CLOSED ♔ knighting ceremonies

[wynn]

WHO || Wynn, Dovan, Koraith, Hasmed, Lis'sa, Solace, graduating squires, various members of the Knighthood, invited guests [closed]
WHAT || Full Knighting ceremonies for various squires
WHERE || Knight's Headquarters, the Great Hall
WHEN || December  BACKDATED
HOW || Actionspam

Unlike the grandiose nature of the squiring ceremony each Knight undergoes upon their initial entrance into the Knighthood, the graduation to Full Knight status takes place in a much more intimate affair, between the Knight, their mentor, invited friends, and the members of the sect to which they will be inducted. There's no pompous music, no stolid rank and file, no elaborate march.

The Knight's new section head, Wynn, and their mentor Knight wait up at the front of the room for their approach, but the attitude of the ceremony is much more relaxed, full of smiles and light conversation on all sides. Of course, when Wynn speaks, people still hush. It's just how he rolls.

"Please kneel."


((Given the large amount of promotions occurring, we will not be doing individual posts/parties for each. Instead, please there are top comments on this post for each section's ceremonies, and each section's parties. Feel free to make Drakenet posts or plurks establishing your character's invited guests, and tagging into as much as you would like/handwaving as much as you'd like.   Also please make sure your established promotion is acknowledged here as well. ))

Comments

[hacker]

[ Approaching, Skye bends down onto one knee, looking earnestly up at Wynn as she does. ]

[wynn]

Sir Skye. You have demonstrated a commitment to the ideals of this organization that has been deemed sufficient to induct you into our order as a full Knight of the Silver Dragon. We ask at this time that you answer this question honestly:

Do you wish to accept this position?

[hacker]

[ She pauses just long enough to show that, now that she's here, she's really thinking about it. This is the moment. Then, unflinchingly, she nods. ]

I do.

[felidity]

[ kali flushes with pride, standing by silent and still, but clearly so thrilled for skye. ]

[wynn]

Do you swear to respect all weaknesses, and constitute yourself the Defender of them?

[hacker]

[ another nod. ]

I swear.

[wynn]

Do you swear to never recoil before thy enemy?

[hacker]

I wasn't planning on it before I got here; definitely not now.

[wynn]

Do you swear to make war against injustice, without cessation and without mercy?

[hacker]

I don't see a reason to give mercy to anyone who doesn't know the meaning of the word.

[ yeah fuck those guys. ]

[wynn]

Do you swear never to lie, and to remain faithful to your pledged word?

[hacker]

[ Skye glances in Kali's direction, soft and searching, then returns her attention to Wynn and nods after a moment's silence. ]

I swear.

[felidity]

Not like, no lies ever, you know. 'cause you might have to lie for missions and because the Knights are a secret and because white lies so you don't make someone cry are okay. Just so you know. It's more like don't lie to Wynn and me, because I would be sad, but it's probably just really don't lie to Wynn and the section heads because secrets are dangerous... [ she glances over at wynn, expression turning sheepish. ] I should stop talking, shouldn't I? Um, carry on, yes.

[wynn]

[ wynn barely suppresses a smile at that ] Do you swear to be generous, and to listen to and respect all?

[hacker]

[ oh, that one's easy. and she's heartened by kali's interjection, leading to a broad smile as skye nods and says, ] I do.

[wynn]

Do you swear to be everywhere and always the champion of the right and the good against injustice and evil?

[hacker]

I swear.

[wynn]

Do you, Skye, swear to use your unique abilities to advance the welfare of all, in the service of honor?

[hacker]

This feels longer than the squiring ceremony. Is this longer? [ After a pause; ] ... Okay, okay, I swear.

[wynn]

[ lmao skye ] Then by the power of my office, I grant you the title of Full Member of the Freelancers.

[hacker]

[ 8DDD Excited, Skye moves to stand, turning to Kali with a wide grin. ]

Couldn't have done it without an amazingly talented mentor.

[felidity]

I do have many talents. Did you know I can lick my own elbow? [ wait, focus! ] You're a knight!!

[hacker]

[ excited arm waving!!! and then she hurries up to hug kali like omg can't handle this. ]

[felidity]

[ she is all about hugs, squeezing her tightly. EVERYTHING IS GREAT. ]