KNIGHTING

Knights Code and Measure



" Protect the weak, defenseless, helpless, and fight for the general
welfare of all! "

1)  To live by Honor for Glory.

2) To obey those placed in Authority.

3) To guard fellow Knights.

4) To keep Faith.

5) At all times speak the Truth.

6) To preserve to the end in any Enterprise.

7) To respect Women.

8) Never refuse a challenge from a equal.

9) Never turn your back to a Foe.                 





Basic Knighting Ceremony

Founder or Prez- Tell him/her to approach. They kneel before you.

Founder or Prez- Knight Candidate, are you prepared to accept the accolade
of Knighthood this day?

Candidate- Yes

Founder or Prez- These patches represent the right of a Knight to ride
unhindered throughout the land, dispensing justice tempered with mercy,
protecting the weak, defending the defenseless, and helping the needy.

Founder or Prez- Let the sword be brought forward.  Once it's brought
forward the candidate places his/her hands in a praying position on the
sword.

Founder or Prez- Please repeat after me. ( One line at a time )

Here do I swear
By mouth and hand
To be a good and worthy Knight
To be a Lamp of Chivalry
To dispense justice
To show mercy
To defend the weak
To help the needy
To teach what I know
To learn what I can
To be true to my Faith
And to be faithful to my duties,
So swear I.

Founder or Prez- Having fulfilled the requirements, and been clothed in
your vestments, and having taken your Oath, I hereby create you a Knight in
the name of ( MC Name) of the Knights of Raven.

Founder or Prez- Let this be the last blow you take unanswered. As you tap
each shoulder.

Then they may stand. They are knighted