All members of the HOOLD are expected to participate in Debauchery, Revelry, Orgies, or Carousing, as defined in Words ; we hold that all acts of Love and Pleasure are our rituals, and our pleasures give glory to Our Lady of Debauchery. Note that this does not mean participating in anything that you do not find to be a pleasure; if there is any phrase that defines the duties and responsibilities of the Order, it is this:

Safe, Sane, and Consensual.

Anything done under the auspices of the Order must fit at least two of these three ideas -- and the third, consensuality, MUST be one of them. The Mother Superior is adamant about this, and will probably pen a lecture about it later in this missive.

Novitiate. Being the "youngest" members of the HOOLD, the Novitiate's sole duty is to explore the various ways and methods of Debauchery, learning from their elders in the Order and discovering for themselves whether or not they have a true Calling. If they discover that they have such a calling, they can bribetithe their way up the ranks.
Being the lowest rung on the Cloistered Membership ladder, the only requirement is Desire. Some knowledge of the Order (mainly of the Catechism ) will be required if you want to climb the ranks.
Nun/Monk. As a Nun or Monk of the Order, you are required to perform some act of Debauchery during any period of time (say, a tourney) where you are representing yourself as a member of the Order. This can be as simple as flirting or a game of Tablero, or as complicated as a revel in your encampment; the actual event is up to you. Eventually, the Order will require some Knowledge of the writings of the Order; but there will always be a Grandmother Clause, so Don't Panic if you're already in. If you wanna get in, start with the Catechism .
The Order also asks that as a representative of Our Lady of Debauchery, you be available to guide and instruct the people around you in the Art of Debauchery; Our Lady also gains esteem when her Order helps those around them. Knowing the definitions of Courtesy, Caution, Discretion, Compassion and Tact would also be a Good Thing.(See the Rules .)
Nun/Monk Templar. In addition to the duties listed above, the Templars of the Order have also taken on the obligation to fight in the Order's defense if this particular type of help is needed. (Fight for Your Right to Party!) We have required that all Templars of the Order be fighters; but we have not required that they be Heavies. Lights, Fencers, and Archers can also be Templars. Other fighters are also welcome; talk to the Mother Superior.
Abbot/ess. The Abbots and Abbesses of the Order, in addition to the duties of Monks and Nuns, are held to greater accountability for the members of the Order and the other people around them. We strongly encourage them to educate the populace on the practice of Safe Debauchery, and to set an example in their own rites to the people around them. In addition, if the Order is going to make an official appearance at an event, the local abbot/ess should be the one to set up the appearance (set up space for camping together with the Autocrat, etc.).
As the highest rung on the ladder, you are expected to have Desire , Knowledge, and Character. Other than the current membership, we have yet to determine just exactly how to judge this nebulous attribute; we just know that you need it.
Costello. The Costello is a monk/nun who has been raised to the level of the Abbot's personal assistant; they are usually recognized at events by their running after their abbot ("Hey, Abbot!" -- as seen in the movies and many cartoons). Usually created with the agreement of the abbot, the Mother Superior will assign on if she feels it is needed. (If an abbess wants a Costella, the same rules apply.)
Grand Inquisitor. A personal aide to the Mother Superior, the Grand Inquisitor is in charge of making sure that the members of the Order are keeping up on their duties ("Are you having fun yet?") and ensuring that the members are apprised of the latest developments in the Rule of the Order. (She also happens to be the Mother Superior's ghost writer. :-) ) Eventually there will be Inquisitors and Inquisitor Pursuivants; as yet, people I trust have no bribetithe, and those others who try are simply Not Worthy.
Mother Superior. An example to us all in the practice and rites of Safe Debauchery, the Mother Superior is responsible to all of the members, overseeing the well-being of the Order, making new rules and policy decisions as needs require. She has the onerous duty of kicking people out of the Order who do not set the proper example, and making sure we do not get stepped on or kicked out by the secular authorities.

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