The Knighting of McBykar
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 ugelBlitz: Blessing of the sword grant,
we say our prayers, and see fit to bless with the hand of Lord
British. This sword with
which your servant desires to be girt, to the end that he may be a defender of the
virtues, of widows, of orphans, and of all the servants of virtues, against the cruelty of
virtueless heathens, and that he may be the terror and dread of his enemies, assuring the
foe of just persecution and the fair treatment of the law. Mindful of your prowess on the
field, and responsive. To the wishes of
the lords, we are proud to make you a knight. Know that to wear the sash and cloak of a
knight is to hold a sacred trust; that the obligations of knighthood will demand your
efforts every moment of your life. |
| A knight of the virtues must be
respectful of all religions, never offending the faith of another. A knight must respect
all those who are weak or defenseless, whether because of age, infirmity, poverty, or vow, and be steadfast in defending them. His word must be dependable beyond doubt or question. He must never flee from the face of his foes. He must be generous to all. And, always and everywhere, he must be the champion of the right and the good. The laws of the society and the virtues require that a knight exhibit prowess, as you have demonstrated upon the field; that a knight be courteous, as you have shown yourself to be and as these noble gentleman (and ladies) attest; and that a knight be loyal to the virtues and the society. |
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Do you then desire to accept the burden
of knighthood and swear fealty to the virtues? McBykar:
I hereby swear fealty and do homage to the Virtues to ever be a good knight |
| KugelBlitz: This we hear and shall never
forget nor fail to reward that which is given; fealty with love, service with honor, and
oath breaking with vengeance. Here is a sword which you will offer in service to your
crown. One edge to cuts to the truth one edge to administer their majesties justice and a
scabbard to counsel mercy. Here is a sash. Here is a coat of arms. Shame fastness or fear of shame. These arms ensure that all might know this knight from afar, and judge him fair or foul, to ensure obedience to the order of knighthood. It symbolizes the hardships and travail that a knight will suffer foremost in battle and always placing his body between his kingdom and her foes just as the surcoat receives any blows, rain, or insult before the armor and body of the knight. In remembrance of oaths given and received. In remembrance of your lineage and obligations. Be thou a good knight. We would now charge the candidate: know, now that you are made a knight, that you must succor the defenseless, seek justice for those of every station, and maintain the honor of knighthood. Let this blow remind you that knighthood shall bring you pain as well as honor. |
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09/98
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