Organisation of Red Symbol Societies
The Organisation of Red Symbol Societies (ORSS) was founded in 1682 and acts as an international cooperative organisation for national humanitarian red symbol organisations. It was founded by the Red Orchid Society from Elwynn and the Red Sun and Moon Society from Sanama.
History
In 1681, the Elwynnese–Sanaman border saw an accident by the East Aros border crossing. A pipeline began leaking on the Elwynnese side of the border, causing an oil spill to spread across the border area. For some reason, the oil was ignited, spreading fast along the spill area. Border patrols on both sides of the border, as well as truckers and other people on the border area were caught up in the flames.
With an evident lack of crisis mentality in the local governments around the area, who all assumed that the border was safe due to the Raspur Pact, the matter was quickly confused with jurisdictional issues when ambulances and staff from Red Orchid Society from Elwynn and the Red Sun and Moon Society the and other rescue staff appeared at the scene. Representatives of the two societies immediately recognised the need for greater cooperation.
The accident caused the death of 13 people, with many more injured.
The first general meeting of the ORSS was held in East Aros, and a monument was erected to commemorate the dead and injured as well as the dawning of a new era of humanitarian cooperation. A temporary secretariat was then set up in Allswell, pending the establishment of a permanent secretariat in a more neutral territory than both Sanama and Elwynn. Allswell was chosen for its salutogenic name as well as its location being somewhat halfway between Elwynn's and Sanama's capitals Eliria and Sanama City.
Membership
| Nation | Organisation | Founded | Membership year |
|---|---|---|---|
 Elwynn |
Red Orchid Society | 1623 | 1682 |
 Sanama |
Red Sun and Moon Society | 1673 | 1682 |
 Gran Verionia |
Red Star Society | 1675 | 1683 |
 Sathrati |
Emirati Red Lion and Sun Society | 1682 | 1683 |
 Talenore |
Red Lion and Sun Society of Talenore | 1682 | 1683 |
 Thraci Confederation |
Red Crescent and Moon Socitery | 1683 | 1683 |
Membership is open to other red-symbol societies, with the following rules:
- The society must work for humanitarian aid and relief, assist victims of disasters, promote public health and wellbeing, and provide for prisoners of war.
- The society must adhere to the principles of humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity and universality.
- The society must be a non-profit organisation.
- The society must employ a red symbol.
- Only one society per state/nation.
- New society memberships must be approved by the existing members in a 4/5 majority vote.
The Red Lion and Sun Society of Talenore, the Emirati Red Lion and Sun Society in Sathrati and the Red Star Society in Gran Verionia were admitted as members at the 1683 annual meeting.
