*A copy of this short thesis is found in the Library of Cordor*

The necessity of observing proper Protocol in ones travels should be self-evident to all. Without the Protocol to guide us, we are nothing more than beasts, who so often turn to violence upon chance encounters with another. The Protocol provides guidance to all honourable men and women, regardless of faith or moral views. Only the cowardly and treacherous would find it inconvenient, as it can not be utilized for their nefarious motives.

1. The Protocol regulates the diplomatic exchange between two or more parties that are unknown to, or not in relation with each other
2. Upon encounter, all parties are to exchange names and honours, thus showing their peaceful stance and honest intentions.
3. When names and honours are exchanged, negotiations between parties may ensue.
4. Negotiations shall be handled by one representative from each party to ensure swift and efficient negotiations and to avoid misunderstanding and unintentional insults upon the other parties honour that may occur when one party speaks with more than one voice.
5. When negotiations are concluded peacefully and the parties decide to part ways, honours and farewells are to be exchanged to ensure mutual respect for future encounters.
6. In the case the outcome of negotiations is a deceleration of hostilities, all parties shall ensure that bystanders are given warning and time to vacate the area staged for combat.

Penned by Kyoshi No'takashi

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"Edwin do this, Edwin do that. Somebody get this jerk a banana!" - Edwin, BG II

Valygar 'Stonesnake' Stark -Human Ranger
Garret Smith - Archer and peddler of deity-statuettes
Dáin Saltbeard - Dwarven sailor and fencer. No, I'm not joking.