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The Commander paraded in, carrying a list of pledges and battle plans from the recent events of the Review Month. He did a double-take seeing Knight @Querencia and Knight MJ (@tuckster) wearing bright cyan lengths of fabric pinned to the outside of their armor they were busily conversing about Reviewing Victories and Strategies with Squire Liberty (@Liberty) and Consultant, Knight Fraey (@fraey) who were dressed in similar cyan adornment.

"Greetings good Knights & Squires, I've heard great news of your Green Room battles from my lookout position in the field! I'm not following what all this color changing business is, but nonetheless I am proud that you and other Reviewing Knights are representing the Knights of the Green Room so worthily!

Knight Fraey would you come forward? It's good to see you outside the stable grounds, thank you for all of your diligent service on our Court. I see you've got a receipt of reviews here?"

Knight Fraey stepped forward and handed the Commander an extremely lengthy list of reviews, "All should be in order Commander!"

"I'll trust the auditing department counted correctly, and I present you with this voucher for a chest of silver - redeemable at the Castle Treasury."

"Now, Squire Liberty would you come forward as well, I hear that you've been through quite a storm and Green Room battle to get these reviews, it's high time that we bring you officially into our order, please kneel."

Several other Knights and Office Squires stood up and drew closer to get a better view of the Knighting Ceremonies. Meanwhile the Green Room Band unloaded their tubas, trumpets, and bands, and began playing their customary out-of-tune peppy music. Meanwhile Squire Liberty made her way to the front, clutching a short list of reviews, and knelt in front of the assembly.

"Squire Liberty, you have served this order bravely already with your reviewing and achievements, I have found your records to be in good order, and hereby Knight you with all the honors and privileges associated. You will henceforth carry the title of Knight Liberty, I also present you this sword to engage in your future battles with.

I ask you to review with bravery, with generosity, and to protect the works of the Green Room from this day forward.

Huzzah!"

The assembly broke out in applause, and many Knights grabbed their punch for the road, inspired to continue back into the battle field of Review Month.

Knight Phoenix walked proudly walked into the green room, a grin spread across her face. "Huzzah my fellow Knight!" She called out. "I have come from the green room to get the Badge of the Shrubbery, I reviewed a work that has been in the green room for a year now!"
Knight Shikora's log

Knight Libby laughed, as she skipped into the Great Hall. "With a sprained wrist, it was pretty easy, actually!" she beamed. Holding out her scroll, she said, "I've come forth for my shield and helmet."

Knight Daughter would be honored to recieve her suit of armor!

Knight Cat, looking like she had been fighting more bushes than green room beasts, strolled into the quiet Great Hall, most of the knights asleep from their endeavors or out fighting in the clamor of Review Day. She was holding a collection of stained blue parchments, each one holding a well-organized list: alphabetized, color-coded, and prioritized. Holding out a longer one she mumbled, "I believe I have everything in order for a jousting lance."

She looked back down at her parchments, rifling through them. "Also, if it's not too much trouble, I'd like the Fellows in Arms badge for bestowing this review on the ever-lovely Knight @alliyah and The Badge of Shrubbery for this review on a work from 2005. Unless, of course, you've run out of badges of this sort."

Aha! I see that over Review Month you Knights have been quite busy!

I thought I'd make a stop at the castle and put my feet up for a while, since the Green Room is cleared and all, but alas, it does look like there are some badges and awards that need attending to.

Knight Liberty (@Liberty) I offer you both your helmet and your shield you'll find they'll go a long way in keeping you clear from broken ribs and the-like. Still use caution when tackling the foes of the Green Room. Congratulations on your two swift victories.

Knight Daughter (@Daughter) you'll need to make sure all the measurements are in order, but this armor should suit you just fine. With a few more reviews you'll be on your way to a jousting lance!

Speaking of which, Knight Cat (@TheBlueCat) we have your jousting lance ready, and if err... if our Castle Grounds Consultant, Knight Fraey (@fraey) could bring that over, it's somewhat unwieldy so you'll have to collect that from Consultant Fraey on the way out, just be sure not to hit any of the castle chandeliers.

Also I am eager to award these last two sets of badges which I do not oft get to award. Knight Cat for your kindness towards your fellow knight in rescuing Court Magician, Knight Alliyah (@alliyah)'s work from the Green Room - you have earned the Fellows in Arms Badge.

*Knight Alliyah gives Knight Cat a high-five*

And lastly, I'd like to bestow the great distinction of the Badge of Shrubbery upon both Knight Cat and Knight FlamingPhoenix (@FlamingPhoenix) for going back into the Green Room archives and finding some works long-over-due for a review. Thank you for your efforts!

Well Knights, I encourage you all to join the efforts of the After Watch and attempt to keep the Green Room clear (under 15 works) for as long as possible. In the meantime I am going to retire to the Castle Commons until my Goblin-Security-Briefing meeting with Captain of the Guard, @CaptainJack tomorrow.

Until next time, may your swords stay sharp, and your reviews be at the ready.

Huzzah!

Knight Dreamy, disoriented, walked in and threw her slayings on the ground. "Coat of arms" she whispered before hitting the ground to take a nap.

Knight Libby trudged into the Great Hall, helmet on her head, shield hung across her shoulder, and her sword in her hand. In her other hand, she held the scroll. Dropping the sword on the ground, she wiped sweat off her forehead.

Picking up the sword again, she held out her scroll and said, "This lot was hard work. Ten reviews this time!" she wheezed.

"I'm alive, though. And I'd like my horse now." she smiled gleefully.

I wish to become a knight!

Knight Libby, stumbled back into the Hall. "My... Full Armour, please." she grunted.

She took a gulp from the water bottle she had attached to her belt, and shifted, flopping into a corner of the Hall for a nap, before she ventured off for more badges.

Knight Jster limped into the great hall, clutching a bandage to his head.

"Anyone know where I can get a good helmet? I don't know how many more of these head wounds I can take, and I'd rather not stop slaying beasts due to too many concussions!"

"Where were we?" The Commander continued.

"Badges. The Knights need badges" Captain Jack reminded the Commander.

The knights who had patiently been waiting for weeks now gathered closer.

"Knight Dreamy (@Dreamy) you are certainly ready for your Coat of Arms, once your design is ready we'll send it to the royal artisans. Congratulations!

And Knight Jster (@jster02) I commend your bravery on the field of the Green Room so far, here is a helmet, that should greatly assist your work.

Knight Liberty (@Liberty) it's good to see you in the Hall again! Your horse is waiting in the indoor stables (on account of the recent snow-storm) once you've arranged a name for your stead please let us know. And your Full Armor can be fitted over at the armory this afternoon. Congratulations on both accounts.

Lastly, @Stellarjay it is my honor to welcome you to our group. You are now officially a Squire. Once you've collected 10 new Green Room reviews, make a log, and bring the news back here in order to gain your knighthood. In the meantime, here are some Training Knives to assist in your reviewing.

Alright I think that's all of the official business, now if any of you could assist our Castle Grounds Consultant Fraey and help hang some decorations for our Holiday Hullabaloo that would be excellent!"

I would love to become a knight!

Tiredly, Knight Liberty galloped into the KotGR Hall on her horse - Prince (who she admitted she spoiled a bit, but Prince was a good boy when it came to fighting the foes of the Green Room). "I'm ready for my jousting lance!" she exclaimed, dismounting and holding onto Prince's reins, so he wouldn't go chew on the velvety curtains.

Knight Lucy triumphantly walked into the Great Hall, "I come for my knighthood!"