[] Under the bows of a gods wood if available. If not then a suitably dramatic clearing or glade. Perhaps using the lay of the land staff.
-[] Waymar will kneel. Then he will recite the oath we have prepared beforehand. The first of many.
-[] "I, -Insert name-, Swear by my name and power to honor my king, by my magic i will guard the realm against those that would destroy it, by my blood i would name those in front of me my brothers, to stand with me until my final day, by my honor I would protect the innocent and judge the guilty, with my strength I will pursue my foes and chase my goal, by my wisdom I will heed the orders of those above me, by this oath I am now and until I am released from it a Knight of the Spellguard, and my life is the realm's."
-[] "Rise Ser Waymar Royce."

This. This I like. A lot. Make it a vote and ring 'er up.
 
-[] "I, -Insert name-, Swear by my name and power to honor my king, by my magic i will guard the realm against those that would destroy it, by my blood i would name those in front of me my brothers, to stand with me until my final day, by my honor I would protect the innocent and judge the guilty, with my strength I will pursue my foes and chase my goal, by my wisdom I will heed the orders of those above me, by this oath I am now and until I am released from it a Knight of the Spellguard, and my life is the realm's."
We haven't founded said spellguard yet?

Anyway, since the oath with loopholes is not winning, I'll abstain for this.

[X] Nope

A man with strong conscience will live by it, no matter what oaths he does or doesn't swear, so we might as well leave it out completly.
 
Can we tally the most notable deeds of Waymar?

The Alu-Demon back in Braavos in what was a suicidal fact if not for it dropping its sword. The Illithid fortress assault. Mantarys (thi I can't specifically remember a single deed). Most definitely the Dark Genie.
 
Ah, that's good to know.
I was a bit worried that swearing something to or before the gods does give them that kind of direct power over the poor bastard.

Like I'm still worried that Burny can make some kind of direct intervention if Garin refuses that favor owed.

It might very well do so... however there is a difference between some power over someone and the ability to kill on a whim. See Daenerys priestess of Tiamat, who swore far more than an oath with a goddess as witness.
 
by my blood i would name those in front of me my brothers, to stand with me until my final day
No spellguard brothers present.
by this oath I am now and until I am released from it a Knight of the Spellguard, and my life is the realm's."
No Spellguard either.

That is the opposite direction we should be taking it. This should be us investing him with knighthood, not about him taking action to join something.

We should go like.
-> Describe his most notable deeds in arms and character.
-> Ask him to swear to the following vow.
-> Dub him Ser Waymar Royce, Knight of the Realm.
-> (Optional) Have Cloud swoop in in full mithral Barding, carrying the ring on his beak.
 
Mantarys (thi I can't specifically remember a single deed).
Didn't he land the first serious blow on the Mallor and thereby distracted it from Lya, saving her live?

But if you want to talk great deeds:
He hugged a powerful spectre to the grave in the Fairwind's house.
When defending that village from the Squid-striketeam he took on one and a half Chuul warrior.
He faced a Drake in the swamps, though Dany made the first blow and RIchard the last there. Still a Drake.
He held out against those life-sucking fire-undead until we defeated them when we first met Rock Shaker.
I think he took out a giant when the scammed Efreeti attacked Tyene?
He killed Azema's brother with his own blade.

Propably some more stuff I don't remember right now.
 
[X] Plan Knight TNE
-[X] As is proper, you start by recognizing his deeds and valor.
--[X] For outstanding bravery in battle, for rising above and beyond the call of duty. For slaying a Cambion Demon with its own blade while at the tender age of thirteen, for putting to rest a specter with your own hands, for your participation in the assault of an underwater fortress filled with unholy creatures, for your participation in the defense of Cracklaw Point, for your aid in battling a mighty Mallor when but a neophyte, for your slaying of a Fire Giant, and last but certainly not least, for the outright smiting of the Dark Genie known as the Nameless One, Terror of the Inner Planes, and freeing Princess Embra from its curse.
--[X] For through it all, acting with honor and dignity, holding fast to noble principles. For that and more, you've earned the right to be a Knight.
-[X] So answer me, Waymar of House Royce, do you swear before the eyes of gods and men to defend those who cannot defend themselves, to protect all who need protecting, to obey your captains, your liege lord, and your king, to fight bravely when needed and do such other tasks as are laid upon you, however hard or humble or dangerous they may be?
-[X] And so, I hereby dub thee Ser Waymar Royce.
-[X] *Viserys proffers him the Ring, which activates as he rises* Rise now, a Knight of the Realm.
-[X] After the congratulations are done, do mention how a Knight requires a noble steed, and whistle for Cloud, whom you have waiting nearby, wearing resplendent mithral plate barding.
 
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[X] Under the bows of a gods wood if available. If not then a suitably dramatic clearing or glade. Perhaps using the lay of the land staff to find a suitable location.
-[X] Waymar will kneel before you. Then say as such.
-[X] "Waymar Royce. You have served me faithfully for many years. Defending my family, my kingdom, and my person from man and horror alike. You have proven your skill, your bravery, and your honor time and time again. In the face of fiends, the walking dead, monstrous creatures, and the subtler evils of men you have been steadfast. You have never shyed from duty or obedience however onerous. Nor have you abused your skill, power, and authority. Thou hast upheld every ideal and tenement of knighthood since you came into my service. It is my honor to give it to you in truth."
-[X] "Waymar of house Royce, do you swear before the eyes of gods and men to defend those who cannot defend themselves? To protect all without prejudice? To obey your captains, your liege lord, and your king? To fight bravely against the Darkness and do such other tasks as are needful? However hard, or humble, or dangerous they may be?"
-[X] "I, -Insert name-, Swear by my name and power to honor my king, by my magic i will guard the realm against those that would destroy it, by my honor I would protect the innocent and judge the guilty, with my strength I will pursue my foes and chase my goal, by my wisdom I will heed the orders of those above me, by this oath I am now and until I am released from it a Knight, and my life is the realm's."
-[X] "Rise Ser Waymar Royce."
-[X] *Viserys proffers him the Ring, which activates as he rises* Rise now, a Knight of the Realm.
-[X] After the congratulations are done, do mention how a Knight requires a noble steed, and whistle for Cloud, whom you have waiting nearby, wearing resplendent mithral plate barding.

Eh what do you think @TotallyNotEvil
 
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-[X] "I, -Insert name-, Swear by my name and power to honor my king, by my magic i will guard the realm against those that would destroy it, by my honor I would protect the innocent and judge the guilty, with my strength I will pursue my foes and chase my goal, by my wisdom I will heed the orders of those above me, by this oath I am now and until I am released from it a Knight of the Spellguard, and my life is the realm's."
Not the time.

Otherwise it's fine, but I prefer to mention his deeds by name instead in general.
 
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