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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Maidhc O Casain" data-source="post: 3766169" data-attributes="member: 29558">Bairdéir CeremoniesThe day has come at last.  After two grueling but incredible years at the Coláiste Oiliúna Bairdéir, you are ready to graduate and become in truth what you’ve always been in spirit – Bairdéir.The ceremony is short and simple.  While they will (for the most part) look up to you and respect what you do, most of the citizens of Domhan will have no inkling of the difficulty of the lives you will lead or of the sacrifices you will make in their service.  Thus, there are few attendees of your commencement ceremonies.You are dressed in the official uniform of the Bairdéir – you’ve earned right to wear the Black and Green – and escorted to the Queen’s public audience room (the throne room).  There are three Criú in your class, one of five and two of six.The Queen lists the official duties of the Bairdéir, and asks each of you if you are prepared to take on those duties.  She insures that you understand this is a service for life.  There is a sort of retirement for those who come to the end of their ability to serve in the field (for whatever reason), but really it is more a case of a change in duties – ‘retired’ Bairdéir become teachers, mentors, administrators, and advisors.Once these assurances have been made, it is time for the oath taking.  One at a time, you approach the Queen on her dais, kneeling at her feet, and say the words.  They are short and simple, but broad in scope:‘Through Night’s DarknessThrough Day’s HeatThrough Body’s WeaknessThrough Soul’s PerilTo the End of All that is MeThis I Swear:I will serve this land and its people;I will guard the lives of their bodies and their souls;I will strive always for what is right and good and just.’The Queen’s return oath is this:‘In the name of Domhan I accept your oath.I will serve this land and its people;I will guard the lives of their bodies and their souls;I will strive always for what is right and good and just.’The oaths are sealed with the presentation of a wide iron ring inlaid with the Queen’s seal in jade – the ‘badge’ of the Bairdéir.Once all have sworn and are back in their ranks, the Queen concludes:‘Here is your home.  You are my family.  Never fear that you will not belong anywhere – you belong here, and you are Welcome.’</blockquote>

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