AolMail Subj: Squire program
Hail all:)

Here is the new squire program. It is effective in this form as of Nov. 5, 1995. The limits on endorsements and squires begin on the same date and all current squires retain their status.
The limit on squires is not meant in any way to doubt the abilities of new knights, it is merely intended to try and limit the number of squires and to ensure a longer squireship and quality members of the Round Table.
The limit on endorsements is meant solely to force pages and squires to meet as many knights as possible. Please use the honor system on this:)

The standard quests are:

Quest 1: I charge thee with finding a non-good aligned player of level 5 or lower and helping them max in one class. Where you travel is thy choice, however, your charge must be shown all the temples in Neverwinter. When completed, please send me (the sponsoring knight) the name of thy charge and I will mail him/her a pat on the back from KORT in thy name. The virtues of spirituality, patience, courtesy and the quest for unity are reinforced in the mission.

Quest 2: I charge thee with leading a tour for new players through either the Button quest in Port Llast or the Well quest in Floodbest. You should e-mail the GM or AGM so he/she can request a banner for the time you choose to lead your adventure. All the virtues are reinforced in the mission and will help establish KORT's name as a guild that is dedicated to the good of the realms.

Quest 3: I charge thee with the quest of venturing to the islands and securing a badge. You can travel with whomever you wish. You are barred from using the invisible spell to flee fights, but as a prep spell to buy time and position, it is fine. Once you have secured the badge, I ask that you publicly post its availability to any member of KORT and dispense it to any who ask. The virtues of courage, humility and fealty are reinforced in the mission.

These quests are intended to ensure a common bond among us, not as a way to supplant the vital role of sponsor. They are hybrid quests that teach all the virtues of knighthood as outlined in our charter and code. Sponsors are encoraged to add their own special quests after the standard ones are done.

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-Applicant e-mails lord initiator of their interest to become a member of KORT. Lord initiator sends them the charter, explanation of path to knighthood and KORT code of conduct.

-If applicant accepts our ways, lord initiator posts on public and private boards that applicant is a page and sends the page a set of text maps, list of members and Sylphee's PVP primer..

-Pages can be given any task by any knight, but quests are limited to non-pvp areas.

-Five knights must endorse the page in the private board ``Nifty Squires'' folder for squireship. Please keep all endorsements in that folder. Do not post them on public board please. Knights can endorse 1 page per month, Knights-Errant get 2, Knights Commander get 3, Knights Baron and above can use their discretion.

-Three negative e-mails that outline specific problems, not just ``Jane Doe is rejected.'' to lord initiator and the page is notified by lord initiator that he/she needs to learn more before joining KORT and stating what concerns have been raised. I am firm on this. No posting of negative comments, we all have feelings and there is no need to hurt them over a game. Prospective pages can reapply in one month. -After receiving five emdorsements, page must then briefly interview with 3 knights of commander level or above. If 2 knights object via e-mail to lord initiator, the page is e-mailed stating what concerns have been raised and informing he/she needs to learn more before joining KORT and he/she must wait one month to reapply. -If all agree, lord initiator e-mails the page and asks if they wish to become a squire. If he/she says yes, lord initiator posts on public and private boards that he/she is eligible to become a squire and sends them a copy of Shumard's maps. It is up to the applicant to find a sponsor. Best way to meet the knights:)

SQUIRES:

-Squire is given three standardized quests. The second and third are given one week after the squire notifies the sponsor the previous quest has been completed. The sponsors are encouraged to add whatever other quests they desire. This way we ensure at least a three-week squireship.

 -Upon completion of assigned quests and when the sponsoring knight feels it is time, the sponsor posts in the private board ``Nifty Squires'' folder that the squire is eligible for knighthood. Squire needs 7 endorsements from fellow knights to become a knight. Once 7 endorsements are received, the sponsor and squire arrange a knighting ceremony. The sponsor posts the time, place and date on the public board amd we all meet to welcome a new sister or brother to the Round Table. For the good of the Realms!.

-Knight can endorse 1 squire per month, Knights-Errant get 2, Knights Commander get 3, Knights Baron and above can use their discretion. Again, please post endorsements only in ``Nifty Squires'' folder on private board.

SPONSORING: -Knights can sponsor 1 squire, Knights-Errant get 2, Knights Commander get 3, Knight Baron and officers can use their discretion. Lord Initiator will post every other Sunday a list of pages, squires, knights and their squire status.

Shumard Oakbow

Lord Initiator Knight Baron of Longsaddle

Keeper of the faith

Ldy Nalika's soulmate