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// A tiny unimportant note, but for some reason I can't seem to let go of: Friday isn't a day in the faerunean week/tenday. And supper is generally regarded as being the last meal of the day, so after supper but before dinner seems a little backward. Sorry to have brought it up, but I feel a little more at ease after getting it out.[/pedantry]

// Edit: And I only mean it in a constructive way. Please don't kill me.

Dear Mayor Barshedge,

I thank you for your swift and speedy reply. Your town's hospitality toward me in the past has always been nothing but warm and friendly.

If I am ever to pass by Bendir Dale in future I shall be sure to enter again with no changed esteem as the high one I had before for Bendir.

You have nothing but my appreciation for investigating the matter, as I said before, I would hate to see such behaviour cause a negative reaction from someone that seldom thinks before acting aggressively.

Yours always sincerely,
Diplomat Elvorfilia Di'reyja

SephiraAndy wrote:

// A tiny unimportant note, but for some reason I can't seem to let go of: Friday isn't a day in the faerunean week/tenday. And supper is generally regarded as being the last meal of the day, so after supper but before dinner seems a little backward. Sorry to have brought it up, but I feel a little more at ease after getting it out.[/pedantry]

// Edit: And I only mean it in a constructive way. Please don't kill me.

*Note to self...destroy Sephira*

You are correct in all accounts. I kept to a "real" calander for ease of the less loreish of us...and I went to print right as my wife pointed out the supper/dinner fault.

So..*thinks fast*...it was a test to see who was paying attention (Sephira wins the prize) and I was trying to prove to you that I am not, in fact, perfect.

if that wasn't clear already.

SephiraAndy wrote:

// A tiny unimportant note, but for some reason I can't seem to let go of: Friday isn't a day in the faerunean week/tenday. And supper is generally regarded as being the last meal of the day, so after supper but before dinner seems a little backward. Sorry to have brought it up, but I feel a little more at ease after getting it out.[/pedantry]

// Edit: And I only mean it in a constructive way. Please don't kill me.

I was thinking the exact same thing as I read it, but I didn't say nothing. Know why? 'Cause I'm not a jerk! Jerk! Haha, jk.

A note is left in the Bendir Dale town hall.

Brothers and Sisters of Hinkind. The spirit of my people call to me. I have left the island of Amia to be with my people back home. My time here was a good experience for me, but this is not my home. Good bye to the friends I have made. I pray that the Black Hound will protect the Hin of Bendir Dale.

Good bye,

Benki Darkbrood

Those who know the Hin would probably find it strange that the note is done with good penmanship and in Common. Along with the note, a chain with the silhouette of a dogs head carved out of wood is left. A chain Benki wore all the time. Who he wants to have it is unclear as nothing was left written about the chain.

Offender's Name: Unknown

Offender's Description: Male elf with black hair, wearing basic armor and wielding a sword.

Offense: Illegally attempting to set up a shop, attacking a resident, and attempting to avoid capture.

Location: Bendir Dale

Punishment: Killed in an attempt to escape, left outside Dale territory.

Other Details: Didn't speak much, but was quick to attack a resident after hearing a couple of insulting remarks in draconic.

-Lieutenant Brena Planewalker

//i'm trying to make a design book of all the outfits Dito has made... if you have any he has made for any of you, if you wouldn't mind making a screenie and sending them my way or sending me a tell if you see me IG and i'd be happy to get a screenie myself.

Thanks,
Chef

feel free to send them by PM or to my chefwudan@hotmail.com

Added:
Juliette DeLorai
the rank of Chaplain

Re-added:
the rank of Sergeant

Removed:
Sally Torrowfire
Biddle Broadfoot

Updated:
General-Mayor Nof to Inactive

*written in hin*

To fill the newly-created position of Militia Chaplain, I want to make sure that all who are qualified have the chance to apply.

So if you are a paladin of the Mother, please leave a note in Captain Swift's box with your name, training, and why you think you can be a good chaplain.

-Captain Swift

// feel free to post it here or send me a PM

After a few days, the items discussed during the meeting (and other points) reach the motley-clad halfling Johanna Hardingdale. Passers by my have heard any of her responses.

"So, all the complaints about Lyle and Swift's policies made Nof stand down from militia as an example on the right behaviour... And that went over the head of Swift? What a nightmare!"

"Wait, Lyle was there? He doesn't even live there! Pah."

"Oh, wow. Suzy's popped out the bun from her oven? I'll have to get the baby a hat! Boy or girl?"

"Festival!? Crafts, eh? I'll be there! I got some little gadgets I wanna show off. But I'm only popping by for the festival, tell 'em. Seems like the old place is turning into a slop bucket. Metaphorically speaking."

And with that, she takes off for yet another journey.

*Okra pens a note in Hin*

Applicant: Okra Cobcruncher

Qualifications: Paladin of Yondalla for many seasons. Divine Champion of Yondalla. Long Experience using the Divine gifts of the Mother to vanquish enemies of Hinfolk/Bendir Dale. Knowledge of both religious dogma and battle tactics. Former Co-Captain of the Bendir Dale Militia. Experience leading prayers to the Mother by groups of Hinfok.

I believe my experience, knowledge, and the gifts bestowed on me by the Mother will help me inspire loyalty, improve morale, and aid our Militia in serving both our town and Yondalla in the times to come.

Offender's Name: Unknown

Offender's Description: Human, approximately eighteen years old, male. Wore clothing of white, pink, red, green and teal.

Offense: Attempted assault on a fairy

Location: Townsquare

Punishment: Removed from the Bendir Dale lands, the man was unharmed.

Other Details: Apparently mentally impaired. He cannot speak but in an infant manner, continues to pick his nose and devour his findings, attempted to eat a fairy and apparently has the ability to conjure fireballs and would love to do so.

It was my estimation of the situation that a none-harmful removal from the lands of Bendir Dale were necessary to ensure the safety of the citizen.

Movement of position: all Lieutenants moved to Sergeant

*in hin*

Keep an eye on the green dragon-kin Daishar, but don't aggravate him. Unless he breaks a law on Dale lands, of course.

-Captain Swift

Hello (name),

We need to meet sometime in the near future to start going over the laws. I'm thinking maybe // January 27, 2010 @ 8 pm CST // to begin the revisions.

Please write me back as soon as possible. For Bendir Dale,

-Lyle Torrowfire

That time sounds good to me.

~Madock

*A letter is written in reply*

Lyle,

That sounds good to me. I'll be there as close to on-time as possible with a list of revision ideas.

~Suzy~

//Time sounds good to me, except that it'd be a bit difficult to meet last year. =P I'll get my computer/phone calendar marked.

// Just get a flux capacitor. ((Fixed date))

*a short note is added to the bottom of the original*

No more applications will be accepted after a tenday from the original post ((Jan. 30)). Mother bless.

// In about 30 minutes.

Reassigned:
Dirk Sashin
Holl Silver-eye
Skit Gwil

Promoted:
Brena Planewalker

Promoted:
Connor O'Riley

To be given to Captain Swift.

Captain Swift,

I apologize I was not able to speak with you in person about this but I seem to have come by at an inoppritune time.

I would like primarily to request your permission to have a Weave Knight Recruiting address in Bendir Dale, at some point in the near future.

To explain: The Weave Knight Recruiting addresses, are public efforts to draw interest in the Weave Knights, presenting what they are about in essence and to hopefully offer an oppritunity for any whom are curious to ask questions and form an opinion of if they'd be interested in joining the Weave Knights.

Given the nature of my address, I felt it more appropriate to ask permission of the Guard or other authorities rather then simply come, speak my peace and leave. I hope to discuss this matter with you at a time of your earliest convience.

Regards and Mystra's Blessings,

Vaelmith Starshower
Captain, Weave Knights of the Ruathym Monolith

*Swift send a personal reply*

Application:
//The application is IC. Please post it as a reply to this thread so all officers can see and access it (if you want it to be private for some reason, send it as a PM to me).\\

An application must be filled out in order to be considered (though if someone can't read or write, a form can be filled out, dictated by the applicant--Cindle is generally willing to help with that). You must be a resident and must have (generally) been a resident for long enough to be known, to know the laws, and how things are enforced.

Quote:

-Militia Application-

Name:

Type of work desired:

Race:

Patron:

How Long Have you Been A Resident:

Experience:

More About You:

References:

If you have been approved, you will be quizzed over general culture.

Once an application has been looked over and there are no overt reasons to deny it (e.g. summoning demons/devils/undead, being a necromancer, having broken laws more than once), a commander will interview the references (if they don’t know you) and, if the references give support, you will then have a personal, private interview with both Lieutenants or the Captain in two parts: culture and ethics.

Uniform Colors:

Anade_Evriana wrote:

"Uniforms:"
While on duty, militia members must now have gold or yellow and green on their outfit somewhere.

Acceptable Colors:
Cloth/leather:
Yellows/golds:
>Shiny Dark Yellow ((50))
>Shiny Yellow ((58 ))
>Honey ((92))
>Dark Honey ((93))
>Mustard ((94))
>Dark Mustard ((95))
>Light Hobo ((154))
>Hobo ((155))
>Tarnished Gold ((175))
Greens:
>Light Green ((30))
>Dark Green ((31))
>Shiny Dark Green ((49))
>Leaf ((68 ))
>Lightest Pine ((104))
>Light Pine ((105))
>Pine ((106))
>Dark Pine ((107))
>Light Lime ((152))
>Lime ((153))
Metals:
Yellows/golds:
>Bright Yellow ((8 ))
>Light Yellow ((9))
>Muted Yellow ((10))
>Dark Yellow ((11))
>Bright Gold ((12))
>Light Gold ((13))
>Muted Gold ((14))
>Dark Gold ((15))
>Bright Yellow ((58 ))
>Honey ((92))
>Dark Honey ((93))
>Mustard ((94))
>Dark Mustard ((95))
>Light Hobo ((154))
>Hobo ((155))
>Light Potatoesack ((172))
>Potatoesack ((175))
Greens:
>Bright Green ((40))
>Dark Green ((41))
>Muted Bright Green ((42))
>Muted Dark Green ((43))
>Bright Olive ((44))
>Dark Olive ((45))
>Leaf ((68 ))
>Lightest Pine ((104))
>Light Pine ((105))
>Pine ((106))
>Dark Pine ((107))
>Light Lime ((152))
>Lime ((153))

// EDIT: to make it sound better for IC purposes

// EDIT: for change after officer meeting

//This and all following are all written in hin. Please do not metagame.\\

Anytime something happens in the Dale or on Dale lands, this form should be filled out.

Name(s) of involved:

Description(s) of involved:

Description of events:

Militia reaction/other details:

-(Signature)

//This and all following are all written in hin. Please do not metagame.\\

Any time a law is broken in the Dale or on Dale lands, this form should be filled out.

Name(s) of offender(s):

Description(s) of offender(s):

Offense and location:

Punishment:

Other details:

-(Signature)

*the old militia reports are also placed above this new form: http://www.amiaworld.net/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=33638*

We have new application forms and new report forms. Now, anytime something happens while on-duty in the Dale (or if the only person around when not on-duty), please fill out a "Report of Happenings." If someone breaks a law, please fill out a "Report of Crimes."

The allowed uniform colors are now also easier to access and view with the applications.

-Captain Swift

Name(s) of involved: Rauss Thulmann

Description(s) of involved: Human, short brown hair, black and red cloak with skull, white blouse, black and red trousers with gold trim

Description of events: He said that he had burnt at least two "witches" by the cave north of the river (on Dale lands) and that he would do so again if he felt he needed to.

Militia reaction/other details: He was warned that the militia is the authority on Dale lands and that if he felt he "had to" burn any more "witches" or "warlocks" on Dale lands that he needs to tell and bring along at least one militia member who would make sure that it wasn't against the laws.

Unless the crimes were committed on Dale lands, have him do it elsewhere. Violence overseen by us is still violence on our land.

-Captain Swift

Name(s) of involved: Unknown

Description(s) of involved: Human; came in helmeted, but continued wearing a hood when the helm was off; armor, helmet, and cloak mostly black with some grey; *detailed description of Endymion's face*

Description of events: He was rude and disrespectful to residents and to polite greetings.

Militia reaction/other details: He was politely asked to stop and then watched until he left the Dale since he didn't say anything else

-Captain Swift

Dear (name),

We'll try this one more time, for ((February 3 2010 @ 8pm CST)), at the Hinn Inn.

If there's any conflict, please let me know.

-Lyle B. Torrowfire

Name(s) of involved: Unknown

Description(s) of involved: Human build, wearing grey garbs and helm.

Description of events: Came into Dale without removing his helmet. When asked to, he requested proof of being part of the militia as well as requesting to see where it is written in law. When both requests were met, he simply left.

Militia reaction/other details: Showed him militia badge, politely pointed out the law.

- Lieutenant Brena Planewalker

*Moved to the Crime Board*

Name(s) of involved: Dark-Eyes

Description(s) of involved: Female hin with red hair and pale skin.

Description of events: Was travelling with Kressh. Claimed that the Bendir Dale laws were "stupid" and accused Militia of harassing Kressh despite his actions due to being drunk.

Militia reaction/other details: Nothing. She left as soon as she said her words.

- Lieutenant Brena Planewalker

Name(s) of involved: Unknown.

Description(s) of involved: An elderly elven male dressed in extravegant mage robes.

Description of events: Found after following a set of magic distress flares. Elf was "trapped" on top of a hill to the south of Bendir Dale, claiming to have made a mistake while he was practicing a spell. From what I could see, he had created a statue or a pillar of some sort from the ground, probably an elven idol. The elf asked for help, and refered to me as a child, acting absolutely amazed when I summoned a Juggernaut to help get him down, although the construct wasn't tall enough to reach successfully. Left elf on the hill to go get a ladder from one of the look-outs by Silver-Eye's checkpoint. When I returned with two guards carrying the ladder, the elf had apparently fallen off the cliff from a stool at the edge. He was unconsious, but the only visable damage was a broken leg. Elf was trasported to the Salandran temple to be cared for.

Militia reaction/other details: Tried to get the elf down safely with a ladder and transported him to the Salandran temple after he fell off before returning with a ladder.

- Lieutenant Brena Planewalker

*moved from the Happenings to Crimes postings and a couple of things are added here and there to it*

ShadowSoul89 wrote:

Name(s) of involved: Kressh

Description(s) of involved: Human, armor-clad, long red hair, ponytail, and beard.

Description of events: Came out of Hinn Inn visibly intoxicated. After finishing a bottle of alcohol he tossed it into the stream separating the Dale. The bottle was collected and thrown away to avoid anyone stepping on it, and he was told to return indoors if he chose to drink. A few moments later he returned even more drunk, and broke a bottle against the bridge which caused shards of glass to fall into the river. After alcohol was purged from system by use of a scroll, he was told to leave. He did so without any more problems and the glass shards were collected with a net.

Militia reaction/other details: First incedent, he was politely directed back into the Hinn Inn so he wouldn't be drunk in public. Second incident, he was purged of the alcohol in his system via scroll. He was then told to leave.

- Lieutenant Brena Planewalker

Anade_Evriana wrote:

"Uniforms:"
While on duty, militia members must now have gold or yellow and green on their outfit somewhere.

Not to nitpick, but in an effeort to stay consistent with the uniform requirements reguarding Militia Uniforms, maybe we should consider changing the currnet NPC armors from the "Silver" and Green the "Yellow or Gold" and Green?

Just a thought.

I assume you meant to change it from Yellow/Gold to Silver so that PC uniforms match NPC uniforms?

The required colors were chosen for Yondalla and for other reasons that were actually discussed IC with Nof ((DM-possessed, so approved)) and if you want a reason for the NPCs to be out of uniform, it's quite simple: they're not on duty at the moment. They're taking their break or drilling (not technically on duty) and if something happens so they're needed (and a DM's around to possess them), they simply didn't have time to change into uniform, but, as militia, if someone required proof, they'd have their badges (IC).

And, yes, it would be much nicer to have the NPCs in uniform, on-duty colors, but that takes time and energy from the DMs and admin and, until they have the time and energy to deal with a minor detail like that, we can deal with it and RP that things as we see them IG aren't always actually what things look like IC.

No Conflict here.

Fendel would tell any one who arrived for the meeting that it'd been postponed.

*these orders go out by word of mouth and would be at least partially obvious by how everyone around Bendir Dale acts*

All citizens are to be brought to the inn and kept carefully watched for now. The militia members still around Bendir Dale take three-person patrols around the Dale town every fifteen minutes with a pseudodragon (Rusty or Dart) accompanying them at all times.

All militia members (even normally non-combat members like Jayek, Dirk, and Fendel are on high alert).

*the word-of-mouth orders are rescinded and a new order put up, all in hin, of course*

All Banites are to be killed on sight on our land. Not allowed to pass through, but killed on sight. And all border and gate guards are to have one more hin posted at all times. Patrols are to be done in at least twos. A flare is to be shot up if anyone gets into trouble on Dale lands.

-Captain Swift

Name(s) of offender(s): Banites, including Darth and Audrey

Description(s) of offender(s): Black and green armor of various sizes and shapes; the pound cake (Darthion); the pony-tailed impostor and traitor (Audrey); a young human child, female; a dwarf or duergar; others, but no easy descriptions

Offense and location: In front of the gates, in the cemetary, and elsewhere

Punishment: Kill on sight order firmed

Other details: For details of what happened, see Captain Swift. But short: they were harassing passersby, were then attacked by militia, kidnapped Nof and about twelve other hin, attempted to make Nof undead (were unsuccessful), were then attacked by various groups arranged to rescue the fallen and were eventually ousted by Underport authorities, all injured or dead were recovered and are either healed or healing.

-Captain Swift

Though the widely accepted colours of Yondalla are green and gold/yellow, I've seen noted in several other places her colours are green and brown. In any case, the militia, in fact would most likely be followers of Arvoreen, whose colours are Silver and Blue.

// For player clarification of the KoS order(s): this is an IC post. This does not trump PvP rules. And this does not equal seeing someone who's listed as a Banite and immediately attacking. The Banite must be known or verified first. And then it's still PvP rules, but with more than enough reason to hostile. Said in another way (note especially the "standard PvP rules" and the last line):

TheWonWon wrote:

Area KoS. This is where you're banned from an area by whatever entity has authority over it. If you're KoS of this type, you can't swing the first blow unless you get OOC permission. Otherwise, it's standard PvP rules. You can't randomly attack people, but they can enforce that you get out of their turf without warning.

If there are issues with this or you're not sure what I mean (militia players), please ask for clarification (in or out of character) before following through. This is not an excuse to PvP anyone in black and green without any warning.

No, the people of the militia have very varied worship. The colors of Yondalla were chosen because, being the Mother of hin, and the town being a primarily hin town, the protectors are protecting the children of the Mother, so are therefore working in Her name and using Her (Hearth) laws. That was one of the reasons for the color choice, among many others.

The funny thing is that uniforms are typical of lawful organisations. And Yondalla is a lawful goddess, while the common stereotype of a halfling is chaotic. Shows how little humans know. Silly humans.

A fairly well known masked and multicolour tights wearing halfling stops by Bendir Dale with a very full bag. After looking around and seeing that today was business as usual the harlequin Johanna Hardingdale heads back to the road looking a little sadder than when she arrived.

Actually, Yondallas colors aren't green and yellow, they're green and brown. But that doesn't matter in this case because the colors for the militia weren't agreed upon solely to venerate her.

As for Hin being stereotyped as chaotic, since when? Hin are very varied people and if anything, they're usually more neutral than lawful or chaotic. Uniforms can be viewed as a bit lawful I guess. If you ask me though, it's more of a culture based thing and it's more of a Human thing than a Hin one. So I would agree it's un-Hin in a way, but meh. Hin are known for their adaptive and accepting ways (save for maybe Ghostwise) so it's not too strange.

I could have sworn Yondalla's colors were green and gold. In fact, I think I have a book around here somewhere that lists them as green and gold...

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