Disciplinary and Tribunal Records
Herein are the records of disciplinary actions and tribunals.
Extracts on Decorum, From Trials Conducted by High Justice Sir Varner PferdRitter
Insubordination, conduct unbecoming an officer, consorting with the enemy as defined by Sir Varner PferdRitter, High Justice, on the Day of Freedom, 25th the Month of the Dark Shades (Tue Jan 21 17:24:20 2003), for the hearing of Sir Presten dePayens.
Insubordination:
A member of Gareth Keep who refuses or fails to obey an order given by a superior, or if unduly delays carrying out such order. He shall not be sentenced if it is clearly apparent the order has nein bearing on the duties of the office.
The context which the charge was brought about was for refusing to obey an order to uniform properly.
Plea: Guilty
Verdict: Guilty
Conduct unbecoming an officer:
For the purpose of this trial: An action or behavior in the unofficial or private capacity which seriously compromises the persons standing as an officer.
The context which the charge was brought about was for challenging General Perion in public. Challenging him in front of the nonofficers. Disrespectful to their fellow officers in a public forum.
Plea: Not Guilty
Verdict: Guilty
Notes: Some consider insubordination in itself reason enough to decommission an officer. It is not appropriate to openly dispute an superior officer, to be insubordinate, or to be disrespectful to your fellow Knights. There is a proper time an place to handle disputes. Heated discussions occur but are not to be held in public. It goes fur Knights, an more so fur officers. The position of Lieutenant commands respect in its own accord. When your actions jeopardizes the position, it hurts the chain of command. It hurts Gareth Keep. - Sir Varner PferdRitter
Consorting with the enemy:
A member of Gareth Keep who unlawfully dispatches a message to, or otherwise enters into contact with a member of the enemy to establish contracts which violate Gareth's policies or undermine the safety and integrity of the clan.
In this instance, while in exile for disobeying General Perion's orders, Presten negotiated peace with the Conclave and Talon who the Knighthood was at war with at the time. He did not wish to battle them as they were political enemies of the Knighthood, and not true evils of the land. He kept this treaty with them for a time after returning from exile, while awaiting trial and ranked as a Knight of Gareth. He did not return to aggression with them until members of those clans allegedly insulted the Knighthood and Presten's uncle, Sir Aenarion.
Plea: Not Guilty
Verdict: Guilty with special circumstances
Notes: On the charge of consorting with the enemy, I find Sir Presten guilty with special circumstances. I find nein malice in his intent. Misguided perhaps but not with the intent to harm Gareth or its members. I find it wrong to pursue the treaty [with the Conclave] even after Presten was reinstated as a Knight. Active or not. When a recruit is guilded into the halls he assumes the responsibility of all Gareth's policies immediately aftervards. He may have negotiated treaties during his travels alone but by walking into these halls, he gives those up. He no longer just represents himself. Coming in from walking alone in exile, in mein eyes, is nein different. - Sir Varner PferdRitter
Sentance:
Returned to squireship under a knight in good standing and not be returned to knight until such a time as it is proven his conduct is satisfactory.
To write a note of apology to all officers.
Placed in exile for an undisclosed amount of time that could be from one hour to one year at the Crown's discretion.
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Gwaine: Recent precedents in Keep Tribunals.
Mon Jul 12 06:01:30 2010
To: Anysse Rithor Datai Bleys Caenarfon Cairhien Branzol Henrietta Akasi ( Nazca Imm Immortal Immortals Nadrik Austinian )
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Precedents in Keep Tribunals.
Charges:
Conduct unbecoming, fraud, theft.
Accused:
Sir Kalado Ser'cye
Circumstances:
Accused of distributing boards milled with funds from the
Keep crafting circle to the benefit of those beyond the
Keep, prejudicing the efforts of the Keep to maintain a
sustainable crafting effort. Verified by Darlen, who received
the boards and paid funds to a third party.
Verdict:
Guilty.
Sentence:
Dishonorable discharge from the Keep.
Outcome:
Ser'cye retired. Forever barred from entry.
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Charges:
Conduct unbecoming, dereliction of duty, idiocy.
Accused:
Sir Benthic Delphinus
Circumstances:
Witnesssed tornadoing weapons accumulated for the Tourney
of Raije. Witnessed by Sir Salinor Moraen.
Verdict:
Guilty.
Sentence:
Expelled from the Keep.
Outcome:
Expelled. Forever barred from entry.
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Charges:
Conduct unbecoming, theft.
Accused:
Squire Jamie d'Ambrosio
Circumstances:
Witnesssed removing materials from the racks. Retired
under suspicious circumstances to trade for her own account.
Witnessed by Sir Kahnin Nahbeh. Tried in absentia.
Verdict:
Guilty.
Sentence:
Dishonorable discharge.
Outcome:
Name stricken from the rolls. Forever barred from entry.
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d'Aggravaine. Crown.
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Gwaine: Record of Tribunal Proceedings: Sir Kader Malory.
Mon Jul 19 15:59:58 2010
To: Anysse Rithor Datai Bleys Caenarfon Branzol Henrietta Cairhien ( Imm Immortal Immortals Nazca )
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Sir Kader Malory faced a tribunal of the Keep to face charges presented by
Captain Branzol Snowdragon, on behalf of the Lance. Colonel Datai Amberillo
and Captain Caenarfon Corwen presented the defence.
The defense stipulated to the charges, acknowledging that Sir Malory passed
items to a troll barbarian of Darknonin on the instructions of a third party
without questioning said instructions as required of a knight, or consulting
with any other of the Keep.
The defense offered in mitigation that Sir Malory acted to further the cause
of the broader Light, given that this troll intended to serve in the Wrath of
Justice.
Recent precedents cited by the acting High Justice, General Rithor Thorne
indicated a sentence of being expelled from the Keep for knowingly violating
standing orders of the Keep.
In light of Sir Malory's admission of guilt for not questioning the request
made of him, the Crown found mitigation to Sir Malory deliberately violating
Keep regulations.
However, Sir Malory was found to be unfitting of discharging the duties of a
knight, having, in this situation, absconded the level of responsibility
demanded of him.
The Crown ruled that Sir Malory is to be demoted to the rank of squire, and
a period of probation in place for a period of 3 months by the old calendar.
Should Squire Malory violate any other rule of the Keep, or act in a manner
unbecoming a member of Gareth's Keep, he shall find himself facing expulsion
from the Keep.
d'Aggravaine. Crown.
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Gwaine: Dishonorable Discharge - Squire Caelnar Brightblade.
Fri Sep 10 14:41:26 2010
To: Knighthood Caelnar ( Imm Immortal Immortals Nazca )
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He is removed from the Keep for conduct unbecoming.
d'Aggravaine, Crown.
Page Wolffram to be Disciplined - Exile
Page Wolffram, an armsman with a dirty quill, is to be exiled on sight for behavior wildly inappropriate for a member of the Knighthood.
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Charges brought against Sir Branzol Snowdragon.
Thu Apr 28 05:37:50 2011
To: Rithor Anysse Datai Branzol Acre ( Imm Immortal Immortals Nadrik Austinian Siccara )
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Gentlemen and ladies,
Find following the findings of the hearing against Sir Branzol
and judgment.
Sir Branzol was charged with reckless action in the matter of
removing the blessing from a holy weapon at the request of a
member of another clan, an action unbecoming of an officer and
senior knight of this Keep.
He was further charged with insubordination and unknightly
conduct in the manner in which he responded to orders issued
by the commanding officer of the Order of the Lance.
Sir Branzol was found guilty of the reckless action, mitigated
by his intention, which I believe to have been genuine but
taken advantage of by those of the Wrath who abused it.
Sir Branzol is found not guilty of insubordination, but guilty of
conduct unbecoming, given the manner in which he chose to address
his disagreements with his commanding officer.
Sir Branzol submitted to my judgement and waived his rights to a
formal hearing.
Sir Branzol is demoted to the rank of Captain in the Lance
as a consequence of his conduct unbecoming.
Sir Branzol is further demoted to the rank of Knight:Lance
as a result of his reckless action for choices unbecoming of
an officer. However, given Sir Branzol's long service, and
dedication to this Keep, this sentence is suspended with
two conditions:
1. Captain Branzol must make full restitution to Lord
Thorne for the weapon - i.e replacing it with an
identical weapon.
2. Captain Branzol will under go a period of probation
while this restitution is pending. Any improper
conduct will see this sentence applied.
This restitution is expected to be completed in full
within 3 months, by the old calendar.
d'Aggravaine, Crown.
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Gwaine: Final ruling: Sir Branzol Snowdragon.
Sat Sep 3 13:34:28 2011
To: Branzol Rithor Anysse Datai Kiery Cairhien Rassilon Caenarfon Chretien ( Imm Immortal Immortals Nadrik Austinian Siccara Nazca )
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Officers of the Keep,
Sir Snowdragon, as an outcome of a disciplinary hearing, was allowed 3
months by the old calendar to make full restitution of loss to a knight of
the Keep.
He has been unable to do so, and thus must now face the enforced terms of
the probation.
Sir Snowdragon is relieved of all officer responsibilities, as well as
duties of Weaponsmaster. He remains, however in the Lance.
This matter is now considered closed.
d'Aggravaine, Crown.
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Gwaine: Branzol Snowdragon
Thu Nov 10 20:53:30 2011
To: Datai Rithor Caenarfon Chretien Rassilon Kiery Cairhien ( Nazca Admin Scorn )
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This day, Day of Freedom, 25th the Month of the Great Evil, Sir Branzol
Snowdragon was called to account for slaying a loner who did not war the
Keep.
He presented a different account of events to what was rendered by Lady
Datai who was present at the time of the loner's slaying.
When challenged on this, his response was that he did care to be questioned
for this actions.
These circumstances leave me assured that the cause of this Keep and that of
Sir Snowdragon are irretrievably broken down.
He is to be removed from the Keep.
May he find a place to serve whose authority he is prepared to accept.
This order is to be executed when Sir Snowdragon next presents himself.
d'Aggravaine, Crown.
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Gwaine: Branzol Snowdragon.
Thu Nov 10 21:33:09 2011
To: Knighthood Branzol ( Imm Immortal Immortals Nadrik Nazca Admin )
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Men and women of Gareth's Keep,
On the Day of Freedom, 25th the Month of the Great Evil, Sir Branzol
Snowdragon actions were considered by the Generals of the Keep and found
wanting.
Before the sentence could be carried out, he retired from duty.
I will hope that Master Snowdragon will find himself able to continue to
serve the Light from a place with whose ideals he has fewer differences.
d'Aggravaine, Crown.
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Gwaine: Zhuna Fidela - Expulsion Order.
Fri Nov 11 00:58:48 2011
To: Zhuna Knighthood ( Imm Immortal Immortals Nadrik Austinian Siccara )
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This person is to be removed from the Keep.
Any General officer sighting it is ordered to take the appropriate action to
see this done.
d'Aggravaine, Crown.
* Note: the Page pledged herself to Malachive publicly, and then sought out Lord Gwaine herself and was removed from the Keep.
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Kiery: Reginoldo
Fri Dec 7 04:49:07 2012
To: General/Knighthood Colonel:Crown/Knighthood Colonel:Lance/Knighthood Colonel:Shield/Knighthood Captain:Crown/Knighthood Captain:Lance/Knighthood Captain:Shield/Knighthood Lieutenant:Crown/Knighthood Lieutenant:Lance/Knighthood Lieutenant:Shield/Knighthood Immortal
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This knight chose the cowards way out when faced with a situation he did
not like. He choose to scribe an letter insulting senior officers of this
keep. Then run to the one office left who stood by him to get an
"honorable" discharge.
He is not welcome back in this keep. The next officer to see him inform him
that he may not claim to be a member of this keep in any manner. If he
refuses please inform myself so than an appropriate proclamation be be
scribed.
Lady Kiery Elistar
General of the Crown
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Kiery: Sir Lanan Faan
Fri Dec 7 04:55:08 2012
To: Knighthood Immortal
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This knight is to be detained for evaluation if he is seen. This is for
his own well being as well as the safety of all knights.
This keep cannot afford to have those who are mentally unstable or ill
running around.
Lady Kiery Elistar
General of the Crown