adrian-empire sample ceremonies and oaths Manuel D’Utilisation

Handbook of Ceremonies: 

VI. Ceremonies of Formation

Page 19 of 21

September 2002

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Some members of our populace have expressed their desire to establish a 

<subdivision> 

within the

borders of Ekaterinegorod. A 

<subdivision> 

consists of at least 

<5, 15, 35 or 50> 

members, as set forth by

the Bylaws of the Adrian Empire.

If the name of your 

<subdivision>

 has been found, your charter is in order, your heraldic coat of arms drawn

up, and if, by the Traditions of many Adrian lands, two thirds of the members who wish to form this

<subdivision> 

are present to participate in this Ceremony, will those who seek to form this 

<subdivision>

please approach the Throne.

The members approach the throne.

(to the house reprentatives: 

Do you still wish to form this subdivision?

presents the new house to the populace with these words: 

My lords and ladies may I now present to

you the lord of House 

<name of house>?

 

YES

Herald calls upon the local Steward to come forward.

 (to the Steward): 

Are these individuals before you currently holders of Memberships in the Adrian

Empire, as set forth in Articles III and IV of the Bylaws of the Adrian Empire, Inc.?

must answer 

YES

 or the ceremony shall end at this point

(to the house reprentatives: 

Who has been selected to represent this 

<subdivision>

 as its head?

House representative identifies himself.

Herald calls upon the local Chancellor to come forward.

 (to the Chancellor): 

Is this candidate under any Judicial Ban, or currently serving any other

punishment, that would preclude them from accepting this position, as set forth in Article IX of the Bylaws of
the Adrian Empire?

must answer 

NO

 or the ceremony shall end at this point

The Crown thanks the Chancellor and dismisses Steward and Chancellor, then removes the sword of state
from its scabbard.

 (to the House Lord or Lady): 

Please kneel before the Crown, and place your hands upon the sword.

(Note: The House Lord shall place his hands on the bottom of the sword. The Crown shall place their hands
on the top of the sword.)