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Handbook of Ceremonies:
V. Coronations
Page 12 of 21
September 2002
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D.
B
ASIC
O
ATH
What follows is the basic oath for joining the Order of Chivalry.
Knight Candidate
:
Here do I swear, by mouth and hand, to be a lamp of chivalry unto others, to share my
knowledge and teach others, to give good counsel, to obey the writs and codicils of the Kingdom and to
uphold the bylaws of the Adrian Empire. So say I
uphold the bylaws of the Adrian Empire. So say I
<name>.
The Crown
:
For Our part, this We do hear, and return that which is given: Fealty with service, and oath-
breaking with vengeance. You shall have Our ear, Our heart, and Our respect.
E.
S
AMPLE
K
NIGHT
’
S
O
ATHS
To the Knight Candidate:
Do you swear, by mouth and hand, to be a lamp of chivalry unto others, to give
good counsel, to obey the writs and codicils of your Kingdom and uphold the bylaws of the Adrian Empire?
To teach what you know, to learn what you can, to listen as well as to speak? To remember that you are
human, and the lamp of chivalry may dim from time to time, and in those times, to seek counsel and comfort
from among the Order of Chivalry?
To teach what you know, to learn what you can, to listen as well as to speak? To remember that you are
human, and the lamp of chivalry may dim from time to time, and in those times, to seek counsel and comfort
from among the Order of Chivalry?
(oath provided by Maedb Hawkins)
V.
C
ORONATIONS
Coronations are a VERY personal ceremony, in which both the outgoing Crown, and the incoming Crown are
honored. There are certain items, and sequences of events that MUST take place. Those are outlined here.
Complete scripts for past coronations are presented in a separate document (due to their size).
honored. There are certain items, and sequences of events that MUST take place. Those are outlined here.
Complete scripts for past coronations are presented in a separate document (due to their size).
A.
C
EREMONY
What follows is a typical ceremony for joining a coronation.
Items to have available:
•
Sword of State
•
Crowns (and any other regalia, including chains, rings, orbs, etc.)
People who must be present:
•
Herald (or other officiator)
•
Outgoing Crown
•
Heirs Apparent
•
Steward
•
Chancellor
•
Representative of the Church of Adria
•
Highest-ranking knights combatant (preferably Knights Champion)
•
Representatives of the Regions (Imperial Coronations)
•
Representatives of the Estates
•
Representatives of the Chivalry
•
Representatives of the Populace
•
Incoming Ministers