A Treatise of Canonical Chivalry

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A TREATISE ON CANONICAL CHIVALRY

1810

 

 

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There has been one great constant throughout the various Empires, Kingdoms, and governorates of Man - a concept that instills in any good, canonist individual humility and encourages them to sacrifice:  service. It is the duty of those who welcomed themselves into the flock of the righteous to commit to service to their faith, regardless of the mode by which they do so. 

 

In this treatise, I will speak on faithful service by gallantry with a focus on the Code of Chivalry written by Maric Varodyr (and its resonance with aspects of Canonism). 

 

The code, bearing the tenets to which Knights of the Order of Exalted Owyn hold themselves, states the following: 

 

A knight shall live by honour, for glory, and guard the honour of fellow knights.

Honour The Creator and maintain His Church.

Keep the faith and act in righteousness.

He shall serve his liege lord valorously and with conviction.

Persevere to the end in any quest begun and never turn his back upon a foe.

 

A Knight shall not give wanton offense and shall despise pecuniary reward.

Give succour to widows and orphans and regard the honor of women.

He shall offer that which is not needed, to those who are needy.

And safeguard the helpless and uphold the weak.

 

A knight shall respect those in authority but fight for the welfare of all.

Abstain from Injustice, cruelty and deceit.

He shall be vigilant and show courage, even in the face of evil.

Resolve not with swords what can be with words.

And at all times speak the truth, even if faced with death.

 

In his blood the creator’s will shall be written. 

 

Regarded in the codex are the virtues of valor, altruism, and empathy - three of which are exemplary to any good Canonist. When guided by the light of GOD and instructed by his commandments, one spreads his benevolence unto those around them, further inspiring those around him. 

 

Bravery, from the standpoint of faith, can be measured by the voraciousness to which one upholds the Canonist creed despite the threats they are prone to encounter. In this world of ours, despite its natural beauty, lays undeniable evil - rooted deeply into earth by the legions of the unsalvageable. Acknowledging these dangers, a Knight of the Order must defy, at times, all odds for the greater good of GOD’s flock. They made a vow as they did upon each other sacrament of Canonism such as baptism and marriage… They must courageously uphold it. 

 

Secondly, I will address the tenets which endorse selflessness. To be generous with one’s time and wealth to the less fortunate is a quality not unfamiliar to the faithful. Since childhood, if instructed in a pious and loving  environment as I was, one is instilled with the values of their forebearers - those who had stripped themselves of their riches and garments in service to GOD, and too, those who distributed them to the less fortunate. It is this extension of an arm, literal or metaphorical, to those who otherwise need it that furthers the notion that service and humility are entertained.

 

Finally, implied  in Varodyr’s code is empathy towards fellow descendants, regardless of who they are, in realisation of a communal love amongst us all. What can be mended through faith and words should be mended through faith and words. This is a principle renowned throughout humanity yet one often forgotten. It is a knight’s duty to be chivalrous, kind, and temperate so they may be judicious in how they handle taxing or sensitive affairs. 

 

There is one phrase of the code which consolidates these three aspects of the codex: “...For the welfare of all.”  To persevere - spiritually, physically, and emotionally - against adversity. That is the distinctive quality of canonical chivalry and one that will not diminish in the foreseeable future so long as faith embraces the realm of man. 

 

 

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SCRIPSIT

Helena of Susa and Rosemoor, Holy Armiger to  the Brotherhood of Exalted Owyn

 

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Holy Sir Armand examined his squire's treatise with delight. "I must admit, I expected a dry, theoretical approach - but I much prefer the true knightly beauty of reviewing these values in earnest." He scribbled in a few short marks of approval, imprinting upon the essay and the credit form his seal and signature.

 

 

His Reverend Excellency, Armand-Philippe Talraen de Rennes

Apostle-General of the Supreme Order of Exalted Owyn

Custodian of the Faith and Sword of Exalted Owyn

Titular Bishop of Metz and Protector of Rennes

 

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Holy Sir Alfonso Altamirano looked over the Treatise with glee and looked at his own squire, Franklin Matthews, ( @Javert )  and exclaimed, "Look and learn, Franklin, for this Treatise is what all good and GOD fearing knights should follow and learn from."

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19 minutes ago, BuilderBagel said:

Holy Sir Alfonso Altamirano looked over the Treatise with glee and looked at his own squire, Franklin Matthews, ( @Javert )  and exclaimed, "Look and learn, Franklin, for this Treatise is what all good and GOD fearing knights should follow and learn from."

Franklin looks over the Treatise as Alfonso handed it to him, deciding to take the time to study it.