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| + | A Knight is one who has been granted an the gentrified title of Knighthood for their acts of [[Service|Service to the Kingdom]]. The title of Knight may be awarded by the individual's leige so long as they are at least 1 rank above Knight. |
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| − | From [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Knight wikipedia]: A knight is a person granted an honorary title of knighthood by a head of state (including the[pope) or representative for service to the monarch, the church or the country, especially in a military capacity. |
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| + | == Responsibilities of Knighthood == |
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| + | Knighthood is granted for outstanding leadership or service to realm. Once an individual has been elevated to Knight they are expected to continue to serve the community to the best of their abilities, and to be an example for others to follow. |
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| + | Knights have the authority to name [[Squire|Squires]] and [[Page|Pages]]. |
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| + | == Symbols of Knighthood == |
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| + | New Faerie does not have any formal, universally recognized system for badges of office at this time. The [[Barkscrolls|Barkscroll]] records of such things were lost in the Old Kingdom during the [[Long Winter]] and are waiting for someone to re-establish them with the [[Spring Thaw]]. In the interim, some may choose to wear special belts, chains, spurs or something else to display their status, but such things are neither required nor prescribed by the current customs of New Faerie. |
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| + | == Emeritus == |
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| + | Knighthood is not a permanent position. A Knight of the Realm is expected to continuously embody & honor the Rules of the Realm in their conduct, and to actively contribute to FaePro events by volunteering, organizing, etc. Knights for whome this is no longer possible may be honorably retired and granted the status of Knight Emeritus. |
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| + | They may continue to be addressed by their honorifics of Sir/Dame/Ser but must indicate their Emeritus status. |
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| + | Individuals may also be re-instated if circumstances change and they can once again uphold their active duties, so long as they were honorably retired previously. |
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| + | == Current Knights of the Realm == |
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| + | • Ser [[Ser Nettle the Jackalope|Nettle]]<br> |
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| + | • Ser [[Bumble]]<br> |
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| + | • Dame [[Kryadelian|Kyradelyan]]<br> |
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Latest revision as of 18:23, 6 May 2021
A Knight is one who has been granted an the gentrified title of Knighthood for their acts of Service to the Kingdom. The title of Knight may be awarded by the individual's leige so long as they are at least 1 rank above Knight.
Responsibilities of Knighthood[]
Knighthood is granted for outstanding leadership or service to realm. Once an individual has been elevated to Knight they are expected to continue to serve the community to the best of their abilities, and to be an example for others to follow.
Knights have the authority to name Squires and Pages.
Symbols of Knighthood[]
New Faerie does not have any formal, universally recognized system for badges of office at this time. The Barkscroll records of such things were lost in the Old Kingdom during the Long Winter and are waiting for someone to re-establish them with the Spring Thaw. In the interim, some may choose to wear special belts, chains, spurs or something else to display their status, but such things are neither required nor prescribed by the current customs of New Faerie.
Emeritus[]
Knighthood is not a permanent position. A Knight of the Realm is expected to continuously embody & honor the Rules of the Realm in their conduct, and to actively contribute to FaePro events by volunteering, organizing, etc. Knights for whome this is no longer possible may be honorably retired and granted the status of Knight Emeritus.
They may continue to be addressed by their honorifics of Sir/Dame/Ser but must indicate their Emeritus status.
Individuals may also be re-instated if circumstances change and they can once again uphold their active duties, so long as they were honorably retired previously.
Current Knights of the Realm[]
• Ser Nettle
• Ser Bumble
• Dame Kyradelyan
Return to Class & Rank