adrian-empire sample ceremonies and oaths Manuel D’Utilisation
Handbook of Ceremonies:
II. Minister’s Oaths
Page 4 of 21
September 2002
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C.
S
AMPLE
C
OMBATANT
B
LESSING
(A
NDORRA
)
Suggested time and location:
Immediately after the sword oath.
Items to have available:
•
Sword
People who may be present:
•
Cleric
•
Combatants
Cleric
(to the populace):
Some of our combatants have expressed a desire to be blessed before their combat.
This blessing shall not have any real-life connotations, but if anyone here is uncomfortable, let them
withdraw in honor and courtesy for the few moments it will take to complete this ceremony.
withdraw in honor and courtesy for the few moments it will take to complete this ceremony.
The Blessing
: May each person gathered here today upon this field compete with honor and chivalry with the
utmost respect for all whom are present. Regardless of win or a loss may you each exemplify all that is of the
chivalric ideal, and serve as shining examples for all that are present. May your arms be strong, and your
minds sharp. May your feet be swift, and your blows true. Let your shield parry the blows that others shall
hurl at you. Go forth with honor, courage, and virtue. Compete with dignity and to the utmost of your ability.
Let no one say that you fought less then ye are able. May you be kept safe from injury and enjoy the fruits
and labors of this day to their fullest.
chivalric ideal, and serve as shining examples for all that are present. May your arms be strong, and your
minds sharp. May your feet be swift, and your blows true. Let your shield parry the blows that others shall
hurl at you. Go forth with honor, courage, and virtue. Compete with dignity and to the utmost of your ability.
Let no one say that you fought less then ye are able. May you be kept safe from injury and enjoy the fruits
and labors of this day to their fullest.
(The cleric shall kiss the sword and make the sign of the fleur-di-lis
with benediction.)
II.
M
INISTER
’
S
O
ATHS
What follows are the oaths used in various parts of the Adrian Empire oaths of office.
A.
S
WORD
O
ATH
(M
ARSHAL
’
S
M
ANUAL
)
All combatants are brought together and asked to kneel. The Marshal shall hold a sword parallel to the
ground with two hands. The combatants will touch the sword (or someone who is touching the sword) and
repeat the Sword Oath.
ground with two hands. The combatants will touch the sword (or someone who is touching the sword) and
repeat the Sword Oath.
Mandatory time and location:
Before combat begins, all combatants are required to swear this oath.
Items to have available:
•
Sword
People who must be present:
•
Marshal (or other officiator)
•
All combatants
Marshal
(to the combatants):
Here do I swear by mouth and hand to conduct myself with honor and chivalry,
to acknowledge all blows fairly given and received, to heed the words of the marshals and obey the rules of
the lists.
the lists.
Combatants
shall repeat the oath.