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BloodLuna -> RE: The knight in Shining Aromor (11/23/2007 10:09:10 AM)
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OP: I apologize if this is a bit long. This is an excerpt from something I wrote in my livejournal in 2004. Part of my search for a submissive at that time was lead by a belief that if I am Queen of my Household, my submissive should be able to fill the role of knight: Please keep in mind all that this is an older piece and was written during a phase in which I was writing a romance novel about Vampires in love in the Middle ages. As I have matured as a Domme, my preferences have changed slightly - but I do still like the idea of chivalry in a man.::::
A submissive kneels at the feet of his Dominant when he has time, the desire, and all his limits met. A slave stands a step behind a Mistress, his head and eyes bowed. Yet lately I have had in My mind the image of a Knight, standing protectively in front of his Queen, his hand on the hilt of his broadsword, watching with alert eyes for anything that would displease his Goddess, his Queen. He worships her on bended knee, and trusts her to make the decisions that rule his world. He advises her and yet obeys joyfully. A knight is like a priest, he takes vows to live the rest of his life in service to his Queen. He acts ever and only in the interest of that Queen. It is a matriarchy. The Knight is not jobless. He works. He tends his own fields and reaps a harvest that is given in totality to his queen - save the expenses it costs to keep his fief open. He is the very soul of diplomacy, keeping peace within and outside of his Queen's castle. He shares his duties with other knights with no jealousy, but with relief that he does not bear the totality of responsibility on his own shoulders. Should the Queen have a King, then he bend his knee in respect and defense of that King, he speaks no evil of their love and honors it. He lives by the codes of chivalry, respects women and will lift his tongue or sword in defense of all those weaker than he, for his courage glorifies his Queen. He takes the lash or the rack in great joy, for each stripe given by his Queen is his great pride to bear. . . .
Being a knight starts with a code of chivalry that I hold my servants to as follows:
1. Honor: The reputation and worth of a man consisteth in his heart and will; therein lies true honour (Montaigne, Essays 1.30).
2. Loyalty Be known for commitment to the people and ideals you choose to live by. There are many places where compromise is expected; loyalty is not amongst them. The ideal knight was sworn by oath to defend his liege and those who depended upon him. Seek always to defend your nation, your family, and those to whom you believe worthy of loyalty.
3. Generosity Be generous in so far as your resources allow; generosity used in this way counters gluttony. IIt also makes the path of mercy easier to discern when a difficult decision of justice is required.
4. Pride To seek excellence in all endeavors expected of a knight, seeking strength to be used in service, rather than in personal gain or recognition.
5. Faith A knight must have faith in his beliefs, for faith roots him and gives hope against the despair that human failings create.
6. Courage: Being a knight often means choosing the more difficult path. 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 related. 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.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. 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 glorified, helping not only the gentle spoken of but also all who call themselves knights.
I suppose this is different from the “romance novel” image many women have of knights as the armor clad Dominant fellow that crashes in on his white steed, ripping the peasant girl’s bodice open and carrying her off into the sunset! But my mind doesn’t work that way LOL.
Lady Luna
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