Roleplay from Salem Belmont
Salem silently approaches king Kay and takes a knee with his sword gripped firmly in both hands, and the hilt pressed to his temple.
"I, Sir Salem Orpheus Belmont, swear my services to the kingdom of Perdan, to your Majesty, Kay Peregrine, and to the people of this nation. I will stay chivalrous, pure as a heart of gold. I swear loyalty to all, from peasant to King. I will fight in the name of righteousness, proudly as a paladin of Perdan. This is my oath to you, as a knight, and as a man.
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Roleplay from Vesceries Silverblade
Vesceries was on his knees pushing a corpse over the ledge of the deep hole before him, it tumbling down the side to meet the others, when one of his men approached.
"The King, Ser, the King has arrived to speak to the people here."
Brushing his hands off on his trousers, he nodded, walking off a small wash basin where he cleaned his hands and face in the cool water. Pulling his green cloak from a post he clasped over his shoulders as he walked forward, sliding between troops to get a better view.
He listened intently to the King Peregrin, looking to the cat on his arm as well as the responses from the many commanders and nobles surrounding the camp. After the speech Vesceries noted Salem Belmont stepping forward and makeing the pledge. After the knight had finished he stepped forward beside Ser Belmont, drawing his sword and dropping to a knee. The scimitar was curved so he rested it on his knee as he spoke,
"I too, Ser Vesceries Silverblade, pledge my sword, and my service to you, My King. This is my oath to you, as a Knight, and as a man." he pledged, borrowing words from Belmont in hopes to adhere to their local customs.
He kept his head bowed and sword pledged with his long hair and cloak draping over his shoulders to the ground.
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Roleplay from Delphine de Montigny
The young woman was lined up proud along side the other knights. Her helmet cradled under one arm and with her other hand resting on the pommel of her sheathed sword, she stood waiting for her turn to aproach the King.
As her name was called, she slowly moved forward, wanting to look as calm as possible, fighting her feet the whole way from going to fast.
She handed off her helmet to receive the midnight coloured feather, remover her sword and knelt down. She held the blade firmly in both hands with her arms extended.
-"I, Delphine de Mongtigny, pledge my life by this sword so serve the relm of Perdan and it's people for as long as I have breath. I will fight proudly with my men as part of this army in the name of my king.
She rose slowly, collected her newly feathered helmet and returned in rank, the excitement obvious on her face.
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Roleplay from Rafael Bragança
Eagerly, Rafael waited for his name to be called. Proudly he stood, holding his sword, black plumed helm resting under his arm.
After Dame de Mongtigny, he approaches the king with a deep bow and presents his sword to his majesty as he takes a knee to announce his vow.
"I, Rafael de Bragança, pledge my life and death, to serve the realm of Perdan and it's people, to lead by example of word and deed, to bring hope and glory. To be loyal to my brothers and sisters in arms and bring justice where it is due."
Rising, he joins the ranks of his fellow paladins.
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Roleplay from Derrik Myrkwood
Earl Derrik watched with great anticipation as the new army was forming before his eyes, to have the King himself in the region, receiving oaths from his knights was a sight to behold.
Derrik waited patiently nodding to each of the young knights, as the ceremony proceeded. There was much work to be done, but showing the people of Brive there were honorable men willing
to fight for them would have some impact. The banners of nobility stretched the length of the market village of Torrence, Derrik had never witnessed such an army. He truly believed the
scoundrels to the north would pay for their savagery here. He looked north, could it be? Dame Calandria's banner waiving high in the air proceeding down the Golden Road towards Torrence.
His heart full of excitement, it was a relief she was safe, dont be a baffoon he thought to himself. Simply thank her for her courage on the battlefield, dont make it a mess. He stood there
through the rest of the ceremony, glancing occasionally north watching his friends banner move closer
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