Knight Errant of the Blood
Appointment
After a trial period of no less than one year, and after learning from several different Knights and Knight-Errants, a Knight may bring his Squire to be presented at the Knighthood Ceremony. Though the Ceremony itself is purely a courtesy, it is a tradition which is considered of vast importance. A Squire who has been judged worthy by a Master-Knight will earn the rank of Knight Errant, and will receive a full set of traditional regalia.
The Master-Knight may choose to directly test the Squire during the Knighthood Ceremony, both in social or mental acumen, and in physical prowess.
Duties
It is quite common for Knight-Errants to be observed silently by one or more Knights during this period. It is also somewhat common for a Knight, or higher, to review the judgements and evidence of a Knight-Errant, and the Knight-Errant is expected to provide full details to the requester, as best as is possible.
Just as they do externally; internally, Knights of the Blood forgo the traditional system of Ventrue Courts and Hearings, instead acting as judge, jury, and executioner when the situation requires. Additionally, Knight-Errants discovered to be abusing his or her position, or falsifying evidence will be dealt with harshly, and swiftly, often suffering the same punishment as they have unfairly dispensed themselves.
Benefits
Knight-Errants are members of the Knights of the Blood who have proven themselves able to be trusted with continuing to learn necessary skills, completing assigned tasks independently, and opening investigations where necessary.
Knight-Errants are allowed, by the Knights of the Blood, the freedom to start and continue investigations into Ventrue who serve in the roles of: Whip, Sheriff, Scourge, Keeper of Elysium, Eiren, or Quaestor; in addition to any Ventrue who does not hold a position in the Camarilla, or who sits outside of the normal Directorate structure (for whatever reason). In the case that a Ventrue holds both a Camarilla and Directorate position, the higher title is usually used. If evidence of treachery or treason is discovered, the Knight-Errant is authorized (by the Knights of the Blood) to punish the offending Ventrue in a manner fitting both the crimes and the evidence. Knight-Errants are highly advised to consult with at least one other member, Knight-Errant or higher before executing any sentence.
Knight-Errants are generally advised by many Knights and above to turn over sentences of death to a higher authority, rather than carrying them out immediately.
Type
Nobility, Military
Length of Term
"Life"
Reports directly to
Related Organizations
Comments