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Creating a society/order?
Sir William:
Well said, Red Knight- I think since we're all knights, we're on the same page, so to speak, I'm not much for titles anyway, leads to grandstanding in certain types of individuals which can lead to grumblings lol
As for fighting, I think that can be done by whomever wants to be included, but it shouldn't be a requirement to be a knight. Maybe to advance to KC if we do that, would require a demonstration of skill at the very least? Maybe that'd be a good idea, maybe not- we'd just have to try it out and see. I'm up for it!
I'm all for it, no matter what is decided...the beauty about an informal gathering of like minds is that if one isn't as enthused, he/she can walk away w/out any sort of reprisal. I suppose most groups work like that...I don't know.
5 foot rule...works for me; gives everyone a little lee way regarding authenticity (and budget lol) and everyone can feel a part of something larger than themselves- but something to which we can all hold ourselves to with honor. And integrity.
Sir Edward:
Those are some good ideas. I'd be hesitant to make martial capability a requirement, since we have folks here who don't do historical swordsmanship but can do an excellent job of portraying a knight at renfaires and events. I think being able to speak intelligently about chivalry and knights, and do a good kit, are probably enough. I don't think it's necessary to require people to be ass-kickers, so to speak. I certainly encourage folks to pick up the sword though, since it's fun and educational.
I'd probably make it a 10-foot rule, personally. Does it photograph well? If the answer is yes, it's probably good.
I like the idea of everyone simply being knights without additional ranks and titles, though the leader could be referred to as the knight commander, and be elected by the body of knights periodically. I think Paladin had a good idea here. No "grandmaster for life", or selection by right of combat, or anything like that. Some sort of demonstration of skill? Perhaps, but a simple election might be good enough. We're talking about a more organizational role, after all.
The organization would need a name of course.
Also, I'd love to hear some input from some more forum folks who haven't chimed in yet, even if just to say "it's not for me".
Sir William:
Why not simply "The Order of Modern Chivalry"? That's essentially what we are...unless you want something more jazzy. Here's a little something about chivalric orders...I was looking for a French translation of the aforementioned name and came up with this: http://www.nobility-association.com/ordersofchivalry.htm
Makes for an interesting read considering the current topic of discussion.
Sir Patrick:
--- Quote ---I'd probably make it a 10-foot rule, personally.
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Hey, then I could join! ;)
Sir William:
--- Quote from: The Red Knight on 2010-11-04, 22:07:16 ---
--- Quote ---I'd probably make it a 10-foot rule, personally.
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Hey, then I could join! ;)
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You could join anyway...judging by the soft kit, at 10 ft few would tell the difference if all of us were together like so (and I should've been in this pic but missed the day damn it lol):
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