This document is the "Golden Scroll" of professional achievement in Ar’s Station. It is a prestigious certificate of appointment that grants a player their new title, authority, and responsibilities. In the Gorean world, holding a "Commission" means you act with the direct authority of the Home Stone itself.
❖ COMMISSION OF HIGH OFFICE & SOVEREIGN INVESTITURE ❖
AR’S STATION: THE HIGH COUNCIL & THE BLUE BENCH
BY ORDER OF THE ADMINISTRATOR: Let it be known throughout the city, from the Grand Harbor to the High Walls. The Home Stone of Ar’s Station, having observed the wisdom, courage, and dedication of the individual named herein, does hereby grant them the mantle of leadership. By this Commission, they are empowered to act in the name of the High Council.
❖ I. THE APPOINTEE ❖
Name/Account: ____________________
Caste of Origin: [ ] Scarlet [ ] Blue [ ] Gold [ ] Green [ ] White
Current Standing: ____________________
❖ II. THE ELEVATED OFFICE ❖
The subject is hereby commissioned to the High Rank of: [ ] MAGISTRATE: Keeper of the Law and Judge of the Benches. [ ] MARSHAL / CAPTAIN: Commander of the Scarlet Bench and Defender of the Stone. [ ] HIGH PHYSICIAN: Master of the Green Bench and Guardian of Public Health. [ ] CHANCELLOR OF TRADE: Overseer of the Gold Bench and the Treasury. [ ] AMBASSADOR-PLENIPOTENTIARY: Voice of Ar’s Station in foreign lands. [ ] OTHER: ___________________________________________________________
❖ III. POWERS & RESPONSIBILITIES ❖
By receipt of this Commission, the Officer is granted the following authorities:
Direct Mandate: The power to issue General Orders within their jurisdiction.
Disciplinary Rights: The authority to review and punish subordinates according to Caste Law.
Treasury Access: Authorization to requisition funds/supplies relevant to their office.
Council Seat: The right to provide testimony and counsel to the High Administrator.
❖ IV. THE OATH OF THE HOME STONE ❖
"I, ____________________, do accept this Commission with a humble spirit and a sharpened mind. I swear by the Priest-Kings and the Home Stone of Ar’s Station to uphold the laws, protect the innocent, and serve the interests of my city above my own life. My blood is the Stone's; my honor is the Stone's."
SIGNATURE OF THE OFFICER: ____________________
❖ V. RATIFICATION OF INVESTITURE ❖
"We entrust you with our future. Do not fail the Stone."
HIGH ADMINISTRATOR: ____________________ [ ] Seal PRESIDING SCRIBE: ______________________ [ ] Seal DATE OF INVESTITURE: ___________________
❖ ARCHIVAL FILING ❖
OFFICIAL MUNICIPAL RECORD: This commission is recorded in the Grand Registry of High Offices and the Cylinder of Lineage within the Ar’s Station Grand Municipal Archive.
FILING OFFICER: ______________________ DATE: ______________ SEAL: [ ]
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