1000 Tasks:
In order to ensure that any potential wielder meets his desired calibre, Excalibur invokes a covenant between himself and the prospective applicant, which contains a total of 1000 required errands. Some of the known tasks that Excalibur demands of and inflicts upon such wielders are:
No. 001: My mornings start off with a cup of coffee with cream
No. 022: On a refreshing morning, start out with a refreshing greeting
No. 057: Always place a dehumidifier in your room
No. 058: Never talk to me when I'm humming to myself
No. 075: Celebrate Excalibur's birthday in grand-style*
No. 172: Seek harmony
No. 202: Only the Grandest toilet is acceptable
No. 278: Never put carrots in my meals
No. 349: Meisters must eat everything, regardless of personal likes and dislikes
No. 452: You must attend my 5 hour story telling party (the most important of all 1000 Provisions according to Excalibur)
No. 573: Always walk 3 steps behind me
No. 578: The hero must never tell a lie
No. 602: Food must be prepared with the freshest ingredients
No. 667: You must praise Excalibur at all times
No. 679: Always place a dehumidifier in your room
No. 778: Never mail your mail without a return address and the proper postage, and don't call collect
No. 998: When you order a package for home delivery, you must always use cash on delivery
*(every day is considered to be his birthday, thus this task must be performed daily)