Knighting Traditions

The creation of the rank of Knight in UY 5 was a step towards a new emerging era of monarchy within the Isantine Empire (then Dicsosegia). The ultimate ramifications of the rank’s creation in the cast is debatably of a high level of significance due to the creation of Knighthoods. Knighting ceremonies within the Empire of Great Isantium go as far back as United Year 6.

The customary Knighting ceremony consists of six separate parts, the first of which is the procession of the reigning monarch with the individual to be Knighted following behind. Following the procession, the reigning monarch makes a speech and blesses the to-be-Knighted, after which the to-be-Knighted says a short speech or a few words as a small address to the people attending the ceremony. Then, the highest royal family member Knights him “In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.”, making the sign of the cross with a sword while saying the words. The fifth part is the “Blessing of the Feast” which is where the invited attendees are given the ability to throw traditional food at the Knighted individual as they process out of the building. Finally, there is an after-party hosted in the new Knight’s honour.