The Apprentice Protocol

Apprentice Protocol

1. The bonded will submit to and execute the bondholder’s will in all matters.
2. The bonded will address the bondholder with deference and submission.
3. The bonded will defend the bondholder’s estate, life, and honor by any method necessary unto the death of the bonded.
4. The bonded will permit only the bondholder carnal access to the bonded.
5. The bonded will engage in any and all carnal activities the bondholder requires.
6. The bonded will not presume to know the bondholder’s will.
7. The bonded will adhere to the letter and the spirit of the governing protocols.
8. The bonded will not bear arms in the presence of the bondholder.
9. The bonded will not speak unless addressed.
10. The bonded will answer truly to any inquiry.
11. The bonded will flank the bondholder at all times.
12. The bonded will defer to and honor all of greater rank.
13. The bonded will not complain.
14. The bonded will respond to instruction without hesitation.
15. The bonded will learn from observation and not require instruction.
16. The bonded will offer contrition for transgressions.
17. The bonded will accept and learn from correction.
18. The bonded will not by voice or action, slander or otherwise question the honor of the higher ranked.
19. The bonded will behave with discretion.
20. The bonded will present a modest demeanor.
21. The bonded will execute its duties diligently and to the full extent of its abilities.
22. The bonded will maintain a strong, healthy physique.
23. The bonded will not drink or partake of anything else in excess.
24. The bonded will not wager or benefit from wagers.
25. The bonded will honor all commerce commitments.
26. The bonded will not engage in illicit commerce.
27. The bonded will dedicate itself to acquiring the skills offered under the bond.

Serengeti addendum

28. The bonded will respect and honor the protocols and strictures of cartouche and cartel.
29. The bonded will defend the wealth and honor of the cartouche unto death.
30. The bonded will defend the wealth and honor of the cartel unto death.
31. The bonded will accept the authority of the associate master or other delegate in the absence of the bondholder.
32. The bonded will be permitted one and one-half periods of respite each commerce day.
33. The bonded will limit respite to fifteen minutes except for one period between midday and first bell plus thirty.
34. The bonded will not consume food or drink except within the designated sections of the cartel.
35. The bonded will proceed at an orderly pace.
36. The bonded will adhere to cartouche and cartel guidance in matters of garb.