Squire Trials: Mordred Casseiul

[Octiovus]

Squire Casseiul,

Thy loyalty and good character being demonstrated, thy time in the Order as a Squire is to come to an end...pending the completion of thy trials herein. You hath begun to show the demeanour and prowess required of those who may eventually don the garb of a Templar. Though thou doth have far still to go, should thee pass thy trials and demonstrate Avatar's approval, you shalt continue on this path as a Templi Initiate.

Trial One
The relationship between our Order and the Guardsmen is an important one for Cove, but one that always needs cultivation. You hath witnessed the growth of the Undead, and ventured into Doom to seek them out with the Guardsmen. Though you slew many, you left His work undone. Staying to perish in the face of overwhelming odds doth not please Avatar, but neither doth retreat. Thou shalt rally thy allies in the army and seek out another den of undeath suitable to thy skill and see it wiped clean. You may consider bringing a Cleric to cleanse the place after thy work is done.

Trial Two
Thy physical might hath improved drastically, and thou art more than capable militarily of taking on the role of Initiate. However, we require final proof of their spiritual piety. Write a treatise on what you hath learned of the Virtues in thy time as a Squire. Reflect on the extent to which thou doth embody them, and where thou art in want of improvement. The ability to honestly reflect on thy spirituality is an essential aspect of being a Templar.

Trial Three
You shalt lead a training of your fellows, delivering all knowledge of combat that thou hath acquired in thy time in the Order.

Trial Four
Without our Sisters, the Order would be as a household without a Mother. While we are the sword of Avatar, without their wisdom we are liable to stray too far into the realm of Valour at the cost of all else. Obtain the approval of one of our Clerics, fulfilling any tasks they set to demonstrate thy suitability to them.

Trial Five
Commitment to our fellow Brother is what enabled the Order to survive in its darkest hour. In time, this bond shall be tested again and again. It is better to be few and trusted, than many and splintered. Seek out the approval of a Templar and convince him that thou art ready and able to stand at their side as his Brother. Perform the tasks that they set thee, should they consider this desirable.

*signed sternly*

Sir Hugo of Rothermere

[Casseiul]

His gloved hand raised to his face and up came up the hounskull visor of his basinet helm, the cool fresh breeze of the Britannia morning greeting him, he lifted the helm of war from his head, and removed his gloves well used from training with the sword and shield, he soaked his hands within a plain bowl of water and washed his face, his militant training of the day concluded for now, sword and shield the tools of the Templi trade sheathed and slung.


Presentable, the squire took his place before the alter for his morning prayers, Non nobis, Domine, non nobis, sed nomini Tuo da gloriam, echos of the churches tounge, through the hall of the Avatar, praise him. And as he finished his spirutal tribute he rose from the cold stone works, and turned to be greeted by a priest of the Order.

A scroll handed to him, the parchment containing what he assumed marching orders, the squire made the sign of the Ankh and the priestly father returned the action, he dismissed himself and went to his chamber to begin to read the words of the Preceptor and now here it was as his Brother Danaeyl had spoke himself the trials of the Initiate.


Mordred reached for parchment and began to pen his reply.


Preceptor,

His will be done, I shall set thee commands into motion and answer with action, and accomplish these most holy duties.

Signed

Mordred Casseiul, Squire.