EDICT OF RISING TIDES

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EDICT OF RISING TIDES

 

Issued and averred by

Her Majesty

Atstana de

Regne Petrère

112

 

 

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One point of pride held within the Petra is its ability and willingness to adapt and change. Not all systems will work, and not all initiatives will reap the desired result. I do not fear this failure, I believe that we thrive from it. The separation between the Knights and the Military of Petra has failed. One dominates the other in the interest of Petrans minds, and now it is time to remedy and retry.

 

Alongside this, the Chapter of Rapids and the Chapter of Brooks shall also be altered to better serve the Commonwealth, its interests, and to work alongside each other.

 

 

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THE FORMATION OF THE CHAPTER OF CURRENTS

The Riverguard shall now fall under the Order of the Petrine Laurel as the Chapter of Currents. Officers of the Military being full Knights of the Petrine Laurel: Chapter of Currents, with Chapter Novitiate and Knight Aspirants as the “Squire” stage of the Chapter. These Aspirants and men at arms shall be the duty of all of the Knights of the Chapter of Currents to train, and shall not be assigned to one knight like in traditional Squirehood.

 

The Chapter of Currents shall protect the Commonwealth. They shall be the swords protecting the common Petran, the shield from harm in our streets. They shall uphold the laws and peace of the Petra, and they shall stand together as one unit in defence of the Commonwealth.

 

Hierarchy of the Chapter of Currents

Knight Commander of the Petrine Laurel

Knight Captain

Knight Sergeant/Knight of the Chapter of Currents

Knight Aspirant/Man at Arms

Recruit

 

Rights and Benefits of the Chapter of Currents

Knight Officers may be granted Monikers

Knight Officers may use ‘Sir’ or “Dame’ in their name, and signature

Knight Officers may hold a seat on the Round Table

Knight Officers may have the right of judgement in clear-cut cases

 

 

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THE REFORMATION OF THE CHAPTER OF RAPIDS AND BROOKS

The original intent of both Chapters was unfortunately muddied and twisted with the Veletzian war, causing the Chapter of Brooks - initially intended as an honorary scholarly knighthood - to become a lower version of the Chapter of Rapids. With peace upon us, it is time to remember how much scholars and intellectuals can contribute, and fix the Chapter of Brooks to appropriately appreciate this life path.

 

The Chapter of Rapids

The Chapter of Rapids shall reform as the elite force of Knights within the Commonwealth. They are tasked with the protection of the Royal family and the oversight of the Crownlands. They are the swords of the Monarch and the shield against the unknown.

 

Hierarchy of the Chapter of Rapids

Knight Commander of the Petrine Laurel

Seated Knight

Knight

Squire

 

Rights and Benefits of the Chapter of Rapids

Knights may be granted Monikers

Knights may use ‘Sir’ or ‘Dame’ in their name, and signature

Knights may select one squire at a time from exceptional Knight Aspirants from the Chapter of Currents

Knights may hold a seat on the Round Table

Seated Knights may hold host in a Knightly Tower in their Region

 

 

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The Chapter of Brooks

The Chapter of Brooks shall reform as a honorary order within the Petrine Laurel to pay homage to those that spend their time contributing to the Commonwealth through quill and scholarly works. Those that have significantly assisted in cultural development, governmental work, legislation, arts, and other intellectual endeavours may be considered to be granted Knighthood under the Chapter of Brooks.

 

Rights and Benefits of the Chapter of Brooks

Knights may use ‘Sir’ and ‘Dame’ in their signatures on Written Works

Knights may be asked to temporarily hold a seat on the Round Table

 

 

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Her Royal Majesty, Catherine I, By the Grace of GOD, Queen of the Commonwealth of the Petra, Marquise de Val d’Estenou, Countess of Temesch and Moere, Baroness of Garmont, Valfleur, Vallagne-en-Petra, Eagles Peak, Brasca, and of the Phoenixspire, Protector of the Meadows, Defender of Liberty

 

His Excellency, Sir Aimo “The Eccentric, Tongue Taker” of Astor, Seat of Val De Lange, Knight Commander of the Petrine Laurel, Baron of Fir’Steinn

His Highness, August Alcaeus of the Petra, Prince of Abrana, Baron of Wittenbach, Knight Captain of the Order of Currents, Prince-Consort of the Petra