Ceremonial of the Kingdom of An Tir
Version: (2022)
At the Crown's command, the herald shall summon the members of the Order of Defense.
HERALD
Let those members of the Order of Defense here present, assemble now before Their Majesties.
Crown
Greetings to you, Companions of the Order of Defense. I understand that you feel your numbers are lacking. Is there one whom you would bring forth as a candidate to join your order?
MoD SPEAKER
Yes, Your Majesty. We do nominate .
Crown
Herald, summon the candidate into Our court.
HERALD
Let come into Their Majesites court.
Crown
Who would speak for this candidate?
Speakers talk about candidate.
Crown
So then, are you all agreed that should be admitted to your Order?
MoDs
Yes, Your Majesty.
Crown
, well pleased with your prowess upon the field, We are minded to create you a Companion of the Order of Defense. Will you accept from Us this honor, and swear fealty to the Crown and Kingdom of An Tir?
CANDIDATE
Yes, Your Majesty.
Crown
By what sword would you swear fealty and receive this accolade?
The new peer will state their choice, and the Crown shall take up that sword. Laying it across their hands, Their Majesties proceed.
Crown
Place your hands upon ours.
HERALD (Leads the oath in phrases)
Here do I swear fealty to and , my undoubted [Sovereigns], that I will obey Their lawful commands in all matters that concern this realm, and uphold the Crown and Kingdom of An Tir.
Crown
All this do We hear. And We, for Our part, do swear fealty to you, to protect and defend you and your household with all Our power, so long as We remain Sovereigns of An Tir.
Crown 1
So say We, , [Sovereign] of An Tir.
Crown 2
So say We, , [Sovereign] of An Tir.
Taking the sword by the hilt, the Crown shall bestow the accolade with the flat of the blade upon the right shoulder, the left shoulder, and then upon the crown of the head.
crown
Arise, [title] .
Bring forth the Medallion.
When the MEDALLION arrives, if there is history it may be shared at this time. If the medallion is suspended from the COLLAR, skip the section below calling for the Collar.
Crown
Take from Our hands this token of your accomplishment and Our esteem.
Crown
Bring forth the Collar. [(As noted above, skip this if MEDALLION was suspended from the COLLAR.)] Wear this Collar as symbol of that nobility to which your own labors, as much as Our recognition, have raised you.
And here the Crown shall deliver the BUFFET (either a blow or a kiss) saying,
Crown
Accept this blow (or kiss) to always remember the vow you have made this day.
If there is a SCROLL let it be read now.
Crown
Go now to your peers.
NOTES FOR THE HERALD: Try to discover before the court begins if the medallion will be on the collar. The court coordinator may be able to get this information for you. Also see if the court coordinator or someone from the Order knows the title which the Candidate perfers