It
came to happen on the last day of the first reign of Richenza and Joseph, Princess and
Prince of Oertha that, after may fine and noble deeds of arms had been made to occur under
Their watchful eyes, that some of the worthy ladies watching were heard to lament that a
day’s combat was never quite as enjoyable as when they had someone fighting in their
honor upon the field.And, in reflection, that Ladies within Oertha would find themselves without
such representation upon the field seems more likely than not, for Oertha is so rich in
the grace, beauty, and inspiration of Her Ladies, that one can scare imagine a land could
be equally blessed with noble men of arms sufficient to do justice to that bounty. And
while the quest undertaken hereby may not itself be enough to prove it so, may it at least
be said that those who have sought to fullfil the goals of this Company have tried.
These items
following form the Charter of the Company of the Golden Ring
Item ~ The quest, goal and oath of the members of
the Company is nothing more nor less than to see that noble combat is done in singular
honor of each and every lady dwelling within the Principality of Oertha
Item ~ The company is begun on the first day of the sixth reign
of Georg and Katarzina, Prince and Princess of Oertha and shall end with the sunset on the
day they next make happen the Oerthan Coronet Tournament.
Item ~ The company is open without hinderance or vote to all
nobles of arms who stand in good reputation as regards their honor and courtiesy. And
within the Company, let all be known as equal members without consideration of other rank
or of precedence in joining the quest.
Item ~ The company shall be known by a loop of blue and white
worn upon the belt, upon which are hung a single golden ring for each combat the member
has undertaken in fulfilling the quest. All this fashioned as suits each member.
Item ~ Let each combat be conducted in such manner and time as
the member shall see fit ~ mindful of the Lady being fought for and inspired thereby, And
in the same way, let each member make such recording or chronicles of their deeds as they
think most worthy.
Item ~ At the aforementioned day upon which the company shall be
dissolved and the quest achieved or failed, all the gathered rings shall be presented to
Their Highnesses of Oertha as proof of the company’s deeds. Likewise shall any
chronicles or recording that have been made be also presented for such keeping as Their
Highnesses find fit.
Here ends
the Charter of the Company of the Golden Ring.
