Sovereign Doctrine Decree

It is the decree of the Council of Hierarchs, that as of today, a sovereign doctrine be instituted. The adoption of this doctrine institutes a strict discipline among all members, and through such discipline, promote cohesion between fellow members.

This strict discipline not only ensures equality among all members, but also enforces order during formal matters. Adhesion to such doctrine solidifies the effective chain of command and leadership. Without order there is chaos and lawlessness. We shall not abide any dissent from our ranks else we amount to nothing more than a rabble of zealots. Through this doctrine, all members will be held accountable for their transgressions against their fellow brethren.

In accordance to Article V of the Statutes of the Order; All members of the Order are equal in their right to speech. While we may all be equal before the Light, our Sovereign Order can only be operated under dutiful a leadership that has the full dedication of its members. Any consistent disrespect against a Hierarch or superior is a violation of the Order's principles and subject to proper discipline.

All among us have sworn the same oath: to be obedient, dedicated our service, and reverent to the Holy Light of Creation. These oaths of servitude are not a matter to be taken lightly. To sow dissent among our ranks is to break these sacred vows and subject to appropriate punishment. Such punishments are not handed out on a whim, but rather only after a benevolent warning.

Call to Order
During an assembly or hearing, members of the order and audience are to remain silent and attentive until the Hierarch concludes a statement of speech. Afterwards if appropriate to the matter, he or she will open the floor to any member wishing to voice their concern or opinion. When this time comes, the member desiring to speak should make their intent in a prompt manner. Afterwards they will be given the chance to speak.

Should anyone attending speak out of line or act any any way disrespectful to any other order member, they will be called to order. This serves as a warning that the next outburst would have them removed from the chambers. Once removed, an Exemplar will carry out the appropriate disciplining for the Disciples. For all others, they shall pass under review by the Council of Hierarchs.

Disciplinary actions that can apply to a Disciple include:
 * Prayers and Fasting;

Disciplinary actions that can apply to non-disciples:
 * Sanitation duties;
 * Charity work;
 * Trial by ordeal;
 * Re-education by the Watchful Hand;
 * Corporal Punishment;
 * Capital Punishment, in the most extreme of cases;
 * Paying Tithe;
 * Docked Pay;
 * Dismissal/Demotion
 * Re-education by the Watchful Hand
 * Corporal Punishment
 * Capital Punishment, in the most extreme of cases;

===  Sovereign Doctrine and the Consolidation of the Orders and Command ===  With the adoption of this Sovereign Doctrine, we the Council of Hierarchs, abolish the five branches of this Order, and their seat at the Council of Hierarchs. We hereby consolidate their respective powers into three united pillars: The Sacred Covenant, The Watchful Hand and the Order of Partisans. Each of these unified branches overseen by a Hierarch. Among the Council: one seat for the Arch-Lector representing the Sacred Covenant, one for the High Inquisitor representing the Watchful Hand, and finally one for the Lord-Commander representing the Order of Partisans.

With this Consolidation of the Orders,

I - First, the Peerage and the Conclave are joined as one. The position of Grand Master is abolished. In its place, the two serve under the guidance of the Arch-Lector. The Clerics of the Conclave and the Knights of the Peerage work in unison to further the goals and ideals of the Order. Exemplars oversee their respective branches and one shall hold the title of Ordinator, and the other the title of Commendator.

II - Secondly, the Circle and the position of Grand Archivist are abolished. Its respective members are now a part of the Sanctioned Circle, operating under the supervision of the High Inquisitor. The Sanctioned Circle stands adjacent to the Inquisition of the Hand, and the two shall work in unison to further the goals and ideals of the Order. Exemplars oversee their respective branches and one shall hold the title of Judicator, and the other the title of Magister.

III - the Vanguard, under the command of the Lord-Commander, is a branch of the Order of Partisans. This new order led by the Lord-Commander grows to include the Auxiliary which shall work in unison with the Vanguard Regiment to further the goals and ideals of the Order. Exemplars oversee their respective branches and one shall hold the title of Vindicant, and the other the title of Quartermaster.

With this Consolidation of Orders and Command, each branch is now with a proper hierarch and active chain of command. We may now begin to focus on our goals, and with such unity and vigilance towards one another, guard against any corruption or other such heresies that might have taken root within the Orders before.

His Eminence, Orvyn Grelmont

High-Inquisitor of the Watchful Hand

Office of Inquiry of the Sovereign Order