The Order of Balin

The Order of Balin is the greatest homage that a non-Dwarf can receive from the King and Queen of Khazad-dum. Membership in the Order is by appointment only and is bestowed upon a non-Dwarf who demonstrates meritorious devotion, acts of selfless friendship and contributions to the Kingdom and its members. “Dwarf-Friend” alone does not adequately describe the feelings of brotherhood from members of this Order. Appointees to the Order fortify this Kingdom with their good deeds, support the ideals and visions of the Dwarves, and are right at home in the midst of our axes and our mines. They work for the common good of this Kingdom and Middle Earth relations, demonstrating the binding force that holds together all of Ea in the vision of Eru's song.

Here follow the Ranks of the Order of Balin:

Ranks
The Heads of the Order are the Queen and King of Khazad-dum.
Mithril - The highest and most esteemed rank, a member must have been on plaza for at least 7 months.
Gold - A noble and grand rank, a member must have been on plaza for at least 5 months.
Silver - Honourable and highly favoured, a member must have been on plaza for at least 3 months.
Honour Roll - When a Member of the Order leaves the Plaza, she or he will be placed on an honour roll of past members.

Here follows a description of the medallions for the Order of Balin:

The Order of Balin:
Emerald: Joy, hope, ambition, delight, change
Outer circle: Balin in Angerthas Moria, inner circle blessing runes:
Wyn: Rewards; goodness; satisfaction; achievement; harmony; cooperation; companionship; sharing
Gyfu: Gift; bond; relationship; partnership; union; mutual affection
Eolh: Protection; banishment; success
Ehwaz: Controlled change; progress; advancement; journey; partnership; trust; loyalty; faith

Current Inductees into the Order of Balin are:

Mithril Class
PG
Elen Sila
Mirluin Ererana

Gold Class
GP
Moneta
Elesar
Munchikinka
Thom

Silver Class
Arantal
Katharine
Munchikinka
Dr Hornglas
Rohanna