Paradox Earth Charter:

Article 91:

Section 1:

1. Purpose: This article is intended to facilitate the effective integration of newcomers as they make their way into Gravepoint by specifying the requirements for defensive appointments and/or other duties as required.

2. Scope: This article applies to all individuals planning to stay in the city for longer than twenty-four (24) Earth hours.

Section 2:

* Definitions:

* 2.1 Resident: Those that live in or have residence inside the city for a period of no shorter than twenty-four (24) Earth hours.

* 2.2 Newcomers: Those looking to settle or visit the city for a prolonged period of time.

* 2.3 Oracle: An individual with the ability to perceive the future in some way. Examples include but are not limited to:

* Far Viewing (Local and extraplanar)

* Possibility viewer

* Potential viewer

* Soothsaying

* Divining

2.4 Sufficient Skills and/or Training: The level of expertise or qualification required to be recognized by the city without which the person cannot join a group, guild, or defense unit without special dispensation, guidance, or similar.

Section 3:

Mandatory Oracle Consultation:

3.1 Requirement: All newcomers considering becoming a resident without having sufficient skill and/or training must consult an oracle and report the results.

3.2 Timeframe: The consultation must occur within five (5) days of entry into the city.

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3.3 Objectives of Consultation:

* Assessment of Abilities: Read possible paths and their potential contributions to the city and the war.

* Guidance: Provide personalized recommendations for what groups, guilds, or training the newcomer should join to provide the most benefit and have the best hope of success.

Section 4:

Integration Pathways:

4.1 Direct Entry: If a newcomer is found to have sufficient skills and/or training to join a group, they are required to do so until such a time as they can transfer to their preferred group.

4.2 Oracle-Guided Placement: Those without sufficient skills and/or training will be guided by an oracle to:

4.2.1 Training Program: Enroll in an academy, school, program, or private tutoring as required to reach a minimum threshold for a group, guild, or defense unit.

4.2.2 Support Role: For those without the skill, potential, or will to join in the defense of the city. Crafters, technicians, and other support and logistical staff are always in demand to help support the city’s infrastructure and those fighting on the front lines.

4.2.3 Other: For those with unique abilities that may not fit into any other group, guild, or defense unit.

Section 5:

Verification and Documentation:

5.1 Certification: After consultation, paperwork must be filed with a government official within one (1) day.

5.2 Records: Oracles must keep records of such consultations in case there is a discrepancy discovered in the document filed.

Section 6:

Compliance and Enforcement:

6.1 Entry Condition: Compliance with this Article is a mandatory requirement for residency, both temporary and permanent, within the city walls.

6.2 Monitoring: Entry into and exit from the city is automatically tracked.

6.3 Non-Compliance: Failure to comply may result in:

* Denial of service

* Fine

* Arrest Warrant

* Mandatory front-line service

Section 7:

Confidentiality:

7.1 Privacy Protections: All personal information will be kept confidential by the oracles. Only their rulings shall be recorded.

7.2 Use of Information: The oracle's rulings shall only be used for the purposes of city defense.