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ABYDOS GUILDS

The Eye of Abydos, our constitution, requires us to maintain just six guilds for use in Abydos. Each guild acts as a faction for people to join and each in some way enhances the Abydos government or overall player experience. Each guild has its own section, with registration, information, restrictions, and various events and activities. New nations in Abydos are strongly encouraged to visit the Citizens Guild first as all other guilds require membership in the Citizens Guild.

Description: Eye of Abydos §4.5. Oracles Guild

  • The Oracles Guild shall be responsible for the protection and enforcement of the 13 Abydos Axioms over the region. The guild shall be lead by a High Oracle, who is, only upon vacancy of office, appointed for life by the currently seated Grand Luxarch. Additionally, the Oracles Guild allows for up to three Oracles to serve under the High Oracle, and a host of Apprentice Oracles who study within the guild. The Oracles Guild is also charged with promoting the history, education, and culture of Abydos to the citizens.

CHAIN OF COMMAND

  • High Oracle: Zyris
    Oracles: vacant, vacant, vacant
    Apprentice Oracles: vacancy

 

GUILD HISTORY

  • The Oracles Guild is the oldest guild in Abydos, and its early history is nebulous. With no official laws in the early days of the region, the Oracles Guild was ran largely out of tradition and new ideas. Early history celebrated the uniqueness of the institution, while the Oracles Guild itself initially struggled in 2018 to find its voice. After the ratification of the Eye of Abydos, the Oracles Guild would gain a new foothold on the region, and its growth would be quickened.

    During the reign of Grand Luxarch Zyris, on April 16, 2018, the nation of Yaqobia was appointed the Oracle of Abydos. Yaqobia is the oldest known nation to have resided in Abydos, and thus the title was fitting. Zyris described the tasks of the Oracle of Abydos as: This position will have the sole task of teaching these Axioms to new nations, promoting them, talking about them and reminding us of them when we steer away from them. The Oracle thus acts somewhat like a cultural minister and promotes our culture and ways, and explores various interpretations. It shall be the task of the Grand Luxarch to appoint an Oracle for the duration of their term with the blessings of both Emperors or keep the previously appointed Oracle. Should the Oracle resign or die, or be removed by the Grand Luxarch, a new one can be appointed.

    It is unclear exactly when, but increasingly the Oracle of Abydos would speak up on issues and use the Abydos Axioms to interpret the issue. With this, Yaqobia transformed the Oracles Guild into one that acts as a sort of 'supreme court' for Abydos. From there, the idea of the Grand Luxarch removing an Oracle lessened, while the idea of an Oracle remaining in office for life grew. This was unknowingly tested when Grand Luxarch Zyris resigned on August 17th, 2018 and appointing Grand Luxarch Hydoria as his successor. By August 21, 2018, Grand Luxarch Hydoria signed a Decree, allowing Zyris to join the Oracles Guild with the blessing of Yaqobia, and it was approved.

    With High Oracle Yaqobia and Oracle Zyris now the sole members of the Oracles Guild, Yaqobia would build the Oracle Guilds first page. Zyris began a publication called The Oracles Overture and would make periodic parody news stories about Abydos. See Issues I, II & III.

    On November 4, 2018 after his resignation, Grand Luxarch Hydoria himself was invited into the Oracles Guild by Yaqobia and Zyris, making Hydoria the guilds third member. Under the leadership of our third Grand Luxarch, Ancient Greek Kingdoms, Zyris proposed several drafts of what would become the Eye of Abydos, and helped to cement the role of the Oracles Guild into the modern Abydos government.

     

Description: Eye of Abydos §4.6. Ambassadors Guild

  • The Ambassadors Guild shall be responsible for diplomacy, foreign affairs, and embassy exchanges for Abydos, exculding that which pertains to signed treaties, military action, espionage, and condemnations. The guild shall be governed by a Chief Ambassador who is appointed or demoted jointly by the Grand Luxarch and Abydos President at will. The Chief Ambassador shall carry out diplomatic missions that both the Grand Luxarch and High Priest agree to. Additionally, the Chief Ambassador leads all Ambassadors in the fulfillment of foreign affairs missions.

Description: Eye of Abydos §4.7. Roleplay Guild

  • The Roleplay Guild shall be responsible for creating and maintaining a successful roleplay environment within Abydos, as well as launch new role play games and scenarios. The guild shall be governed by a Chief Cartographer as appointed by the High Priest to manage an official Abydos Map. The Chief Cartographer shall be charged with keeping order to all Roleplay games and events as well as The Riddled Sphinx game area and assisting with all nations who seek to participate.

Description: Eye of Abydos §4.8. Citizens Guild

  • The Citizens Guild shall be responsible for the creation and maintenance of political party headquarters, citizens organization groups, and other civic-centered organizations which may be created to facilitate a competitive political atmosphere in Abydos. The Citizens Guild shall be governed by the Elder Statesman who maintains a fair and unbiased approach to the various political and organizational factions of Abydos. The Elder Statesman is appointed by the High Priest once every term, or upon vacancy of office.

CHAIN OF COMMAND

  • Grand Luxarch: Zartavaria
    High Priest: Open
    Elder Statesman: Open

 

GUILD HISTORY

  • Prior to the ratification of the Eye of Abydos in December 2018, the region of Abydos did not have any formal process for citizenship or for the creation of regional political parties. Under the terms of Grand Luxarch Zyris and Hydoria, little work was achieved in building up a large base of citizens. The first High Priest, Requiemis, (who had been known as the Abydos President prior to ratification) likewise did not seek to build up citizens organizations or parties. After Grand Luxarch Ancient Greek Kingdoms was appointed, Zyris began work on drafting a formal Abydos constitution, and with it a new Citizens Guild.

 

CITIZENSHIP REGISTRY

  • Rules for Citizenship:
    All nations must be a member of the World Assembly to apply for citizenship in Abydos. Nations who are not in the World Assembly at the time of application will have their applications automatically rejected. Nations do not, however, have to remain in the World Assembly after their application has been approved unless they are running for office. Nations may have multiple or 'puppet' nations in Abydos, however, a player may only have one nation as a citizen. Cheaters will be ejected and banned without notice, and their nation name struck out from the official registry. Intentionally falsifying your application, being purposefully vague, leaving out information, or your application is found to be misleading, will result in your application being rejected, or your citizenship struck.

    Application:

    • To apply, please copy the application below and fill it out, and repost it on the Abydos Regional Message Board. The Elder Statesman or a higher ranking person on the Citizens Guild Chain of Command will either send you a telegram or notify you on the Abydos RMB if your application has been approved, or denied. Typically, within 24 hours, your name will be included in the Citizenship Registry.

     

     

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    • Citizenship Application

      1. What is your Nations Name?
      2. What is the current date?
      3. Is your nation in the World Assembly?
      4. How long have you (the player) played NationStates?
      5. What other regions have you participated in?
      6. What interests you most: Roleplay, Politics, or Military?
      7. Do you operate any other nations in Abydos?
      8. Do you agree to abide by all laws in Abydos?
      9. We value Honesty. Are your Answers Honest?

       

     

    List of Citizens:

    *Citizenship overturned by Oracles Review

     

ABYDOS POLITICAL PARTIES

  • To create a political party please create a dispatch with your party platform, and keep it updated with a list of members. All parties shall have a minimum of 2 citizens in order to be recognized and created. A political party shall be declared dead and removed from this list if it has only one nation that is not a member of the Conclave, High Priest, or Grand Luxarch.

Description: Eye of Abydos §4.9. Defense Guild

  • The Defense Guild shall act as the official military and intelligence sector of Abydos. The guild shall be governed by the Chief General and may have subsequent military ranks below. The guild shall be under the strict control of the Grand Luxarch, or if the Grand Luxarch chooses, temporarily by the Ankh Emperor. The Defense Guild shall maintain a standing military capable of defending Abydos and her allies from outside forces. The Grand Luxarch shall reserve the right to promote or demote nations at will for the successful function of the guild. If, in the event that a Grand Luxarch opposes military option abroad, the Defense Guild shall be the only guild that can be decreed temporarily closed.

Arise to Defend Abydos At All Cost
Abydos Axiom III

Chain of Command:

  • Grand Luxarch: Zartavaria, Grand Marshal of Abydos
    Ma’at Emperor: The Karen Satrapy
    Chief General: The Karen Satrapy, Marshal of Abydos Armed Forces

 

Members:

 

Application:
To apply, member nations must be registered legal citizens of Abydos. You must send a telegram to the Chief General (or, if vacant, next available officer) with your intent to join, after which you will be issued an oath to post to the Regional Message Board. After such time, you will be added to the Defence Guild Factbook as an official member; duty-bound to protect and serve the nations of Abydos.

Description: Eye of Abydos §4.10. Guardians Guild

  • The Guardians Guild shall be lead by the Chief Guardian who is appointed by the High Priest. The High Priest shall define the use of this guild upon taking office. If the president has no use for a sixth guild, he may grant the Grand Luxarch to use the guild temporarily for the duration of the term of the High Priest.

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