Law of Recruitment

This tome holds spiritual enlightenment in the form of moral dilemma from the library of Lord Breingiton, General of the Crown in the days of Rise used to test aspirants. Iolius.

More information and guidance on recruitment may be found in the scrolls "Welcome to Knighthood" and "Becoming a Knight".

If you are curious as to if a recruit has been barred entry previously, it should be noted on this scroll.

The Triple Test

Ave to thee, seeker of knowledge.

Within these pages that thou art about to read, thou shalt find the recruiting procedures for Gareth known as ‘The Triple Test’. These wert devised in order to test the aspirant of his potential strength, should worth be proven to his inquisitor.

Upon the Aspirant’s request for entry:

I wouldst ask upon why mine aspirant wouldst seek to join Gareth Keep, and if I didst receive a satisfactory answer, then behold him to see what trappings mine aspirant might wear. To dress beneath one’s station might imply that either mine aspirant know not of what ought to be worn, or a slothful attitude to gathering it. Next tis to insure that thine aspirant hath learned all those skills and spells that art necessary to maketh their way in this world to such ends that thine aspirant mayeth defend the weak. If thine aspirant is polite and courteous and shows great potential to walk within our halls then they art sent out hence to walk alone and fend for themselves to seek out their guildmaster but five times whence they ought to seek a recruiter for the triple test. Tis then to thee to pen a missive regarding thine aspirant and the results of his request for entry thus far.

The Test of Knowledge

To fully realise thine aspirant’s potential, knowledge must be proven of thy world around in which thine aspirant wouldst portend to dwell.

Knowledge of the continents, past generals of Knighthood, the arms of Knighthood and as to their purpose, the location of required mandatory equipment and potions art all suggested as subjects to address. Thou ought to use many example of objects that thou mayeth think indispensable, and to know more than half of the total is sufficient to pass. Therein lies one proviso – tis if thine aspirant be new to Algoron and thou doth see the potential in him through his earnestness or inner strength, tis possible to pass thy test without passing here. But thou shalt be warned to assign thine aspirant to a senior knight immediately so that therein they mayeth learn well and quickly what tis required.

The Test of Combat

Only in pitting thy skill against another shalt thou prove thy worth in combat. Many art the ways to show this therein to be sent on a quest to hunt down and either maketh thine enemy to run or to slay him in the name of the Lord. Other options art to send thine aspirant upon a duel with either a fellow knight or with benign organisation. Tis important to set thine rules appropriately to thy aspirant before the duel doth commence. An aspirant fear not in winning the duel to which he is taking part therein, for firstly thou shalt ask for tactics for the upcoming battle. The recruiter tis watching for his actions then within battle itself, moreover that thine aspirant perform an action at every interval which he is able, and that thine aspirant doth show promise in battle, considering the engagement circumstances. Thou art to note thy aspirant’s preparedness, and ability to adapt to change with the fortune of the duel.

When thine aspirant hath completed his battle, to offer a critique of what thou didst like and what thou didst not to enhance the knowledge of thine aspirant.

Again, the same proviso as implied above canst also be applied to this test.

The Test of Virtue

Included in the next volume tis a list of dilemmas of morality for which there be no clear answer. To choose dilemmas thrice, but more if thou doth feel if more testing be required and present these to thy aspirant. As therein tis no completely correct moral stance for any moral dilemma, the onus be upon thine aspirant to show wisdom and reason within the confines of the dilemma and for thine aspirant to explain the position they hath chosen adequately. If thine aspirant doth attempt to specify thine example in a manner which tis too specific, then rein them in from this unintended course. Tis for thee to guide thine aspirant back to the grounds of generality in order not to allow to pass the dilemma by.

If thine aspirant doth fail the ‘Test of Virtue’ then tis no recourse but to fail overall, as inexperience tis no impediment to this task.

Seal Breingiton, Lord of Knighthood

Virtue Dilemmas

What is held within sets our eight virtues upon each other. Passing this part of the Triple Test allowed entrance to Knighthood based on their capacity of virtue. It made fine consideration for virtue and ethics classes in the war room. More detailed instruction on the virtues and their meanings can be found in the scroll, "The Eight Virtues".

Entrusted to deliver an uncounted purse of gold, you meet a poor beggar.
Do you :
Deliver the gold knowing the Trust in thee was well placed, or
Show Compassion, giving the beggar a coin, knowing it won't be missed?
You have been prohibited by your absent Lord from joining your friends in a close pitched battle.
Do you:
Refrain, so you may Honesty claim obedience, or
Show Valour, and aid your comrades knowing you may deny it later?
A merchant owes thy friend money, now long past due. You do see the same merchant drop a purse of gold.
Do you:
Honestly return the purse intact, or
Justly give thy friend a portion of the gold first?
You and your friend are valiant but penniless warriors. You both go out to slay a mighty dragon. Your friend thinks he slew it, you did.
When asked, do you:
Truthfully claim the gold, or
Allow your friend the large reward?
You are sworn to protect your lord at any cost, yet you know he has committed a crime. Authorities ask you of the affair.
Do you:
Break thine oath by Honesty speaking, or
Uphold Honour by silently keeping your oath?
Your friend seeks admittance to thy Spiritual order. You are asked to vouch for his purity of spirit of which you are unsure.
Do you:
Honestly express your doubt, or
Vouch for him hoping for his Spiritual improvement?
Your Lord mistakenly believes he slew a dragon. You hast proof that your lance felled the beast.
When asked, do you:
Honestly claim the kill and the prize, or
Humbly permit your Lord his belief?
You do manage to disarm thy mortal enemy in a duel. He is at your mercy.
Do you:
Show Compassion by permitting him to yield, or
Slay him as expected of a Valiant duellist?
After 20 years you have found the slayer of your best friends. The villain proves to be a man who provides the sole support for a young girl.
Do you:
Spare him in Compassion for the girl, or
Slay him in the name of Justice?
You and your friends have been routed and ordered to retreat.
In defiance of thy orders, do you:
Stop in Compassion to aid a wounded companion, or
Sacrifice thyself to slow the pursuing enemy, so others may escape?
You are sworn to uphold a Lord who participates in the forbidden torture of prisoners. Each night their cries of pain reach you.
Do you:
Show Compassion by reporting the deeds, or
Honour thy oath and ignore the deeds?
You has been taught to preserve all life as sacred. A man lies fatally stung by a venomous serpent. He pleads for a merciful death.
Do you:
Show Compassion and end his pain, or
Heed your Spiritual beliefs and refuse?
As one of the King's guard, your Captain has asked that one amongst you visit a hospital to cheer the children with tales of your Valiant deeds.
Do you:
Show thy Compassion and play the braggart, or
Humbly let another go?
You have been sent to secure a needed treaty with a distant Lord. Your host is agreeable to the proposal, but insults thy country at dinner.
Do you:
Valiantly bear the slurs, or
Justly rise and demand an apology?
A mighty knight accosts you and demands thy food.
Do you: Valiantly refuse and engage the knight, or
Sacrifice thy food unto the hungry knight?
During a battle you are ordered to guard your Commander's empty tent. The battle goes poorly and you do yearn to aid your fellows.
Do you:
Valiantly enter the battle to aid your companions, or
Honour your post as guard?
A local bully pushes for a fight.
Do you:
Valiantly trounce the rogue, or
Decline knowing in thy Spirit that no lasting good will come of it?
Although a teacher of music, you are a skillful wrestler. You has been asked to fight in a local championship.
Do you:
Accept the invitation and Valiantly fight to win, or
Humbly decline knowing you are sure to win?
During a pitched battle, you dost see a fellow desert his post, endangering many. As he flees he is set upon by several enemies.
Do you:
Justly let him fight alone, or
Risk Sacrificing thine own life to aid him?
You have sworn to do thy Lord's bidding in all. He covets a piece of land and orders the owner removed.
Do you:
Serve Justice refusing to act, thus being disgraced, or
Honour thine oath and unfairly evict the landowner?
You do believe that virtue resides in all people. You see a rogue steal from your Lord.
Do you:
Call him to Justice, or
Personally try to sway him back to the Spiritual path of Good?
Unwitnessed, you hast slain a great dragon in self defence. A poor warrior claims the offered reward.
Do you:
Justly step forward to claim the reward, or
Humbly go about life, secure in thyself esteem?
You are a bounty hunter sworn to return an alleged murder. After his capture you believest him to be innocent.
Do you:
Sacrifice thy sizable bounty for thy belief, or
Honor thy oath to return him as you has promised?
You have spent your life in charitable and righteous work. Thine uncle the innkeeper lies ill and asks you to take over his tavern.
Do you:
Sacrifice thy life of purity to aid thy kin, or
Decline and follow thy Spirit's cell?
You are an elderly, wealthy eccentric. Your end is near.
Do you:
Donate all your wealth to feed hundreds of starving children and receive public adulation,or
Humbly live out your life, willing your fortune to your heirs?
In thy youth you pledged to marry your sweetheart. Now you are on a sacred quest in a distant land. Your sweetheart asks you to keep your vow.
Do you:
Honour thy pledge to wed, or
Follow the spiritual crusade?
You are at a crossroad in your life.
Do you:Choose the Honorable life of a Paladin, striving for truth and courage or
Choose the Humble life of a shepherd and a world of simplicity and peace?
Your parents wish you to become an apprentice. Two positions are available.
Do you:
Become an acolyte in the Spiritual order, or
Become an assistant to a humble village cobbler?