Pentecostal Oath

== Overview ==
The Pentecostal Oath was an oath which the Knights of King Arthur's Round Table swore. It embodied the code of chivalry.
The Knights of the Round Table formed King Arthur’s council for the ruling of Britain and most of Europe. They were bound by a code of behavior known as the Pentecostal Oath. In a time of chivalry and fellowship, the Round Table provided a physical basis around which the Knights could rule in a true and just manner, protecting the people of Britain from threats to their new rights and the fragile society created by Arthur and his Knights.
Knights were expected to undertake dangerous quests and fight for their country in battle, all the time displaying the highest qualities of behavior. It is perhaps not surprising that The Order would be based on these same principles. In order to become a Knight of the Round Table, a knight had to prove he was chivalrous (polite) enough. The knights swore a Code of Chivalry, which is much like an oath is today. They promised to uphold the rules given to them once they became a Knight of the Round Table.
== Code of Chivalry ==
* To never do outrage nor murder (not to assault or murder anybody).
* Always to flee treason (do not commit treason, a crime against your country or king).
* To by no means be cruel but to give mercy unto him who asks for mercy (Do not be mean. Grant mercy to those who ask, even in combat.)
* To always do ladies, gentlewomen and widows succor ('succor' is an old word for help; this means that the knight must promise to help women if they need it. Note that this does not necessarily include peasantry.)
* To never force ladies, gentlewomen or widows (never 'harm' women. Note that this does not necessarily include peasantry.)
* Not to take up battles in wrongful quarrels for love or worldly goods (do not even join in fights over anything less than God or country.)