The Code of Ensign

[Vangelis]

A large piece of parchment in Vangelis' strong, simple script is hung in a prominent place in the Hall of Ensign.

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The House of Ensign

As standard-bearers for the Defenders of Valor, members of the House of Ensign are expected to know and uphold the Code of Valor to the best of their ability. When a member of the House of Ensign is asked, "What is the Code of Valor?", the reply is:

"Maintain your team, your honor, and your character! (Sir!)"

Recruits who can repeat the above summary of the Code of Valor, and have posted their bio in the guildhall, will be promoted to full membership in the ranks of the Defenders. In token of their membership in the Defenders they will receive a tabard; in token of their membership of the House of Ensign they will receive the standard-issue black shirt of the House. The shirt and the tabard are the expected attire for formal Guild occasions.

Members who attain their 40th season are eligible for promotion to the rank of Veteran. In order to qualify for advancement, they must complete a quest that is set for them by the Lord of Ensign and share the tale of the quest in the guildhall.

Members who attain their 60th season are eligible for promotion to the rank of Champion. In order to qualify for advancement, they must successfully duel a season-60 opponent of the House of Ensign, plus one opponent from each of the other three Houses. In addition, they must write (or be a major contributor to) an epic tale in the Guildhall, or plan and host a Lord-approved guild event.



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[Vangelis]

A second parchment is tacked up alongside the main parchment.

NOTICE

In recognition of their longstanding contributions to the Defenders of Valor, the following members of the House of Ensign are automatically entitled to the rank of Veteran:

Kasie
Albured

Signed,
Lord Vangelis

[Windfoot]

*Updates the guild annals.*

[Fechak]

Fechak had become more comfortable walking the halls of late. In the months leading up to his promotion to Warden, he had been far too busy... doing his... job, to add his boisterous personality to the quiet place.

Walking barefoot on the thick carpets, ale in one hand and a roasted leg of boar in the other, he noticed the newly placed parchment. He had been on the way to the House Dalaran and hadn't expected this to be officially posted yet.

He read the script slowly, he could barely read common, but at the end smiled at the fresh direction Vangelis was taking things. Biting down on the leg to hold it in his mouth, he grabbed a quil and left a simple "F" at the bottom.

[Kanammer]

Reading the parchment, Kanammer feels excitement well within, at the thought of his beard comming to full length and being able to put his 40th and 60th knots in it.

"This be good things indeed"

Nodding in agreement and saying to himself as he signs, "Maintain your team, your honor, and your character! Sir!"

[Gudran]

Strolling through the halls carrying more books than he could manage, Gudran stops by at the Hall of Ensign. He notices a gathering near the bulliten and sets (more like drops) all his books onto a nearby table and dusts himself off, attempting to look presentable.

"'Allo there! What do we 'ave 'ere?"

Smiling in satisfaction after reading the parchment, Gudran signed his name, thinking to himself, I knew Vangelis was always tha better leader. Grand job he is doing!

After signing, Gudran stays in the hall for a bit to chat, before heading to the door and returning to his studies...
...forgetting the books he put down earlier.