His appointment had been a largely unceremonious affair. The office of the Sword was technically not one of the Privy Council, albeit one with direct access to the ear of the King himself. He had shown up in Johan's solar one day and sworn a short oath, literally consisting of a question and answer along the lines of 'Do you swear to serve your King?' and 'I do'. It was witnessed by Ivorybeak, who had him sign a sheet of parchment, and Bob's your uncle, Handy had the authority of a king.