Requirement for a Day.
As long as there have been knights there have been Days. A noble order 
whose purpose is to protected the foolish and maintain the liberty of 
individuals to make fools of themselves. The order requires the same 
high standards of Peerage. Here are those standards

Requirements: 
a. Prowess -- the candidate must be considered the equal of his/her 
prospective peers with the basic weapons of tournament combat, namely 
the hobby horse and bread stick, and competent in the use of the other 
weapons commonly used in the lists pillows and soft squishy things.

b. Loyalty -- the candidate shall have been obedient to the By-Laws, 
the Rules of the Lists, and the laws of his Kingdom, and shall have 
consistently shown respect to the King and Queen of Fools.. He shall 
have demonstrated his support to the ideals of the Society be being as 
authentic and silly in dress, equipment, and behavior as has been 
within his power. Before receiving the accolade, he/she shall give 
his/her word to continue to fulfill the requirements set forth in this 
article, to seek to increase his/her skills, and to train any squires 
or other dependents he/she may have to do likewise, as far as may be 
within his/her power. 

c. Courtoisie -- the candidate shall have displayed the following 
virtues: 
1) Truthfulness -- a gentleman or Lady does not lie or break his word. 
2) Generosity -- a gentleman gives his/her opponent the benefit of the 
doubt when on the field, does not repeat gossip, is willing to share 
his/her knowledge and impart his skills, and practices hospitality 
according to his/her means. 
3) Restraint -- a gentleman  or Lady is always self-controlled; he/she 
can afford to speak softly and politely and keep calm because he or 
she is strong. 
4) Gallantry -- a gentleman or Lady always remembers that his/her lady 
or Lord  is the inspiration of all honor, and respects all Lords and 
Ladies for their sake. 
5) Courtliness -- a gentleman or Lady strives to learn and practice 
those manners and skills which will make him/her worthy of a civilized 
court. He/she displays a knowledge of courtly etiquette and proper 
forms of address, and is acquainted with all and able to practice at 
least one of the following: 
ACQUAINTANCE
a) Dancing -- identify basic dances done at court and do one couple 
and one circle dance. For example do a jig. 
b) Music -- identify common period instruments played at court. For 
example know the differences between a bagpipe and a cat
c) Literature --tell a medieval tale. 
d) Chess -- identify the pieces and recognize the basic moves. 
e) Heraldry -- blazon own arms and identify common heraldic terms. For 
example be able to enhance something.
MASTERY
a) Dancing -- perform all basic dances done at court. Dance a jig well.
b) Music -- play an instrument or sing in the manner of the period. 
c) Literature --compose and/or perform poetry and/or drama in the 
manner of the period. 
d) Chess -- play the game. 
e) Heraldry -- blazon the arms of the King of Fools and the nobility 
at Court and make puns about their arms 

Code of chivalry for Days·	
Courage More than bravado or bluster, today’s Day in shining armor 
must have the courage of the heart necessary to undertake tasks which 
are difficult, tedious or unglamorous, and to graciously accept the 
sacrifices involved. They must be willing to make a fool of 
themselves.   
·Justice A Day in shining armor holds him- or herself to the highest 
standard of behavior.	
Mercy Words and attitudes can be painful weapons in the modern world, 
which is why a Day in shining armor exercises mercy in his or her 
dealings with others, creating a sense of peace and community, rather 
than engendering hostility and antagonism.  	
Generosity Sharing what’s valuable in life means not just giving away 
material goods, but also time, attention, wisdom and energy — the 
things that create a strong, rich and diverse community.
Faith In the code of chivalry, “faith” means trust and integrity, and 
a Day in shining armor is always faithful to his or her promises, no 
matter how big or small they may be.  ·
Nobility  Although this word is sometimes confused with “entitlement” 
or “snobbishness,” in the code of chivalry it conveys the importance 
of upholding one’s convictions at all times, especially when no one 
else is watching.  ·	
Hope More than just a safety net in times of tragedy, hope is present 
every day in a Day’s positive outlook and cheerful demeanor — the 
shining armor that shields him or her, and inspires people all times 
 	
	
 



 


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