In the month of July ,2000 it became apparent to me that one of the most important contracts I committed to do in my life, is to assist in the activation of the Knights in modern times. It was revealed to me that in order to accomplish this sacred and essential commitment, I had to create and oversee an actual association for this to manifest. That association is none other than.....THE SILENT KNIGHTSThe Silent Knights are an Order of qualified men & women, 18 years of age and older. They have pledged to abide by the Knight’s Code & are committed to live by this impeccable code.As the founder of The Silent Knight’s , I pledge to administer careful consideration of each application before selecting & submitting them to the association of Knights for final approval.Any candidate must possess at least one approved salute , period.Upon approval, arrangements will be to accept a knightly title. During this ceremony, the new Knight will commit himself to the Knight’s Code in text to declare their intent to just & noble deeds.Silent Knights Code of ChivalryI.Prowess: To seek excellence in all endeavors expected of a knight, martial and otherwise, seeking strength to be used in the service of justice, rather than in personal aggrandizement.II.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.III.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.IV.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.V.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.VI.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.VII.Largesse: Be generous in so far as your resources allow; largesses used in this way counters gluttony. It also makes the path of mercy easier to discern when a difficult decision of justice is required.VIII.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.IX.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.Code Of HonorIMust have a approved Salute, No exceptionsIIWe all hold Knightly titles, the name that everyone sees in most cases is our own.It is to promote the idea to simply be yourself. To many online hide behind shrouds an disguises.It isnt manditory (For Dj's etc) But it is the idea we stand byIII We are proud to be knights, & it shows in how we represent the order.You reflect the Knights so your actions speak for usThe S.k. Logo appears on our pages promientantly,We also each have an Sk album of the membersWe rely on one another to help as much as we can. Also if a Knight is holding a contest/etc we repost their bulletins to promote it.We show the love by tagging these types of things with S.K. in the titleIt calls the matter to our attention and lets others know it is a Silent Knight sponsered Bulletin etcIVYou will not be able to be a member of multipule groups &/or families. We have but one family after all.We are a tight knit group of friends with common goals an interest.VWe don't go looking for drama..And if another family member is being bothered or harassed we help them anyway we can. We are on Fubar To rep our friends an cause & to have fun.