The Atheling Code

Before har, the most high

I vow, and swear to be

An Atheling, enobled not by birth or bloodline

But noble in word and deed, 

Thought and heart. 

I shall work the Weal

of Kith and kin, folk and friend

Ever before my own want or need.

My word shall be my bond

And I shall pledge and keep troth

So that my name and deeds

Live Longer then my flesh.

My blood and My life I will lay down willingly

At the need of my kin and my folk

Yet I will not willingly lead these 

Into needless strife or battle

But rather make amends and 

Further fryth

That My folk will prosper, 

Ever and ever,

I will give almes; Gifu,

The redes will guide me

The gods abide me

The land bestride me

True heart inside me!

In hearth I keep the elden ways,

Welcome those who fare each day

Seeking out my steadings door

And host them from my own goodstore.

The weak, the children

I will shield

To strong and steadfast,

Honor deal.

Punish Liar, smite the thief

Give Comfort to the ones in grief

Honor women, source of life,

be they lover, neighbor, wife. 

Teach the younglings needful lore

That folk shall stand forever more

Then, with courage, meet my death

Blessings mine with my last breath.

I thank the gods for every day

And guide our kin to elden way!