one presents their banner. I understand that weapons and plates must be kept in a refined state. Uniform must also only be donned when attending guild related matters or contracts, that if I am wandering the realm off-duty that I am to remove my banner plates.

 

Section VII: Oath of Neutrality

 

I (insert name) oath to refrain from pushing any political actions or involve myself in any matters of the same nature whilst either donning my plates or acting beneath the name of the Orrir’Ullral. I acknowledge that the order of the Orrir’Ullral remains as a guild of neutrality and will never delve in national politics. 

 

Section VIII: Oath of Knowledge

 

I (insert name) oath to understand and learn about a beast before pursuing contracts in relation to them, that attending a contract unprepared will not only put myself at risk but the guild itself.  

Punishments and The Strike System:

 

The strike system is a basic tally system that allows both the council and a corvite themselves to monitor their own record. It is a simple system to understand. One receives a strike after a singular verbal warning - once that has been offered to the corvite a strike will be given if the behaviour persists. Strikes will never expire less a corvite goes out of their way to appeal it. If one receives a total of three strikes, it will result in removal from the guild.

 

Section I: How to appeal a strike

 

If one finds themselves receiving a strike they will be expected to appeal it in order for it to be removed from their record. One can do this by approaching the individual whom gave out their strike and discuss in depth what lead to their verdict. Once this discussion has been made, the individual that designated such a strike will then decide if the corvite at hand deserves a chance of redemption. If such is the case they will be assigned a task to complete and if completed with high standards- the strike will be lifted.

 

Strikes are only ever given out if the actions of the corvite are mundane and have no need for a summons. Actions such as disrespect, rudeness etc are all strike worthy. 

 

Section II: Punishments

 

After a summons, the council will congregate and discuss the corvites transgressions in depth. Often offering up their opinions and experiences. The severity of punishments often ranges from I-V. 

 

Punishment Severity:

I- Upon oaths, a verbal warning is often given though if it is a second offence the issue will be raised to a II.

 

II- With still a minor offence yet verbal efforts fruitless, those transgressing against the brotherhood oath will receive another discussion with either the Ducis Gladius, Ducis Legis or Ducem Corvus. Where a strike will be given.

 

III- Upon the more moderate offences, and the first strike already given. The punishment when a case has been marked as a III is often a secondary strike and temporary suspension from the opportunity of contracts until their second strike has been appealed. 

 

IV: With cases that serve as severe, a stage IV generally means the corvite’s actions are serious in offence. An individual has received numerous interventions and warnings of their behaviour that has shown no change. In more complex situations, actions may be deemed severe enough to be marked as an IV without the previous I-III needing to be applied; if such is the case a trial must be scheduled. The corvite will receive a temporary suspension from any guild affairs until the verdict is set within their trial and possible lashes- in which would be decided within their trial.

 

V: These cases are not often given out less decided within a trial, however upon rare occasions a V may be given out if a corvite is repeatedly breaking an oath. V’s often mean complete removal and banishment from the guild, if a corvite is deemed as banished then they may not appeal their banishment until a duration of ten years has passed. Upon rare cases, if a transgression is serious enough a person may be deemed as Kill on Sight if the guild deems them as a danger to either themselves or others.