• Those seeking to pledge must be level 10 and have at least 10 areas before being pledged.
• All pledges will be considered "on probation" for the duration of their pledge status.
• Pledges will be watched by full members for 1 Austin month, during which time they will be required to learn the Pixie rules and learn role playing and how to play on Austin.
• Pledges will also be required to complete successfully a pledge quest designed by the Minister of Quests and reach level 15 with 15 areas before being accepted into the Empire.
• If any of the above mentioned laws are not followed, the pledge will be refused.
• Pixies may re-enter the Empire ONLY if:
  1. They left because of inactivity and have been offline for a while.
  2. They deleted their character and started over.
• Pixies may NOT re-enter the Empire if:
  1. They left for no reason
  2. They left to join another guild
  3. They left because of a dispute with another pixie (leaving should not be an answer these problems)
  4. They have joined and left our guild more than once.
  5. They were kicked out of the guild for treason or other reasons.

• Pixies must abide by a code of honor towards their fellow Pixies and all others in the World of Austin.

1. Pixies may not disrespect other pixies or the guild verbally or through actions.
2. Pixies may not harass other players over the channels or privately.
3. All guild related information or ideas are to stay on the guild channel, guild board, or guild alias.
4. There will be no lending or giving of guild equipment (except sanctioned items) to non-guild characters. This includes alts.
5. All Pixies MUST know and follow the rules of Austin.

• Pixies must strive to Roleplay their characters to the best of their ability.
• All PK pixies must know and follow the rules for player killing in the Empire.
• Pixies must keep the power of the Unbeing secret.
• Help newbies learn how to play Austin and help them learn their way around.
• Keep the Empire in harmony and have fun.

• The Council of Ministers is comprised of 5 Ministries. Ministers are appointed by the Emperor.
• The 5 Ministries are:

1. Ministry of Creation
2. Ministry of Defense
3. Ministry of Peace
4. Ministry of Quests
5. Ministry of Recruiting

• The Council of Ministers will resolve all guild disputes.
• The Minister of Defense will enforce the PK rules. Any breach of the Empire's PK rules and your guild status will be terminated.
• All quests for pledges and promotions will be given by the Minister of Quests.
• All guild house updates and skills/spells/equipment additions will go through the Minister of Creation.
• All correspondence with other guilds will go through the Minister of Peace.
• Any potential pledges must be approved by the Minister of Recruiting before being pledged.

• The Emperor/Empress have the final say in all matters pertaining to the Empire.
• The Emperor/Empress may add or change laws at any time. It is YOUR responsibility to know the rules.
• The Emperor/Empress provides any tie-breaking votes in the Council.
• The Emperor/Empress must do what is in the best interest of the Empire.
• The Emperor/Empress may override any Council ruling.
• The Emperor/Empress may not use their power in an abusive or corruptive manner and must always act in the best interest of the Empire.

• Any Pixie will be punished for not following the above stated rules.
• A Pixie can be demoted a rank for poor roleplaying, being inactive for longer than 2 months, or for not following the Laws of the Empire.
• When a pixie is demoted, they will receive counciling pertaining to their demotion and they must complete a quest of redemption (that will pertain to the reason they were demoted) in order to regain the lost level.
• If you receive 3 demotions within 1 year you will be cast out of the Empire.
• You will be cast out of the Empire immediately for breaking any PK rules or for treason towards the Empire.
• Treason consists of: Giving away guild secrets to our enemies. Degrading the guild in public or to our enemies. Stealing from the guild. Inciting a revolt against the Emperor/Empress or Ministers.
• Pixies will be demoted to Sprite for being inactive for more than 3 months.
• Sprites and Pledges will be cast out of the Empire without demotion if they break any of the rules.
• Punishment for Emperors for breaking the rules will be a removal of power for 3 months. They will be demoted to Councilor for the duration of their punishment.
• If an Emperor commits Treason, then they will be cast of the Empire and a new Emperor will be elected by the Council of Ministers. Only the Council of Ministers may perform this action, and it must be a unanimous vote.

• Only a Pixie's primary character may rise above the rank Elder Pixie.
• Promotions are to be given on merit and service to the Empire.
• The Emperor and one Minister must approve the promotion and state the reason for the promotion.
• Promotion quests are to be given by the Minister of Quests AFTER the promotion is announced. Failure to successfully complete the quest will result in not getting the promotion.
• A pixie can only receive ONE promotion per month and may not rise above the rank of Councilor unless appointed to an empty Minister position.
• Minister positions are appointed by the Emporer with a majority vote of the Council of Ministers.
• Pixies may be given additional duties within their guild rank. (i.e. Armsmaster, Questmaster, Assistant to a Minister, Actor, etc.) These duties are given at the whim of the Emperor or Minister that they fall under, and may be taken away without demotion recourse. These duties do not constitute a rank promotion, unless the promotion is essential in the completing of said duties.

*All Laws Subject to Change by the Emperor or Council of Ministers