Knights Oath

The Liege Calls the Squire

Liege:

I am Lord < name >, < title > of < Full Land Name >. I announce that Squire < name > is to receive knighthood in < full land name >. With that station come duties to fulfill, authority to exercise and deeds for which the bearer must answer.

Approach me, Squire < name >, and kneel here before your liege.

The Commitments of the Oath

Liege:

Will you show honor to those who are weak and undertake their protection yourself?

Will you hold dear the country to which your fealty belongs?

Will you face your enemies without drawing back?

Will you wage war upon evil, accepting no end to that obligation?

Will you attend diligently to the obligations of noble station, except where fulfilling them would break the laws of the land?

Will you speak truthfully, refusing falsehood, and keep every promise you give?

Will you deal generously with every person and share freely with all?

Will you defend what is good and right against evil and injustice wherever you are, and never set that duty aside?

Will you, < name >, pledge loyalty to me, < name > of < Full Land Name >, and also to < liege’s superior title and name >?

The Liege Confers the Title

Liege:

By my declaration as < Title and Name >, you now hold the station of Knight/Dame < name > of < Full Land Name >.

Stand, Knight/Dame < name >.