TOURNAMENT TIME:
A Knight shall announce their intention of taking on a Squire during Tournament Time.
The Squire shall state their oath of fealty to the Knight at that time.
The Knight shall state their oath of support to the Squire at that time.
The Squire must participate in 1 tournament in support of their knight.
The Squire must participate in an additional 3 Tournaments as a contestant. Success will be determined by the Knight and whether the Squire conducted themself with honor. (Winning the Tournament should not be the measure of success)
SQUIRE'S OATH TO THE KNIGHT: (This may be personalized as desired)
I want to become a knight.
I will dedicate myself to the quest of becoming a knight.
-- to improve myself physically and mentally to achieve that quest.
I will be my Knight's liegeman.
I will work to arm and armor myself.
I will honor my Knight's lady, who speaks with his voice.
I will strive to earn the respect of the Knight's Council so that I may too, wear the spurs of knighthood.
I will Honor my Knight in Combat, for I fight under the endorsement of his banner.
All these things I swear to do until my days on this earth cease, my Lord releases me from my vow, or I am made a knight.
KNIGHT'S OATH TO THE SQUIRE: (This may be personalized as desired)
I will guide my squire on their quest to become a knight, teaching them what I can and finding others to teach what I cannot.
I will be my squire's liege lord.
I will take their part before the Knight's Council and be their sponsor.
I will remember my squire is in my service but they are not my personal servant.
All these things I swear to do, upon my honor as a knight, until I release my squire from their vow, my days upon this earth cease or they are made a knight.
PRESENTATION OF SQUIRE'S BELT: ( Worn around the Tunic of the Knight's Colors )
It is customary for a squire to wear a red belt. It is not a badge of rank but rather it is a visible symbol of the quest you have undertaken. I have made for you this belt. Wear it and honor it. Know that I am proud to have you fight under my Banner.
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KNOWLEDGE OF THE CODE OF CHIVALRY.
Must be able to explain each part when queried by a Knight.
KNOWLEDGE OF THE DAILY USE OF THE CODES WE FOLLOW.
Required to participate in a mini-quest to demonstrate each part of the code.
COURTLY MANNERS
Interact within the Firehall while maintaining the edicts of the code.
DESIGN A COAT OF ARMS
ABILITY TO READ HERALDRY
Define your character's family history.
DESCRIBE 4 MAIN WEAPON GROUPS AND THEIR PURPOSE IN COMBAT
Spar against a knight using a weapon from each weapon group and be victorious. Your use of the weapon must be believable.
KNOWLEDGE AREAS.
Demonstrate a working knowledge of:
Care of Horses and their armament
The different types of Armor. To include the strengths and weaknesses of each.
Knowledge of castles. To include the strengths and weaknesses of each.
TACTICAL PLANNING OF A BATTLE
Lead a patrol in Combat. You must plan and then execute a logical attack and withdrawal.
ARMED COMBAT
Spar once with each Knight.
Spar once with each Squire.
FINAL STAGE OF TRAINING
Your Knight will select 3 other Knights for you to face. You must defeat all three in a spar using a different weapon in each spar. The victory between in these matches must be consecutive.
Stand before the Council of Knights. You must respond to their questions ( 1 from each Knight present ) and satisfy their knowledge that you are ready and fit to become a Knight.
The Council of Knights will vote and the majority prevailing.
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