Miscellany: The Weaving Society Charter
This is a work in progress and can be added to with input.The Weaving Society Charter
Established in the Year of Tedious RecollectionArticle IWeaving is a privilege and as such must be practiced with skill and care. Weavers willing to obey by the code of ethics outlined in this charter may join the society and receive a monthly stipend for their work weaving.
Article IIThe governing body of the society shall be comprised of the eldest weavers within each district of Aylasia. One weaver each for Little Spot, Great Spot, and each island. Two weavers for every other territory on the Aylasian mainland. Each governor will name a successor upon leaving her position in the society and may serve as long as she sees fit and continues to follow the code of ethics.
Addendum to Article IIThere shall be no district governor for Linoa Island.
Article IIINew members are to be considered on a trial basis to ensure that they are willing to follow the charter explicitly. During this time the new member will receive a reduced stipend. When the new member is deemed worthy they are classified as a full member and may receive a regular stipend.
Addendum to Article IIIFormer members who left or were removed from the society for violations of charter may be reconsidered for membership after a suitable amount of time passes. They will be treated as new members: while receiving a reduced stipend they will be under greater scrutiny for a trial period. Continued observation of the member will be decided upon as a case by case basis.
Article IV
Code of EthicsI. Weavers will accept recognition of a life match whether it be natural or claimed.
II. Weavers will not create night/daymares without just cause; it is the weaver's responsibility to provide evidence should the night/daymare be warranted.
III. It is at the discretion of the weaver when and what to weave, but no person should go for more than a month's time without having a dream woven for them.
IV. Weavers shall observe territorial boundaries and inform the district governor should she begin weaving in a new district for more than the space of a month.
V. Above all else weavers must keep the secrets of those they weave for.
VI. In addition weavers must keep the secrets that they learn incidentally by weaving.
VII. This society must be kept secret and its business may only be discussed with other members.
Addendum to Article IVVIII. Upon request no weaver shall create dreams while visiting Linoa Island. Any weaver found in violation will be subject to Linoan laws regarding the matter and may be heavily sanctioned by her own district governor.
Article VShould a weaver violate the code of ethics it is up to the governing body of the society to decide an appropriate sanction. Minor violations may result in a reduction in stipend or increased scrutiny. More serious violations may result in a temporary suspension of stipend, a requested, temporary binding, or regular observation during weaving. Serious violations may result in ejection from the society.
Article VIThese articles can be added to at any time, as well as being modified by a vote of majority within the governing body.
