PAXLAIR - June 18, 1999 - Winfield
 Squire Fin at the Knighting Ceremony |
Kyle: Today we've come to honor Sir Fin. He has been serving as a squire to me for the last serveral weeks. In this time other knights and I have witnessed him prove his honor and reliablity time and time again.
Count Strahd: *snickers*
Kyle: We've witnessed him continuing to fight even when against the odds. We've witnessed him chase after the town's most well-known aggressors. Sir Carados, LSD, etc. We've also seen him gain the respect of the town. When he did these noble deeds we weren't the only ones watching. For being a squire isn't just about proving thineself to the knights, but to the town. To gain the authority that a knight commands ye must not take it. It can only be given by those ye are to govern over. We've seen Sir Fin do this and watched the town give him the authority he needs to be a knight.
Kyle: So Mayor Winfield I present to thee Sir Fin. We
know he is fit for knighthood.
Winfield: *nods*
Winfield: Tis a great day indeed when a Squire is honored and Knighted as a Knight of PaxLair. This is the reason for which we gather this day. The Knights of PaxLair are the most honorable and virtuous of PaxLair, seeking daily to overcome strife and tribulation in this wilderness land which PaxLair resides. Moreso, the Knights of PaxLair are duty bound to represent me and the Chancellors as sworn emmissaries for this town and the people. Their duties are to carry out the virtues of this realm and follow a codex which defines the nature of the Knights and their duties. Each new Knight must swear to me their allegiance to this codex and to their role within the town of PaxLair. They serve the people of PaxLair. They serve their fellow Knights. They serve the virtues. I am honored to Knight a Squire who has shown uncanny valour and courage within the realm.
Winfield: Squire Fin, Miner from Minoc, son of an unknown father, Ye are presented before me so that I may Knight thee. Squire Fin, I will recite the Codex of the Knights of PaxLair. After each phrase, answer "I swear" if you swear to each phrase.
Winfield: A Knight shall not engage in any form of
unhonorable combat.
Fin the Smithy: I swear
Winfield: No Knight shall disrespect the wishes of
another.
Fin the Smithy: I swear
Winfield: No Knight shall claim any type of leadership
among his/her fellow Knights.
Fin the Smithy: I swear
Winfield: No Knight shall attack an innocent.
Fin the Smithy: I swear
Winfield: No Knight will drop to the level of a fool.
Fin the Smithy: I swear
Winfield: A Knight must protect those that are weaker. A
Knight will help defend PaxLair.
Fin the Smithy: I swear!
Winfield: *turns to the mystical Knight Sword on the table*
Winfield: Squire Fin, you have sworn upon the words of
the codex, do you also swear to me today your loyalty to PaxLair and its
people?
Fin the Smithy: Aye Sire!
Winfield: Kneel before me Squire Fin.
Fin the Smithy: *kneels*
Winfield: With this mystical sword of the Knights of
long ago, I bestow upon thee the duties of a Knight of PaxLair,
Winfield: *touches the sword to his left shoulder*
Winfield: and I bestow upon thee the Knighthood you so
honorably deserve.
Winfield: *touches the sword to his right shoulder*
Winfield: Rise now Sir Knight Fin of Minoc and receive
this sword as a symbol of your oath and your honor.
Fin the Smithy: *stands*
Fin the Smithy: With honor Sire
Winfield: Ladies and Gentlemen, I present to you Sir Knight Fin of Minoc, a valiant Knight of PaxLair!
Kyle: *smiles*
GARZAIA: Hail!
Nikolaas: *claps*
ZANTHOR: *grins*
Ro'Jerath: *claps claps*
Fin the Smithy: I thank you all
Senior Counselor Boots: Congradulations Sir Knight Fin of
Minoc a grand honor indeed
Ro'Jerath: Congratulations Fin!
ZANTHOR: Fin, When you next touch the stone, all will know
of your Knighthood and of your vote at the table of Knights.
 The Knights of PaxLair Headquarters |
ZANTHOR: I suggest that we go now, and that Kyle lead
the people to our new home, where we will meet them.
Kyle: Everyone, we will be going to the new Knights'
Headquarters. There we will be fielding questions of the knights and their
service to the town. Then we will be going to the traven to celebrate. Now
if everyone will follow me, we will proceed to our new home.
After proceeding to the PaxLair Knights' Headquarters...
Fin the Smithy: [Knight of PaxLair, PxK]
You see: Fin the Smithy
Winfield: Congratulations again Fin of Minoc.
Fin the Smithy: I thank thee Sire
ZANTHOR: *smiles*
ZANTHOR: It is with great joy, that we announce to the
town this building as our new headquarters.
ZANTHOR: *smiles*
Winmere: Wonderful!
Kyle: *nods*
ZANTHOR: It is close to town, and allows us to keep an eye
on our friends to the north
Winmere: Will it always be manned?
ZANTHOR: We will make an effort, to be either here or in
Town.
ZANTHOR: Perhaps it is best if we head towards the Tavern... I am told food and drink await us.
Winfield: If I may say a few words.
Winfield: This place is a virtuous place, this tower.
The Knights of PaxLair represent that which is virtuous in the realm. It is
truly fitting and proper that this be their headquarters to serve the people
of PaxLair and the people of the Realm. I wish to dedicate this building
with a glowing lamp which may light the path for many Knights to come.
Winfield: *gazes upon the lamp*
Winmere: *smiles*
ZANTHOR: *smiles*
Big Ben: *gazes at the lamp*
Winmere: *applauds*
Winfield: This place will offer a new light in the
lands.
Fin the Smithy: *Grins with pride*
Winfield: Knights of PaxLair, you have served me well
and the people of this area. I look forward to you and more squires to take
on the difficulties of this realm and make it what the virtues prescribe as
right and correct.
ZANTHOR: *nods*