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Knights’
Mentorship Program
The program is designed to
develop a Squire into a Knight. The program is consistent for all
paths, dark, light or grey. What follows is a description of the
program and its participants:
Potential Squires must
meet with the Knights' Path Leader. Often the Path Leader will ask the potential
squire to complete a task, to prove not only the honest intent of the
squire, but to divine the path of the squire. The interview helps the
Path Leader to determine which Knight Mentor is most appropriate to
each potential squire, based on path and personality.
The newly-inculcated
squire will be put through a series of tests. The first test is to
prove that he is strong enough to wield a weapon. Upon successful
completion of this test, the squire gains the title "Young Squire".
The second test is to
demonstrate his understanding of advanced defensive techniques, such as
armor, resilience and elemental resistance. A successful Young Squire
will be retitled "Squire".
The third test is to
demonstrate the use of intermediate fighting techniques, as well as the
use of enchantments and other available resources. Passing this test
will advance the Squire's title to "Elder Squire".
The final test, the test
of Knighthood, is intended to clearly prove the worth of the squire.
This task will demonstrate, beyond a shadow of a doubt, that the knight
has internalized all previous lessons, as well as mastered the most
advanced fighting techniques. This test will require power, strategy,
resilience, and above all else, intelligent preparation. A successful
Elder Squire will be knighted, gaining the title "Sir" or "Lady".
There are additional
responsibilities for the squires in the program. Often, squires are
called upon to serve those in need, such as low-level mages or
fighters. Furthermore, Knight Mentors might ask a squire to perform
additional tasks, based upon prevailing circumstances.
Squireship is a choice,
and a privilege.
Scribed
by Sir Chaucer d’Tzedek
Approved by Fighters' Guild Mistress
Honest Chel in the year 181
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