The Dignity of a Knight

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The Dignity of a Knight

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With all honor bestowed on the Queen of this Realm whom has taken us in after the loss of our home Gobaith, I would like to leave a message to those left making a living in this lovely sandy place. As a past history, my sister and I at first hated the sand, it was quite different from what we were used to and quite different from our elven home however over the years, seeing from a distance the strife met and defeated, the true meaning of the Knights were shown through for most of the people. This was our creed and I hope most would adhere to it in this realm.. a lot have, a few are still working on it, some have ignored it completely, a reminder of the Knights of Gobaith and the strength of one creed.
The Aim of the Knighthood - In the Eyes of the Realm:
To assail infidelity, to venerate the priesthood and the righteous, to protect the poor from injuries and to alleviate suffering, to pacify the territory of Gobaith, to pour out their blood for their brothers and, if need be, to lay down their lives.
The Aim of the Knighthood - In the Eyes of the Knight:
Perfection of the soul. To fill one’s own heart with the gifts of generosity, modesty, nobility and courage. All this to follow the path of the good and the righteous to ultimately allow one’s heart to rise and reach the Gods’ divinities.
How is this aim achieved? By following, as best one can. the knighthood's Code of Chivalry and the Principals of Courtly Love (The Principals of Courtly Love acting more as guidelines).
Code of Chivalry:
Prowess: Seek excellence in all proficiencies required of a knight, seeking vigor to be used in the light of justice, as opposed to personal overdoing.
Justice: Pursue the path of the virtuous, unfettered and unobstructed by one’s own interest and prejudices. To comprehend that justice dealt by the sword can be a dreadful deed, thus should be lightened by understanding and mercy.
Loyalty: To develop a firm emotional control and cultivate unwavering commitment to the people and morals you choose to live by.
Defense: Always seek to protect the territory of Gobaith, your family and all of those whom you believe are worthy of allegiance.
Courage: The righteous path is rarely the easiest. The one you must choose will be the harder. Be ready to make personal sacrifices to serve the knighthood’s conducts and valued people. To be courageous also means choosing the truthful side in all matters rather than escaping through a convenient lie.
Faith: Strong and unyielding in faith you must be, as faith is what roots you and gives hope against the desolation of one’s failures.
Humility: Cherish the contributions of others first and do not boast of your own accomplishments. Your renown is justly earned through virtuous endeavors.
Largesse: Be generous and charitable in all ways you can afford. This will defy greed and gluttony.
Lawfulness: You shall commit no crime of common law. You are not above the laws and it is your duty to follow them to the best of your ability.
Principles of Courtly Love:
1. You shall avoid the pestilent greed and shall embrace its opposite.

2. You shall never deliberately attempt to break apart a correct love affair that someone else is engaged in.

3. You shall never engage in a double love. A true lover does not covet an embrace in love from anyone but the beloved.

4. You shall never be the revealer of love affairs amongst the unknowing.

5. Nothing forbids one person being loved by two of the opposite gender, but the returned love must be devoted to a single person.

6. You shall strive to keep the bound of love strong and firm. If love weakens, it quickly risks failure and is rarely rekindled again.

7. One who’s displeased by too much passion usually does not love. You shall always fulfill but never exceed the desires of your lover.

8. You shall never have enough of solaces of your beloved.

9. When one lover dies, a widowhood of one year is required of the survivor.

Ranks and Duties:
Page: (Servant of the Knighthood)
The lowest and starting rank in the knighthood. Pages are watched by squires and knights, observing whether they are fit and promising for a future knight. During this time it is the duty of the page to learn everything they possibly can about the isle. A page will be tested over various information involving all aspects of the isle. Pages must help the knighthood in whatever it is requested from them. Knights have the rights to send orders to pages. Squires must first request permission from the knights before doing so.
Squire: (A Knight in training)
Squires are attendees of the knights and must start learning the values and morals of being a knight. A squire must still follow any orders given by knights, but they are also taught and must excel in martial arts and in weapon proficiencies. Squires can suggest to the Knights of the grandmaster, Pages who are ready to be ranked as Squires.
Knight:
One who’s proficient in arms and trained in chivalry. One who pledged the knight’s oath and one who heeds to the code of chivalry. Knights can induct new members, promote Pages, and suggest Squires that are
readied to be knighted to the grandmaster.
Religion of the Knighthood:
The knighthood and all its members are encouraged to pray to and worship the following Gods and Goddesses for the mentioned reasons. Of course, any member is still free to pray and worship any other God or Goddess.
• Malachín (God of Battle and Hunting): Our patron and protector of battles. He watches over us in times of war, when a vigorous fist is needed to smite evil.
• Zhambra (God of Friendship and Loyalty): Our guide towards the path of the good and the righteous. Gift Him with loyalty and belief in honor and law, and your life will be enlightened in return.
• Sirani (Goddess of Love and Pleasure): She embraces us with emotional strength and self-control, to remain faithful and strong in love. Abide by the rules of courtly love, and she’ll reward us with fruitful passion and affection.
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