For those who don't know the corpora word for word or have the time to do a side by side comparison. To keep things simple I left out the rewording and formatting changes. Item in quotes are from the current corpora with the change listed under it. Items in
green are new add ons , items in
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I Introduction
A. Amtgard
1. Amtgard is a vehicle of recreation
A. Amtgard
1. Amtgard is a not-for-profit, free, non-sectarian group dedicated to the recreation of medieval and fantasy genres
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C. The Kingdom of the Emerald Hills (A/K/A EH or Kingdom)
1. Amtgard is played under the auspices of Amtgard, Kingdom of the Emerald Hills, Inc. in accordance with the Amtgard Rulebook, Monster Manual, this document, and the terms of the Official Park Agreement/Contract
1. Amtgard is played under the auspices of Amtgard, Kingdom of the Emerald Hills, Inc. in accordance with the Amtgard Rulebook, this document, and the terms of the Official Park Agreement/Contract
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Kingdom Residency
B. To be considered an active resident of the Emerald Hills one must:
1. Occasionally participate in the functions of the Kingdom of the Emerald Hills or its subgroups
a. 'Occasionally' is defined as at least 4 (four) times in the 7 (seven) months immediately prior to the 2 (two) weeks before the end date of a vote
1. Have been a resident for the preceding 6 month period. 2. Occasionally participate in the functions of the Kingdom of the Emerald Hills or its subgroups a 'Occasionally' is defined as at least 6 (six) times in the 6 (six) months immediately prior to the 2 (two) weeks before the end date of a vote
D. Althings
3. Only Emerald Hills Dues Paid members may vote in any Althing
4. Unless otherwise specified, all Althing items will be decided by plurality vote5. The Althing may consist of the following:
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F. Duties and Policies of the Treasury
3. Together, the Monarch and Treasurer may budget and approve expenditures for the operation of the kingdom. This includes expenses for:
a. Midreign and Coronation - The Kingdom shall not expend an amount for an event Greater than the average of the Kingdom's portion of the gate revenue for the preceding three events of the same type, without prior approval at Althing. Event of the same type refers to: Spring Midreign; Summer Coronation; Fall Midreign; Winter Coronation as distinct types.
b. World Banner Wars - The Kingdom shall not expend an amount for World Banner Wars greater than the average of the Kingdom's portion of the gate revenue for the preceding three World Banner Wars for valid receipts submitted. Only the Authority of an Althing shall reimburse any receipts in excess of that amount.
F. Duties and Policies of the Treasury
2. Together, the Monarch and Treasurer may budget and approve expenditures for the operation of the kingdom. This includes expenses for:
a. Midreign and Coronation - The Kingdom shall not expend an amount for an event greater than 50% of the average of the Kingdom's revenue for the preceding three vents of the same type, without prior approval at Althing. Event of the same type refers to: Spring Midreign; Summer Coronation; Fall Midreign; Winter Coronation as distinct types
b. World Banner Wars - The Kingdom shall not expend an amount for World Banner Wars greater than 75% of the average of the Kingdom's revenue for the preceding three World Banner Wars for valid receipts submitted. Only the Authority of an Althing shall reimburse any receipts in excess of that amount
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VI Club High Offices
B. Monarch (AKA King/Queen/Emperor/Empress)
11. Could receive the title of Duke/Duchess at the end of his/her term
12. Shall descend from this office if he/she misses more than four weeks in a row or twelve weeks total (Exception - special situations will be taken into consideration by populace vote)
11. Could receive the title of Duke/Duchess at the end of his/her term or Grand-Duke/ Grand-Duchess if he/she already has a Duke/Duchess title
12. May be removed from this office if he/she misses more than four weeks in a row or twelve weeks total. Removal may be initiated for vote at the next Althing by the request of any 3 dues paid members without the need for a petition
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C. Regent (AKA Consort)
8. Is responsible for the next Crown Coronation feast
12. Shall descend from this office if he/she misses more than six weeks in a row or twelve weeks total (Exception - special situations will be taken into consideration by populace vote)
8. Is responsible for the Midreign feast, and the next Coronation feast
11. May be removed from this office if he/she misses more than four weeks in a row or twelve weeks total. Removal may be initiated for vote at the next Althing by the request of any 3 dues paid members without the need for a petition
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D. Prime Minister of Records (PM)
5. Is responsible for the following aspects of the club:
a. Providing rulebooks and newsletters to EH Residents
b. Must keep records of attendance and active members
c. Must collect copies of sign-in sheets from all EH Subgroups.
6. Shall descend from this office if he/she misses more than six weeks in a row or twelve weeks total (Exception - special situations will be taken into consideration by populace vote)
7. May bestow the following orders: Crimson, and Lion4. Is responsible for the following aspects of the club:
a. Providing Rulebooks and Corporas to EH dues paid members upon request (no more than 1 time per 6 months)
b. Must keep waivers, records of attendance, and list of active members
c. Must collect copies of sign-in sheets and waivers from all EH Subgroups.
d. Is responsible for keeping a list of awards, titles, and knighthoods issued by the
Monarch and Regent during the reign
6. May be removed from this office if he/she misses more than four weeks in a row or twelve weeks total. Removal may be initiated for vote at the next Althing by the request of any 3 dues paid members without the need for a petition
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A. Prime Minister of Treasury (“Treasurer” or TR)
2. Has an automatic seat on the BOD and RGK for the duration of his/her term
5. Could receive the title of Baron/Baroness at the end of his/her term
6. Shall descend from this office if he/she misses more than six weeks in a row or twelve weeks total (Exception - special situations will be taken into consideration by populace vote)
2. Has an automatic seat on the BOD for the duration of his/her term
5. Could receive the title of Count/Countess at the end of his/her term
6. Shall oversee the Autocrat for gate at any event hosted by the EH 7. May be removed from this office if he/she misses more than one Kingdom level event during their term. Removal may be initiated for vote at the next Althing by the request of any 3 dues paid members without the need for a petition
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A. Champion
11. Shall descend from this office if he/she misses more than six weeks in a row or twelve weeks total (Exception - special situations will be taken into consideration by populace vote)
6. May bestow the following orders: Gladius, and Griffin 8. Is responsible for the Weaponmaster Tournament 11. May be removed from this office if he/she misses more than four weeks in a row or twelve weeks total. Removal may be initiated for vote at the next Althing by the request of any 3 dues paid members without the need for a petition
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B. Guildmaster of Reeves (GMR)
2. Works with the Monarch and Prime Minister to ensure the rules are applied accurately, fairly, and honestly
1. Must be 18 years or older3. Is not required to pay any event fees or dues during his/her term 4. Works with the Monarch and Champion to ensure the rules are applied accurately, fairly, and honestly
H. Vacated and Pro-Tem Positions (section added)
1. If a high officer position (other than Monarch) becomes vacated, or no one qualifies for the position, a Pro-Tem replacement may be appointed through the end of the term for which the position was elected by joint agreement of the sitting Monarch, and either the PM or GMR
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A. Board of Directors (BOD)
1. There are seven seats on the BOD
c. Five seats are filled via open ballot for one-year terms. The annual terms shall be staggered so that there are always at least two members that were active during the preceding six months
2. Must be Dues Paid Members 3. There are seven seats on the BOD
c Five seats are filled via open ballot for one-year terms. The annual terms shall be staggered so that there are always at least two members that were active during the preceding six months. If a BOD member holding an open ballot seat becomes Monarch or Treasurer, then he/she must vacate their open ballot seat
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C. Interkingdom Rules Representative
2. The Interkingdom Rules Representative is appointed and dismissed by a joint decision of the Monarch, PM, and GMR.
2. The Interkingdom Rules Representative is appointed and dismissed by joint
agreement of the Monarch, and either the PM or GMR
F. Guildmaster of Knights (section added)
1. Must meet the standards set forth in the Circle of Knights’ (COK) Bylaws
2. Shall be elected by the members of the Knights’ Circle as per the COK bylaws
3. Is responsible for all duties listed in the COK Bylaws
4. May be removed by 75% vote of voting eligible COK MembersQuote:
VII Kingdom Events
A. Crown Qualifications (AKA Crown Quals)
2. Sponsors: the two highest ranking club officers not running for high office (one to run war events, one to run cultural events)
4. Crown Contestants are required enter a minimum of 10 (ten) Crown Qualification cultural and war events (each). In addition, to successfully qualify, a contestant's cultural entries must average at least a 3 (three) on a 5 (five) point scale. Only the contestant's highest 2 (two) entries in a category may be figured into this average
A. Crown Qualification Tournament (AKA Crown Quals)
2. Autocrats: the two highest ranking club officers not running for high office (one to run war events, one to run cultural events)
4. Crown Election Contenders are required to enter a minimum of 10 (ten) war events and 10 (ten) cultural subcategories. In addition, to successfully qualify, a contender's cultural entries must average at least a 3 (three) on a 5 (five) point scale. Only the contender's highest 2 (two) entries in a subcategory may be figured into this average
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A. Weaponmaster Tournament
3. Sponsor: Guildmaster of Reeves
3. Autocrat: Champion
J. Midreign Feast (section added)
1. In conjunction with Midreign
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A. World Banner Wars
2. Suggested date Held: The second full weekend of October.
3. Sponsor: As selected by the Monarch and PM. Said selection is to occur at least 6 (six) months prior to the event
2. Suggested date Held: The second or third weekend of October
3. Autocrat: As selected by the Monarch and Treasurer. Said selection is to occur at least 6 (six) months prior to the event
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IV Subgroup (Park) Guidelines
A. When formed, Emerald Hills’ subgroups acknowledge their responsibility to operate in a manner consistent with this document. To be an EH subgroup a park shall:
1. Not be a subgroup of any non-EH group
2. Have signed a petition to join and/or an official contract
a. Approval of any subgroup contract with EH will be by majority vote of the EH Board of Directors (BOD)
b. Should a subgroup not follow the requirements set forth in this section, the EH BOD can terminate the contract by majority vote.
A. To be an EH subgroup a park shall:
1. Not be a subgroup of any non-EH group
2. Have completed the requirements in the Petitioning Park Agreement
3. Have signed an official contract with the EH Monarch
a Approval of any subgroup contract with EH will be by majority vote of the EH
Board of Directors (BOD)
b The EH BOD can terminate the contract by majority vote if:
i The EH Monarch or PM brings evidence to the BOD that the contract has
been violated
ii Such evidence is found by the BOD to show that a violation has occurred
D. Guidelines for all subgroups in relation to Awards
6. Pro-tem subgroup officers may only give awards up to level 3 without prior approval of the Kingdom Monarch (added)F. Subgroup Size Guidelines
1. Subgroup size is calculated by unique sign-ins per month of residents at least 8 years old who claim the given subgroup.
3. Subgroups may be demoted once per Reign by:
a Failing to maintain the minimum number of players required for its status for 6 of the 12 preceding months or
b Failing to comply with other current contractual obligations including changes to the corpora or joint agreements of the Monarch, and either the PM or GMRXI Titles, Orders, Honors and Awards
A. No title, masterhood, or knighthood may be awarded to a player unless he/she has been a resident for the preceding 6 months. No award may be given to nonresidents unless approved by that Kingdom’s Monarch, and the award must be 5th level or belowA. Titles of Nobility, Lesser Titles of Honor (Equivalents)
1. Grand-Duke/Duchess (Everlastian) Suggested criteria: serve as Monarch two or more times
2. Arch-Duke/Duchess (Forestonian) Suggested criteria: serve as Monarch and one other high office. 9. Master (none) Suggested criteria discretion of the Monarch (service to the club). Also awarded for six months service as Champion of a Duchy, PM of a Barony, or Regent of a Shire. Quote:
A. Knighthood
1. If there is any dispute about a Knighthood, a formal complaint and/or petition must be submitted to the Monarch and Prime Minister
H. Knighthood
4. If there is any dispute about a Knighthood, a formal complaint and/or petition must be submitted to the Monarch and Prime Minister and GMK
5. A Knighthood may be removed by 75% vote of the voting eligible COK members and the current Monarch.
a. Removal of a Knighthood does NOT remove any other awards or Masterhoods
from the individual
b. The individual is still qualified for Knighthood and may earn a Knighthood via the same method as any other player