adrian-empire sample ceremonies and oaths Manuel D’Utilisation
Handbook of Ceremonies:
II. Minister’s Oaths
Page 6 of 21
September 2002
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E.
A
RTISAN
’
S
O
ATH
(A
RTS AND
S
CIENCES
M
ANUAL
)
The artisan’s oath affirms the commitment that the artisan makes when they enter the arts tournaments.
While it is assumed that the artisan will honor the judges’ commitment and will accept all comments in a
chivalrous manner, it is good to affirm this from the beginning of the judging process.
While it is assumed that the artisan will honor the judges’ commitment and will accept all comments in a
chivalrous manner, it is good to affirm this from the beginning of the judging process.
Suggested time and location:
As the artisan signs onto the list.
Items to have available:
•
None
People who must be present:
•
List Mistress (or other officiator)
•
Artisan
List Mistress
(to the artisan):
Here do I swear, by mouth and hand, to be an honorable and chivalrous
competitor, to assume that those who judge my entry act in good faith and honor, and that I have executed
this entry myself, and documented where I have not. So say I, (insert name).
this entry myself, and documented where I have not. So say I, (insert name).
Artisan:
shall repeat the oath.
F.
J
UDGES
’ O
ATH
(A
RTS AND
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CIENCES
M
ANUAL
)
The artisan’s oath makes sure the artisan understands the commitment that the judges make, but the judges
need also to be aware of their duties and responsibilities. No arts judge should be allowed to judge until they
have reaffirmed their commitment to the judging process.
need also to be aware of their duties and responsibilities. No arts judge should be allowed to judge until they
have reaffirmed their commitment to the judging process.
Suggested time and location:
As the list mistress assembles the arts judges.
Items to have available:
•
None
People who must be present:
•
List Mistress (or other officiator)
•
Arts judges
Judges
:
Here do I swear, by mouth and hand, to fairly and impartially judge all entries placed before me; to
be constructive in my criticism, instructive in my comments, and freely praise all areas of excellence I may
find. So say I, (insert name).
find. So say I, (insert name).
G.
G
ENERAL
N
EW
M
INISTER
’
S
I
NDUCTION
The cabinet is usually sworn in at the coronation of a Crown. In those cases where a minister is sworn in at
some other time, they need to swear an oath that they will do their job properly, etc. What follows is a very
formal ceremony for inducting a minister. It can be much less formal, but should include the basics:
some other time, they need to swear an oath that they will do their job properly, etc. What follows is a very
formal ceremony for inducting a minister. It can be much less formal, but should include the basics:
•
Affirmation of their qualifications
•
Minister’s pledge that they will abide by the laws of Adria and do their job to the best of their ability
•
Crown’s pledge that they will train, support, and guide the minister in the completion of their duties
Suggested time and location:
At audience, after Court.
Items to have available:
•
Sword of State