The Elevation of Erich Hundeman to the Order of the Chivalry...

In the Society for Creative Anachronisms (SCA) we have Society wide Orders; Laurel for Arts, Pelican for Service, Master of Defense for Fencing, and Chivalry for Knighthood/Master of Arms. In a elevation ceremony here in the East, The candidate will hear affadavits from selected representatives of the Orders as well as the Ladies of the Rose (former Queens of the Society). Erich Hundeman recieved his elevation to the order of the Chivalry yesterday. I had the honor and priveledge to represent the Chivalry at his Ceremony. The following were the words I used to express myself in regards to Erich. His Majesty East Kenric, "Who claims the right to speak for this candidate Erich Hundeman from the Order of the Chivalry" "I, Tanaka Raiko The 859th Knight of the Society and the 110 Member of the Chivalry of East claim that right. Erich, I have know you for many years and through those years I was always reminded of the Seven Virtues of Bushido when thinking about you. 1. Rectitude - Conforming to the regulations and principals by adhering to what is righteous and morally right 2. Courage - is the eminence of psyche and strength of mind that make a human face obscurity and peril 3. Benevolence - is a desire to do well to others that is confounded by and act of kindness by being charitable 4. Respect is considered and a manifestation of a personal quality or ability that is wielded by honor, admiration and a high regard 5. Honesty - is the quality or fact of being truthful through an act or condition 6. Honor - a senes of loyaltyand honesty or having integrity in ones beliefs and actions 7. Loyalty - the adherence to a sovereign You Erich possess one more trait, you are the embodiment of Perserverence. You tried, and fought and tried, and fought and tried...Continually over the years to get you to this point. You are my friend. Now I get to call you my Brother. Your Excellences, Your Majesties, You Citizens of the East I cannot recommended this man any higher. He is a member of the Chivalry. " Words by yours truly, at the knighting of Erich Hundeman, at the Southern Region War Camp