(a) There shall exist within the Kingdom of Meridies, hereinafter referred to as Meridies, an order to which the Sovereign and Consort may elect those persons who have served Meridies with longtime excellence, quality and chivalry in the pursuit of Archery. These gentles will have imparted those skills to the populace of Meridies by regular teaching and sharing of ability in their particular specialty, and will have distinguished themselves either on the field of battle or at the target, or both.