Invocation of the Crown Lists
(If it is their Majesties wish, a grand procession of the entrants in the lists will be done. May or may not include representation of the branches of Avacal)
Herald: Your Majesties hear now the names of the entrants in these crown lists of the Kingdom of Avacal.
(Procession of entrants and the consorts. Each is introduced to their Majesties. Belted fighters line up on their Majesties right and unbelted to the left)
Herald:Hear now the words of their Majesties
(The King and Queen say inspirational words leading up to the taking of the contestant's oath)
Contestants: I so swear.
Herald: Do you each have a consort whose favor your advance and whom you may make King or Queen of Avacal should you prove victorious on the field?
Contestants: I do.
Herald: Do you swear that should victory be yours today, you and your chosen consort will attend your coronation, the crown tourney to choose your successor and your successor's coronation, and that you and your consort will fulfill the duties and obligations of a King and Queen of Avacal, ruling justly and according to the laws of Avacal to the utmost of your abilities as long as you shall reign?
Contestants: I so swear.
Herald: Then go bravely forth to the field of honor and prove the worth of your consorts in noble victory or honorable defeat.
Herald: Would those who would bestow favours upon these contestants please come forth and do so now.
(Favours are given)
(After the King and Queen even out the lines, each contestant on the unbelted side goes forth and challenges a belted side fighter and then goes to the lists to prepare for the first round)
