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Elfsea Baronial Guard Charter
Revised October 1, 2004
Purpose:
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Ceremonial support during Court
and Processions.
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Escort to the Baron/Baroness
and Foreign Dignitaries, as required.
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A military unit to operate in
the Line of Battle as Baronial bodyguard or as an Ad Hoc unit raised for specific
events.
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Interactive support staff at
Baronial events (to assist the general populace and event stewards with minor duties)
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Provide sentries/wardens to
insure safety and orderly conduct during courts and baronial meetings and other
meetings as directed by the Coronets.
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Serve as goodwill ambassadors
of the barony at events and demos.
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Other duties as assigned by
the Baron/Baroness.
Organization:
The Baronial Guard of Elfsea
will consist of:
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1 x Captain of the Guard
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One or more Companies with the
following structure:
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1 x Lieutenant
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1 - 2 x Sergeants (1 per every
4 Rank and File)
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1 x Standard Bearer
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4 – 8 additional Rank and File
members
Provision allows for the formation
of additional Companies as necessary or available.
Application for Membership:
Prospective Guard members must
be persons of known honor and dedication. Each must submit letters of application
(one to the Baron/Baroness and one to the Captain of the Guard), written in a manner
appropriate to the applicant’s time and culture. Letters will include a brief introduction
of the applicant to the Baron/Baroness, the Captain and the Guard, explaining their
merits, qualities and qualifications for membership in the Guard. The letter will
be presented for approval to the Guard membership.
Induction to the Guard:
Applicants who meet the Baronial
Guard requirements set forth in this charter and are deemed worthy to join the Guard
by the Captain and the Baron and Baroness, shall be presented in court where they
shall give an oath of service, in their own words, to serve the Guard and Barony
and will then receive their uniform of the Guard. New members may only be inducted
by the Baron/Baroness and in the presence of the Captain and other Guard members.
Minimum Requirements:
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Be an active member of the Barony
of Elfsea for the past six months.
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Maintain authorization in one
or more of the following:
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Armored Combat Marshal
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Rapier Combat Marshal
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Archery Marshal
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Chirugeon
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Water Bearer
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Commitment to attend an average
of 2 baronial activities per month (Fighter practice, Populace meeting, demos, event,
etc.)
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Commitment to attend scheduled
Guard meetings.
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It is highly recommended that
guards maintain one or more of the following fighting authorizations:
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Armored Combat
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Rapier Combat
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Combat Archery
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Fighting Guards should own all
of their own equipment and weaponry.
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Be willing to carry the Elfsea
standard and other such regalia during processions and in court.
Terms of Service:
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Terms of service are intended
to be a minimum of one year, but may be extended by mutual consent of the Baron/Baroness
and the Guard member.
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Resignation:
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A Guard may voluntarily resign
for any reason, at any time, by giving notice (preferably in writing) to the Captain
or senior officer present.
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Dismissal:
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Should circumstances require
a non-voluntary separation from service, the Captain will have the responsibility
and authority to dismiss an individual from service upon consultation with the Guard
and the Baron/Baroness.
Guard Officers:
Guards are eligible to serve
as officers after one year of satisfactory service on the Guard.
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The Captain of the Guard is appointed by the Baron/Baroness. Appointment
generally occurs at Elfsea’s Passage of Arms or Spring event. Only fighting members
of the Guard are eligible to serve as Captain.
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The Lieutenant(s) of the
Guard is to be appointed by the
Baron/Baroness and the Captain of the Guard. Lieutenants need not be appointed at
the same time as the Captain.
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The Sergeants of the Guard are to be appointed by the Captain of the Guard.
Sergeants need not be appointed at the same time as the Captain and/or Lieutenants.
The position of Sergeant may also be assigned as a temporary position (i.e., Sergeant
of the Watch for an event or to handle Guard supervision in the absence of other
Guard officers.)
Duties of Officers:
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Oversee all Guard activities.
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Oversee all Guard elections.
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Oversee the removal of Guard
members as needed.
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Organize or assist in the organization
of Guard activities in court and other events.
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To lead the Guard in times of
war or appoint a commander(s) as needed.
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Assign a Sergeant of the Guard
to each Elfsea event to work closely with the event steward to coordinate the Guard’s
service for the event.
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Other duties as assigned by
the Baron/Baroness.
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To work with the Captain to
organize shifts of duty, both service and ceremonial while at SCA events.
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To appoint sponsors to aid in
the induction of new members of the Guard.
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To aid in the training of new
or prospective members of the Guard.
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Work with the Lieutenant(s)
to organize shifts of duty, both service and ceremonial while at SCA events.
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To aid in the training of new
or prospective members of the Guard.
Payment of the Guard:
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The Baron and Baroness are responsible for the payment of the Guard. This payment
is made annually.
Baron and Baroness:
The Baronial Guard of Elfsea
is the personal guard of the Baron and Baroness of Elfsea. As such, the Coronet
of Elfsea reserves the right to personally command the Guard, request service of
the Guard, retain members of the Guard as escorts or make other reasonable requests
of Guard members. The Coronet also reserves the right to reverse decisions of the
Captain regarding activities and actions of the Guard.
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