Nosferatu Coven Rules

 

The heads of the family are Elder Kika GNC and Elder Gene DNC and also coven leader Dea Cathie DNC.

 

The family currently has 7 clans, usually led by Kings/Queens or Higher.

 

An ideal clan membership is around 15; when a clan grows past this then the leaders will look at expanding and introducing a new clan and training a new Clan Leader.

 

Each clan has a Chosen Son/Daughter who will receive leadership training and will assist in leading their Clan as and when necessary.

 

Only Kings/Queens and higher can sire and pass on the Nosferatu Bloodline.

 

Envoys, Kings/Queens and above are responsible for tagging new members. Once a potential member has been introduced to the family, they will then wait a minimum of 3 days before they are offered a place in the family. During that time, they will be referred to an Envoy who will share family information. The Envoys works for the whole family not for a particular clan. Potential sub/slaves must additionally be interviewed by a Slave Trainer who will make sure they are entering the family at the correct level (submissive or slave) and that they understand the training they will be required to follow (see Slave Guidelines for further details).

 

New members will be tagged as Sir or Lady (or sub/slave) and tagged in any clan. If a new member is unsure on a clan, they may be offered the NC tag. They will complete a 2 week trial during which time they will get to know everyone and be able to choose a different clan if they wish. On siring they will become Baron/Baroness. Sometimes new members may be sired straight to a higher role such as IG or KotB if they have shown an aptitude in this area and have had approved trained for it.

 

Clan Leaders MUST inform Coven Leaders of new recruits (and in particular Elder Kika GNC) and to introduce new recruits to family chat in world, via the profile e-mail and/or on Skype.

 

Details of titles and heirarchy can be found on this Coven website.

 

No double tags.

 

If a person wishes to marry, they must seek the Coven Leaders permission and there must be a minimum of one month engagement before a wedding takes place. If a person marries within the Coven, they may take either tag; if a person marries from outside of the Coven they may keep their Nosferatu tag. The Coven leaders will not sanction a request if such a marriage would conflict with the Nosferatu life and values.

 

All Members are asked to log into the family channel inworld /join nosxxx (this is regularly changed) which is meant as a place to share news and updates.

 

All Members are asked to add the Nosferatu__Coven_  (http://www.utherverse.com/net/profile/view_profile.aspx?MemberID=101749173) profile to their friends to receive bulletins with invites to our ceremonies, changes in guidelines and other announcements.

 

Clan Leaders Meeting will be held on alternative Sundays at 1pm EST. If a Clan Leader cannot attend they may send a representative. NO PETS or SLAVES.

 

The General Coven Meetings are Private and to be attended by members and sub/slaves ONLY. Sired members are the only ones with the right to vote. These are held when deemed appropriate by the Coven Leaders however Clans are expected to hold their own regular meetings and pass on concerns at the Clan Leader meetings.

 

Clan members may take on other work within RLC such as dancing, DJing or as WGs however they may not double tag. Members must make sure their Clan Leaders are aware of other commitments. Where possible members should still endeavour to attend family events.

 

When a member leaves the family, it is done politely, with grace and dignity. Coven Leaders must be informed. Please read the Role Playing Guidelines for more information on this. Such members will only be permitted to return with the permission of the Coven Leaders and will have to start from the beginning as Sir/Lady. If a member who was NOT denounced wishes to return it must still be at the Leaders discretion however the member will return at 2 ranks lower. All members are expected to act respectfully and with dignity. To this end we ask that members avoid making negative bulletins at all costs.

 

Do not respond to bulletins about our families without Leaders ' permission. This Coven WILL NOT stoop to the level some do.