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Star of the North, all virtue salute you!
Encompassed in honor, illuming the dark
Chivalry here doth blaze as a beacon
Shining more brightly than measure may mark
Conn went on Quest - Champion to Gwyneth
The best and the brightest of Northshield to seek
Virtue embodied, displayed in her people
As his last labor, to lay at her feet
First found to shine: Isaac de Hugo
Pattern of grace, gentil Courtoise
Then smiling Niklos, Gaius Luctator
Abounding in life & pure Joi de Vivre
Reverance next, Wulfgang von der Loen
Richly reveals as noble and knight
Largess is the gift of Kyrketentolaghe
As generous Margaret Malise is hight
Geoffrey and Anne, Nordskogen holding
Heart of the Northshield, Humilitas are
Lastly comes Olaf Blodhox tenacious
Loyalty's Lion and known from afar
Sixfold the Star, blazing in blessing
But not yet complete! cries Champion & Heir
Truth is the Pillar, foundation of Honor,
And Daffyd Himself doth Veritas bear
And Who but the Princess, Gwyneth most precious
Could Franchise maintain, who constant hath stood
With Daffyd ap Gwalchmai, warding and holding
The First Throne of Northshield, and all to the good
Now Gwyneth hath woven words for Her Champion
Argent exhorting what deeds have made known
Thus: ever to be a good knight & true --
Her tears bless the one who such grace hath shown
Keystone and beacon, beginning and pattern
Long held upraised, now draw to an end
Daffyd and Gwyneth will ne'er be forgotten
As Conn and Kassandra to that place ascend
Star of the North! All virtue salute thee!
Argent and Sable, Golden and bright
Chivalry's Polestar, Griffon supported
Guiding e'er onward, throughout the dark night