y knighting

I was squired to Sir Geoffrey of Griffinhold, Count of the West. When he had to leave Drachenwald, to return to the West Kingdom, we kept up contact and visited each other when we could.
During his absence, Sir Wiglaf, also a knight from the West Kingdom, took over the personal teachings.
Thus I had two knights who where my "father" knights.

When I had to move too far away from Sir Wiglaf, to be able for him to teach me, I ended up practicing with Sir John. John challenged me to put to use all I had been taught by Sir Geoffrey and Sir Wiglaf, and he taught me to smile again.
Thus I had three knights who would be part of my knighting ceremony.

Items that were given

• Spurs, by Sir John Peregrine of Restormel, which were given to him by ....
• Belt, by Sir Nasr ibn 'Isa, given to him by Sir Raymond the Quiet
• Chain, by Sir Geoffrey of Griffinhold, made by Sir Garth of Windhaven, worn by both as well as Sir Obadiah the Obstreperous, ...
• Sword, by Sir Geoffrey of Griffinhold
• Book "Theuerdank", by Sir Wiglaf Wilfriding

Pictures

I am lucky to have many pictures of this special day.
Here is a link to pictures of the ceremony.

A song composed for the occasion

In joyous celebration of His new brother's Estate, Hath Alfred of Carlyle, Knight, commissioned this work, which was sung upon the day, directly following Sir Maximilians elevation.

Grant you joy upon this day
Allelulia Kyrie
Now may all the kingdom cry
Deo Gratias Hodie

Brandenburgs most Puissant Sonne
Allelulia Kyrie
Unto his estate is come
Deo Gratias Hodie

Belted Chained and ySpurred
Allelulia Kyrie
Bounden unto King by Word
Deo Gratias Hodie

Now may the Maid of Bucholtz Cry
Allelulia Kyrie
In Honour of her Lord whereby
Deo Gratias Hodie

His heart is Raised of Her virtue
Allelulia Kyrie
Each very day 'tis sprunge anew
Deo Gratias Hodie

In Unser Ubergluchliches land
Allelulia Kyrie
Ist ein Ritter Neue gekomm'n
Deo Gratias Hodie

Of Geoffreys Line is Newe Sprunge
Allelulia Kyrie
La Leon d'Or Gouty d'Sangue
Deo Gratias Hodie

Grant you joy upon this day
Allelulia Kyrie
Now may every kingdom cry
Deo Gratias Hodie