Amtgard: The Kingdom of the Wetlands
Official Corpora of Bylaws
Last Updated November 20, 2000

• 8.0 Kingdom Calendar
• 8.1 Crown Qualifications - Will be held approximately six months after the last Crown Qualifications. Consists of three tournaments each with multiple events.
  • 8.1.1 Autocrat - Shall be selected by the highest club officer not running for office, excluding the Prime Minister.
    • 8.1.1.1 The autocrat may create events as they see fit in addition to the required standardized events.
    • 8.1.1.2 Specific rules for these tournaments and requirements for candidacy qualification shall be published by the autocrat at least six weeks prior.
  • 8.1.2 Warskill Tournament - The tournament must consist of at least the following standardized events, but may include additional events such as: single dagger, double dagger, sword and dagger, offhand sword and shield, pole arm, great weapon, open style combat, spellball, etc.
    • 8.1.2.1 Single Short Sword
    • 8.1.2.2 Florentine Short Swords
    • 8.1.2.3 Short Sword and Medium Shield
    • 8.1.2.4 Archery (target or combat)
  • 8.1.3 Cultural Tournament - The tournament must consist of at least events that include entries satisfying the criteria for the following awards, but may include additional events. Multiple entries are allowed in each event, but a single entry may not be entered in more than one event or in another tournament.
    • 8.1.3.1 Order of the Dragon - such as: flat art, 3D art, singing, instrumental music, best tasting cooking, etc.
    • 8.1.3.2 Order of the Owl - such as: active construction, passive construction, weapon and shield construction, etc.
    • 8.1.3.3 Order of the Smith - such as: factual writing, composition, etc.
    • 8.1.3.4 Order of the Garber - such as: best looking garb, fighting garb, etc.
  • 8.1.4 Statecraft Tournament - Only candidates for Monarch and Regent may enter the Statecraft tournament. The tournament event roster must consist of at least the following standardized events, but may include additional events such as: Wetlands or Amtgard heraldry test, Wetlands awareness test, award recognition and assignment test, event proposal, etc.
    • 8.1.4.1 Platform Speaking - Candidates present their goals for the reign and answer questions from the judges and populace. Judged on presence, organization and preparation.
    • 8.1.4.2 Debate - Candidates must present an impromptu argument on a given Amtgard related topic. Judged on reasoning, diplomacy and sincerity.
    • 8.1.4.3 Written - Candidates submit an essay or other written work on a topic predetermined by the autocrat. The topic must be declared at least six weeks prior to Crown Qualifications. Judged on coherence, presentation and content.
    • 8.1.4.4 Conflict Resolution - Candidates role-play the position they are seeking in an intense problem-solving scenario. Judged on decisiveness, efficiency and creativity.
• 8.2 Crown Coronation (Endreign) - A celebration to honor the departing monarchy and welcome the incoming monarchy.
  • 8.2.1 Will be held one or two weeks after the Crown Qualifications.
  • 8.2.2 Shall be the responsibility of the outgoing Regent.
  • 8.2.3 Two seats on the Board of Directors and the Guildmaster of Knights will be elected.
• 8.3 Weaponmaster Tournament - This is a passage of arms in several different weapons classes. The winner will hold the title of Weaponmaster until the next such tournament.
  • 8.3.1 Will be held one or two weeks after Crown Coronation.
  • 8.3.2 Shall be sponsored by the Kingdom Champion.
• 8.4 Relic Quest - A quest to distribute the relics defined in Amtgard: Handbook on Rules of Play in addition to kingdom specific relics such as the Amulet of Enchantments. The winners of each relic will be allowed to use it until the next relic quest.
  • 8.4.1 Must be held before the Midreign Revel.
  • 8.4.2 Shall be sponsored by the Reeves guild.
• 8.5 Midreign Revel - A celebration to honor the current reigning monarchy.
  • 8.5.1 Will be held approximately thirteen weeks after coronation (midway through the reign).
  • 8.5.2 The Monarch shall appoint the autocrat.
    8.5.3 The Prime Minister shall be elected.

Definitions
1.0 Club Membership
2.0 Dues and Policies of the Treasury
3.0 Kingdom Althings
4.0 Selection and Removal of Club Officers
5.0 Kingdom Officers
6.0 Provincial Officers
7.0 Kingdom Councils
8.0 Kingdom Calendar
9.0 Honors and Awards
Appendix A - Update history
Criteria suppliment to the Honors and Awards (I.E. The Monarch's Handbook )

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