Knights of Saint George
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The Knights of Saint George is a religious order of knights whose foremost goal is the defense of pilgrims and travelers, and who fight to further the reaches of the Holy Church.
Any character who has a crusader theme is welcomed to become an aspirant of knighthood in this multi-realm unit.
Whereas some orders require a long squireship, the Holy Order of the Knights of Saint George makes the assumption that one is already well-versed in the combative arts, and requires but a few conditions for knighthood, as it would be impossible for one aspirant to be a squire under a knight halfway across the country.
To become a Knight of Saint George, one must take the following steps:
1. (The character must) Swear Allegiance to the Holy Church
2. Have a Crusader theme, in costume or character
3. Pass the three trials
4. Be knighted by either a Knight of Saint George or a Bishop of the Holy Church.
The three trials are a Trial of Scholarship, a Trial of Humility, and a Trial of Combat.
The trial of Scholarship is a written test of one's knowledge of the basic tenents of medieval warfare, including strategy and weapons.
The trial of Humility is a period of lowliness to be conducted at a national event. One is to be placed in the stocks with the barest attire and public ridicule is welcomed (as will be a barage of soft and rotten tomatoes). This is to cause the aspirant to understand the place of those at the bottom of society, whom he is encouraged to protect as fervently as he would the highest.
The trial of combat is a series of armorless duels, in which the aspirant must defeat any challenger. The knight must fight on until he has beaten all challengers, unless they withdraw their challenge in word or in removing themselves from the presence of the fight. This also must occur at a National Event.
After the last trial, there will be a cerimony in which either a Bishop of the Holy Church or a Knight of Saint George will knight the aspirant, who will henceforth be known as "Sir," in addition to any other titles he may possess.
Once knighted, the aspirant receives a stole of black, white, and silver, bearing the crest of the Holy Order of the Knights of Saint George.
Knights: None.
Aspirants:
