Charter of The Company of the Grail

May all know by this present charter that we the Company of the Grail do swear and declare before God our faithful obeisance unto the noble art of arms. Whereas we declare that the true joy of combat proceeds not from the base spirit of pride, nor of vainly striving one against the other, but is only from honor and humility.

We hereby proclaim that with God's grace this company shall endeavor to increase, advance and uphold the banner of chivalry as it was practiced by our noble ancestors, and swearing to do the same do we hereby ordain these Articles:

Article I - Every companion shall strive through speech, manner and appearance to present forth the very mirror and example of a gentleman of virtue.

Article II - Every companion shall revere such goodly arts and mysteries of days past omitting neither their practice nor their patronage.

Article III - Every companion shall take such care of his arms, harness, raiment and all appearances that be in accordance with his conviction that neither shame nor stain shall befall the company. And that he shall accept such guidance and counsel in regards to the above as seems meet unto the same.

Article IV - Every companion shall endeavor to better himself in his use of arms and in all pursuits that belong to a gentleman.

Article V - Any who may become a companion may be in some way known to the company that his merits and advantages and be known to all.

Article VI - The companions shall gather no less than once per year for a special feast, with their consorts, to address the company and to administer to the same, and to share agreement together.

Article VII - It is noticed that there are many individuals who do not take to the tourney field but whose service would greatly enhanced the company's glory and achievement. That these persons be known for their service and that the glory and renown of the company be enhanced, they might be brought into the company as full companions by the normal means. Also that these persons and their work be known, they shall be entitled to wear the company badge.