by Silver Adept on Mon Mar 26, 2001 10:44 am
Hey. Searching around the web for more information in our chivalrous pursuit, (i.e. More material for the "What Is" page) and came across a page marked as The Weapons Emporium, from whence the following was taken. It's a compliation of many different sources. Sift through it and enjoy.<P>Oh, yes, one more thing. As how the last was Paganized... this one's Christianized (to a degree, anyway). Again, consider yourself forewarned.<P>The Code of Chivalry
The "Code of Chivalry" is often thought to be a single code, when in fact, there were many such codes. Each order of Knights had it's own oaths and codes to which its members were to adhere. However, there was great similarity in these oaths and codes. The codes presented below are true to the spirit of Chivalry, and represent various adaptations of this guide to honorable behavior. While chivalry is a centuries-old concept, The Weapons Emporium believes that we can still learn much from studying these codes. We encourage you to adapt the codes below into your own personal code of conduct, and then to stay true to this code. There are many rewards for following a disciplined life, not least of which is the personal satisfaction of a life well lived.<P>
The Code of Chivalry according to the Order of the Rose<P>Thou shalt defend the innocent.
Thou shalt respect all weaknesses and shalt constitute thyself the defender of them.
Thou shalt love the country in which thou was born.
Thou shalt not recoil before thine enemy.
Thou shalt perform scrupulously the feudal duties.
Thou shalt never lie and remain faithful to thy pledged word.
Thou shalt be generous and give largesse to everyone.
Thou shalt be everywhere and always the champion of the Right and Good and the foe of Injustice and Evil.<P> <P> Ye Olde Knightly Code of Chivalry<P>1. Thou shalt believe all thy church teaches and observe all its directions.
2. Thou shalt defend thy church.
3. Thou shalt defend thy King and Queen unto death.
4. Thou shalt defend thy country against all whom oppose it without cessation and without mercy.
5. Thou shalt defend that of any charge unto death.
6. Thou shalt respect all those whom are weak, the poor and the innocent, and shalt constitute thyself the defender of them.
7. Thou shalt never lie and remain faithful to thy pledged word.
8. Thou shalt never brandish thy weapon in anger nor for evil purposes.
9. Thou shalt perform scrupulously thy feudal duties, if they be not contrary to the laws of god.
10. Thou shalt be everywhere and always thy champion of the Right, the Good and the True, and forever the foe of Injustice, Tyranny and Evil.
11. Thou shalt always fight fair and in an honorable fashion.
12. Thou shalt be generous and give largesse to everyone.<P>In addition to oaths and other codes, there were also Chivalric guidelines for character and romantic relationships.<P>Ye Nine Points of Knightly Virtue
Honor
Loyalty
Liberality
Pride
Good Faith
Bravery
Glory
Courtesy
Unselfishness<P>Knightly Rules for Chivalrous Love<P>1.Thou shalt avoid avarice like the deadly pestilence and shalt embrace its opposite.
2.Thou shalt keep thyself chaste for the sake of her <b>(or him)</b> whom thou lovest.
3.Thou shalt not knowingly strive to break up a correct love affair that someone else is engaged in.
4.Thou shalt not chose for thy love anyone whom a natural sense of shame forbids thee to marry.
5.Be mindful completely to avoid falsehood.
6.Thou shalt not have many who know of thy love affair.
7.Being obedient in all things to the commands of ladies, thou shalt ever strive to ally thyself to the service of Love.
8.In giving and receiving love's solaces let modesty be ever present.
9.Thou shalt speak no evil.
10.Thou shalt not be a revealer of love affairs.
11.Thou shalt be in all things polite and courteous.
12.In practising the solaces of love thou shalt not exceed the desires of thy lover. <P>The Ten Commandments of the Code of Chivalry<P>From Chivalry by Leon Gautier<P>I.Thou shalt believe all that the Church teaches, and shalt observe all its directions.
II.Thou shalt defend the Church.
III.Thou shalt repect all weaknesses, and shalt constitute thyself the defender of them.
IV.Thou shalt love the country in the which thou wast born.
V.Thou shalt not recoil before thine enemy.
VI.Thou shalt make war against the Infidel without cessation, and without mercy.
VII.Thou shalt perform scrupulously thy feudal duties, if they be not contrary to the laws of God.
VIII.Thou shalt never lie, and shall remain faithful to thy pledged word.
IX.Thou shalt be generous, and give largess to everyone.
X.Thou shalt be everywhere and always the champion of the Right and the Good against
Injustice and Evil. <P>The Code of Chivalry<P>Live to serve King and Country.
Live to defend Crown and Country and all it holds dear.
Live one's life so that it is worthy of respect and honor.
Live for freedom, justice and all that is good.
Never attack an unarmed foe.
Never use a weapon on an opponent not equal to the attack.
Never attack from behind.
Avoid lying to your fellow man.
Avoid cheating.
Avoid torture.
Obey the law of king, country, and chivalry.
Administer justice.
Protect the innocent.
Exhibit self control.
Show respect to authority.
Respect women.
Exhibit Courage in word and deed.
Defend the weak and innocent.
Destry evil in all of its monstrous forms.
Crush the monsters that steal our land and rob our people.
Fight with honor.
Avenge the wronged.
Never abandon a friend, ally, or noble cause.
Fight for the ideals of king, country, and chivalry.
Die with valor.
Always keep one's word of honor.
Always maintain one's principles.
Never betray a confidence or comrade.
Avoid deception.
Respect life and freedom.
Die with honor.
Exhibit manners.
Be polite and attentive.
Be respectful of host, women, and honor.
Loyalty to country, King, honor, freedom, and the code of chivalry.
Loyalty to one's friends and those who lay their trust in thee. <P>The Twelve Chief Rules in Love<P>From Courtly Love by Andreas Capellanus<P>1.Thou shalt avoid avarice like the deadly pestilence and shalt embrace its opposite.
2.Thou shalt keep thyself chaste for the sake of her whom thou lovest.
3.Thou shalt not knowingly strive to break up a correct love affair that someone else is engaged in.
4.Thou shalt not chose for thy love anyone whom a natural sense of shame forbids thee to
marry.
5.Be mindful completely to avoid falsehood.
6.Thou shalt no have many who know of thy affair.
7.Being obedient in all things to the commands of ladies, thou shalt ever strive to ally thyself to the service of Love.
8.In giving and receiving love's solaces let modesty be ever present.
9.Thou shalt speak no evil.
10.Thou shalt not be a revealer of love affairs.
11.Thou shalt be in all things polite and courteous.
12.In pratising the solaces of love thou shalt not exceed the desires of the thy lover. <P>The Art of Courtly Love<P>From Courtly Love by Andreas Capellanus<P>1.Marriage is no real excuse for not loving.
2.He who is jealous cannot love.
3.No one can be bound by a double love.
4.It is well known that love is always increasing or decreasing.
5.That which a lover takes against the will of his beloved has no relish.
6.Boys do not love until they reach the age of maturity.
7.When one lover dies, a widowhood of two years is required of the survivor.
8.No one should be deprived of love without the very best of reasons.
9.No one can love unless he is propelled by the persuasion of love.
10.Love is always a stranger in the home of avarice.
11.It is not proper to love any woman whom one would be ashamed to seek to marry.
12.A true lover does not desire to embrace in love anyone except his beloved.
13.When made public love rarely endures.
14.The easy attainment of love makes it of little value: difficulty of attainment makes it prized.
15.Every lover regularly turns pale in the presence of his beloved.
16.When a lover suddenly catches sight of his beloved his heart palpitates.
17.A new love puts an old one to flight.
18.Good character alone makes any man worthy of love.
19.If love diminishes, it quickly fails and rarely revives.
20.A man in love is always apprehensive.
21.Real jealousy always increases the feeling of love.
22.Jealousy increases when one suspects his beloved.
23.He whom the thought of love vexes eats and sleeps very little.
24.Every act of a lover ends in the thought of his beloved.
25.A true lover considers nothing good except what he thinks will please his beloved.
26.Love can deny nothing to love.
27.A lover can never have enough of the solaces of his beloved.
28.A slight presumption causes a lover to suspect his beloved.
29.A man who is vexed by too much passion usually does not love.
30.A true lover is constantly and without intermission possessed by the thought of his beloved.
31.Nothing forbids one woman being loved by two men or one man by two women.
The Knightly virtues <P>Liberality Honor Good Faith
Glory Unselfishness Pride
Courtesy Bravery Loyalty<P>Definition of the Knightly Virtues <P>Liberality- generosity; open mindedness
Glory- great honor, popular praise, renown
Courtesy- formal politeness, favor instead of right
Honor- Any token of recognition for distinguished services or high merit; a fine sense of what is just
and right with readiness to apply it to one's own conduct in relation to others
Unselfishness- generous; caring for others above oneself
Bravery- fearlessness in the presence of danger; courage
Good faith- Trust upon word alone
Pride- A proper feeling of esteem for one's own qualities or achievements
Loyalty- Faithfulness to country, duty, or friend <P>Code Of Chivalry <P>1. Noblity in Service
2. Death before Dishonor
3. Enterprise in obedience to rule
4. Respect for all worthy people
5. Honor all those above your station
6. Command Obedience through respect
7. Scorn those who are ignoble
8. Protect the innocent
9. punish the guilty
10. Courtesy to all ladies
11. Battle is the test of Manhood
12. Combat is Glory
13. Defend your charge unto death
14. War is the flowering of Chivalry
15. Death to all who oppose the cause
16. Arts are the food of the Chivalrous (especially music)
17. Anger blinds, a cool head will win the day<P>The List Field (The showplace of Chivalric Conduct) <P>1. Courtesy to your opponent at all times
2. In combat if you are uncertain of a blow take it
3. Do not let anger control your actions
4. Do not let the lack of Chivalry in others cause you to be unchivalrous
5. If your opponent is your equal practice chivalric action
6. If your opponent is your better give no quarter
7. Remember your actions speak louder than words<P>Championship <P>One of the most important aspects of Chivalry is the Championship of a Lady. When you find a person whom you feel is worthy to be championed by you this is an example oath that you should use to bind your sword to her honor. <P>The Oath of the Champion <P>My dearest lady at this juncture I find myself bereft of a Lady to champion. It would be a great honor for myself and my entire Household if I could fight with your favor, and be your champion in this upcoming Affair of Arms. I will do my best to prove the strength of my arms so that I may show to
those nobles assembled your great honor, beauty, and gentle grace. <P>If she excepts your offer of Championship she is then expected to bestow on you a favor. A favor is a piece of cloth or jewelry which is personal to the lady. You wear the favor in your belt as a sign that you are fighting for her and that you will do your best to uphold her honor on the tourney field. <P>Virtues of Chivalrous love <P>Modest Attentive Honest
Graceful Well-groomed Faithful
Discrete Generous Worthy of Praise<P>Okay. Anybody who finds duplicates, let me know so that we can pare things down. <P>------------------
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