Illyose says with a substantially lilting accent, "Then let the Thorngage name ring all the louder for our toils."

You say, "It shall."

Your mouth turns up as your face breaks into a smile.

You say, "The path to Knighthood is a long and arduous journey, We will test your mettle, your commitment, your very body, and push all three to the absolute breaking point before rebuilding you as one worthy of the title of Knight."

The corners of Illyose's mouth turn up as he grins mischievously.

Illyose says with a substantially lilting accent, "That seems a running trend with groups of the Crown."

You say, "You will learn the ways of Chivalry, the art of combat, and be made to put your Oath above yourself, your own personal goals and aspirations. you may very well lose your life, your wealth, and all semblance of self as you now stand, are you still willing to pursue this path?"

Illyose takes a deep breath, holding it as he considers his answer carefully.

You have tmoted: Hhaos gives Illyose a careful once-over, as if to inspect all details available to the eye.

You say gruffly, "Stand up straight."

Illyose says with a substantially lilting accent, "I am the words and deeds I put forth into creation. I am the semblance of every interaction I have. Forming myself to these Oaths, following this path, makes all those others have purpose. If I am unable to follow them, unable to do them justice, then what worth would I have at all?"

Illyose straightens his back forceably.

You say, "None, for a man is only as good as his word."

Illyose nods his head at you.

Illyose says with a substantially lilting accent, "I gave my word to the Serpent Lords to defend their secrets, and the borders of the Crown."

Illyose says with a substantially lilting accent, "To slay Her enemies, and see that Her will is Her own."

Illyose says with a substantially lilting accent, "I swore to the Lotus that I would defend her itizenry, against any form of attack to the best of my ability."

Illyose says with a substantially lilting accent, "My blade was offered to the Crown with the Serpent Lords, my body to shield Her from blows by the Lotus."

Illyose says with a substantially lilting accent, "In Knighthood, all I have left to offer would seem my spirit, a fire ever burning to see the Crown able to choose it's own path from my toil and determination."

You say, "With this I welcome you into the Knights of Hashan, the brotherhood sworn to service of the Crown of the Ithmia. With this I will receive your Oath. Please repeat for mine own ears the Oath found in CLHELP OATH."

You have emoted: Hhaos plants his sword, blade first into the ground and leans over its ornate handle as he awaits your response.

Illyose says with a substantially lilting accent, "I, Illyose Thorngage, swear on my honour as a knight to serve in the Hashani Knighthood. I will at all times uphold the chivalric code, and the Great Canon, with all due diligence of service to the City of Hashan and her territories above all else. I will uphold the ideals of the Hashani Knight for eternity! My knowledge, my strength, my fortitude, my honour, and my very life I give in full. If I fail to uphold my oaths, I willingly urge my superiours to strip me of title and rank until such time as I am deemed worthy of reinstatement."

You say, "So be it, with this, your life is dedicated in service to the Crown. Walk proud, Illyose Thorngage, as a Vassal in the Knights of Hashan, you have taken a step towards honour and showed courage unlike others that you shall protect."

You have emoted: Hhaos withdraws his blade and resumes his previous stance, placing his hand of Illyose's shoulder.

You say to Illyose, "You do me proud, my son."