To gain and share knowledge and appreciation of medieval scribal arts. The guild encourages members to strive to become masters in their chosen scribal art and to use their knowledge to teach others.
II. Membership:
A. Requirements: The guild is open to all members of the Adrian Empire who have:
A willingness to participate in meetings, classes and demos
A willingness to work on a variety of projects either solo or with other members of the guild.
Provide your contact information to the guild
Help in the continuing education of other members of the guild and empire by participating in demos, submitting articles and papers and holding classes.
To leave the guild a member must submit a letter of intent to withdraw from the guild to the Guild Master. No reasons need be given and when notice has been given the member will be released from the guild. Any titles and ranks achieved within the guild will be relinquished. To rejoin at a later time the member must petition the Guild Master for the return of previous ranks and titles.
III. Ownership:
The guild will provide copies to all artists involved in group projects (by two (2) or more members) and the guild will retain the originals. All personal projects remain the property of the individual artist but the guild may make copies to keep for its archives.
IV. Ranks:
A. Novice - Someone who:
Has no arts list entries in scribal arts.
B. Apprentice - Someone who:
C. Journeyman - Someone who:
Has worked a demo.
Has had a journeyman’s win with a scribal entry in a tournament.
Is able to independently research and write short articles regarding scribal arts.
Has two (2) articles published in the local chronicles.
D. Master - Someone who:
Has run a class on a scribal art.
Has received a masterwork on the knight’s list for scribal work
Has published an additional two (2) articles in the chronicles.
Continues to participate in demos.
Completes a presentation of their portfolio including art and research pieces
Guild Member’s Oath:
Here do I swear by mouth and hand to be an honourable and chivalrous guild member; To uphold the rules of the guild; To treat other members as I would be treated; To speak the truth and act in good faith and honour. My honour is my guild’s honour. So say I <name>
Guild Master’s Oath:
On my part I hereby swear to protect you in all things guild; To treat you fairly; To provide what knowledge I know; To seek out what knowledge I don‘t. My honour is your honour; Our honour is the guild’s honour. So say I <name>
VI. Definitions and Explanations:
A. Apprenticeship: Members in the levels from Novice through Journeyman may approach members of Master to request apprenticeship with that member. This must be approved by the current Guild Master/Mistress and be mutually agreed upon by the parties. This relationship shall work similarly to that of Squire/Knight with the focus of training to be that of the medieval scribal arts.
B. Articles/Research Papers: These are papers written with the purpose of sharing information with the public, other members of Adria, and other guild members. They need not be complicated and lengthy, they are meant to show a grasp of researching and an understanding of your chosen topic.
C. Classes: Classes may be held at Adrian events and must conform to the Rules of Adria regarding classes. In order for the class to count toward guild ranks it needs to be scribal in nature. A copy of the class sign in sheet needs to be handed in to the Guild Master within 10 days of the class.
D. Demo Participation: Demo participation doesn’t need to be scribal in nature just coming out and helping in any capacity will count toward your guild ranks.
E. Rules: Any guild member may present a new rule or amendment to a rule at guild meetings where a vote will be taken. In the event of a tie the Guild Master will be the decider.
F. Scribal Arts Entries: These are arts list entries which include any and all aspects of medieval scribal arts.
VII. Guild Master/Mistress
A. Selecting a Guild Master/Mistress
The rank of the Local Guild Master shall be subject to that available among its members. Ideally, they should be of the highest ranking member, but if no one of Master or above is available to take on the position a Journeyman or Apprentice may fill the position.
The election for Guild Masters shall be held on or around the time of the ImperialWar (or between August 1st and September 30th.)
They may serve as many consecutive terms as the membership wishes to elect them.
B. Guild Master/Mistress Responsibilities:
The Local Guild Master (or Guild Mistress) shall be in charge of:
Keeping the guild member records (to include addresses, and documentation of classes, demonstrations, participations, etc.
Approving advancement of its members.
Mediating disputes within the guild.
Providing badges for each member that correspond with their ranking as described above.
Be elected by the membership of each respective region on a yearly basis