LSD DAoC Divisional Charter

OUR PURPOSE:

Our Original Goal back in the days of NeverWinter Nights, We were to avenge the Curse of the Lord Avatar's banishing in the Abyss by Lord Nasher's Ancestor by killing Lord Nasher himself. Unfortunately, our purpose was so close to achieving at the time, the game was almost at an end. Since we have ventured out into more than one game now, we have now a much broader view on life. We have now one purpose in our lives, it is to CONQUER ALL and destroy such needs on our paths to gain this goal. Though we are a Lawful Neutral Guild, we don't sit around watching the forces of good and Evil fight, we may participate in this conflict in order to further our goal of 'Realm Domination'. Our goal is now simpler:

We must devise a large army, and overcome every enemy we encounter.
Until that goal is finished we shall not rest or sleep. It is a Soldiers duty to fulfill this deed!

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DIVISIONS:

A Division is a section or chapter of LSD. Each division is a different part of LSD in a certain game. At our current time, we have 3 Divisions (UO, DAoC, and WoW). Each Division has their own Divisional Guild Master (DGM), and 2 Divisional Assistant Guild Masters (DAGM). The Grand Council, the Lord Avatar and the Elder Lord are the ones who maintain the whole guild. A member can be in several Divisions and not bound to one. This makes members having multiple ranks, where either the Grand Council or the High Council of a given realm will determine said member's rank in realms in which they are considered visitors. Since some realms have 'more' ranks in the guild structure than others, consideration will be given in respects to the accomplishments of a given member, should they request an official membership transfer to the new realm.

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DUTIES OF MEMBERS/GUILD LAWS:

First and most important Rule for membership in LSD: Real Life comes First!!

All soldiers must report at least once a week to a commanding officer within their Realm.

All problems that arise, involving member misconduct, should be reported to the Lord Avatar (GM), Abyssal King (AGM) or Abyssal Lord (DGM).

Below the GM all ranks must obey orders from a Superior Officer. A superior Officer is any member, who is higher in the ranking system even if it is one rank above.
If you think the order he gives you is unfair, please bring it up with a High Council member.

Give unnecessary items to the people that need them, weather they are a guild member or not (this helps build the Guild name).

Members should make it their duty to be on as much as possible since an inactive member isn't much of a member, nor one we would want in our guild.

Last, but not least, is to have fun in the Realms!!

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*Disciplinary Actions*

When a Member is out of line, it may result in a Demotion, Expulsion, or just a probationary period. If a Member is reported to be doing something against Guild Rules, he will be put on a Probationary Period. During this Time, his Rank must be changed to "Civilian of The Realm" (Initiate in WoW). When the Truth is revealed, and the accused is cleared, or found to be deserving to remain a member of the guild, then the probationary period will be lifted, and ranks may be restored where applicable.

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RANKINGS(in descending order):

Grand Council:
GM Lord Avatar
AGM Abyssal King

Divisional Guild Masters...
DGM Abyssal Lord (UO)
DGM Abyssal Lord (DAoC)
DGM Abyssal Lord (WoW)

Divisional Assistant Guild Masters...
2 DAGM Baron/Baroness(UO)
2 DAGM Dukes/Duchess(DAoC)
2 DAGM Dukes/Duchess(WoW)

War Council
(Includes Grand Council and Elder Council)

Elder Council

Description of the Ranks in the World of Warcraft Division
( In ascending order )

Those whom seek to become members of LSD MUST submit an application, including verifiable contact information. Applicants are also requested to register an account on our forums. This will enable us to contact you quicker if there is a question regarding your application or to arrange for an interview. Once the application is received and reviewed, the perspective member must be interviewed in-game before actually being accepted. If accepted, you will be invited to the guild as an initiate. You will be at this rank for 2 weeks, during which time, ALL full members (ranked Page and above) will evaluate your candidacy for full membership in LSD. Be certain to be in game during this initiation period and participate in guild events when possible in order to get to know current members.. THEY will be the ones that determine your acceptance as a full member. Initiates whom lack the initiative to contact members of the guild other than their recruiters typically don't go very far. Granted, it may be hard to find a group of members in your experience range, but many members of LSD have alternate characters of varied experience level for JUST this reason.... helping new members level to a point that they can participate in the more dangerous activities that we may be involved in. As an initiate, is it your responsibility to make friends within the members of the guild. It is recommended that you maintain close relations with your recruiter if you have one. If not, please remind the person that invited you in the guild that you do not have a recruiter. Keep in mind, however, that while we will attempt to accommodate the needs of our members and initiates, we are not a guild that will "Power Level" new members on a whim. As mentioned before, we will attempt to aid newer members, but only to an extent. Those who do not attempt to aid themselves will soon find themselves seeking another guild.

Page

Once accepted into the guild as a full member, you become a Page of LSD. You have several duties at this point. First and foremost, you must learn the ways of the guild (including gaining a firm understanding of this charter.... the higher in rank you desire to gain, the more familiar you will be expected to be with it and our guild's history. You may or may not be questioned on its contents before being granted a sponsor, or even promotion while being sponsored). Second, it is your duty to assist any member who asks for it, within reason. Third, if you plan to seek advancement in rank, you should remain active in all possible guild functions, crawls or events that you can, to further establish yourself as a solid member of LSD. Fourth, you should seek to prove your worthiness to all members of the guild, not just perspective sponsors and HC members. ( we have been known to role-play within the guild as regular members in other realms.. don't be surprised if we do it here as well to ensure our members are truly representing themselves. ) Finally, once you feel you are capable of completing the requirements, you should seek out an eligible sponsor for whom you would be an apprentice. This sponsor should be of the same character class as you, or at least have a firm knowledge of that class. For more information on being sponsored, please read the section titled Description of Sponsorship/Apprentice Program .

Squire

The rank of Squire is granted to all Pages when their sponsorship is approved. This is the first of two stages of apprenticeship, designed to prepare you for the rank of Knight... a highly honorable and respected rank in the guild of LSD. At this point you are still responsible to the guild, first and foremost, but are also directly commanded by your sponsor. As a Squire, your sponsor will direct you to accomplish tasks and quests (created by "sponsors" and approved by the High Council, not standard WoW quest-line quests) that are typically designed to benefit your skill and knowledge of both the realm of WoW and the guild of LSD. Bare in mind, some tasks may be as mundane as fetching supplies needed for your Sponsor's crafting, or as important as providing valuable back-up for helping newer members complete quest lines, as well as those of much higher rank. Your willingness and acceptance of these tasks will prove to your sponsor and their superiors that you are indeed a devoted member to the guild. Also know, however, that your Sponsor is not to abuse this command, and you are welcome to submit complaints if you feel that this is being done. Being a Squire does not mean you are a slave. Rather, it is your opportunity to show that you are willing to do what it takes to better the guild as a whole. Once your Sponsor is convinced that you can fulfill this responsibility, you will be given a quest to prepare you for your next rank. Upon completion of that quest, you may be nominated for promotion to the next rank, or may be given another quest.

The rank of Squire is rarely held more than a month by any member, unless they fail to show the aptitude to serve the guild as a Knight. If an apprentice remains at the rank of Squire for an extended period of time, they and their sponsor will both be questioned as to why, and the apprentice may be re-assigned to another Sponsor or demoted back to Page. Consideration will be made, of course, for RL circumstances, but notification must be prompt, not an afterthought. If it is found that the fault lies with the Sponsor, the apprentice may be reassigned to another sponsor. An apprentice may formally request another sponsor should they feel that their current sponsor is not performing their job adequately.

Lancer

The rank and role of a Lancer of LSD is an important and vital one. It represents to all members of the guild, both your superiors and those below your rank, that you have proven your dedication and loyalty to the guild. At this point, your Sponsor will focus on the development of your skills and tactics with the focus of preparing your for, or advancing your skills in guild warfare, whether you prefer PvM or PvP. You will typically be given the role of support in group outings with members equal in skill to you for both, exp building and item hunting. By this time, you should be developing your own strategies and educating newer members coming up in the guild. At the same time, you will be expected to display the ability to lead groups on your own as well as the continued willingness to help other members of the guild. Also, by this point, you should be well-versed enough in the writings of this charter to be able to answer the questions of perspective LSD applicants (again.. you may be tested without your knowledge). As a requisite of advancement past this rank, you will be required to recruit no less than 3 members whom acquire the rank of Page. At the rank of Lancer you will be given at least one quest to prove your ability in your respective character class. Your sponsor may assign you no more than two Knight's quests approved by the High Council.

Once your sponsor believes you have met the requirements necessary for your advancement to the rank of Knight, he will post it on the Sponsorship board in your file. You may or may not be notified of your eligibility for promotion. If the nomination is accepted, you will be required to pay your Sponsor homage in a manner fitting the quality of training and assistance that he has provided you. Your sponsor may request specific items as part of your questing, or may leave the choice of homage to you. In either event, the agreed homage must be approved by the High Council for appropriateness. Once homage has been agreed upon you will be promoted ceremonially. During the promotion ceremony, you will be questioned on your knowledge of the charter and the guild's history. Failure to show adequate knowledge and understanding will result in delay of advancement for at least 2 weeks, after which you will again be questioned. Once you receive the rank of Knight, you are to present homage to your sponsor, so have it with you. Keep in mind, while the homage your sponsor requests may seem excessive, you yourself will now be eligible to sponsor members as a Knight of LSD, and in return of YOUR efforts, you too can receive homage for the time and effort that YOU spend. More information on Homage and Quests can be found in the Knight's rank description. Once you obtain the rank of Knight, you are no longer considered an apprentice.

Knight

Knights are truly the heart of LSD. Each and every one of them have worked their way through the ranks to receive this honor. In NO realm is there a Knight of LSD that did not work his way up. Do not be discouraged if you have been a member of LSD for over 6 months and have not reached this rank. It is a rank of prestige and honor, and indicates to all members a level of dedication and loyalty to the guild of LSD rarely presented to ANY other guild. As you already know.... "LSD is not a fly-by-night guild", and those who make it to the rank of Knight truly know the value of this statement. They have extensive knowledge and understanding of this guild's History and Charter, and a working knowledge of what is expected of each and every member. They are expected to defend the guild when called upon, and will rarely turn down the opportunity to do so. Knights are also expected to demonstrate leadership and initiative in forming guild groups and outings.

Sponsorship: Once at the rank of Knight, a member is eligible and encouraged to sponsor one member per month, not exceeding a limit of 2 sponsors total. Knights whom abuse their Apprentices are subject to reprimand in various forms, including demotion. If a Knight wishes to sponsor a member, he must submit a request on the Message board in the "Sponsorship" section. There, they must submit a draft of their plans for sponsorship including ideas for quests. (Quests must be approved on a per member basis. What was acceptable for one member may have nothing to do with the development of another). As an apprentice nears completion of his final quest, Knights should indicate this on the board and advise members of the High Council to review it. A Knight's request for specific homage should also be indicated here and approved before being indicated to the Apprentice. This board is open only to those of the rank of Knight and higher, and its contents and correspondence should be kept at that level of confidentiality. Violation of confidentiality can result in a reprimand appropriate to the offense as determined by the High Council. Sponsoring members is an option of Knights, not a requirement, as they may play a more important role in the guild and may not have the time to devote sufficient time to an apprentice.

A Knight must recruit at least 5 members into the guild, who make it to the rank of page, before being eligible for promotion to the rank of War Knight (2 more in addition to the 3 required to get to Knight). Eligibility does not mean automatic consideration. A Knight must be nominated for promotion by a Knight Master or higher. Promotion will be granted by a vote of the High Council members based on a Knight's demonstration of fellowship, and dedication to the guild. The promotional ceremony for the rank of War Knight will include a more detailed evaluation of the Knight's knowledge of the charter.

War Knight

Here are the die-hard members of the guild. Having demonstrated their loyalty to the guild as well as exceptional skill and participation in guild events. A War Knight is a proven devoted member to the true mission of LSD. War Knights are expected to continue to fulfill all the requirements they have demonstrated thus far. A War Knight active in sponsoring has learned the skills to make it more productive and should be able to handle more apprentices. For that reason, they are permitted the eligibility to sponsor 2 new apprentices per month, but with a limit of 3 apprentices total at any given time. Again, in order to be eligible for promotion a War Knight must have recruited at least 5 members who make it to the rank of Page.

Additionally, to advance to the rank of Knight Master, a War Knight must also have successfully sponsored no less than 3 members total who are still active members of the guild, maintaining the rank of Knight or higher at the time of promotion. These 3 members should be present at the promotion ceremony. Finally, to be considered for promotion to Knight Master, a War Knight MUST show the ability and desire to lead other members and groups in mass, including commanding multiple groups in large scale events

Knight Master

Here are the commanders of our forces. They are to be given the up-most respect by all members of the guild, as they have proven their loyalty in ways that may not be disclosed. Knight Masters are the front line of the guild's operations and activities. They are expected to organize large-scale events, both LSD-only and Multi-Guild, as well as small scale crawls and general member relations. It is their duty to resolve minor issues between members and non-members as well as help guide all members of the guild in any and all aspects of the game. Knight Masters are also expected to guide and direct the Knights of LSD in their duties. Knight Masters have displayed the ability to exercise prudence in overstretching their abilities and for that reason are permitted to sponsor 2 new apprentices per month, but are allowed a maximum of 4 apprentices if they feel they can handle the task. Additionally, they may call on the assistance of other Knights to assist in the completion of quests as well as make themselves available for similar assistance. Such issues include quest / task design and recommendations. They are the eyes and ears of the High Council and should be counted on to address problems that arise with efficiency and confidentiality where applicable. Should an issue arise that a Knight Master does not feel comfortable resolving, he will bring it to the High Council members. Knight Masters are also expected to relay to the High Council recognition of exceptional service and acts of notable honor or similar good behavior exhibited by any member.

High Council Members

There are a total of six High Council Seats in the WoW division of LSD. Those that sit on the High Council are experienced members of the guild who have shown EXTREME devotion, loyalty and trustworthiness. Should an issue arise that the Knight Master can not resolve, a member of the High Council should be contacted without delay. It is the duty of the High Council members to maintain healthy member relations within the guild as well as ensure that member participation and activities are recognized and awarded / addressed in a timely manner. They are responsible for determining the appropriateness of submitted quests, tasks, and events for the entire guild. A member is promoted into the High Council only by the division's DGM and DAGMs by unanimous vote. Members of the High Council may also sponsor members, but with the same limitations as a Knight Master, given the responsibilities and level of their position. Members of the High Council also have the ability to invite initiates into the guild, and so should be contacted when needed for such. If a member of the Storm Seekers is not available to perform an in-game interview, the High Council members may do so in their absence. Advancement from High Council to DAGM is by appointment by the Divisional GM or above, ONLY.

Divisional Assistant Guild Master (DAGM)

There can be only 2 DAGMs of the WoW division. Their duties involve anything and everything not covered in the charter, in respects to helping the DGM maintain the division. They are expected to handle volatile situations between members as well as help maintain good relations with other guilds of the realm. They have the Authority to promote members in the guild, as well as demote or remove them. Their duties involve observing and assisting guild activities of all kinds as well as monitoring the message boards and maintaining records regarding the progress of applicants and apprentices. The DAGMs also share the same sponsorship rights as Knight Masters.

Divisional Guild Master (DGM)

The DGM is the leader of the division and has the authority to resolve all in-game issues that occur. They are responsible for maintaining a healthy balance of members throughout the ranks. It is also the DGM's responsibility to ensure that members do not abuse their rights and to encourage members to find a place in the guild that they are comfortable in. It is their job to propose changes to the guild structure when needed, and to promptly address anything else that arises that poses a threat or opportunity to the guild. The Lord Avatar is the only one able to appoint a DGM.

Sponsorship / Apprentice Program

In Order to gain rank past Page in the WoW division of LSD, one must gain Sponsorship from a Knight or Higher. The member sponsored becomes the Knight's Apprentice. The Apprentice may only have 1 Sponsor. Though a Sponsor may have more than 1 Apprentice depending on his rank. The Sponsor may ask for up to 2 Quests per rank while that member is in the Sponsorship Program. A member is in the Sponsorship Program up to the point where he obtains the rank of Knight. Then he may be able to gain his own Apprentice. Though in order to gain an apprentice, a perspective sponsor must show that he is an Eligible Sponsor able to fulfill the duties of sponsorship. This includes presenting the High Council with no less than a rough draft of intended quests and activities. These activities need not be disclosed to the apprentice until assigned, but must be approved beforehand. Members who are only looking for more Apprentices for selfish gain may be punished for this. If a High Council Member sees that a Sponsor is abusing his rights, or neglecting his duties, they will take away his Apprentices and give them to another Eligible Sponsor. Once per month a member with a ranking of Knight or Higher may choose 1 or more new Apprentices, providing that doing so does not put them in excess of the limits of their rank or ability. Though they must make sure that the Apprentice is worthy or being one since this means that the member will start to gain in ranks at a now steady pace. Once started in the program, both the sponsor and the Apprentice will gain something in value. The Sponsor will gain presents/homage from the Apprentice, in appreciation for their help, and the Apprentice will gain abilities and rank / recognition in the Guild. It is a duty of a Sponsor to make time to help their Apprentices achieve their goals. If a Sponsor finds that he has too many apprentices and can't make that commitment, he may request to be relieved of the sponsorship and the Apprentice will be re-assigned.. The amount of Sponsors for each rank are listed below.

The reason for the limit on the number of Apprentices is two-fold. First, it allows the Sponsors the ability to focus on their apprentices better. Second, it ensures that the apprentices themselves are not neglected by the Sponsor in favor of other activities and the normal duties of their position. If an apprentice feels he is being neglected or is not getting adequate assistance from his sponsor, he may appeal the sponsorship with a member of the High Council, or with the DGM / DAGM if said sponsor is a member the High Council. It is the duty of the Sponsor and Apprentice to discuss the general expectations and availability of both parties PRIOR to proposing the sponsorship to the High Council. All sponsorships must be approved by either the DGM or DAGM through the use of a proposal on the "SPONSORSHIP" section of the message board (only Knights and higher will have access to this topic). Once approved, the sponsorship is made official by the apprentice being promoted to the rank of "Squire" in-game.

Abyssal King (AGM)-
He comes from the Abyssal Plane with the powers of a fallen King, he has become a follower of the Lord Avatar's rule, and has been bestowed with some of the powers of DeathWing to assist the Lord Avatar in continuing his rule over all he touches. In doing so, He must take on the powers of the Deity that is the Lord Avatar if the Lord Avatar goes on a Leave of Absence (LoA). He doesn't have any set duties, but the Lord Avatar appoints him with those needed at the time, and he must comply with them, to retain his extreme powers of DeathWing, and remain that in the Hierarchy. He as well is not set to one realm, he is there, to overseer events and relay them. There is only 1 Abyssal King, he is chosen wisely for his years of devotion, dedication, and leadership skills by the Lord Avatar.

Lord Avatar of LSD (GM):
The Lord Avatar, though the origins of his powers are vague, weather he got them from DeathWing, or from somewhere else, one thing remains. He is an awesome power of knowledge and strength. He brings Prestige and Fear into the surrounding people. The Lord Avatar is the Leader of the Entire Guild. He is there to make sure everything runs smoothly. They can count on him for his knowledge, wisdom, and great leadership abilities. The Lord Avatar exists in many realms, and is not set in any Division, but may or may not participate freely in that division if he so chooses to. He also develops the Charter and keeps an entire Guild Roster on every member of LSD. as well as being in charge of assigning Abyssal Lords to each new Division. Any member in the presence of the Lord Avatar should bow as lowly as possible, and give a "Hail Lord Avatar!" with great respect for him, for he is The Almighty. The Lord Avatar's position may only be filled when it is empty. It will only be empty when the Lord Avatar steps down from his position or the Grand Council is unanimous on its decision that the Lord Avatar can no longer perform his duties. There is 1 and 1 alone; Lord Avatar of LSD.

COUNCILS:
(In descending order)

Grand Council-
This Council is the highest-ranking members in all games and all divisions. The Grand Council is for any Changes, or Amendments to the Charter. It comprises of the Lord Avatar, who is the "Judge" of the Council, the AGM, the DGMs with their DAGMs from each Division. This is the only Council where the amount of members is not predetermined. The Grand Council gets larger and larger when the guild moves into more games. The way the proceedings go is the AGM has 7 votes, each DGM has 3 votes, and their DAGMs 1 vote. After the votes are tallied, the Lord Avatar has final say, in that he can Veto the plan if he disagrees with it. If there is to be another recall to voting, and if the rest of the GC is unanimous for the plan; the Lord Avatar must allow that plan to go through.

The War Council-
This is the largest Council comprised of a combination of the Grand Council and the Elder Council. This Council is brought together when a Division wishes to declare war against another guild. The Lord Avatar rules the proceedings, and the War Council decides weather or not that Division should declare war on them depending if it has "Just Cause" or complies with alignment rules.*

The High Council-
The High Council is here for problems arising in a Division that needs voted on, or a way to speak of ideas the High Council has for its Division. The Council is consisted of 9 people. Each person has 1 vote except for the DGM. The DGM has 3 votes, which makes the total amount of votes 11. The GM (Lord Avatar) has no real vote but if he disagrees with it, the proposed law does not happen. The GM can be over-ruled only if the entire High Council disagrees. The GM or AGM may be present during any High Council meeting, and may state their opinion, but they don't have any votes in High Council.

The Elder Council-
These are the members that might have originally founded this guild or are very old and well known members. They are either inactive or do play much, but are part of the History of this guild. They were once members of the High Council of one of the guild's divisions, but have stepped down. They are not subjugated by most LSD laws and regulations in regards to expected activity in the realms. All members look up to them for their wisdom, knowledge, views and Leadership.

*= The Alignment Rules mean that the opposing guild is of opposite alignment of ours.

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SPECIAL RANKINGS:

It is possible for any of these ranks to Remain Empty. Until one can complete the requirements, it shall remain unfulfilled. If a Person has done some of the requirements, it will stay with them, so that if they fail, they can continue from where they left off. There can be only one of each ranking. If another person desires the Position, then at the appointed time, there shall be a Guild vote on who shall be the bearer.

Head Scribe-
This is the Head of all the Bards. He is not necessarily the best Story-writer, but he can write good role-playing (RP) stories. His main job is to keep a log of the events that occur in the game, such as sponsorship quests, guild events, etc., in that game for the Guild. The Head Scribe will have moderation authority over the RP forums for their respective division. There may be 1 Head Scribe for each Division. The Head Scribe is also responsible for recording the minutes of in-game guild meetings when they occur, and is expected to either be present or have made arrangements for another scribe to do so.
Eligibility for the position of Head Scribe is as follows:
1. Must demonstrate proficiency and enthusiasm for Role-play style writing
2. Must have been a member of the guild for no less than 3 months
3. Must be of the rank of Knight or higher

Scribe-
This goes to the Best Writer(s) of the Guild. Guild stories should be put on the Web Page. Good stories will be subject to rewards.
1. To obtain this title, you must be able to write well.
2. There may be up to 5 bards per Division, if all the positions are filled a Vote will be taken by the ENTIRE guild for the result.

Trade Captain-
There will be trades masters for each of the trades that require resources. Each 'Master' report to the "Trade Captain" and will be responsible for collecting donated materials for their respective trades, and distributing them to the designated trades workers as needed. There will be only one Trade Captain, but there will be a Trade Master for each trade. The Trade Captain is also responsible for reporting regularly to the High Council on the status of the Trade Masters under them.
In order to obtain the title of Trade Captain, you must:
1. Be interviewed by the DGM and considered by the High Council
2. Be of the rank Knight or higher
3. Be HIGHLY active in-game, for obvious reasons.

Trade Masters-
Trade Masters are the leaders in their trade, and will have priority over resources they require so long as their skill does not exceed the needs of the guild, or until the needs of the guild require more persons be trained. Once the needs of the guild can be met, the Trade Master will be responsible for the development and training of further members in their respective trades in a fair manner.
The current trades that will be covered are as follows:
1. Blacksmithing (Smithing Master)
2. Leatherworking (Leather Master)
3. Tailoring (Tailor Master)
4. Alchemist (Alchemy Master)
5. Engineering (Engineer Master)
6. Cooking (Chef Master)
7. Enchanting (Enchantment Master)

All other trades will fall under the control of the Guild Treasurer

Treasurer-
This is the person who is in charge of the Guild's Treasury for the division. He has access to the guild treasury for the purpose of any special or Magical Armor or items members collect on Guild Hunting parties or those that members donate. There will be one Treasurer for the WoW division.
In order to obtain this position, you must:
1. Be voted on by the High Council
2. Must have been in the guild for 6 months.
3. Must be a trustful member.
4. Must be able to deal with money.
5. Must be HIGHLY active in-game.

Captain of the Darkness Elite-
Best of the Best in Player vs. Player (PvP) Combat. He is also the leader of the Darkness Elite.
In order to obtain this position you must:
1. Be in the Darkness Elite and have a rank of Knight or higher.
2. The High Council Must Recognize the Skill of the Person.
3. Selection of the Captain of the Darkness Elite will be made by majority vote of the High Council in the realm of WoW.

Guild Events Coordinator-
This is the person who is in charge of any special events taking place in their division.
He/she also makes sure that events with other guilds for special events between Allied Guilds such as parties, or hunts do not overlap
To obtain this position, you must:
1. Must be appointed by the High Council
2. Must have good knowledge of LSD and other guilds.

Ambassador-
These People are our link to Other Guilds. We may have to send these people out in order to get information. These people know LSD's stand on practically everything. These people are the ones who determine if there is Good Ties, or bad blood between our guilds. In order to become an Ambassador you must first be assigned a guild to be Ambassador to. You cannot just be an Ambassador and not be assigned to a guild.
To apply for this position, you:
1. Must have been in the guild for at least 3 months.
3. Must be interviewed by the GM or AGM.
4. Must be able to negotiate.
5. Must be able to gather information.

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- Specialized Units -

After you have reached a certain rank of Page, you are eligible to join one of these Units. However, you are not required to join a unit until you reach the rank of Squire. If you do not choose the Unit yourself, the High Council shall choose for you at the time of your promotion to rank of Squire. For each Unit their will be a Captain, who you are to report to at least once a week in the game, (even if its just a "Hail", this tells weather the member is active or not). Captains are chosen by the High Council. There may also be a Lieutenant, chosen by the unit's Captain, who is in 2nd Command of the Unit. The Captain must choose this person wisely. This person must be approved by a High Council vote and trusted and close friend of yours in LSD as well as a member of that Unit already. Members can only be in one non-trade unit. Unit Captains, and Trade Masters are not eligible for a leadership role in other units/trades.

- Storm Seekers (SS) -
These are the recruiters of LSD. Their primary responsibility is to recruit new members into the guild and follow through on the initiation of their recruits. Storm Seekers are required to have a 'more than average' understanding of the guild's charter and history for obvious reasons. They should be prepared to interview applicants referred to them by other members at any time, and be able to inform perspective members on the process of applying for membership as well as giving them an understanding of what will be expected of them. Following through includes posting notes regarding that interview in the Storm Seekers' topic area of our forums in the applicant's file. It is up to these members to bring to LSD the quality, responsible, and honorable members that make LSD what it is today, and will be tomorrow.

- Order of the Shield (OS) -
The OS are the members of the guild responsible for taking up where the Storm Seekers leave off. Once an initiate has obtained full membership, it is up to this unit to ensure that they learn the ropes of not only the game, but of how things work in the guild. They are the ones that help members, new to the realm, get through quest lines, find the proper equipment they need, educate them on the ins and outs of their character's abilities, and guide them through the lands. OS members are what makes LSD a fun guild to be in, by providing new members with the opportunity to learn and grow in not only the game, but as members of our guild.

- Serpent Riders (SR) -
These are the Warriors of the guild. Dedicated to organized cooperation, this unit is the front-line of the guild. They may be called upon not only for PvP battle, but are also expected to aid in rescue missions across the lands, by helping trapped members get out of hard-to-get-to places. It is the duty of SR members to be prepared to answer the call where ever they are, if needed. Serpent Riders are well equipped to handle nearly any situation tossed in their direction. Membership in this unit is typically reserved for the strongest and higher level members of the guild.

- Darkness Elite (DE) -
Best of the Best, First, Finest, and foremost in Player Combat. This unit is highly dedicated to PvP, and have exhibited exceptional skill in it. These are our Elite soldiers, given the name Darkness Elite by one of the "Founding Five" of the guild, 'Darkness'. He created the Darkness Elite and was the first Captain (an honorary title) of DE in NWN since he was the best in PvP in our Guild. Membership in this unit is exclusively "invitation only" by the current Captain of the unit. These are the finest our guild has to offer, and are the ones that train other members in Advanced Player Combat. It is a true honor to be a member of the Darkness Elite.

- Trade Units -
While only allowed in 1 non-trade Unit, members can also be in several Trade Units. All members in Specialized Units must be active ones. To join a trade unit, you must speak to the unit's Captain. If there are too many members in one Trade Unit, you might not get the luxury of getting into that Unit. There is no maximum amount of members for a Unit, but there must be some balance maintained, and in the early stages of the guild's development in the realm, focus will be put on very few members for each given craft. If the Guild grows large Enough and/or another purpose is needed, another Specialized Unit (either War or Trade Unit) may be made to fill the needs of the guild. There will be a unit for each of the "Trade Masters" listed above.

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The Elder Council:

High Ranking Members of LSD who once held at least the rank of High Council in their respective Division, but may not be able to "actively" participate in guild functions for whatever reason. Due to their past experience, they outrank all but High Council Members and above. These members are to be honored and treated with respect if ever encountered in a "realm".

Divisional Charter last updated by: Gorim
On: 7/6/04

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Knight	1 new apprentice per month.. Maximum 2
War Knight	2 new apprentices per month.. Maximum 3
Knight Master and above.	2 new apprentices per month.. Maximum 4