Posted On December 1, 2012

A Traditional Code of Chivalry

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by the Honorable Benjamin Zvenia

Code of Chivalry – the Ten Commandments

 

  • sir-galahad-1862Thou shalt believe all that the Church teaches, and shalt observe all its directions.
  • Thou shalt defend the Church.
  • Thou shalt respect all weaknesses, and shalt constitute thyself the defender of them.
  • Thou shalt love the country in the which thou wast born.
  • Thou shalt not recoil before thine enemy.
  • Thou shalt make war against the Infidel without cessation, and without mercy.
  • Thou shalt perform scrupulously thy feudal duties, if they be not contrary to the laws of God.
  • Thou shalt never lie, and shall remain faithful to thy pledged word.
  • Thou shalt be generous, and give largess to everyone.
  • Thou shalt be everywhere and always the champion of the Right and the Good against Injustice and Evil.

Other Chivalric Qualities Points

 

  • Loyalty to country, King, honor, freedom, and the code of chivalry.
  • Be respectful of host, women, and honor.
  • Be polite and attentive.
  • Exhibit manners.
  • Die with honor and valor.
  • Respect life and freedom.
  • Avoid deception.
  • Never betray a confidence or comrade.
  • Always maintain one’s principles.
  • Always keep one’s word of honor.
  • Fight for the ideals of king, country, and chivalry.
  • Never abandon a friend, ally, or noble cause.
  • Avenge the wronged.
  • Fight with honor.
  • Crush the monsters that steal our land and rob our people.
  • Destroy evil in all of its monstrous forms.
  • Defend the weak and innocent.
  • Exhibit Courage in word and deed.
  • Respect women.
  • Show respect to authority.
  • Exhibit self control.
  • Protect the innocent.
  • Administer justice.
  • Obey the law of king, country, and chivalry.
  • Avoid torture.
  • Avoid cheating and lying to your fellow man.
  • Never attack from behind.
  • Never use a weapon on an opponent not equal to the attack.
  • Never attack an unarmed foe.
  • Live for freedom, justice and all that is good.
  • Live one’s life so that it is worthy of respect and honor.
  • Live to defend Crown and Country and all it holds dear.
  • Live to serve King and Country.
  • Loyalty to one’s friends and those who lay their trust in thee.

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