Durch des Blutes Bund,

Jeder ein Teil der Kette,

Jede Kette ein Glied des Hemds,

so keine Klinge uns stürzen kann.

The Knights of Japyta are a ceremonial military nation, choosing to use grand parade shows involving the greatest of weaponry, rather than using said weaponry for actual war.

Unless we have to.

The Knights of Japyta are a direct democracy, allowing all Knights a voice in decisions. All Knights are equal in the eyes of Japyta.

Unless they betray Die Herrschaft der Ritter,

The Knights of Japyta shall follow Die Herrschaft der Ritter until their last breath. Die Herrschaft der Ritter is as follows:

1. A Knight will always uphold freedom, peace, and justice in the face of tyranny, war, and corruption.
2. A Knight will fight for those weaker than them, ensuring their safety with their lives. Truly, a thousand Knights would die to save one common man.
3. A Knight will wield his blade only as a final resort. A Knight must attempt all solutions above violence.
4. A Knight will follow all commands of Knights of higher rank.
5. A Knight will respect the cultures of all other nations, whether they personally agree with their ideology.

Should a Knight be found in violation of Die Herrschaft der Ritter, they will be branded as a Traitor of Japyta, and exiled. If they are to ever return, their life is forfeit.

The Knights of Japyta shall be allowed a Squire. Squires would not be given the rights of a Knight, but may earn the title of Knight-Initiate and gain said rights if they complete training.

The Knights of Japyta Hierarchy is as follows:

1. Knight-Emperor
2. Knight-General
3. Knight-Colonel
4. Knight-Lieutenant
5. High Knight
6. Knight
7. Knight-Initiate
8. Squire

If you would like to join the Knights of Japyta, you must swear on Die Herrschaft der Ritter, and bond your blood with the Knight-Emperor. When that is complete, you will rise a Knight of Japyta.

The Flag, Banner, and Pin of Japyta are attached to the back of this notice.

Special thanks to Psygate for fixing the German of the Motto. May his feathers stay floofy.