Background information: The Vaal Guard is an essential part of the Community of Vaalnor, under the direct command of Tyrnal Relhorn and supervised by the Vaalnor Council. At the moment all Vaal Guards are members of the in-game Community of Vaalnor guild and use their forums. In the future we are considering of separating the Vaal Guard and the other parts of the Community of Vaalnor, solely in-game. It will still remain one community, build up out of several in-game guilds. Hence the separate thread.It has been decided by the council members on their last meeting,that the Vaal Guard project will be expanding.
The people of Akkaio have responded rather positively to our presence and our work is being appreciated all the more recently. However we don't have the resources or manpower to do everything we can to secure the safety of the Ojavedan citizens and visitors. This is why the community hopes to expand and fill the ranks of the Vaal Guard.
The unit will be led by the Captain namely myself, Tyrnal Relhorn. We are in charge of hiring and training the new recruits. When there are enough guards an additional hierarchy might come in effect, to assure the efficiency and functionality of the Vaal Guard. Should you be interested in joining, please contact one me or any of the Vaalnor Council members but be aware that recruits will be tested and drilled before being admitted.
As a member of the guard it is our duty to protect, in the first instance, the members of the Community of Vaalnor but also the citizens and visitors of the city we currently reside in, Ojaveda. We have been given the temporary position of Akkaio's guards by Ojaveda's current Vigesimi. This gives us the power to act as a police force and take measures against any who endanger the wellbeing of others. However to do this we are obliged to act honorably and just.
A Vaal Guard member must remain polite at all times and serve the people, not oppress them. We must be a flawless example of proper conduct and good manners, watching over the masses without taking away any of their freedom.
He or she is also required to have or recieve advanced combat training and make sure that their skills are always kept at a high level. Therefor they will spend a lot of the time they are not on duty training, either with the other Vaal Guard members or on their own. We are expected to hold our ground against potent enemies.
An on-duty Vaal Guard can be recognized by the metal shield they carry, inscribed with the Vaalnor emblem.
Any housing, equipment and training is provided by Vaalnor as long as you are a member. If you leave you will have to return the equipment or pay for it.
Our duties entail:
-Standing on duty infront of the gates: Where we will see over the wellbeing of any who chose to travel outside the city's vicinity. Rogues frequently prey on the weaker travellers. They are not allowed to rob or kill in our presence. We will also keep an eye on who or what enters the city of Ojaveda.
-Patrolling the City: We will walk around the city to keep peace on the roads and public buildings, like the Tavern, the smithy and the warehouses.
Offences against the Law we uphold:
-Harassement: Any who harass another citizen, either verbally or physically will be forced to recompensate their victim for the damage done and be fined an additional monetary penalty.
-Thievery: Who claims possesion of property which isn't rightly theirs will have to answer to us. Perpetrators will have to return the goods and pay a fine, depending on the gravity of the offence.
-Kidnapping: Nobody is allowed to hold another prisoner against their will, nor by magic or force. Those who imprison their peers will become imprisoned themselves and must pay a sum of money to the victim and their family.
-Manslaughter: No man, woman or beast will raise their hand against another in our presence, with the exception of self defence. Those who do not live up to this law will either live behind bars or be banned from the city.
Refusing to co-operate with a Guard officer and resisting arrest will be punished by force. Anyone who raises their hand against a member of the Vaal Guard can be arrested and killed on sight.
The members of the Vaal Guard are all subjected to these rules themselves and even the slightest misstep will be punished by expulsion from our unit and possibly death.
Should there be any complaints against an officer of the guard, please direct these to the Captain, Tyrnal or directly to the Vigesimi or the Vaalnor Council members. They will be investigated immediately and during the time of the investigation the accused member will be relieved from their duties. False accusations will have consequences however.
P.S.: The offences named above are purely in an RP setting and Vaal Guards will be trained in proper RP behavior. The Vaal Guard should not be confused with GM's since we only uphold the law IC, OOC problems have nothing to do with us. Vaal Guard members will be taught how to arrest or fight someone under RP conditions, explain themselves through the use of /tells and how to avoid frustrations and incidents with non-RPers and evil/criminal RPers alike. It is also prefered (required for ranks beyond private) to register at our forums and drop by the IRC channel from time to time. In the future we might organise meetings for members.
