THE MARIAN RETINUE

[Imperium 3495]

THE MARIAN RETINUE

ROYAL ORDER OF HANSETIAN KNIGHTHOOD

 

 

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Intro

Following the disbandment of the Knights of Bihar, and the call for a new generation of knights to rise within the Kingdom of Haense. Prince Marius and Sir Varon Kovachev saw fit to form a new chapter of knights within Haense, modeled after the former Knightly Order of the Golden Gryphon.

 

The Marian Retinue shall serve as the personal protection of the Royal Family, and defend the Kingdom with honor and chivalry. The Retinue shall follow the King into battle serving as his personal bodyguard. These men are seen as the embodiment of chivalry, and represent the Kingdom as some of its finest warriors. The order follows the Knight’s Handbook for the whole Empire found here.

Ranks

Knight Commandant-  Appointed by the King to serve as Lord Commandant of the retinue. He is in charge of all things chivalric, being the one whom can allow, or disallow, squireship or knighthood.

 

Knight- A man who has either passed through his squireship, and turned the age of nineteen, or has proven himself valiant enough to be knighted. Once knighted, their fealty is sworn to the King of Haense, and expected to uphold all tenants, and doctrine, of the order.

 

Squire- is a boy who has been taken on by a knight to learn more about the ways of knighthood, usually around the age of thirteen years old. During such time, they hold no sort of authority, or rights, that knights of the order may hold. While under the knight they will be taught much more practical, and theoretical, learning, such as; tactics, swordsmanship, chivalry, duties, horsemanship, armament, etc.

 

Page/ward-A page is a young boy who wishes to one day become a knight, usually around the age of eight years old. They are a unique type of ward, in which a knight takes one on and keeps them within their own hold, and from there they are educated by the knight upon various topics, such as; manners, houses, heraldry, history, etc.

 

Tenants and Doctrine

• To serve your King, and God, in both valour and faith.
• To protect, and serve, the weak and defenseless from the evils of this world.
• To hold yourself in the light of God, and live by honour and for glory.
• To guard the honour of your King, God, liege lord, and fellow brothers.
• To never refuse a challenge from an equal, and to not turn back upon a foe.
• To prove one’s self through discipline, loyalty, and respect.
• To respect the laws of the land you ride upon, and those placed in authority.
• To remain true to your blood, and to the land you’ve grown upon.

 

Oath

you, [Name] swear now upon the blade of Gaius Marius, the first Hochmeister of our earliest order, that all you say now is true, and that you have come to receive your knighthood?

 

Response: It is.

 

The truth is the burden of all knights, one that only the diligent may bear. Will you be true in all things, even if it may lead to your own demise?

 

Response: I will.

 

To bear this burden, a knight must be strong.  Will you be strong in spirit, and resilience to all forms of temptation?

 

Response: I will.

 

In order to be strong, a knight must be brave.  Will you be courageous against your enemies, and defend the helpless, even if it may cost you your life?

 

Response: I will.

 

In order to be brave, a knight must have honor and loyalty, lest he fall to sinful ways.  The knight must be above reproach, his honor and allegiance unquestioned. Will you be honorable and loyal to your king, your people, and above all else, to GOD?

 

Response: I will.

 

When you take this oath, you will no longer be a man.  You will be a knight, invested with holy responsibility by GOD himself.  Do you accept this burden that God has placed upon you?

 

Response: I do.

 

Now for your oath.

 

Do you swear to be brave, strong, and true, as all knights must be?

 

Response: I so swear.

 

Do you swear to be honorable and loyal, to never forsake your vows nor your allegiance?

 

Response: I so swear.

 

Finally, do you swear to uphold all which is holy and good, and to honor God in all your actions?

 

Response: I so swear.

 

Then I seal you to your oath, if you should part with it, may you part with your life.

I name you Sir <Name> of the Marian Retinue.  May God keep you and uphold you.

 

[Legoboy7984 3155]

Sir Henrik Otto Ludovar would nod.

“As the oldest Knight at least to my knowledge in Haense.. I shall take this up. Ave Haense”

[helldiving 5793]

Rodrik Kortrevich First of his name would stare at his kinsmen back in the Kortrevich estate with a grim smile. After meeting with the Lord Justiciar Swithun to get further acquainted with the terms of Knighthood he was certain that this was the path he wanted to follow.

[Zanthuz 1863]

Nikolaus Kortrevich would meet with Ser Varon Kovachev and learn about the path to Knighthood and what it entails;

"After serving in the Royal Army of Haense for nearly five years, I wish to prove myself worthy to protect and serve under the Royal family."

 

[osumanduas 1442]

Moved to The Great Library. It shall be sorted into the appropriate category shortly.

 

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