Templar Draconis Kestevara
From BelegarthWiki
Let it be known that the Templar Draconis Kestevara do hereby unite to form this order within Belegarth!''
Templar Draconis Kestevara translates as "The Temple of the Dragon and Unicorn" and/or "Knights of the Dragon and Unicorn":
Templar - Knight, protector, defender, equestrian.
Draconis - "Draco", dragon, of or pertaining to dragons.
Kestevara - Killana, unicorn, great omen.
The house shall be known as the temple, while the members are known as varying degrees of knighthood.
Since Belegarth was inspired by J.R.R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings, therefore "Templar Draconis Kestevara" will also be based on fantasy as well as a historical viewpoint. Membership is open to all Belegarth members, both fighters and non-fighters. The unit is based on the ideals of Tao, Zen, and a code of Bushido and fantasy. The Dragon and the Unicorn are used because of the philosophy that exist between and within the two.
Some basic goals of the Templar Draconis Kestevara are:
- Have fun in a safe manner.
- The continuation and betterment of Belegarth
- To help Belegarth members to understand and enjoy Belegarth.
- To pass on the knowledge, wisdom, legends, and tales of Belegarth.
- To give people a challenge in their characters, fighting and playing.
- To give back to Belegarth the things it has give its members.
The rules of this order are governed by the leader and its members. A voting system will be used by the order/unit, with each member having a vote. For membership one must petition an existing member and/or the leader of the order. A ranking system exists within the order for the members. Leadership of the order/unit shall be decided by existing leader and voted on by its members. A leader's title may vary due to the individual character (Shogun, Daimyo, Queen, King, Duke, Czar, Emperor, Baron, Prince, Khan, Knight, etc.). Honor is to be held by each and every member with each member serving as honor guard for all members of the order/unit. Honor tokens will be used within the order. The "Cloth of Gold" and/or representation of each member shall serve as a system for justice. Other rules of honor are given within the order which are created and maintained by the members.
This Charter is only a doorway to the many ideals and opportunities that await the members of Belegarth. Upon entering the "Templar Draconis Kestevara", you have opened that doorway and are setting forth on a great journey.
Enter at your free will!
