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Anyone wishing to become a member of LDI must demonstrate a desire to uphold and support statement of purpose, and agree to be bound by it in honor and by oath.
Anyone wishing to become a member of LDI must demonstrate a desire to uphold and support statement of purpose, and agree to be bound by it in honor and by oath.


Any full citizen of Wehnimer's Landing, regardless of race, profession, or theological beliefs, may apply to become a full member of the LDI.
*Any '''full citizen''' of Wehnimer's Landing, regardless of race, profession, or theological beliefs, may apply to become a '''full member''' of the LDI.


Any non-citizen, regardless of race, profession, or theological beliefs, may apply to become an affiliated member of the LDI.
*Any '''non-citizen''', regardless of race, profession, or theological beliefs, may apply to become an '''affiliated member''' of the LDI.


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Revision as of 17:16, 3 July 2020

Established Fashanos 13th, 5113 (February 13th 2013), the Landing Defense Irregulars (LDI) is a Meeting Hall Organization based in Wehnimer's Landing. It is an independent militia organization that works to secure the safety of the town proper and its inhabitants.

Location

The Barracks of the LDI are located on the west ring road, just west of the Grocer's Shop.

Officers

Title Officer Name
Marshall Seomanthe Bartley-Olberath
Quartermaster Riend Ar'Fiernel
Recruiter Greganth Olberath
Of Honor Karibeth Wyldivee
Staff Sergeant Terabor Fuimur

Events

The LDI hosts a yearly Officer's Ball to raise money for the support of the Wellington Home. They also host service nights and Town Halls to discuss current events when the opportunity and interest arises.

2020 Scheduled Events

General outline of events planned for the coming year. Subject to change and does not include any impromptu events that may be held.

Month Date/Time Event Name Event Description
Dec 2020 Wednesday, December 2nd, at 9pm ET Round Table Meeting Members Only: Join us for a monthly Round Table Meeting to discuss fundraising, events, town defense, and future plans. Meet in the Irregulars Barracks, Courtyard, through a gate 3 West from TSC in Wehnimer's Landing (Lich ID 22462).
Nov 2020 Wednesday, November 4th, at 9pm ET Round Table Meeting Members Only: Join us for a monthly Round Table Meeting to discuss fundraising, events, town defense, and future plans. Meet in the Irregulars Barracks, Courtyard, through a gate 3 West from TSC in Wehnimer's Landing (Lich ID 22462).
Oct 2020 Wednesday, October 7th, at 9pm ET Round Table Meeting Members Only: Join us for a monthly Round Table Meeting to discuss fundraising, events, town defense, and future plans. Meet in the Irregulars Barracks, Courtyard, through a gate 3 West from TSC in Wehnimer's Landing (Lich ID 22462).
Sep 2020 TBD/TBA Siegery Tournament We hope to host a Siegery Tournament during the month of September or October.
Sep 2020 Wednesday, September 2nd, at 9pm ET Round Table Meeting Members Only: Join us for a monthly Round Table Meeting to discuss fundraising, events, town defense, and future plans. Meet in the Irregulars Barracks, Courtyard, through a gate 3 West from TSC in Wehnimer's Landing (Lich ID 22462).
Aug 2020 TBD/TBA Siegery Practice We hope to host a Siegery Game Practice during August for people to learn more about Siegery and compete with others.
Aug 2020 Wednesday, August 5th, at 9pm ET Round Table Meeting Members Only: Join us for a monthly Round Table Meeting to discuss fundraising, events, town defense, and future plans. Meet in the Irregulars Barracks, Courtyard, through a gate 3 West from TSC in Wehnimer's Landing (Lich ID 22462).
Jul 2020 Sunday, July 12th, at 4pm ET Military Costuming Event info TBD/TBA - Location will be at our Barracks in Wehnimer's Landing, located through a gate on West Ring Road, three West of TSC, in the Irregulars Barracks, Courtyard. (lich room # 22462)
Jul 2020 Wednesday, July 1st, at 9pm ET Round Table Meeting Members Only: Join us for a monthly Round Table Meeting to discuss fundraising, events, town defense, and future plans. Meet in the Irregulars Barracks, Courtyard, through a gate 3 West from TSC in Wehnimer's Landing (Lich ID 22462). This will be the first monthly Round Table meeting in quite some time, hope you are able to join us. {Log Available: TE}
Jun 2020 Sat, Jun 27, at 3pm ET Promote the Vote! in IMT "Promote the Vote!" in Icemule Trace. Meet Terabor and other representatives of the Landing Defense Irregulars outside the Icemule Bank and learn about when/where/how/why to vote in the upcoming IMT Mayoral and Town Council Election. Get more information on the candidates, and enjoy our delicious fresh-baked warcat cookies! {Log Available: TE}
May 2020 The Whole Month of May Town Defense and Invasion Preparation During this time of Portal Problems at Lake Eonak and Patchwork Monsters invading Wehnimer's Landing, the LDI are continuing the efforts to prepare for town defense. If you wish to join us in chopping logs for the ballistas, setting up log traps in the forest, preparing herbs/flasks/chrisms to donate to triage areas during invasions, or just learning how to shoot an arrow from a defense tower (anyone can do it!), we would love to have your help. Contact Terabor, Viva, or any of our LDI members in the realms for more information.
May 2020 Friday, May 15th, at 10pm ET Ballista Training With the recent invasions of reapers and patchwork monsters, have you wondered how "even you" can make our town safer? On Friday, May 15th at 10pm ET, Viva of the Landing Defense Irregulars and Guarrin of the Order of the Silver Gryphons will be offering training on use of the Ballistas in our Defense Towers as an element of town defense for Wehnimer's Landing! The training will begin at our Barracks in Wehnimer's Landing, located through a gate on West Ring Road, three West of TSC, in the Irregulars Barracks, Courtyard. All are welcome! You do NOT need to be a member of the LDI to come and learn about Ballista operation! Looking forward to seeing you there. {Log Available: SU}
May 2020 Friday, May 15th, at 9pm ET Recruitment Drive and Siegery Game Signup The Landing Defense Irregulars MHO is now recruiting members afresh! This Friday, May 15th, starting at 9pm ET, we will hold a recruitment drive at our Barracks in Wehnimer's Landing, located through a gate on West Ring Road, three West of TSC, in the Irregulars Barracks, Courtyard. After all questions have been answered, two of our members will demonstrate a game, a battle with siegery miniatures, and we will register people for an upcoming Siegery Tournament! Basically, our organization is open to all people willing to work together to defend Wehnimer's Landing and its people from danger. Join us to learn more about our group's goals and get to know our members. At the very least, come and have some cookies, lemonade, coffee, stout, icedraught, and scotch with us! Hoping to see you there. {Log Available: TE}
Mar 2020 Friday, March 13th, from 9pm to Midnight Promote the Vote! All Citizens Invited as we "Promote the Vote!" Meet Terabor of the Landing Defense Irregulars outside Moot Hall and learn about when/where/how/why to vote, get more information on the candidates, and enjoy refreshments! Town Square East (Lich ID 229) {Log Available: TE}
Mar 2020 Tuesday, March 10th Barracks Reopens The LDI Barracks reopens on this day, after being closed for awhile.

2019 Notable Events

Month Date/Time Event Name Event Description
All Months All Year, 2019 No Events Held The LDI held no events in 2019, and the Barracks was temporarily shut down while the group was placed on hold.

2018 Notable Events

Month Date/Time Event Name Event Description
Jul 2018 Sunday, July 15th Barracks Closes The LDI Barracks will close while the group is put on hold for awhile.
Jun 2018 Thursday, June 28th, at 9:30pm ET Service Night & WL Town Defense Systems Tour Visit the LDI Barracks on the West Ring Road for spellups, lockpicking, loresinging, and a tour of the town defenses! All interested residents are welcome and we will also conduct interviews for any interested in joining our ranks. Date: Thursday, June 28th. Time: 9:30pm Eastern. Place: LDI Barracks Courtyard on the West Ring Road (Lich# 22462).
Apr 2018 Sunday, April 22nd, at 3pm ET Spring Carnival & Service Night The LDI will be hosting a service night & carnival with special guests from The Order of the Sphere and Scythe in their Barracks on the West Ring Road - Come for spells, locksmithing, loresinging, and gem purifying. Stay for treats, games, prizes, divinations and to learn about the mission of the LDI and take the oath of membership!
Feb 2018 Sunday, February 11th, at 8:30pm ET WL Town Defense Systems Tour Learn how to use the town defense systems of Wehnimer's Landing! All are invited to join the LDI on a tour of the town defense systems this coming Restday! Learn how to operate the ballistas, how to set tree traps, where to access the rooftops, and more! We will gather in the LDI Barracks located on the West Ring Road at 8:30pm Elven. Any interested in joining the LDI are also welcome to learn more!

2017 Notable Events

Month Date/Time Event Name Event Description
Sep 2017 Saturday, September 30th, at 6pm ET Officer's Ball and Raffle All are cordially invited to the LDI Officer's Ball this coming Feastday (9/30) at 10pm Elven in our Barracks Banquet Hall. Time to dust off your autumn velvets and meet the LDI! In addition to a night of socialization, dancing, and merriment, we will be accepting donations of toys, clothes, and other useful items for donation to the Wellington Home. And finally, the LDI has contracted with the tailor Lord Ainfore for one lucky raffle winner to have 15 minutes of his talented time - Just in time for your Ebon Gate costume! The raffle is for "Your chance to win 15 minutes with talented tailor Lord Ainfore, just in time for Ebon Gate festivities... or anything else! Winner need not be present at the time of drawing but should be awake somewhere. The winner will be contacted by the tailoring staff to arrange a suitable appointment." The tickets sell for 50,000 silvers each. The drawing will be on Saturday, September 30th at 10:30pm Eastern.
Sep 2017 Saturday, September 30th, at 6pm ET Recruitment Drive Interested in joining the LDI, Landing's independent militia? Come out to the Barracks at 6pm Eastern on Feastday (9/30) to meet with the officers and consider taking the oath of membership! Refreshments will be provided, as well as a Barracks tour!
Sep 2017 Thursday, September 28, at 10pm ET Service Night and Town Defense Systems Tour Join the Landing Defense Irregulars tonight at 10pm Elven for a service night of spells, locksmithing, and loresinging! At the end of the event, we'll lead a tour of the Barracks and the various town defense systems and tools, from the ballistas to the tree-traps!
Sep 2017 Thursday, September 14, at 10pm ET Service Night and Town Defense Systems Tour Join the Landing Defense Irregulars tonight at 10pm Elven for a service night of spells, locksmithing, and loresinging! At the end of the event, we'll lead a tour of the Barracks and the various town defense systems and tools, from the ballistas to the tree-traps!

2016 Notable Events

Month Date/Time Event Name Event Description
Apr 2016 Monday, April 11th, at 6:59pm ET Announcement Orphans and You. As you may be aware, there has been an incident involving the children at the Wellington Home. Several have been abducted by specific parties unknown, and apparently transported to another dimension. One can only presume this attack to come from Grishom Stone, in some capacity, given his over-zealous need to inflict harm upon the citizens of Wehnimer's Landing, and his own personal vendetta for many among our membership. It should also be noted that the Hendoran Outpost has also been teleported to what we presume to be the same planar destination. There is in the works a rescue mission of sorts being developed to retrieve any and all survivors of this abduction from this yet unknown plane. I will state that personally, I have no qualms about deserting any Hendoran survivors in favor of the rescue of any children from The Wellington Home. These innocents were taken on our watch, and as the primary protectors and majority benefactors to the Home, it lies on our shoulders, and reputations, to see that they are returned safely. I urge any of you that are available to find a spot to become involved in this endeavor.

2015 Notable Events

Month Date/Time Event Name Event Description
Dec 2015 Friday, December 11, at 10pm ET 4th Annual Officer's Ball Please join the Landing Defense Irregulars at their Annual Officers' Ball & Fundraiser for the Wellington Home on Day of the Huntress, Eorgaen 11, at 10:00 pm elven. (Friday Dec 11, 10pm est) Come dressed to dance and ready to enjoy a night of socializing in style! In our continued support of The Wellington Home, donations of silver will be accepted by any LDI officer and will go toward the LDI's annual donation for the Wellington Home's upkeep, staffing, maintenance and provisions. This will be the first year in our new barracks and will be filled with surprises for those that attend. We look forward to seeing you all there! The Barracks will be open for the duration of the evening for your exploration. The LDI Barracks are located on the West Ring Road, Wehnimer's Landing, through the tall mithril postern gate.
Aug 2015 Friday, August 28, at 10:45pm ET Masked Ball and Raffle The Landing Defense Irregulars are raffling off a 4x nervestaff from Duskruin! Tickets are 50k and the table is set up in our barrack's courtyard. (From TSC, go all the way west, go through the mithril postern gate). Raffle draws Friday night at 10:45pm during our masked ball! During the 10th Annual Frontier Days. (Note: The masked ball may have begun at a slightly different time than 10:45pm.)
Aug 2015 Wednesday, August 26, at 6:30pm ET Raffle Ticket Sales Begin for 4x Nervestaff The Landing Defense Irregulars are raffling off a 4x nervestaff from Duskruin! Tickets are 50k and the table is set up in our barrack's courtyard. (From TSC, go all the way west, go through the mithril postern gate). Raffle draws Friday night at 10:45pm during our masked ball! During the 10th Annual Frontier Days.
Aug 2015 Thursday, August 6, 2015 LDI Meeting A meeting of the Landing Defense Irregulars. {Log Available: GE}
Apr 2015 Saturday, April 18, at 6:06pm ET Recruitment Announcement The Landing Defense Irregulars are holding open recruitment at this time. If you would like to discuss what we do, how we do it, and how you fit into it all please seek a member or officer to ask any questions you may have. Our organization is open to all who have the desire to defend the town and its population from any common threat.

2014 Notable Events

Month Date/Time Event Name Event Description
Oct 2014 Thursday, October 23 Memorial for Those Lost in Mestanir The Landing Defense Irregulars would like to hold a memorial this Niiman the 23rd of Jastatos (Thurs, Oct 23) for all those lost in Mestanir. It will be an informal affair giving respect to those that fell. Please meet in Landing at the Temple of Lorminstra. Regards.
Oct 2014 Sunday, October 19, at 8:10pm ET LDI Announcement Regarding Grishom Stone. From the Officers of the Landing Defense Irregulars; We regard Grishom Stone as an enemy to our town, and our best interests do not align with his own. However, he has demonstrated a desire to assist in the removal of the Shade known as Althedeus, and we see the value in his knowledge in that regard. We will not act against him in his endeavor and wish him the best of success.
Aug 2014 Sunday, August 24, from 11am ET to 3pm ET Frontier Frolicks Faire! "Hear Ye, Hear ye! Come one; come all to the Frontier Frolicks Fair!" The Landing Defense Irregulars and the House of the Rising Phoenix cordially invites one and all to join us in an exuberant celebration of summertime fun on Restday, the 24th day of Phoenatos, 5114 (Sunday, August 24, 2014) beginning at 11:00 A.M., elven standard time. Be prepared to be amused and astounded by our enthralling troupe of Entertainers Extraordinaire - dancers, flower maidens, jugglers, face painting clowns, doom sayers, gypsies, wandering minstrels and all manner of eclectic eccentrics galore! Games, games, games! Revel in gastronomic gluttony galore with our resplendent array of epicurean extravagance and summertime picnic fare at the faire! Bring along your cuddly blankie for comfort as we shiver your spirits and shake your senses with grim and ghastly ghost stories around the campfire. Shimmy into some slinky, skimpy attire to join in the Sensuous Summer Swimming and Diving competition. Whittle your wit for a whimsical but puckishly Pun-ishing quiz game of Aunty Trivia (Isn't She Punny). A word, a bird, what is in a word? Why, it's The Camping Game or "What a Scam", pouted Stephos! Scavenge forth! Test your tentative talents at Natural Treasure hunting. A dish, a fish, a dish full of fish! It's a fishing tournament! We hope to see you all there, at the Frontier Frolicks Faire; so, unpack your bags so you can carry home a plethora of prizes, prizes, prizes!
Jun 2014 Sunday, June 1st, at 7pm ET LDI Meeting It's that time again! LDI meeting, Sunday, June 1 in the MHO Garden. This meeting will be open to all and be the precursor for a round table meeting either later this month or early July. This meeting is -required- attendance by all members. If you cannot make this meeting you must speak to one of the officers (Riend, Greganth, Seomanthe or Glyhne). Thank you and hope to see you there. {Log Available: GE}
Apr 2014 Thursday, April 10th, at 9pm ET OOC Talk on Invasion Tactics Tonight at 9pm EST in the Wayside, I have invited Radeek to give pointers on the mechanics of working through an invasion. It's hard on lower levels and there are a ton of little things that can make life a whole lot easier. Things covered will be towers, use of macros, setting up your screen and the like. Please remember this will be ooc.
Mar 2014 Sunday, March 23rd, at 4pm ET LDI Meeting Our last meeting left many of us with feelings of frustration or concern over the future of our town. It is our duty to continue to act in the best interests of the people we are sworn to protect. We can band together and begin formulating a plan of evacuation for all non-combatants to the safety of the Solhaven refugee camps. While we cannot save the entire town, aiding as many women and children as possible is an honorable goal. We will meet briefly this coming Restday (Sunday, 4pm est) in the early afternoon to discuss it.
Mar 2014 Wednesday, March 5th, at 10pm ET Round Table Meeting We will have a Round Table meeting to discuss and take a citizen vote on how The LDI will proceed in regards to Mayor Walkar. Please remember that Round Table meetings, by our charter are restricted to LDI members only, and only full citizens of The Landing may cast a vote, however, all members are encouraged to offer their opinions and expected to voice one as well. Your attendance is extremely important to our cause.
Mar 2014 Sunday, March 2nd, at 4pm ET LDI Meeting Everyone, we have a meeting at 4pm elven on Charlatos 2nd (Sunday, March 2nd, 4pm est). We have a great deal to discuss. {Log Available: GE}

2013 Notable Events

Month Date/Time Event Name Event Description
Dec 2013 Saturday, December 21st, Evening Solstice Celebration Toy Drive The Landing Defense Irregulars will be holding our last Toy Drive of the year for the children of the Wellington Home tomorrow night, 12/21 after the Solstice Tree lighting ceremony. Please come to the party room inside the Wellington Home (west and through the doors) with your gently-used toys and donations and help make the children's first Feast of the Immortals in the Home one to remember!
Dec 2013 Sunday, December 8th, from 4pm ET to 11pm ET Recruitment Drive With Winter quickly approaching and evil afoot on the streets of our home the time has come for the LDI to bolster its ranks! We will be hosting a series of events co-sponsored by the always awesome Order of the Silver Gryphons. Come join us for fun, frivolity and of course a bit of dancing! We'll begin our drive in the early afternoon of Restday, Eorgaen 8th at 4pm (Sunday, December 8th, 4pm EST) with a series of events that will run late into the evening! The festivities will open with an armor raffle(4:30pm ET, raffle 6x T1 Voln Armor), quickly followed by auctioning off dates with some of our most eligible members (5pm ET), then later in the evening we'll have another raffle (9:30pm ET, raffle Belt-Worn Spider Bag with 9 Spiders). Finally, we will end the evening by co-hosting our first annual Officer's Ball with the Order of the Silver Gryphons (10pm ET, good music, good drink, good company).
Nov 2013 Sunday, November 10th, at 5pm ET LDI General Meeting There will be a General Meeting in the Garden on Sunday Nov. 10 at 5:00 pm est. We will discuss current events, and future events. All members are encouraged to attend, as well as any parties interested in joining the LDI. Please bring any ideas, concerns or questions that may be addressed by the Round Table for consideration as well.
Oct 2013 Sunday, October 6th, at 10pm ET Stand Tall! The Landing Defense Irregulars, the Order of the Silver Gryphon, and the House of the Rising Phoenix invite one and all to attend their production of "Stand Tall!", an educational entertainment presented for the benefit of the children of The Wellington Home and the children of Wehnimer's Landing. Rhymes, poems, songs, tales, fables, puppetry, siegery, and more will be presented; demonstrating the principles of Danger and Safety, Bravery and Valor, and Loyalty and Integrity. Please join us on Restday, the 6th of Jastatos, 5113 (Sunday, October 6, 2013) at 10:00 P.M. elven, in the Wellington Home Courtyard, just west of the bakery on Beolost Road in Wehnimer's Landing.
Sep 2013 Sunday, September 1st, at 9pm ET LDI Impromptu Meeting LDI Impromptu Meeting. Tonight, 9pm est. You know the place. All members are urged to attend.
Aug 2013 Wednesday, August 28, at 7:27pm ET Museum Fire, LDI Patrols Increase In light of the recent devastation in the Museum Basement, The LDI has increased patrols along Burrow Way and Tunnels beneath the town. We have also increased our presence around specific entry points into the town from the same. It is suspected that The Rooks are behind the crime, and this increased activity will serve to deter further acts of vandalism.
Aug 2013 Thursday, August 22, at 8:56pm ET LDI Receive Space in the Officials The LDI were given a folder in the play.net official forums in which to post messages, and welcomed by GM Aulis and GM Haliste.
Aug 2013 Thursday, August 22, at 8pm ET LDI Meeting LDI Meeting to discuss upcoming Fall Recruitment Drive and Raffle, lectures, patrols, orphanage events, and escort nights. (Note: Mention was made during this meeting of an Undead lecture a few months ago with guest speaker Geijon.)
Jun 2013 Wednesday, June 5th, Late Evening Wellington Home Orphanage Grand Opening Late in the evening of Leyan, the 5th of Lumnea, Councilman Stephos DeArchon invited the adventurers and citizens of Wehnimer’s Landing to attend the grand opening of the new orphanage in town, named the Wellington Home. Many poured out to see the new building and quite a few handed out toys to some of the children who made brief appearances. The concept of the orphanage was started by Greganth and Seomanthe and all funds and toys were donated by fellow citizens and friends of Wehnimer’s Landing. The building is open to visitors and is located west of the town bakery, near House Phoenix. (Although not an official LDI project, the concept of the Wellington Home Orphanage was begun by our LDI Lifetime Leaders Greganth and Seomanthe, and the following LDI members individually donated to finance construction of the Wellington Home Orphanage: Seomanthe, Greganth, Evia, Fender, Velfi, Grolschin, Chamorr, and Riend. This project was and will remain dear to the heart of the LDI purpose.)
Feb 2013 Friday, February 22, 2013 LDI Meeting A meeting of the Landing Defense Irregulars. {Log Available: GE}
Feb 2013 Wednesday, February 13th 2013 LDI Established Landing Defense Irregulars was established as a Meeting Hall Organization in Wehnimer's Landing.

Charter

Name

The name of this organization shall be The Landing Defense Irregulars, hereinafter referred to as the LDI.

Statement of Purpose

The purpose of this organization shall be to:

  • Promote the safety and security of the town of Wehnimer's Landing.
  • Educate the citizens and residents about town defense.
  • Facilitate discussion, debate, and dialogue over these issues in a warm, friendly, and open atmosphere where individuals feel free to speak their personal views.

Affiliations

The Landing Defense Irregulars shall have no affiliation with any group, governmental, private, or otherwise, with the sole exception of the Wellington Home.

Criteria for Membership

Anyone wishing to become a member of LDI must demonstrate a desire to uphold and support statement of purpose, and agree to be bound by it in honor and by oath.

  • Any full citizen of Wehnimer's Landing, regardless of race, profession, or theological beliefs, may apply to become a full member of the LDI.
  • Any non-citizen, regardless of race, profession, or theological beliefs, may apply to become an affiliated member of the LDI.

Joining

In order to be considered for membership, all applicants should have a sponsor within the ranks of the LDI, and should make their application in person to the officers, who will conduct an interview to determine eligibility.

Rights and Privileges

Only members of LDI who hold full citizenship in Wehnimer's Landing may become officers.

All members may participate in official Round Table discussions and decisions.

Oath of Membership:

I, <<name>>, do solemnly swear to uphold and support the defense of Wehnimer's Landing, its citizens and holdings against any enemy, foreign or domestic, to the best of my ability. I further swear my allegiance to the Landing Defense Irregulars, its captains and steward, as brothers in arms, and allies in the battle against all malefactors. I promise to hold each member and officer in the highest esteem, and to be honest and truthful in all my dealings with each. I further promise to stand by and uphold all decisions brought from The Round Table and to abide by the purpose that defines the Landing Defense Irregulars. Under the penalty of expulsion from the ranks do I make this solemn vow.

Events, meetings, and promotion of views.

The LDI officership shall meet no less than twice per month.

Officers present at each meeting shall choose one of their number to act as Meeting Chair, who will maintain order and address any agenda items.

General Discussion Meeting: The first of these meetings will be open to all member-citizens, affiliated members, and guests. Prospective members are encouraged to attend.

Round Table Meeting: The second of these meetings will be limited to the Round Table of full member-citizens.

Meetings will be held in Round Table format, wherein all attending members will be given the floor to speak their views. Others will observe a respectful tone and all views will be duly considered. All members will have an equal voice, and be shown due respect at all Round Table discussions, regardless of their station and opinion.

Decisions of the Round Table will be subject to 51% majority agreement of those members in attendance and those members voting prior to the meeting in absentia. Matters that cannot be decided with complete will be tabled for the next meeting or special meeting.

Affiliated members shall choose one representative to bring their concerns to the Round Table.

The LDI shall host debates, speakers, presentations, field exercises, and discussion meetings according to the statement of purpose.

Officers

The Officers of the LDI shall be Karibeth Wyldivee, Riend Ar'Fiernel, Greganth Olberath, and Seomanthe Bartley-Olberath. These are lifetime appointments, or until such time as any officer steps down.

The Officers of the LDI will decide among themselves which of them shall hold the following offices, are responsible for the listed duties, and will make their offices known to the membership.

Marshall - Tie-breaker in all votes, prioritization of affairs, meeting chair.

Recruiter - Coordinate spontaneous events, conduct new member interviews and inductions,

Quartermaster - Collection of funds due to the LDI, requesting requisite disbursements, manage prize closets and items.

Tactician - Event coordinator, training coordinator, field and sortie leader.

Additions to the Officership will be duly considered at Round Table.

General Terms of Office

The organization shall have officers whose duty it will be to promote the statement of purpose and facilitate those goals.

Criteria for holding office

Officers shall be full citizens of Wehnimer's Landing.

Officers Oath

Officers shall take the following oath:

I, <<name>>, do solemnly swear to uphold and support the defense of Wehnimer's Landing, its citizens and its holdings against any enemy, foreign or domestic, to the best of my ability. I further swear my allegiance to the Landing Defense Irregulars, its captains and stewards, as brothers in arms, and allies in the battle against all malefactors. I swear to ever present myself as a member of the Landing Defense Irregulars in all aspects, taking care to never sully or stain its reputation by my actions. In matters before the Round Table, I promise to be mindful of others, patient in response, and diligent in respect. Under the penalty of expulsion do I make this solemn vow.

Expulsion

Accusation

Any member brought before the public courts for high crimes against the citizenry and township of Wehnimer's Landing may be challenged by the membership of the Landing Defense Irregulars to prove their innocence.

This charge may come from any member and require proof that such charges were brought before the public courts and a guilty judgement was delivered.

Defense

The accused shall have opportunity to defend themselves either on their own behalf, or through a third party defender. Witnesses may be called by the defender to improve or illustrate their position. If a member chooses to designate a third party representative, this person is not obligated to be a member of the LDI.

Witnesses are not obligated to be members of the LDI. The accused will have the opportunity to address any parties that are presented to speak against them regarding the incident in question and the accused's part in said action.

Prosecution

The Officers of the LDI may appoint a member to assume the position of prosecutor for this hearing. The prosecuting member may present witnesses to comment on the infraction that is before the membership. The prosecuting member will have the opportunity to cross examine any witnesses brought forth by the accused.

Any witnesses brought by the prosecution are not obligated to be LDI members, however, their testimony is restricted to the alleged crime, or the overall character of the accused.

Hearing

The hearing may be held in a public forum at the defendants request. The hearing will be presided over by the Marshall, or their appointee.

Decision

Once all arguments have been heard, the decision on whether expel the accused will be made by the membership present. Every member present is encouraged to vote, but none are not obligated to vote.

The voting will be done in secret, and the ballots will be destroyed after collection.

The votes will be collected by appointed gatherers. The defendant may choose one member from those gathered, the prosecution may choose one member, and the Marshall will appoint a third.

The vote will be decided by a simple majority of votes received, only from LDI members present.

In the event of a tie vote, the Marshall will cast the deciding vote.

The results of the ballot are considered confidential and will not be discussed (i.e., there will be no commentary on whether the vote was by majority, whether the Marshall's vote was needed, or how many votes went in either direction).

Should either party decline the opportunity to choose their vote collector, the Marshall will appoint one in their stead.

All members are reminded that in serving the position as collector, the individual vote cast by any member present is done in secrecy and is considered confidential information (refer to rules regarding dissemination of confidential information).

Determination and Sentencing

Actions which make it necessary to call for a hearing warrant an equally demonstrative sentencing.

Most offenses, if found to be in violation of the charter, goals, and overall common-good ideology of the LDI will result in either the expulsion or suspension of the member from the LDI, along with the removal of any and all imagery or distinctions of rank or position within the organization, such as epaulettes, medals, etc.

The length and conditions for this expulsion may be dictated by the Marshall and may include, but are not limited to; Lifetime expulsion, conditional expulsion, suspension, or probation. The severity of the offense and the demeanor and intent will be considered by the Marshall before the sentence is announced.

Appeals

The member who is determined to be guilty of the accusation by the membership may request for an appeal to be heard. The member in question will remain expelled or suspended with no rights within the organization until a determination may be made by the officers regarding their appeal. If it is determined that a new hearing should be held on new evidence to reverse the decision of the majority of membership during the regular hearing, then a new hearing will be scheduled as soon as possible.

Map of Barracks

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