Order of the White Knights

A knight is a member of a warrior tradition that is heavily interwoven in the feudal culture of the Seven Kingdoms and the Faith of the Seven. Knights occupy a social standing between that of lords and smallfolk. Contrary to the nobility, this rank is not hereditary and it is possible for the baseborn to become knights.

Knighthood has its roots in Andal culture and was brought to Westeros during the Andal Invasion. The military success of the Andals' mounted knights and their steel armament proved vital to the Andals' conquest of Westeros. The influence of the Andals on the culture of Westeros has made knights the backbone of warfare in the Seven Kingdoms. However, knighthood holds less cultural significance in areas of Westeros that are less assimilated to Andal culture, such as the North, the Iron Islands, and Dorne.

Knights are supposed to be brave, courageous, honorable, true to their word, and loyal to their feudal overlord, and to defend their faith. In practice, most knights fall short of sustaining such high and noble ideals. Many don't even try particularly hard, and seek knighthood mainly for the prestige and opportunities.
To a degree, that is understandable and perhaps unavoidable; for bastards and smallfolk, knighthood is one of the very few paths for improving their social standing and monetary prospects that does not involve seriously restrictive vows such as celibacy or abstaining from marrying, having children or owning lands of their own. On the downside, knighthood by itself brings few advantages and significant expenses and risks. But it opens the doors for significant opportunities as well.
In reality, skill at arms is the most important aspect of knighthood. Knights are expected to fight whenever there is a need for them. They traditionally fight as heavy cavalry, wearing plate armor and fighting from horseback with lance, sword and shield. Some knights choose to fight with other weapons such as axes, hammers, and spears as well. They own at least one horse, and typically own two: a fierce warhorse and a milder horse for daily riding. According to Ser Jaime Lannister three hundred dragons is a fair ransom for a knight

Knights display a coat-of-arms on their shield and surcoat to identify themselves. They generally wear their family arms. Those who do not have family arms, or do not wish to use them, can create their own. These personal arms often portray the manner in which the man achieved knighthood or have some other personal significance. Many knights wear large crests on their helms that embellish the theme of their arms. Wealthy knights often seek to further distinguish themselves by wearing ornate weapons and armor. Lacquered or jeweled armor and capes of exotic materials are some ways that knights can flaunt their status.
Becoming a knight

The traditional process to becoming a knight has three stages.

Page, A boy that becomes a page is attached to a knight, who becomes the boy's master. The sons of many knights and lords are sent to foster with relatives or allies, while other pages serve their own fathers. The page performs simple errands for the knight, who in turn begins to train the boy in vital skills, such as jousting and swordsmanship. Typical training involves sparring with blunted weapons and tilting at rings.

Squire, When a boy reaches adolescence, he graduates to being a squire. Squires learn how to properly care for and use weapons, armor, and horses as well as learning about Chivalry. In time of war Squires join their masters in war, assisting them with their equipment and fighting by their side in battles. Some squires choose to never become a full knight, and live the rest of their lives as squires. This may be because the individual does not have the inclination to live a knight's martial lifestyle, or does not have the funds to properly equip himself. According to GRRM,

“ We tend to think of squires as teenaged boys, knights in training, but that is only part of the truth. Historically, there were many men who spent their entire lives as squires, and never became knights.It was quite common to have thirty- and forty-year-old squires, even some in their fifties. Such men perhaps did not have the wealth to become knights (knights had to pay for their own equipment), or perhaps did not have the inclination. They were the medieval counterparts of the career army sergeant who has no desire to be promoted to lieutenant. Let alone general. ”
Knighthood, Any knight can proclaim another man a knight for whatever reason he chooses. This usually happens when a squire reaches adulthood and his master judges him worthy of accepting the responsibilities of a knight. A man who has not been raised in the knightly tradition can also be made a knight as a reward for service. This is often granted to soldiers or other smallfolk who have shown bravery or performed a great feat. Knighthood is considered valuable to smallfolk, as it raises a commoner's social standing. Knighthood is seen as primarily a martial position, so even the sons of powerful lords are not necessarily knighted if they are incapable of fulfilling the requirements. Doing otherwise would lose honor rather than gain it, and would make a lord and his family be held up to ridicule, this social pressure generally prevents knights from giving out knighthoods for petty or selfish reasons

The Knighting Ceremony

The ceremony to create a knight can be simple or complex, however, it always involves the man kneeling before a knight and being tapped on the shoulders with a sword. Ceremonies usually have religious overtones involving the Faith of the Seven. When knighted, men are often charged in the name of the Seven to be just and honorable. More elaborate knighthood ceremonies involve the prospective knight sitting a night's vigil at a sept, before the figure of the Warrior, he may lay his sword before or upon the figure, and their armour piled at its base. Followed by walking barefoot from the sept to the knighting place to prove their humble hearts. They wear shifts of undyed wool to receive their knighthood, which is marked by the putting on of the swordbelt after dubbing.Newly-knighted men are also sometimes anointed with seven oils by a septon. It is considered a great honor for the recipient when individuals of high status or fame perform the ceremony.
Part of the knighting ceremony, starts with person name and House(if he has one), then:
“ a touch on the right shoulder with the blade. "In the name of the Warrior I charge you to be brave."
The sword moves from right shoulder to left. "In the name of the Father I charge you to be just."
Right shoulder. "In the name of the Mother I charge you to defend the young and innocent."
The left. "In the name of the Maid I charge you to protect all women.... ”
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Hedge knight, A hedge knight is a wandering knight without a master. Hedge knights are so named because most of their worldly wealth is in their arms and horses and they generally must sleep outdoors, under a hedge. Most hedge knights travel in search of employment and often attend jousts to make money and display their prowess in hopes of being hired. Less scrupulous hedge knights put their martial training to use by resorting to banditry. For this reason, hedge knights are often mistrusted and considered disreputable. The term "hedge knight" itself is considered disparaging.

Sworn sword, Some landless knights become sworn swords to other men, taking them as their master. They act as retainers for their master, taking food, shelter, and money in exchange for their services in war, should they be needed. During a campaign, lords often hire a large number of sworn swords on a temporary basis. After the campaign ends and the lord has no further need for so many knights, they are released and become hedge knights once again.

Landed knight, A landed knight is a knight that takes residence in a keep with accompanying land. They have their own peasants and men-at-arms, and may even take sworn swords. Landed knights are sworn to fight for the lord who holds dominion over their land. While the wealthiest knights manage more land than the poorest lords, landed knights do not have the authority to deliver justice in their land. Rather, they must appeal to their liege lord.

Northern cavalry, Because few Northerners worship the Seven, they rarely choose to become knights. However, the warrior tradition of the North is very similar to that of knighthood. Heavy cavalrymen in the North serve a nearly identical function to knights in the South, and are considered knights in all but name.

True Knight, A knight who embodies all that a knight should be, that is, a perfect knight exemplifying all the qualities of what knighthood stands for and fully follows oath of knighthood.

victory's warrior

"For every cause that's given us there's Victory at hand" No thing that ever sees the sun can be without this brand. Tho' we may fail or fall too short in seeing fly our flag We make the ways and palisades that centuries see stand. Among the lost, the vanquished foe, the innocent and ill Our path and Fate winds through them all to bring us to our will. We joined this army when we stood and shouted out our brag: "Let me be called to serve with all my strength & heart & skill." When we so choose to join these troops of warriors and kin We then concede our right to plead for what we "should" then win. We serve ideals, we stay the quest, we climb the icy crag
Then let the Victory be shared. Let Bards their stories spin. We serve the goal, we fight its loss, we keep it flowing on. And where it takes us we will go... for less would see it gone.

What is the Order of the White Knights ?

The Royal Order of the White Knights is a fraternal spirituality and service group for men of Earth-centered faiths, organized along the lines of ancient orders of chivalry such as the Knights Templar. Though primarily dedicated to the exploration of men's spirituality through Pagan, Heathen, and other types of earth-centered rituals, we also have a strong commitment of service to the community. For a more detailed explanation of what we do and how we're organized

Why a Pagan men's Group?

The Pagan male today finds himself in a confusing position. In response to the highly patriarchal nature of the mainstream monotheistic faiths, the Pagan community as a whole tends toward a matriarchal, feminine-oriented system. In this system, the male aspects of Divinity are often greatly if not completely eclipsed by the female aspects. The “Great Mother Goddess” is often honored to the exclusion of the God, who is relegated to the status of her “Consort” when He is mentioned at all! We believe that even as a completely patriarchal system is unbalanced, so too is a completely matriarchal system - a positive, dynamic balance between the two is needed, not an aggrandizement of one gender over the other. Both genders have their own strengths and weaknesses, and each has much to teach the other. To this end, we are committed to exploring the men's mysteries, the spiritual aspects of what it is to be male. We are an unashamedly men's group - there are many women's mysteries groups in existence, and we consider ourselves neither unbalanced nor chauvinistic for wishing to explore the spiritual aspects of our own gender.

What does community service have to do with men's spirituality?

We believe that service to the community is an important part of our spirituality - that a man can truly find the best in himself only in service to others. Sacrifice for the good of others is a traditional and integral aspect of men's spirituality - for example, the Wiccan belief in the sacrifice of the Horned Lord at Samhain to be reborn at Yule and renew the fertility of the earth, or from a Christian point of view, the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross. All of us sacrifice in some form or another so that others may be better off, though for most of us this sacrifice is of our time and energy rather than our lives. As Knights, we believe that with the power we are given comes the responsibility to help others. In fact, the word "knight" originally came from a Saxon word which meant "vassal" or "servant"; we take this to mean that we are servants of our community and of the greater good.

Why do you call yourselves "Knights"?

Though we call ourselves White Knights, we're not the kind of knights who wear armor, fight with swords, or swear fealty to a king. We choose to call ourselves White Knights because we identify strongly with the archetype or idea of knighthood, of a warrior who lives by a code of honor and who stands up for what he believes is right. As for swearing fealty to a king, the "White Knights" in our name doesn't mean we swear fealty to an earthly monarch. Rather, we swear fealty to our own particular concepts of divinity, to our brother knights, and to the ideals of knighthood and chivalry. The “White Knights” in our name is meant to remind us that within every man lies the spark of nobility, the touch of kingship and of the Divine. As in Arthurian legend, the Sacred Monarch, the “Once and Future King” is not dead, but sleeps within us all, and rises again when we have need of him. For a better idea about the importance of chivalry in men's Paganism, White Knights of Germany and contains many issues we find to be relevant in raising Pagan boys and men alike.

So who is this "Herne" fellow, anyway?


Herne, from whom our Order takes its name, is a pre-Christian Saxon deity whose name is thought to come from the Latin "Cernunnos" which means "The Horned One". His image can be found on the Gundestrup Cauldron (pictured at right), an artifact found in Denmark and dating from about 2000 years ago. Herne is the Patron of our Order; for us, he represents the quintessence of manhood, all that we strive to be and to achieve as men. He is the sacrificial God, who gives of himself so that others may live. Though we do not all honor Herne as the face of our particular Deity, as men, we honor what he represents.

How can I become a White Knight of Germany and Europa?

We'd first like to note that we only recruit face-to-face; we are an online organization. That said, if you're male, 19 years of age or older, following some sort of Knights tradition or path, and have a sincere interest in dedicating yourself to the Code of the White Knights and other precepts of the Order to Support the White GENOCIDE IN SOUTH AFRICA AND HELP TO LET THE WORLD NO HOW THEY ARE KILLING THE WHITE RACE HOUR FOR HOUR YOU WILL BE ADDED TO THE WHITE KNIGHTS, one of the Order's Halls will generally consider you for Membership;NO COSTS TO BECOME A MEMBER FOR WHAT WE FIGHT FOR. Currently, the only Hall in existence is the White Knight Hall in Germany, Poland. and many other Countrys will be added who follow our bond for what we stand for Contact information for its officers is on the Hall's website, and you may contact one of them to arrange a meeting. If you're living in a different area or are otherwise unable to join the Hall at present, please consider subscribing to the Order's email list for information and updates on future activities.

The flag of the of the White Knights

The flag of the of the White Knights of Germany is a rectangular field of Red, bearing a Red cross saltire with a sword of Honor and a Scroll . In the center is a Goldern Leaf Ring oval containing a White Wolf Image , surmounted by seven -stars

The Red field is symbolic of our connection to the White Genonice what we are fighting for in South Africa, A divine bounty. The Red cross saltire signifies the four Pillars of Knighthood and the purity of these ideals. The 7 stars represent the Order’s motto, “Strength and Honor”, a way of life that travels with us wherever we go. At the center of the flag is the image of a Scroll our Patron, surrounded by a White Name for what we stand for and seated under seven 7-pointed stars. These stars represent the Order's seven degrees of achievement. Together with the four four-pointed stars they mean we will come from the North,South East and West, these nine stars represent the nine tenets of the Code of The White Knights.

The service banner of the of the White Knights

The service banner of the of the White Knights of Germany depicts a black sword, edged in silver, on a field of Red, the hilt surrounded by a golden Leaf circle surmounted with a red cross in the middle .

The Red field symbolizes our common background Red field is symbolic of our connection to the White Genonice what we are fighting for in South Africa, faiths towards the South Africa White People. The black sword, the sword of truth and justice, symbolizes knighthood and the values of chivalry. Its silver edge reminds us that justice must always be tempered by mercy. The golden circle surrounding the sword's hilt symbolizes the Sun, representative of masculine divinity, and also the sacred circle of life. The White Wolf is the mark of the Pack,that we stand together . The banner is in the shape of a shield and is hung from a bow suspended from a spear, reflecting the Order’s chivalric roots.

The spiritual Logo of the of the White Knights

The spiritual Logo of the of the White Knights depicts a Wolf in White with red claws, on a field of Red, crowned by silver a sword and a golden Background leaf ring .

The design is based for what we stand for. The Wolf represents that we always come as a pack and stand together, the loyal principle. The scroll represents to let the world know what is Happening dayly to our White fellowships in South Africa. The golden 4 eagles mean ,we will come from North South ,East and West ,symbols we can win when we stand together; the sword represents power , of the mind and heart as well as the body. The Red background symbolizes for what we are fighting for .

2013	The White Knights were formed as a networking organization to Support the White Genocide in South Africa.
2014	Febraury - The first Facebook secret Group was formed and started with a few member from Germany and South Africa
2014	March - a goole Blogger was formed to let the world no from Europa what is Happening to the White People in south africa and to ask the world to support them and ask for help. with over 480 page vews in 3 days
2014	March - at the same time a homepage was formed to let the world no from Europa what is Happening to the White People in south africa and to ask the world to support them and ask for help.
2014
2014

For further history look on our Websites and bloggers

Honor above all.

A Knight holds to the precepts by which he lives, realizing that though the ideals cannot be
reached, striving towards them ennobles the spirit and makes the world a better place for
all. A Knight finds the best in himself through service to that which he loves

Justice in judgement...
A Knight should serve the cause of justice, taking responsibility for his own actions and,
as far as he is able, seeing that others do the same.

The Code Of Chivalry

Valor in adversity...

A Knight faces his fear, and does what must
be done in spite of it.

Truth in speech...

A Knight should always seek the truth, and
strive to keep the oaths he chooses to swear.

Loyalty in service...

A Knight remains loyal to the people and the
precepts that he has sworn to uphold. Humility in bearing...
A Knight conducts himself with quiet confidence, letting his deeds speak for
themselves.

Charity in compassion...

A Knight is generous so far as his resources
and means allow, giving selflessly so that the community might prosper.

Prowess in action...

A Knight should strive for excellence in all endeavors, physical, mental and spiritual.

Defense in need...

A Knight is sworn to defend those who depend on him, the precepts by which he
lives, and those who cannot defend themselves.