Orders of Conduct on the Battle Field In Battle take on enemies in this order 1. Enemy leader 2. Opponents of great renown, enemy flags and standards 3. Opponent Cavalry of Noble or Elite status 4. Other opponent Cavalry 5. Opponent elite footmen 6. Opponent camp and headquarters 7. Opponent melee troops 8. Levies or peasants The List Field (The showplace of Chivalric Conduct) 1. Courtesy to your opponent at all times 2. In combat if you are uncertain of a blow take it 3. Do not let anger control your actions 4. Do not let the lack of Chivalry in others cause you to be un-chivalrous 5. If your opponent is your equal practice chivalric action 6. If your opponent is your better give no quarter 7. Remember your actions speak louder than words Prowess: To seek excellence in all endeavors expected of a knight, seeking strength to be used in the serviceof justice, rather than in personal aggrandizement. Justice: Seek always the path of 'right', unencumbered by bias or personal interest. Recognize that the sword of justice can be a terrible thing, so it must be tempered by humanity and mercy. If the 'right' you see rings agrees with others, and you seek it out without bending to the temptation for expediency, then you will earn renown beyond measure. Loyalty: Be known for unwavering commitment to the people and ideals you choose to live by. There are many places where compromise is expected; loyalty is not amongst them. Defense: The ideal knight was sworn by oath to defend his liege lord and those who depended upon him. Seek always to defend your nation, your family, and those to whom you believe worthy of loyalty. Courage: Being a knight often means choosing the more difficult path, the personally expensive one. Be prepared to make personal sacrifices in service of the precepts and people you value. At the same time, a knight should seek wisdom to see that stupidity and courage are cousins. Courage also means taking the side of truth in all matters, rather than seeking the expedient lie. Seek the truth whenever possible, but remember to temper justice with mercy, or the pure truth can bring grief. Faith: A knight must have faith in his beliefs, for faith roots him and gives hope against the despair that human failings create. Humility: Value first the contributions of others; do not boast of your own accomplishments, let others do this for you. Tell the deeds of others before your own, according them the renown rightfully earned through virtuous deeds. In this way the office of knighthood is well done and glorified, helping not only the gentle spoken of but also all who call themselves knights. Largesse: Be generous in so far as your resources allow; largesse used in this way counters gluttony. It also makes the path of mercy easier to discern when a difficult decision of justice is required. Nobility: Seek great stature of character by holding to the virtues and duties of a knight, realizing that though the ideals cannot be reached, the quality of striving towards them ennobles the spirit, growing the character from dust towards the heavens. Nobility also   has the tendency to influence others, offering a compelling example of what can be done in the service of rightness. Franchise: Seek to emulate everything I have spoken of as sincerely as possible, not for the reason of personal gain but because it is right. Do not restrict your exploration to a small world, but seek to infuse every aspect of your life with these qualities. Should you succeed in even a tiny measure then you will be well remembered for your quality and virtue.                                                                                                           Definition of the Knightly Virtues Liberality- generosity; open mindedness Honor- Any token of recognition for distinguished services or high merit; a fine sense of what is just and right with readiness to apply it to one's own conduct in relation to others Good faith- Trust upon word alone Glory- great honor, popular praise, renown Unselfishness- generous; caring for others above oneself Pride- A proper feeling of esteem for one's own qualities or achievements Patience- The state or quality of being patient; the power of suffering with fortitude; uncomplaining endurance of evils or wrongs, as toil, pain, poverty, insult, oppression, calamity, etc. Courtesy- formal politeness, favor instead of right Bravery- Courage in the presence of danger; having fear but doing it anyway Loyalty- Faithfulness to king, country, duty, or family and friend

The Knightly Virtues