Creating a society/order?

[Sir Brian]

I can kneel readily enough with my armor. 

Those ceremony scrolls include one for your own Knight Commander ceremony? ~ That is assuming you are ok with the ceremony I proposed?

Hmm we can work the fealty oath to the KC after this perhaps?

I was thinking that one of us new knights could officiate by addressing all present  that as a new order we would now raise up one among us to bear the mantle of leadership for our knightly order. He (Sir William or I) should mention that as representatives of our order we will preside over the ceremony and see that the will of the order is fulfilled.

The candidate should then be called forth to and kneel before the two officiating knights.

Knight One: “"Who comes before us seeking the mantle of Leadership?"�

KC: “"I do! Sir Edward ..." (and whatever applicable titles you wish to add).

Knight Two: “"Whom do you seek to Serve?"�

KC: “"My brethren both great and small in station within the Order of the Marshall."�

Both Knights in Unison: “"And how will you command them?"�

KC: “"In Honor, Chivalry, Truth and righteous Humility."�

Knight One addressing the entire Order: “"Brethren do you accept Sir Edward as your Knight Commander of our Order? Signify your consent with an AYE".

Knight Two presents the knight’s chain with the Knight Commander Pendant and places it around the Knight Commander's neck.

Knight One and Two in Unison: "Arise Sir Edward and accept our homage and our oaths of fealty."

"I, Sir Your Name Here do solemnly swear to uphold the Order with all honor and chivalry, and agree to abide by the rulings of the Knight Commander as well as the bylaws of said Order as they are written and shall discharge my duties as a Knight of the Order of the Marshal with all of the honesty and integrity I possess as a Knight and as Head of my House."

[Sir William]

Hey, if we are going to do that, maybe print out a couple of copies so we're all in unison?

[Sir Edward]

Yep, I think this is the portion I'll be printing:

The candidate should then be called forth to and kneel before the two officiating knights.

Knight One: “"Who comes before us seeking the mantle of Leadership?"�

KC: “"I do! Sir Edward ..." (and whatever applicable titles you wish to add).

Knight Two: “"Whom do you seek to Serve?"�

KC: “"My brethren both great and small in station within the Order of the Marshall."�

Both Knights in Unison: “"And how will you command them?"�

KC: “"In Honor, Chivalry, Truth and righteous Humility."�

Knight One addressing the entire Order: “"Brethren do you accept Sir Edward as your Knight Commander of our Order? Signify your consent with an AYE".

Knight Two presents the knight’s chain with the Knight Commander Pendant and places it around the Knight Commander's neck.

Knight One and Two in Unison: "Arise Sir Edward and accept our homage and our oaths of fealty."

[Sir Gerard de Rodes]

Good luck all, I will be there in spirit if not the flesh.

G

[Sir Brian]

Cool! Ok so don't forget your knightly chain (wish we had enough time to design and have fabricated a more official medallion for you!)

Sir William which role do you wish to take in the ceremony? Thing #1 or Thing #2


@ Sir Gerard: Most definately good sir as you've been an inspiration to us all since joining us!

[Sir Jason Simonds]

Can't wait for the weekend to get here. I will be there for the event as well. Are you all meeting at the gate first thing then walking down together for the ceremony or are they letting you in early?

[Sir Edward]

Can't wait for the weekend to get here. I will be there for the event as well. Are you all meeting at the gate first thing then walking down together for the ceremony or are they letting you in early?

Yeah, that's the plan. Meet up and then go over together.

[Sir William]

I'll defer to your seniority and be Thing #2 - and I don't mean age, I just meant time put in on Modern Chivalry! 

[Sir Brian]

I'll defer to your seniority and be Thing #2 - and I don't mean age, I just meant time put in on Modern Chivalry! 

Funny how either way is applicable!

Very well then I'll take on the role of Knight One, I suppose you will want to give your oath of fealty second as well?

Anyway, we're all set for the VARF knightings on schedule. Kat and I got email confirmation that they're expecting us, and the photographer (Kevin) and the security folks have been informed. They know to find us at the Labyrinth, and have extra peace-ties on hand if we need them.

Does that mean they will allow us to carry our weapons without peace-ties until after the ceremony? If so then I’ll forego my MDRF ‘special’ and carry my Tinker practice longsword instead. 

[Sir William]

Sure!  Let's do this!

Leave the MDRF special at home...bring your sword!  We can peace-tie them at the gate, after the ceremony, whatever...it'll just feel good to be carrying one.

[Sir Edward]

Does that mean they will allow us to carry our weapons without peace-ties until after the ceremony? If so then I’ll forego my MDRF ‘special’ and carry my Tinker practice longsword instead. 

You know, I'm not sure. Hmmm, maybe I should throw my leatherman in my pouch in case I need to pop a tie off.

[Sir Brian]

Well while you're packing why don't you throw in your practice sword as well? Maybe we can do a little free play in the parking lot before we shuck out of the steel? I'm bringing my bascinet, leather clamshell gauntlets and safety glasses just in case the attending crowd demands we have a grand melee or something! 

[Sir Wolf]

ooo and the kitchen sink yeah yeah tht too, bring it haahahahah

[Sir William]

And blankets, lots of fluffy blankets!  And pillows!

Oh, wrong venue?  lol

[Sir Brian]

ooo and the kitchen sink yeah yeah tht too, bring it haahahahah

Hey that’s a great idea! I can use that to drop on the peasants when we do the castle siege reenactment!