General Organisation of the Order -- Amendments to the Code of Conduct
by Bruce Heard During the decades following the
new Heldannic Code of Conduct, The Heart and the Voice have enacted
amendments essentially to reflect practical issues.
1st Amendment - Devotion: Indentured brothers in arms of another
faith than Vanya are tolerated, but must keep their faith discreet
and to themselves.
2nd Amendment - Respect: A brother must take meals in silence as
the Holy Scriptures are read by the brother chaplain.
3rd Amendment - Cleanness: A brother must endeavour to wear
appropriate and complete attire at all times.
4th Amendment - Achievement: The Order may reward a returning
brother with items of magic as appropriate to rank and
achievement.
5th Amendment - Poverty: A brother is entitled to a stipend to
cover minor personal costs when involved outside the Order.
6th Amendment - Celibacy: Indentured brothers in arms may take a
spouse but must keep matrimonial life discreet and to
themselves
7th Amendment - Restraint: A brother must forego undue cruelty to
people and animals, and respect the property of Heldannic subjects
and the Order.