Let me clear one thing up please. and before i even say it, i wish for you to take away any previous thought you may have of the SCoY.
1) we are NOT a governing body of any sort. Heres how it works...
A guild joins by agreeing to the charter. They then, within their own guild, select a few members (ambassadors) to represent their guild in the council. This is usually the guild leader and his/her second, but it is not neccessary at all. The Ambassadors from every guild meet and discuss topics that the guilds themselves bring in, or that other people wish to have us discuss. We then all have a chance to voice our opinions and when the time comes, we vote. Each guild gets two votes (one for each ambassador) and we decide by majority rule. Therefore, the name, Sworn Council of Yliakum-- we have all sworn to go along with the council even if it decides against what we ourselves believe. We all trust each other. Our decisions do not require the participation of anyone besides the member guilds. And, if you check the site, you will see that every guild is invited to read the charter, accept it, and apply for the council.
Janner, we are all fair people, i promise you. As more guilds join, the council will be more balanced, and well-rounded. You should not be insulted. We knew that there would be backlash because people think we are looking for power. But in all reality, if there is any power, it is within each member of each guild that is apart of the council.
All i ask is that you take this with open eyes and open ears. We are only trying to provide everyone with a place to talk in an organized and diplomatic fashion. I wish you the best Janner, as i always have..
Stay Safe,
Easton Ghent