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The nucleus of the game.
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A '''chapter''' (also called a '''park''', '''land''', or '''group''') in [[Amtgard]] are local groups of Amtgardians, [[contract|contracted]] as an official group by [[Amtgard, Inc]]. Chapters can belong to a [[kingdom]], or be a [[freehold]]. Chapters of Amtgard are found all over the [[United States]] and [[Canada]], and occasionally found in other countries around the world.
  
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===Definition===
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===Becoming a chapter===
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A group of Amtgardians that play in the same location at least twice per month, at a regularly scheduled day and time, and hold a [[Contract]]. Also referred to as a [[Park]], land, or group.
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[[File:Alona Greenwood keep to barony.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Elevation of [[Greenwood Keep]] to the status of [[barony]], created by [[Alona Twotrees]] ]]
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To qualify as an Amtgard chapter, a group of people must play in the same location at least twice per month, at a regularly scheduled day and time, and hold a [[contract]]. They must also create a name for their group that does not match another chapter's name, and design a park [[heraldry]].
  
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Chapters are given designations based on attendance. Most kingdoms count the number of unique individuals that attend in a given month, while others average number of people who play each week. Chapters can go up and down in status every six months.
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Chapters that wish to become a part of a [[kingdom]] must speak with a kingdom representative. Parks usually join kingdoms that are geographically close to them, though parks in an [[Amt-Void]] might seek to join a kingdom that is hundreds of miles away.
  
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Each chapter has its own [[officer|officers]], who are responsible for running all aspects of Amtgard play.
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Chapters are given designations based on attendance. Most kingdoms count the number of unique individuals that attend in a given month, while others average number of people who play each week. Chapters can go up and down in status every six months. Parks that never join a kingdom, and therefore choose to remain a [[freehold]], cannot have any designation besides [[shire]]. Different designations allow for different executionable privledges, such as the ability to bestow higher level [[awards]].  
  
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===How to start your own===
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Each chapter has its own [[officers]], who are responsible for running all aspects of Amtgard play. All parks have a local [[monarch]], who handles the weekly affairs required to maintain a park. If there are enough members, other offices might be created, such as a [[regent]], a [[prime minister]], a [[champion]], or local [[guildmasters]].
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Well, first you'll a name. Avoid things like 'Crimson', 'Raven's', 'Mystic' and 'Blood'.  they are very common and you might duplicate a chapter who is already in existence. For instance there were once two parks called '[[Rogue's Haven]]' one in [[California]] and one in [[Texas]]. The same is true with 'Dark Water' they eventually had a [[Darkwater East]] and a [[Darkwater West]]  
 
  
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You'll need a [[contract]]. This is an agreement you make with the [[Burning Lands]] (BL) Board of Directors to follow amtgard's rules of play, etc. Follow this [http://www.amtgardinc.com/blpages/faqs.html link]] to the BL pages on the Contract.
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Chapters are required to sign up with the [[ORK]], Amtgard's online record keeper. Park officers can use the ORK to keep track of attendance, awards, titles, and other records. If park members visit other chapters or kingdoms, their records will be simultaneously updated and backed up.
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You'll need to sign up with the [[ORK]]; the [[Online Record Keeper]]. It also doubles as the [[Amtgard Atlas]]. Once you have a chapter started, you sign in to the ORK [http://www.amtgardrecords.com/admin/ here]. This is the standard place to keep track of credits.  
 
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Once you have all that set up you should get your selves some [[heraldry]], a symbol that represents your park. Find some examples [[Park Heraldry|here]]
 
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[[Starting your own Park|Here]] is some advice for starting your own chapter from [[Kuma the Painted]] and [[GoldCrest]].
 
  
 
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===Chapter designations===
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*[[Shire]] 0 - 5 players required, depending on kingdom
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The following are chapter designations, used to assign permission to different chapters based on size. The exact number of people required varied depending on which kingdom they belong to. Freeholds are always considered shires, no matter the number of members.
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*[[Barony]] 15 - 20 players required, depending on kingdom
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*[[Shire]]: 0 - 5 players
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*[[Duchy]] 30 -40 players required, depending on kingdom
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*[[Barony]]: 15 - 20 players
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*[[Principality]]/[[Grand Duchy]] 60 - 75 players required, depending on kingdom, some require subgroups.
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*[[County]]: 21 - 30 players; only used in the [[Golden Plains]]
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*[[Kingdom]]-75+ players required. As well as several other factors, see the 'Kingdom Page' for details.
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*[[Duchy]]: 30 - 40 players
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*[[Principality]]/[[Grand Duchy]]: 60 - 75 players; some kingdoms require subgroups as well.
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[[DS]] requires smaller numbers for example, while [[IM]] wants "unique names per month".  There's been some recent noise on [[Electric Samurai|E-sam]] to standardize chapter sizes to match the recent awards standardization.
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*[[Kingdom]]: 75+ players required, as well as several other factors
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Multiple chapters are joined together to form a [[Kingdom]].  75 players.
 
  
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If you would like to read up on how to start your own park check out this article on the [[in their own words]] pages, [[Starting your own Park]].
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Chapters can only advance in designation with the blessing and consent of their Kingdom Monarch. Each kingdom has different requirements for advancement, which may extend beyond the number of active players.
  
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Multiple chapters are joined together to form a [[kingdom]]. You can only be created as a kingdom if you are approved by both your supporting kingdom and the [[Circle of Monarchs]].
  
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[[:Category:Chapters]]
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====Changing chapter names====
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Any group considering changing their name must contact Amtgard Inc. to do so. If a group's name changes, their contract is not valid until they can update the contract paperwork.
  
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===Links===
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*[[Starting your own Park]]
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*[http://www.amtgardinc.com/bldocs/newbie.pdf Beginner's Guide to Amtgard], a guide for new players
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*[http://www.alonatwotrees.com/amtgardpark/ Starting and maintaining a park], by [[Alaona]]
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*[http://www.alonatwotrees.com/library/howto/start_a_park.pdf Starting a Park] by [[Raven the Muse]]
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*[http://www.crownandflame.com/Articles/principles.htm Principles of Growth: From Shire, To Duchy, To Principality] by [[Celdic Fitz Caliston]]
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*[http://www.crownandflame.com/Articles/build.htm Tips for Building a Better Amtgard Park] by [[Matthias O'Lachon]]
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*[http://www.crownandflame.com/Articles/keepem.htm Keep 'Em Coming Back for More…] by [[SAM Nemoralis]]
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*[http://www.crownandflame.com/Articles/starting1.htm Things You Need to Know When Starting a Group] by [[Sir]] [[Squeak!]]
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*[http://www.electricsamurai.com/main_page.pl?action=view_article&file=20020121100248-Guests.txt&dir=General How to get along with your parent kingdom] by [[Francis]] of Ravensholm
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*[http://www.electricsamurai.com/main_page.pl?action=view_article&file=20020701094924-Guests.txt&dir=General Sublands?] by [[Aramis]]
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*[http://www.electricsamurai.com/main_page.pl?action=view_article&file=20040720115034-Guests.txt&dir=General Upkeep of A Land] by [[Arminius]]
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*[http://www.electricsamurai.com/main_page.pl?action=view_article&file=20070208000000-Guests.txt&dir=General Shire Troubles and Learning to Let Go] by [[Promethea]]
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*[http://www.electricsamurai.com/main_page.pl?action=view_article&file=20100113000000-Guests.txt&dir=General Building and Evolving Larger Group Awareness and Identity] by [[Dame]] [[Sindari Elfstone]]
 
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Latest revision as of 23:53, 1 April 2016

A chapter (also called a park, land, or group) in Amtgard are local groups of Amtgardians, contracted as an official group by Amtgard, Inc. Chapters can belong to a kingdom, or be a freehold. Chapters of Amtgard are found all over the United States and Canada, and occasionally found in other countries around the world.

Becoming a chapter

Elevation of Greenwood Keep to the status of barony, created by Alona Twotrees

To qualify as an Amtgard chapter, a group of people must play in the same location at least twice per month, at a regularly scheduled day and time, and hold a contract. They must also create a name for their group that does not match another chapter's name, and design a park heraldry.

Chapters that wish to become a part of a kingdom must speak with a kingdom representative. Parks usually join kingdoms that are geographically close to them, though parks in an Amt-Void might seek to join a kingdom that is hundreds of miles away.

Chapters are given designations based on attendance. Most kingdoms count the number of unique individuals that attend in a given month, while others average number of people who play each week. Chapters can go up and down in status every six months. Parks that never join a kingdom, and therefore choose to remain a freehold, cannot have any designation besides shire. Different designations allow for different executionable privledges, such as the ability to bestow higher level awards.

Each chapter has its own officers, who are responsible for running all aspects of Amtgard play. All parks have a local monarch, who handles the weekly affairs required to maintain a park. If there are enough members, other offices might be created, such as a regent, a prime minister, a champion, or local guildmasters.

Chapters are required to sign up with the ORK, Amtgard's online record keeper. Park officers can use the ORK to keep track of attendance, awards, titles, and other records. If park members visit other chapters or kingdoms, their records will be simultaneously updated and backed up.

Chapter designations

The following are chapter designations, used to assign permission to different chapters based on size. The exact number of people required varied depending on which kingdom they belong to. Freeholds are always considered shires, no matter the number of members.

Chapters can only advance in designation with the blessing and consent of their Kingdom Monarch. Each kingdom has different requirements for advancement, which may extend beyond the number of active players.

Multiple chapters are joined together to form a kingdom. You can only be created as a kingdom if you are approved by both your supporting kingdom and the Circle of Monarchs.

Changing chapter names

Any group considering changing their name must contact Amtgard Inc. to do so. If a group's name changes, their contract is not valid until they can update the contract paperwork.

Links

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