The Story of His Lordship's Throne RoomThere are very strict rules that apply when entering His Lordship's Throne room. I understand that it's just pixels, but in making such a big deal out of it I can transform it into something bordering the sacred.
What's the point of transforming the throne room in such a way? Well, if something did happen inside that room, like a very important meeting, or a ceremony... well all of a sudden it's a big deal. One goes in there, and you can feel the sense of importance. And it is true, some very powerful moments in this clan's history have occurred inside that room.
That's why you know, when I host an event in there, something big is happening. These rules preserve that degree of importance.
Rules of the Throne RoomThere are two categories of rules. Major rules, and minor rules. Punishments are put in place for the breaking of these rules - If no punishment existed, nothing would stop the rules from being violated. As harsh as many of you may think this is, you don't have to go out of your way to follow these rules, so unless you were looking for trouble, you shall not find yourself needing punishment.MINOR Rules
- Do not wear head gear that hides the face. If the face is exposed, as with party hats, this is permissible.
- Do not wield threatening weapons (eg. blades, whips, hammers). Staffs and other non-threatening hand-held items are permitted.
- Be seated when seats are available. If all seats are taken, rest on the floor beside the door. Do not sit in the middle of the room.
- Do not speak while seated. Stand to request to speak. One person will be appointed speaker by His Lordship, and takes the middle of the floor.
- Do not wear items of Zamorak in the throne room.
- Do not play with the throne room doors.
- Do not consume food or drink inside the throne room
- Do not dress comically (eg. chicken outfit)
- Do not steal seats that other members have risen from in order to speak.
- Pets and familiars are not permitted in the throne room.
MAJOR Rules
- Never enter His Lordship's throne room without his permission
- Do not sit on either throne. His Lordship's is the west throne. The one to his right is reserved for the second in charge of the clan.
- Do not take screenshots or videos of the throne room.
- Do not activate the lever for any reason, unless told to by a leader.
- Do not encourage others to break the throne room rules.
The Safest OptionShow up naked, ask to be let in, sit down and don't say anything. If you want to talk, stand to request it. No screenshots or videos. Stay away from the throne.
Punishment for ViolationFor minor rules, punishment will be several warnings, followed by removal from His Lordship's friend list, rendering the violator unable to return to the clan house, and a forum warning and short suspension from the clan (a few days).
For major rules, punishment begins immediately with removal from the friend list and a forum warning, and there are no verbal warnings. A longer suspension will apply.
New members are exempt the first time it happens, as they are not yet expected to know the rules. The new member will then be alerted to the rules. A second violation carries the same penalty as all other ranks.
You may question at this time, why the punishment is so harsh for what may seem trivial. To break these rules, a person has to deliberately go out of their way to challenge His Lordship's authority. The throne room is a separate room to the rest of the house, and so there can be no accidental entries. Anyone breaking the rules, especially the major rules, does so deliberately, and with the intention of challenging His Lordship's authority. It is also a sign of disrespect toward the entire clan who uphold the reverence of the event.
As these rules are unique to WG, there may be questions. This topic remains open so that those questions may be asked.
This is one of the few pictures in existence depicting a throne room event.
This is how a meeting should look.
(http://i60.tinypic.com/2eobsko.jpg)
Quote from: Emeris6 on April 27, 2014, 03:25:55 AM
Are hoods okay?
http://runescape.wikia.com/wiki/Seasinger's_hood (http://runescape.wikia.com/wiki/Seasinger's_hood)
Totally fine :)
Quote from: geoff_7th on April 27, 2014, 12:20:51 AM
I see a pet !
I think that's from my menagerie, which I stupidly placed right in front of the throne room.