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1. A medieval term for fidelity.

2. The status of owing service and loyalty when one has sworn an oath of fealty. [[SCA]] members can swear fealty to anyone who wishes to receive it, but it is a serious matter and should not be done lightly. Traditionally, [[knight]]s and officers of the crown swear fealty to the sovereigns as a matter of course and right, while other members do so at the sovereigns' invitation. It is very common now for the other [[peerage]] orders to be so invited, and for the general populace of the kingdom to be invited from time to time. Kingdom law now obliges [[baron|territorial barons and baronesses]] to swear fealty to the crown. Oaths of fealty between others are a private matter for households or individuals.

[[File:Fealty2009_PhillipCReed.jpg|thumb|500px|The Populace swears fealty in Midrealm Court, a panoramic view from 2009. Photo by Phillip C Reed.]]

=Oaths of Fealty=

Oaths of Fealty for [[peer]]age orders vary from Kingdom to Kingdom. Knights, Pelicans, Laurels and Landed Barons must swear Fealty. Masters of Arms and the populace are not required to swear Fealty, though they may choose to do so. Oaths are traditionally sworn in [[court]] upon [[Oathbinder]], the sword of state.

Here is a list of Midrealm oaths in [[FealtyNotEnglish|languages other than English]].

==The Royal [[Peer]]'s Oath==

I hear swear fealty and service 
To the Crown of the Middle Kingdom, 
To ever give wise counsel to the Crown, 
Supporting the aims and ideals of the Realm, 
As befits one of my station. 
Thus swear I, <Name>

==The [[Knight]]'s Oath==

I here swear fealty and do homage 
to the Crown of the Middle Kingdom: 
To ever be a good knight and true, 
Reverent and generous, 
Shield of the weak, 
Obedient to my liege-lord, 
Foremost in battle, 
Courteous at all times, 
Champion of the right and the good. 
Thus swear I, Sir <Name> 

==The [[Pelican]]'s Oath==

I here swear fealty and do homage 
To the Crown of the Middle Kingdom 
To serve the Crown in all things 
To remember courtesy and kindness 
To prize justice above personal gain 
To labor for the common good 
To enrich the Kingdom and the Society 
So they may flourish and grow 
And to be worthy of the title of Pelican. 
Here by my honor, my hand 
and my heart swear I, <Name>

==The [[Laurel]]'s Oath==

I here swear fealty and service 
To the Crown of the Middle Kingdom. 
To ever enrich the Crown 
With my talents and abilities. 
To promote the diverse arts and sciences. 
To continue the instruction of my dependents. 
To increase the glory of the Middle Kingdom, 
And to be worthy of the Wreath I wear. 
Thus swear I, <Name>

==The Order of [[Defense]]'s Oath==

I here swear fealty and do homage 
to the Crown of the Middle Kingdom: 
To ever stand in its defense 
Facing my foes with courage and honor 
Protecting the Innocent 
Mindful of mercy 
Obedient to my Liege Lord 
Guardian of the just and right 
Thus swear I, <<Name>>.

==The Order of the [[Mark]]’s Oath==

I here swear fealty and do homage 
To the Crown of the Middle Kingdom: 
To ever be a worthy Hunter of the Mark 
Patient in pursuit 
Measured in judgment 
Obedient to my Liege Lord 
A steadfast missileer 
Ever ready with bow, blade, or engine 
Watchful of the realm's far borders 
Thus swear I, <<Name>>.

== The [[Baron|Baronage]] Oath ==

I here swear fealty and do homage 
To the Crown of the Middle Kingdom: 
To hold the Barony of <<Name>> in fief from the Crown, 
To loyally uphold and enforce your laws in those lands, 
And give wise counsel to the Crown, 
According to my knowledge and ability. 
Thus swear I, <<Name>>, Baron/Baroness (of) <<Barony>>

==The [[Populace]] Oath==

I here swear fealty and do homage to the Crown of the Middle Kingdom, 
To uphold the laws and customs of the Midrealm, 
To serve where serve I might, 
According to my knowledge and ability. 
Thus swear I, <Name>. 

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