by Silver Adept on Mon Mar 12, 2001 1:00 am
I have a few modifications. Comments will be inserted between lines. Modifications will occur within the bold text.<P> <BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally expounded upon by TimberBram:
<B>It is known </B> that for thousands of years the strong have preyed upon the weak.<P>At various times and places an ideal arises,
an ideal contravening this so-called natural order of things, an ideal requiring
that the strong PROTECT those who are weak,
that those who have PROVIDE FOR those who have not, and that those who can HELP AND AID those who cannot.
<HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P>That's a powerful opener. Excepting for the Whereas bits, it'll probably stay untouched.<P> <BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR><B>It is known that</B> this high ideal of Chivalry has arisen time and again, only to be hidden by the actions of humanity time and again.
<HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P>That's a true statement. Again, relatively untouched.<P> <BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>
Therefore, we Knights of the Order of Jubal
do hereby declare and affirm and <I>avere</I> <B>Hey, what does this word mean?</B>
that the High Ideals of Chivalry are once again brought to the light of day, and so swear to live by them.<P>Whatever the Knight does in this world, the one must be aware that energy is expended, and energy is conserved within a system.
<HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P>Perhaps something a tad less confusing... I'm not quite sure what principles I'm missing.<P> <BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>
Therefore, what you do, you shall also expect to receive.<P>The Knight's word must be the word of truth and counted more trustworthy than a legal contract.
Therefore, when you must give your word in bond, keep it.<P>Do not speak ill of others, for you may not know the whole truth.
Similarly, do not gossip, for unverified words are hearsay and in large part a thing of falsehoods.
Be honest with others, and have them know that honesty is likewise expected of them.<P>The anger of a moment leads to foolishness and may wreak havoc on the truth; remember the motto and keep your cool.
<HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P>Heh-heh-heh. Subtle reminder there. Is likeable, however.<P> <BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>
Consider the consequences of your actions for others.
Strive to do no harm.<P><B>Learn quickly what the local norms of practice are. Obeying them </B>will lead to peaceful interaction rather than useless conflict.
Similarly, dignity and good humour are much to be admired.<P>Courage and honour endure,
even <B>after</B> mountains have crumbled to dust.
<HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P>Perhaps I'm a hopeless romantic, but I think those two ideals will last even after the sun explodes.<P> <BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>
Pledge your friendship to those who warrant it and support others in their need that
they may too support you <B>when you are in need.</B><P>The laws of the land should be obeyed
wherever possible and within reason,
for they are generally chosen with wisdom.<P>Any Knight following this High Path of Chivalry must be above reproach in the eyes of the world. <B>Only then will the darkness be lifted.</B><P>TO THESE ENDS, <B>we, the Knights of Jubal, swear</B>:
to uphold the right, even at the cost of our lives;
to mete out even handed justice, tempered with mercy;
to assist and defend others; and
to strive to act with honour at all times.<P>Probi Immotiqve Este: Be virtuous and cool.
<HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P>There. That's not too much editing. Sir TimberBram, you did a good job.
I thought that this oath might do better as a group oath as much as an individual one. The individual ones can add and change their Chivalrous ideas around, but the essence would remain the same. This one might be a good one for any new Knights to take as a group, with possible individual oaths on a more side note.<P>------------------
Sir Alexander, KI Eqvites Ivbalis, Snufficus Magus Argentus.
Initial suggestor of name Order of Jubal. Probi Immotiqve Este!
Was in #crfh at the start of the New Millenium!
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