adrian-empire sample ceremonies and oaths Manuel D’Utilisation
Handbook of Ceremonies:
IV. Knighting Ceremonies
Page 11 of 21
September 2002
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Sword:
Many knight combatants accept a sword as a symbol of their particular path to knighthood.
Last Blow:
As part of the ceremony, the knight candidate is dealt the last blow he will ever receive
unanswered. (As a knight, he is expected to answer the blows). For a knight combatant, this is usually a
coulee from another knight combatant. For a knight minister, this could be a slash across their hand with a
pen. The last blow can be made personal to the knight, and the path the knighthood was achieved.
coulee from another knight combatant. For a knight minister, this could be a slash across their hand with a
pen. The last blow can be made personal to the knight, and the path the knighthood was achieved.
Challenges:
After a knight is elevated, they will usually accept challenges. These should come from other
knights in the same path, of the same rank or higher. If the schedule is crowded, these may take place after
the ceremony. It is nice to have someone nearby, writing down the challenges as they are accepted.
the ceremony. It is nice to have someone nearby, writing down the challenges as they are accepted.
C.
C
EREMONY
What follows is a normal ceremony for joining the Order of Chivalry.
Suggested time and location:
During the Audience after Opening Court
Items to have available:
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Sword
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Blue belt (the symbol of a knight)
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Spurs (a second symbol of a knight)
People who must be present:
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Herald (or other officiator)
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Crown (or other knight the candidate wishes to have perform the oath)
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Knight candidate
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Steward (or proxy)
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Chancellor (or proxy)
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Minister of Rolls (or proxy)
Usual sequence of events:
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The knight candidate comes forward into the presence of the Crown
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The Steward will verify the candidate’s membership status
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The Chancellor will verify there are no impediments to the candidate’s acceptance of rank
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The Minister of Rolls will verify that they have fulfilled all the requirements of the rank
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The Crown stands, and the candidate kneels, each holding a sword to swear the oath on.
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The candidate makes his oath
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The Crown makes their oath
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The candidate receives the blue belt (with explanation to the populace)
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The candidate receives the spurs (again with explanation to the populace)
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The Crown dubs the candidate (both shoulders and head, in the name of three entities)
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The knight receives the last blow
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The knight rises and is presented to the populace by the Crown
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The knight will accept challenges by other knights of the same rank or higher