Resources and Information for Newcomers This page is intended to help new members of the Royal Order of Chivalry get started in this wonderful and unique ministry. As such, it is not intended to be a complete historical work on the Middle Ages of Western Europe, but rather, a reference page of policies, procedures, and helps. One of the foremost aims of ROC is to promote education, both formal, and self-taught. It is hoped that those who would join this noble Order would sincerely research the Middle Ages and Renaissance period of Western Europe in order to add a level of realism to their adventure in the Order. Let this also serve as a disclaimer. Although our intent is historical accuracy when possible, we have determined not to become its slave. Therefore we have taken liberties occasionally with costuming and such, in order to have a safe and exciting organization. Structure and Customs About the ROC Our High King The ROC's Constitution The ROC's Origin Membership Requirements for the ROC Courtesy: the Art of Courtly Behavior ROC's Code of Chivalry The Time Period of the ROC About the use of titles in the ROC The ROC’s Organizational Overview The ROC’s Administrative/Governing Bodies The Executive Board The Sovereign’s Council The Magnum Councilium The Officers of State The Council of Barons Officers of the Sovereign’s Council & their Duties Royal Court Rules for Royal court State Chapter Officers and their Duties State Court Rules of State Court The ROC's Hierarchy Rules of Households & Titles The ROC Organizational Flow Chart The 4 Social Classes that make up the ROC How to Start a ROC Household The Household Staff Household Meetings A Basic Format for Household Court A Basic Format for Work Meetings & Tournament Practice A Basic Format for a Feast A Peer's Guid to Successful Household The Bead Challenge Clothing Guide to the Middle Ages Basic Male Attire Male Accessories Basic Female Attire Female Accessories Here are some projects that you can work on right at home: A Crusader's Cross A Basic Tunic Pattern A Table Cloth for a Feast A Candle Holder for a Feast Standards, Banners, and Pennons A Shield & Banner Tree A Basic Coronet The 10' X 15' Rectangle Pavilion HOME Standard Disclaimer