KhioTong Posted February 1, 2003 Share Posted February 1, 2003 Greetings fellow guildmates. It has been brought to my attention a few matters that are brewing within the guild. Some of the issues that I'd like to cover tonight will revolve around rumor control and current events. Regarding accusations of treason, blacklisting, etc. It is imperative that you take an active role as an informed member of the empire. As a governor to the empire it is my imperial duty and right to address these concerns. I hereby request an "emergency meeting tonight" for 8:00pm EST at Olympus. I also request that appropriate members of the Head of State and appropriate officials be present. Your attendance is vital in the hope that this dispute can be finalized, in the name of rumor control and containment. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elathiel Posted February 1, 2003 Share Posted February 1, 2003 I will be there and urge everyone that possibly can to be as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kodoz Posted February 1, 2003 Share Posted February 1, 2003 I of course shall attend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elathiel Posted February 2, 2003 Share Posted February 2, 2003 (edited) Moved to UO Discussions Edited February 2, 2003 by Elathiel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhioTong Posted February 2, 2003 Author Share Posted February 2, 2003 It was a somber evening as one guild mate after another filled the halls of Olympus. The floor was directed towards both Kodoz and Rand. Kodoz has claimed that he was blacklisted, wrongfully demoted and punished without due cause. He stated that his unruly behavior was only the result of Rands "iron fist," and that he was only responding to unruly behavior aimed at himself. It was later revealed that Rand had used a Praetorian to kill Kodoz. Brightblade then pointed out that the use of Praetorians can only be sanctioned after a triumvirate. Questions were soon directed to Rand as to why he illegally called upon them to dispatch Kodoz. SerBrightblade, then mentioned that Praetorians may dispatch guild members who deem themselves hostile and unruly. Rand then stated that Kodoz was arguing and using non-physical aggression because he was demoted. Under article IV of the codex it states who may command Praetorians, the Senator of War is not one of them. Rand had stated that he has completely followed the rules regarding the procedures and practices of the codex, except for the single instance when he called upon the Praetorians. He continued to mention that he stands behind his actions and that Kodoz and Bill acted only the way they did because Kodoz had been demoted. Immediately followed, the meeting hall completely fell out of order. The conversation soon became heated, and Emissary Cheblis was calling for order -with no luck. Bill had taken the floor and started yelling about inequalities. Aviana then stated that three senators agreed upon Kodoz's demotion. I did not fully follow the circumstances that followed, they happened so quickly. But within minutes, Senator Aviana had stormed out into the court-yard and Senator Rand had resigned (Rand later makes a public statement that he will not return to the guild, so long as Kodoz and Bill are still members). A brief intermission involved a reprimand from SerBrightblade to a new guild member. Leah then resigned from the guild and that is how the Kodoz/Rand incident ended. After Brightblade returned, he delivered a speech about guild coherence and how we all belong to something greater. Lora De Blood, had taken the floor and defended herself against the charges of treason. Brightblade stated that if Rand had not resigned, the charges of treason would have been valid. Lora continued to state how this was a misunderstanding and that she had not wanted it to end the way it did. At that moment, the celestial gods intervened and the sun set unexpectedly. I now question whether this meeting was beneficial or not. My intent was to being light to certain subjects in hope to diffuse them, and in some ways I feel they have diffused slightly. If I managed to omit anything, please contact me at: Pidgeon#52593817. I will gladly edit this post with corrected or additional information. The road is long, but I feel confidant that the Purple Guardians will prevail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ballyn5768 Posted February 2, 2003 Share Posted February 2, 2003 As I was one at the meeting last night, as it was a serious matter, I still saw unruly actions by members. It was explained in the books so graciously put there how members were to conduct themselves. If you are called to an urgent meeting from this time forth, please refrain from acting as if you are in a playground until that meeting has been concluded. I thank you for letting me say my peace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steel DarKnight Posted February 2, 2003 Share Posted February 2, 2003 *sighes heavily* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Ser Brightblade Posted February 2, 2003 Share Posted February 2, 2003 If you are called to an urgent meeting from this time forth, please refrain from acting as if you are in a playground until that meeting has been concluded. Well said. If people cant behave in a mature manner then let them be gone. This guild will not lose good mature individuals because those with no self control exhibit behaviors unbeffiting a Guardian of Honor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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