Rextoi Brittonon/Laws of the Britons.
Below we have the laws and virtues of the Britons, as created by the community.
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Calonnâ (Courage).
Through calonnâ, we endure difficult moments.
Through calonnâ, we show selflessness, even in the face of potential harm to ourselves in service to the many.
Calonnâ is taking a stance, to empower ourselves to uphold the other virtues in the world around us.
Calonnâ is not fearlessness, but acting in the face of fear when others would flounder and flee. -
Oigetocâriâ (Hospitality).
We believe that a host has the duty to protect and care for guests and in turn the the guests have the duty to honour their host, to not shame their host or disturb the peace of the host’s residence.
Oigetocâriâ extends beyond the hearth and home, it means aiding those in need when you can and never overburdening yourself or anyone else to provide that which they cannot.
Oigetocâria extends beyond materials, often times people will need comfort and support in emotional and spiritual matters as well as physical ones.
It is the duty of the host never to be overbearing by trying to force hospitality when it is not required, or to attempt to force something onto a guest that they cannot consume.
It is the duty of both parties to ensure that neither party is placed in a situation that it is uncomfortable or unsafe for them to be in for health, mental or emotional reasons.
In the event that a guest knowingly breaks the rules of hospitality, any and all obligations on the part of the host are dissolved and the right of the guest to remain is forfeit. -
Mêdon (Honour).
We believe that Mêdon means being loyal to those who are loyal to you and acting for the good of the majority, no matter the cost to oneself.
In the event of a dishonourable action the individual in question has the right to make their intentions clear and each wronged party has the right to make known where they have been wronged and request reparations which must be honourably provided.
In order for an honourable decision to be made it requires the input of anyone concerned. -
Uêlios (Honesty).
We believe it is a sacred duty to be honest and faithful to oneself, one’s obligations (be they obligations to people, or to a cause) and to one’s beliefs.
If a mistruth must be spoken it must be in the interest of greater good, that is, it must provide safety or comfort to the individual or individuals it concerns.
To act in honesty and sincerity one must never act for or against an individual or cause until the truths and mistruths of the situation are known.
When acting or speaking out one should make one’s intentions clear and known from the beginning, if one’s intentions are not clear then they must be considered before action is taken.
If one is aware of intentional harm being done to an individual or community it is one’s sacred duty to speak out and have action be taken to stop it and prevent such things in the future (if one is in a position to effectively do so). -
Uîroioniâ (Justice).
We believe that Uîroioniâ entails respect, care, and equity; with a consciousness about the impact of race, class, gender, sexual orientation, family responsibility or status, marital status, religious or political conviction, pregnancy, age, and disability. By recognizing the dignity of each individual, we seek to build a healthy community based on justice for all and we see it as our sacred duty to actively stand against systems and groups that seek to overturn this virtue.
Resolving an injustice takes priority over all, even the honor of the tribe or an individual.
We believe Uîroioniâ comes from the gods, and from the laws of the land, except when said laws contradict those aspects of justice which have been ordained by the gods.
When an injustice is committed, it is the duty of the community to resolve it, and in the harshest cases, remove the source of injustice for the good of the tribe and the community. -
Soldurios (Loyalty).
Through soldurios, we let our will be known to the community and the gods, for the benefit of all.
The trust that comes with loyalty allows us to rely on each other in the community, and the ideas of others.
The involvement that comes with loyalty, is the time and willingness to set things aside for the good of those things to which we are loyal.
We strive for the good of those to whom we are loyal, by way of keeping our promises, teaching, and caring for the good of those to whom we are loyal.
Through soldurios, we uphold all other virtues.