Chronicle Charter

Rage Across Columbus: Wyld Prophets

Chronicle Charter

Mission Statement
Rage Across Columbus: Wyld Prophets is an interactive, improvisational theater group, functioning under the Werewolf oriented live action role-playing rules published by White Wolf and also under the organizational rules and auspices of One World By Night. We seek to create an ongoing collaborative work of art using the framework of a game that lends itself well to the ancient art of storytelling. We strive to give the act of aesthetic creation precedence over the game related ideas of “winning” and “losing”.

Organizational Rules
Organizational rules may not be enacted without a vote, and may be overturned similarly by a vote. House rules may only be enacted by the Head Storyteller; however, due consideration must be given to the membership regarding desired changes.

Voting
All voting shall be conducted by secret ballot among the membership, and a simple majority shall carry the vote. Only accepted members may vote. Voting shall only be conducted at official, pre-announced meetings, and shall not be conducted if less than two thirds of the total membership is present. A vote may be called by any member on any subject delineated in these rules, but another member must second the call for a vote.

Vote of Confidence
Any member may call for a vote of confidence, and another member must second this call. The vote of confidence will be held on the meeting following the one on which it is called for to allow for debate, and insure that as many members as possible may be present. It shall then proceed as per “voting” above, except that no more than 1/5 of the total membership may be absent.

Leadership
Head Storyteller (HST) - The Head Storyteller shall be a member elected by a majority vote of members, and shall continue as Head Storyteller until removed from the post by failing a Vote of Confidence. No member shall be nominated or elected to the position of Head Storyteller against his or her will or in his or her absence.

Storytellers (ST's) - Storytellers and narrators shall be appointed by the Head Storyteller as necessary, but may be removed either by the Head Storyteller or by failing a Vote of Confidence.

Narrators – Narrators are appointed by the Storytelling staff on an as needed basis. They are authorized to assist in the adjudication of challenges and rules questions when a Storyteller isn’t readily available, except when a PC’s death is likely or imminent, or when the Narrator’s PC is involved in the scene.

Founders Clause
The four founders and the first Storytellers of Wyld Prophets, Chris “Truman” Banco, Kasey Aitken-Banco, Matt Hirth, and Steven Hebblethwaite, are each an exception to the Vote of Confidence rule above so long as they maintain either the position of Head Storyteller or Storyteller in the chronicle. The Founders Clause is forfeit for scenarios in which it would clearly conflict with the bylaws of One World by Night.

Membership
Members - Members shall be defined as the body of regular players and storytellers (ST’s and HST). If anyone has not had a character or played in four months time, and has not been in contact with any Storyteller or Narrator regarding a wish to continue playing, they shall no longer be considered a member for voting purposes, unless they are serving as a Storyteller.

Wyld Prophets accepts players regardless of sexual orientation, gender, handicap, national origin, race, color or religion. We strongly prefer players who are tolerant of the diversity in our membership.

Age Requirement - You must be at least 18 years old to play, unless you are a temporary visitor from another OWBN game. This age limit is in place to protect us from potential threats to our site and game; and to insure that no minors are adversely affected by the violent and sometimes sexual material this game deals with. This is non-negotiable.

Site Behavior - Players must display a responsible attitude towards our site and towards non-players, including compliance with all laws and rules that are in force on site.

Disciplinary Rules
Wyld Prophets uses a strike system. A player is given a strike at the HST’s discretion. Any person who accumulates three strikes will be removed from the membership and banned from the site. A strike is removed six months after it is received, unless another strike is received in those six months. The strike(s) may also be removed at the discretion of the HST.

A player may also be removed from the membership and banned from the site at the discretion of the HST.

Players may initiate a strike or ban against another player. This follows standard voting procedures. These requests may be submitted anonymously, but do require a second regardless of the method of submission.