Ceremonies

## Preface

Per the Royal Decree for Customs and Ceremonies the following ceremonies are approved by the Monarch of the Kingdom of Codia: Citizenship, and Knighting. These are the ceremonies which will be covered by this page.

## Citizenship Ceremony

The Citizenship Ceremony will be conducted any time a member joins the Kingdom of Codia (with the exception of Mercenaries.)

The Citizenship Ceremony can be conducted by any officer of the Sith Imperium (High Councilor, Aristocrat or Emperor).

The Ceremony shall be conducted as follows:

1. The new member(s) should kneel (sit if F2P) before the officiating officer. In a line, side by side, if more than one.

2. The officiating officer will ask each prospective citizen the following question: "Why do you wish to serve our Kingdom?"

3. The prospective citizen will answer in a befitting manner or be denied citizenship.

4. The officiating officer will ask each prospective citizen the following question: "Will you swear undying allegiance to His Royal Majesty, King Zaheer Sadek Son of Karrim, of Midicoil, Fourth Descendant of Sadek, King of the Kingdom of Codia, of the Kingdom of Codia?"

5. The prospective citizen will answer in the affirmative or be denied citizenship.

6. The officiating officer will ask each prospective citizen the following question: "How do you wish to serve our Kingdom?"

7.The prospective citizen will answer in a befitting manner or be denied citizenship.

8.The officiating officer would then say: "Then rise, (insert name or names), citizen of the Kingdom of Codia." They will be then be assigned to a noble or given a rank.

## Knighting

The Knighting ceremony can only be carried out by the Monarch. The Regent or the Queen may conduct the ceremony with expressed permission of the Monarch. The ceremony will be conducted as follows:

1. An attendant, often the Steward will summon the prospective knights to kneel before their sovereign.

2. The sovereign will say the following: "The Knights of Codia are the most elite force in the Kingdom of Codia. Nominated by knights and hand picked by the Monarch, knights represent an extension of the Monarch and are charged with the protection of the Monarch and the Royal Family. Membership in the knights are for life and only death or dishonor shall separate you from service. Knights may be called to give their lives for the Royal Family and to carry out some of the most dangerous missions in the Kingdom. Knowing this, do you accept this honor?"

3. The prospective knight will answer in the affirmative or be denied knighthood.

4. The sovereign will then say the following: "The hear this oath: “Be without fear in the face of your enemies. Be brave and upright that the Celestials may love thee. Speak the truth always, even if it leads to your death. Safeguard the helpless and do no wrong – that is your oath.”

5. The Monarch will emote slapping the prospective knight with immense force and say "And this is so your remember it."

6. The prospective knight will emote a response to the slap.

7. The Monarch will then say: Rise, (insert name), Knight of Codia.

8. The knight, if assigned to a uniformed detail would be given a set of the uniform.

## Council Admission

Council Admissions can only be conducted by the Monarch or in absence of the Monarch, the Regent and will be conducted at a meeting of the Council assembled:

1. An attendant will summon the prospective council member to stand in the center of the room.

2. The prospective council member will be commanded to kneel before his/her Monarch.

3. The Monarch will rise from his throne and say:

To all present, behold Our decree. Know ye, that reposing special trust and confidence in the fidelity and ability of (insert name) We do appoint this citizen a Councilor of the Kingdom of Codia to rank as such from this day forward.

This appointee will carefully and diligently discharge the duties of the office to which appointed by doing all manner of things thereunto pertaining and We do strictly require all citizens of lesser station to render obedience to appropriate orders. This appointee is to observe and follow such orders and directions as may be given from time to time by superiors acting according to the praecepta, decrees and laws governing the discipline of the Kingdom of Codia .Given under my hand, I, King/Queen (Monarch's name + Address),

Now rise (insert name and title), and take your place among your peers.