The Black Rose Grows

The Black Rose Grows

Signatories

The Order of the Paradox Order of the Black Rose

Treaty Type: ODP

Treaty Signed: October 10th, 2009

Active

1.Things that should never need to be said.

• a.War on anybody without just cause is wrong. Especially against our Treaty partner.
• b.Spying is rude and unacceptable. Especially on our Treaty Partner.
• c.Public civility costs nothing. Especially to our Treaty Partner.
• d.Helping other people in need is never a bad thing to do. Especially our Treaty Partner.
• e.Sharing knowledge is its own reward. Especially with our Treaty Partner.
• f.Rumours are ugly, but need to be investigated and passed on to those who might be hurt by them. Especially about our Treaty Partners.
• g.Disputes are better resolved with words than battle. Especially in regards to our Treaty Partner.

2.Something Special

• a.If conflict comes to our borders we may ask but not demand defensive help of our partner.
• b.If we seek conflict our partner has no legal or moral obligation to provide assistance.
• c.If our conflict is as a result of outside treaties, then no chaining of obligations occurs.
• d.If amendment needs to be made to this treaty, it is allowed with mutual consent.
• e.If we no longer feel able to live up to our obligations, this treaty may be voided with 96 hours of notice.
• f.If this treaty is voided then an additional period of 96 hours of non-aggression applies past the treaty termination time.

3.Needs to be said.

• a.Doing the right thing should never require a treaty.
• b.Treating our word as bond is the only way to exist.
• c."Friends Before Pixels" is not adequate reasoning to condone the poor behavior of your friends.
• d.I do not need to love you to respect you.
• e.It is best to judge someone by the friends they keep and the enemies they make.
• f.Honour is not a word, it is a way of living.

Signatures

Signed for the Order of the Black Rose

• On behalf of Queen AterAtra
• Sir Winslow Knight Protector
• Sir Neboe
• Dame Hime Themis

Signed for The Order of the Paradox

• Saber, Grand Master
• Longbowe, Grand Hospitaller
• Coursca, Grand Chancellor