Knighting Ceremony of Saint Isaac

The Knighting Ceremony of the Order of Saint Isaac, also known as the Trial of Loyalty, is a series of vows taken by an aspirant of the Order of Saint Isaac to ascend to the rank of Paladin Knight. The vows are taken within the Cathedral of Light in Stormwind City and are issued by a ranking Paladin Knight of the Order of Saint Isaac.

In order for an aspirant to be eligible to take these vows, they must complete the Trials of the Paladin Knight and be approved to take on the position by both their Lord and a Paladin Knight of the order.

A Bishop of the Church of the Holy Light of the Diocese of Stormwind must be present within the Cathedral of Holy Light while the vows are issued.

Affirmation
(Paladin Knight) - "(Aspirant's Name), you stand to join the Order of Saint Isaac amongst your brothers and sisters in arms. Have you completed the trials demanded of aspiring Paladin Knights?"

(Aspirant) - "I have."

(Paladin Knight) - "Then you shall receive the armor of our sacred order and be reminded of its significance."

The Paladin Knight beckons the Aspirant forward to stand before the altar.

Issuing the Habit
(Paladin Knight) - "This breastplate is forged to protect your heart. From truesilver, from steel, but also from the things that vex you. May your breast be instilled with courage and bravery, may it beat long and hard for the cause."

An attendant straps the breastplate to the aspirant's chest.

(Paladin Knight) - "These Pauldrons symbolize the burden you bear in being a paladin. The hopes, dreams and fears of the people. The tasks assigned to you, and the heavy weight of judgement. May you stand strong, and never bow under their weight."

An attendant places the Pauldrons upon the aspirant's shoulders.

(Paladin Knight) - "Theses gauntlets represent the will of the light, the will of your lord, and the will of the people. May they guide your weapon, and guide your hand to do righteous and valorous deeds, in the name of the light."

An attendant helps the aspirant place the gauntlets on their hands.

(Paladin Knight) - "These legguards symbolize the endurance and tenacity required of you to stay on the path of the right and the good. May you never falter from your convictions on the long road ahead."

An attendant helps the aspirant place the legguards on their legs.

(Paladin Knight) - "These boots symbolize the steps of those that came before you. Back to the first, and here to you now. May you uphold the legacy of your order and remember their sacrifices."

An attendant places the boots upon the feet of the aspirant.

(Paladin Knight) - "This girdle binds you to the order, the church, and the realm. May it always remind you where your loyalties lie."

An attendant secures the girdle around the waist of the aspirant.

The Vows
(Paladin Knight) - "With these things upon you now, speak the oath that all others before you have spoken. Re-affirm today, your vows."

(Aspirant) - "I swear myself to the prime virtues of Respect, Tenacity and Compassion."

"I swear to uphold the righteous laws of the realm and all realms that be."

"I swear to mete out swift and fair justice to the servants of evil."

"I pledge to be a (woman / man) of humility, and not herald my accomplishments."

"I give my promise to let go my pride, and help others before my own goals."

"I swear to adhere to the teachings, lessons, and examples set by the Holy Church, its disciples, and its governors."

"I swear to uphold the Temple Law of the Order of Saint Isaac as a Lightsworn Order, obeying its laws, enforcing its rights and knowing its privileges."

"I swear to be a bastion of the Light, shield of the infirm and sword of the Holy Church."

(Paladin Knight) - "By the powers vested in my by the Grand Master and the greater authority of His Holiness, Archbishop Alonsus Secundus, I accept your vows and now dub thee a Knight of the Order of Saint Isaac. Rise, (Sir/Dame) (Name) (Moniker)"