Ordo Errantem Solis

Ordo Errantem Solis

Usque in finem

The sigil of Ordo Errantem Solis

• Let it be known that this order of peerage has been established to serve the people of the foam fighting community, not only in Belegarth, but in all LARPs that our members find themselves a part of. In this endeavor we aim to, above all other tasks or quests, to cultivate a safe environment within all foam fighting organizations that will allow new, veteran, and casual participants alike to feel welcome. For too long now, malicious individuals throughout all LARP communities have created hostile environments that deter members, whether novices or tenured, from continuing their time in the hobby. This has resulted in the unnecessary loss of community members. We, the members of this order, do swear a solemn oath to protect all peoples of the foam fighting world that may feel bullied, exiled, persecuted, or any other form of unjustifiable attack by persons or groups in the society. It will be our task to act as a bulwark for vulnerable or defenseless individuals against the chastisement of ill-willed entities.
  • As a note: Neither the order nor any of its members will defend those who may suffer public scrutiny or condemnation on the basis of credible, verifiable, or empirical evidence that would result in the revocation of their membership to the foam fighting community. Paramount amongst these offensives that the order disavows, and will aid in the removal process of that offender, are sexual or violent crimes. Yet, any other severe offenders that are guilty of other serious crimes are also repudiated. We, as an order and individuals, do not tolerate such people because it is these types of malicious people that stand as an antithesis to our vows by deterring the retention of quality members in the society.
  • "Orders are not just a group of people or colors to represent, but a physical manifestation of ideals and morals to be acted upon" -Sir Igua

Membership in Ordo Errantem Solis

• Peers
  • Peers for the purpose of this order are defined as: Knights, Warmasters, Guild Masters, Dragoons, Dragon Slayers, or any other adjacent type of title.
  • The members of the order must uphold our chivalric code and ethical standards at all times.

• Prospective Peer
  • Prospective peers for the purpose of this order are defined as: Squires, Acolytes, Apprentices, or any other adjacent type of title.
  • The path of each prospective peer is unique and each path will be respected by fellow members of the order.
  • Each prospective peer’s path and trials are determined by their own overseeing Peer(s).
  • Prospective peers of Ordo Errantem Solis will be voted into the order by a simple majority of peers.
  • Once a prospective peer is elevated to their new title, they are automatically inducted as a full peer member of the order
  • Per annum, every peer and prospective peer of the order will hold a council together to feast and discuss their quest, hardships, and triumphs over the past year. This meeting is meant to be a celebration of the hard work that had been done the year prior, but also, to plan out our order’s quests for the following year. The execution of quests will be assisted by the Order’s cohorts. These quests can range drastically in effort, scope, or spirit and will all be respected by the peers of this order.

Emeritus Members

• A member is considered emeritus(inactive) if, barring a life-changing circumstances, they meet at least two of the following:
  • If they do not attend either of the biannual meetings.
  • If they have not attended at least x number of meetups within a span of 6 months
  • A gathering can be considered practice, moots, raids, official realm organized social gatherings, official realm organized build days, recruitment events, fests, and events.
  • Note: Active membership does not require combat participation at practices, but does require an active presence in leadership and service during practices or meetings. Members are expected to continue their path of personal development and community service during these times, in addition to being present and involved in the community.

Preservation of Membership and Peerage Standards

• If a member acts in any manner unbefitting of the order’s standards in ethics, code, customs, breaking the rules of the Belegarth Book of War, or the laws of normal society as outlined in this charter, it can result in that member having their memberships revoked.
• Revocation of members
  • At the point where a member must be removed from the order a council of “Peer Judicators” will convene to discuss the offenses committed by the Peer or Prospective Peer.
  • Once a member is under this investigative process they are referred to as a Peer Recreant.
  • The Peer Recreant must be informed 7 days prior to the vote and given a chance to defend their position.
  • The Judicator council will be composed of five order Peers.
  • This Judicator council will not include the person who awarded the Peer Recreant their title, or any member of the recreants line, however, the person can testify for or against the Peer Recreant to the council.
  • A presentation of the evidence will be given and then the Judicator council will vote on the matter.
  • A super majority is needed for the vote to remove the Peer Recreant.
  • The Peer Recreant may not participate in this vote.

Philosophy

• The members of the order will dedicate themselves to local, state, and national levels of service in an effort to hone their skills and resources in a productive way.
• While visiting any realm or group order members will help said community and be a benefit.
• The order will operate as a vanguard against the malice of ill-intentioned people in all LARP societies that our members participate in for LARPers, new, established or veteran.
• It will be the duty of order’s members to speak out against intolerance towards creative freedoms within these societies in regards to persona’s, fictional races, titles, and non-official titles. Not being a detriment within the given culture of that roleplaying game.

Chivalric Code

• Nobility
  • Be active in leadership and society
  • Be inclusive to all members of the sport and support their advancement.
  • Be an example for others to follow.
  • Persevering to its natural end, any enterprise began.
  • Exhibit self-discipline.
  • Uphold the truth.
  • Administer justice*.
    • Within the authority of one's realm of observance, and within the laws of said game or walk of life.

• Valor
  • Exhibit courage in word and deed.
  • Protect the defenseless.
  • Resolve your conflicts.
  • Fight with wisdom, courage, and conviction.

• Honor
  • Value competition for its own sake and forsake vanity
  • Uphold the rules of the society you are a part of.
  • Fight for the welfare of all.
  • Eschew unfairness, meanness, and deceit.
  • Speak the truth even if it leads to your death.

• Ethics
  • Refrain from the wanton giving of offense to those not deserving it.
  • Be benevolent in such a way that your words and deeds have the effect you seek.

• Loyalty
  • Be faithful to Community, Realm, Order, Code, and Community.
  • Maintain your bonds of loyalty.
  • Do not forsake your vows.

Known Members

Order Members

• Peers
  • Sir Ra Carnefex, The Dreamer
  • Sir Kael Prime, The Meticulous
  • Sir Igua, The Ardent
  • Warmaster Kib Prime, The Enduring
  • Sir Ahlschwede Ugar, The Prince of Stench
  • Sir Theomyr Tulkasson, The Stalwart

• Prospective Peers
  • Apprentice Kuma
  • Acolyte Chyrp
  • Squire Volkard
  • Squire D-Nasty
  • Squire Mango
  • Squire Minerva
  • Squire Jynx
  • Squire Fumbles