adrian-empire sample ceremonies and oaths Manuel D’Utilisation
Handbook of Ceremonies:
Preface
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September 2002
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P
REFACE
The documents you hold in your hands have taken much time and research to compile. This was not the work of one
person but rather of several individuals. This document is and will always be a living document. As subdivisions
grow and new groups are added there will be additions to add. This document shall be updated on a yearly basis to
keep astride of such things. Hopefully this document helps to illustrate the diversity of cultures as seen through the
variety of ceremonies that exist within the Adrian Empire.
person but rather of several individuals. This document is and will always be a living document. As subdivisions
grow and new groups are added there will be additions to add. This document shall be updated on a yearly basis to
keep astride of such things. Hopefully this document helps to illustrate the diversity of cultures as seen through the
variety of ceremonies that exist within the Adrian Empire.
If you have comments or additions you feel need to be made please contact us. The Church of Adria sees its
responsibility of holding all these items in a trust for all of Adria as a firm and solemn commitment.
responsibility of holding all these items in a trust for all of Adria as a firm and solemn commitment.
Respectfully,
Frere Auberon Dela’Reve
Scribe of the Church of Adria
Penned the 24th of April 2002
Frere Auberon Dela’Reve
Scribe of the Church of Adria
Penned the 24th of April 2002
I.
B
LESSINGS
Within Adria, there is no real-life religion. However, the Church of Adria was formed to provide the
ambiance, pomp and circumstance that was so prevalent in the Middle Ages. To that end, many times the
Church of Adria will participate in the ceremonies of Adria.
ambiance, pomp and circumstance that was so prevalent in the Middle Ages. To that end, many times the
Church of Adria will participate in the ceremonies of Adria.
A.
R
EAL
-L
IFE
R
ELIGION
Real-life religion does not normally play a part in the ceremonies of Adria. The exception to this is a
knighting ceremony. This is considered to be a personal ceremony, to be performed according to the wishes
of the knight combatant.
knighting ceremony. This is considered to be a personal ceremony, to be performed according to the wishes
of the knight combatant.
If there is to be any sort of real-life religious content, the populace must be informed, and given the
opportunity to withdraw (without dishonor, embarrassment or forfeiture of any kind). Content shall include
such things as:
opportunity to withdraw (without dishonor, embarrassment or forfeiture of any kind). Content shall include
such things as:
•
Prayers
•
Blessings
There are no real-life religious ceremonies or gatherings in Adria. If there is an overnight event, and someone
wishes to get together for a ceremony, they shall withdraw as much as possible from the event site. At no
time shall they disturb the event, or the attendees.
wishes to get together for a ceremony, they shall withdraw as much as possible from the event site. At no
time shall they disturb the event, or the attendees.
B.
S
IGN OF THE
F
LEUR
-
DI
-L
IS
In the Middle Ages, as well as today, the sign of the cross is often made in a blessing or benediction. In
Adria, we acknowledge that this is an important symbol and part of the blessing, but to remove its real-life
connotations, we use a fleur-di-lis instead of a cross.
Adria, we acknowledge that this is an important symbol and part of the blessing, but to remove its real-life
connotations, we use a fleur-di-lis instead of a cross.
After making the sign of the fleur-di-lis, repeat one of these phrases (or one like it) to complete the
benediction:
benediction:
•
En nomine Adriae non sanctum
(in the name of Adria non-sacred)
•
En nomine iglesiae, populi et senati Adriae
(in the name of the church, people and estates of Adria)