Branches are to maintain membership for eligibility at their branch level.
Branches who fall below the stated membership have until March 1 to recruit and restore their numbers.
Branches will not be immediately downgraded. If the Lord of the Branch is positive that the branch will recover, the branch may be allowed to continue for the second year to give them time to recover from whatever issues caused their membership numbers to not meet stated quotas.
For Independent Kingdoms who do not meet required numbers:
Independent Kingdoms who have at least nine (9) treatied groups and have met all requirements may remain a Kingdom for a period not to exceed one calendar year after the next Annual Census Day to provide time to restore their glory.
An Independent Kingdom may request to return to a Principality level group under any kingdom of their choosing.
Active efforts to undermine or destabilize another branch through targeted recruitment, (Recruiting another Realms’ Branch or their branch members) is strictly prohibited. Members may leave their group at any time and join any other branch (see changing Branches section).
None of the above Rules are intended as any form of punishment. They are intended to help safeguard the groups within the Realms, help with administrative matters, and assist in growth.
Membership is open to any and all individuals who meet the requirements as stated in the By-Laws of the organization.
The Realms complies with all applicable federal, state, and local anti‑discrimination laws. No provision of these Rules shall be interpreted to permit unlawful discrimination.
A Branch may refuse or remove a member for lawful reasons consistent with these Rules, the By‑Laws, and applicable law.
This does not remove the member from being a member of the Realms of Solara under their home Kingdom.
Members desiring to leave their current group to join another group may petition their Lord for dismissal.
This rule is not intended to be a restriction on allowing members to change group membership, it is to ensure that the group they exit is not pushed below their required membership numbers.
Lords may deny a request to change groups for this reason.
By participating, members acknowledge the inherent risks of medieval reenactment activities and agree to release and hold harmless the organization from claims arising from ordinary negligence, except where prohibited by law.
Waivers must be signed to attend events.
Waivers may be electronically completed at the time of membership purchase.
Waivers include the right to publish or use any photos taken of the individual at the event.
Waivers for minors must be signed by the parent / guardian. Waivers for minors are event specific and may not be completed upon membership purchase. These must be completed at each event by the parent/ guardian in attendance.
Photos of minors must have written parental/guardian permission before being published to any website or social media page.
Individuals do not need to be members to participate in activities but are required to sign a waiver.
Exception: To compete in any Crown War, the individual must be a paid member as whoever wins the Crown has a significant impact on the entirety of the Kingdom.
Each person is responsible for their actions and should ensure that above all else and that we act in a responsible and honorable manner.
Members must follow the rules of their Kingdom and the rules of their local branch to which they belong.
People who engage in marshal activities are required to read and acknowledge the rules of engagement or competition for each marshal activity in which they engage.
Armor and weapons must be safe and to the standards required by the Realms of Solara for safety purposes.
This information is contained in the Solara Treatise of War.
Children are the responsibility of their parents / guardians.
Follow all rules of the Events and Event sites including, but not limited to alcohol use, prohibition of weapons (including live blades which must be peace bound), and other rules of the Event / Event Site.
We encourage each member to develop a persona, including a name to which you will be known in the Realms, and costume reasonably appropriate to your persona.
At events, we do ask individuals to make a good effort in their costuming, encampment and mannerism to create a Medieval community and culture and leave the mundane world behind.
Try to use people’s Medieval/Larp names when addressing them.
Be honorable on and off the field of battle.
Membership may be revoked or denied following a determination by the appropriate authority, subject to the By‑Laws, these Rules, and applicable law. Decisions may be appealed as outlined herein.in the sole discretion of the Universal Council with or without explanation.
Conviction or violation of civil or criminal law. This includes any violation of civil law (such as theft, violence, et. al.) whether convicted or not.
Actions that endanger the Realms of Solara.
Formal recommendation from the Council of the Kingdom in which you reside.
Violation of the By-Laws of Realms of Solara, LLC., the rules and prohibitions of Realms of Solara, and/or the rules and prohibition of the Kingdom in which they reside.
Egregious disruption at events, practices, or gatherings or repeated disruption. This may extend to inciting and/or threatening comments online.
Flagrant disregard for safety and the rules of combat.
Any member may be released from any Branch up to an including banishment from the Realms of Solara for any reason or no reason at all.
Members may resign their membership at any time.
No refunds are given for loss of membership.
Unofficial comments and social media posts by individuals are not a reflection upon the Kingdom of Solara or Realms of Solara, LLC.
The following are intended to promote stability and shall be applied reasonably and in good faith.
If a member resides in a location which has a closer Branch than their originating Branch, the member may change branches one (1) time in any given year but should in good faith stay in their new branch for a period of two (2) years following their move.
Both Lords must agree to the move and make said decision in the best interests of the members and the Branch.
If a Branch resides in a location which has a closer Kingdom or Realm than their originating Kingdom or Realm, the Branch may change Kingdoms or Realms at the Annual Census Day but should in good faith remain in their new Kingdom or Realm for a period of two (2) years following their move.
Be it known that these rules are not intended to restrict movement, but to ensure stability within the branches.
