"Alas, all the castles I have, are built with air" . . . . (Jonson)

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The Knight's Creed

As Knights we hereby vow to live by these rules for the reasons stated forthwith:

1. We are to be honest.
   1. Without honesty, there would be chaos and distrust in ourland. If all were honest to begin with, the world would be so much better.
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2. We are to be loyal to our friends and to the Knights.
   1. We must stand together to be strong; only united can we defeat the onslaught of evil that plagues the world, for separately, we are each but one person. We Knights must stand by each other and protect each other.
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3. We are to be humble.
   1. While we believe that a little pride is healthy; we frown upon arrogance and haughtiness.
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4. We are to have faith in our brethren and in our loved ones.
   1. We are to believe in the abilities and strengths of our fellow Knights; and understand that we are all friends and would not hurt each other. We must know that whatever happens there will always be a Knight to watch out for us and help us through our dificulties. Knights would not hurt each other.
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5. We are to be patient.
   1. Impatience often leads to rash decisions and actions that have little or no thought put into them, and that can lead to tragedy.
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6. We are to have mercy on those seeking forgiveness, and on those who are in need of aid.
   1. Those we help today can help us later. We should encourage ourselves to learn from our mistakes and pass on the knowledge; and everyone deserves a second chance.
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7. We are to be good friends.
   1. The best way to keep friends and allies by your side is to treat them well; to keep your promises, to help in time of need, to offer advice; these are things that need to be done with friends.
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8. We are to love.
   1. Love is the basis of all that is good. Thus, we must be able to love our friends, and allow people into our hearts; love is the most beautiful thing in the world, but it also can hurt. We must learn to bear difficulties out, so that we may fully appreciate the beauty of love. Only by loving and by being loved can we truly experience life.
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9. We are to be nonviolent as much as possible.
   1. We must try to avoid violence and battle when we can, for any animal can be violent and savage, but it takes a civil person to be able to talk things through, and solve problems in that way, instead of by fighting.
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10. We are to act as examples to those around us, displaying virtue, chivalry, and kindness.
    1. This is in order that our Knighthood may not be looked upon with contempt, except by those who are evil and cruel.

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May we always prosper and guard our kingdom well!