adrian-empire sample ceremonies and oaths Manuel D’Utilisation

Handbook of Ceremonies: 

II. Minister’s Oaths

Page 8 of 21

September 2002

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For our part, here do we swear by mouth and hand to acknowledge you as Minbister of <title>;

To uphold the bylaws, writs and codicils of the Adrian Empire and 

<chartered subdivision>

:

To aid you in your duties and responsibilities to the best of my abilities:
And to make myself available to the Crown and populace of 

<chartered subdivision>

:

So say We 

<name, ranks, titles>

,

Crown of 

<name of Chartered Subdivision>

.

In the above ceremony, the members seal their oath by swearing upon a sword. Other options include:

•

  Holding the hand of the Crown, and kissing their ring

•

  The Crown kissing each cheek of the minister

•

  Using a book (or other appropriate symbol of the office) instead of a sword

Having the duly-appointed right by virtue of the Crown We wear, We call forth

 <name

> whom We

have appointed shall from this moment on be Our Minister of

 <title

> for as long as they fulfill the obligations

to the position and the Crown.

 (to the minister): Do you <name> solemnly swear to uphold the position for which you are

appointed?
Know this is both an honor and a privilege.  If you agree repeat after me:

I do now solemnly swear, by mouth and hand to support the Crown of Andorra:
To put truth and honor first in upholding the position of <ministery>:
To give good counsel, to promote the good of the Crown and the populace of my subdivision:
I swear to uphold the Bylaws of the Empire:
Always striving for excellence in all that I do, and to be a shining example for all to see:
I <name> do now swear this in front of the populace, and the Crown for all to witness.

 shall repeat the oath.

 (to the minister):

 By agreement with the Crown, you have this day accepted the position of Minister

of 

<title>. A warrant is usually given to the new minister at this point.

Here do I swear, by mouth and hand, to support the Crown of Esperance:

To put truth and honor first in upholding the position of

 <title>

And promoting the good of my Kingdom, the Crown, and the populace of Esperance:
To uphold the bylaws of the Adrian Empire and strive for excellence in all I do
And to help others to enjoy the game more.
Here do I swear, So say I

 <name>