Hear ye, loyal subjects of the Empire,
By command of His Majesty, Sovereign of Ariad, let this truth be known in every hall, tavern, and marketplace of the realm:The oaths of our knights, captains, and sworn bannermen are not the property of a single house, but the lifeblood of the Empire. Their service shields our homes, guards our borders, and ensures that no foe may breach our walls.Therefore, His Majesty decrees:
- That the loyalty of all sworn knights and bannermen shall be renewed and affirmed before their lieges, with record of such faith sent to the Crown.
- That these oaths shall not be taken in secrecy, but in the open light, for loyalty is no shadow’s business.
- That those who prove steadfast shall be commended and uplifted, for it is through their strength that peace endures.
But let all take heed:
- Any knight, captain, or bannerman who refuses or neglects to affirm their oath before the eyes of their liege and the Crown shall be judged as faithless.
- Such neglect shall be counted as betrayal of the Empire itself, and the cost shall be the loss of rank, station, and protection under law.
- Let it be known that dishonor earns no shelter.
Thus does His Majesty bind honor with justice: loyalty shall be praised, neglect shall be punished, and the Empire shall remain unbroken.
So spoken and sealed by the Throne, this day.
