His peer, Sir Shaltar Grayson, was overtaken by emotion as he described the selfless attitude of service and dedication that Basil provides both to his home Shire of Nant-Y-Derwyddon and to the Kingdom of Meridies.
His elevation ceremony was conducted by King Boru and Queen Deirdre at the Barony of Thor's Mountain on May 26, 2007, A.S. XLII.
