The Gathering Treat, 1108

1) We accept that each faction has a right to exist as free and independent nations, including any sentient being beholden to a signatory.

2) We acknowledge each signatory's right to govern their own lands as they see fit.

3) We support the independence, neutrality and security of all Guilds, provided they continue to serve the faction.

4) Holding the above to be true, we formally agree to accept the following rights and responsibilities when dealing with other treaty signatories.

5) Factions and Guilds will openly declare a disagreement before taking action against another signatory of this treaty.

6) The land within a Faction or Guild camp will be under that body's law.

7) Anywhere normally within the host hospitality, for the duration of the event, not covered by Faction or Guild laws is regarded as neutral ground, and wil have a set of rights and responsibilities enforced by the militia.

8) When diplomatic avenues have failed, complex issues can be decided by negotiated rules of engagement.

9) The rules of engagement are to agreed by the aggrieved signatories and a agreement has to be reached.

10) It is the responsibility of all signatories to ensure that the agreed rules of engagement are negotiated, reached and adhered to.

11) If any signatory breaks the Charter, they can expect the other signatories to take action as agreed by the majority.

12) No signatories will interfere with the punishment of sanction agreed to by the majority.