[Knights] Order Of The Red Dragon

[Vekrus 396]

 

Originally founded by Ser Roy “Uthor” Silverblade and named in honour of St Godfrey, the savior of mankind, the Knights of the Red Dragon was the overarching order that encompassed all knights within the empire. Commanded by the Grand Knight and divided into large scale Chapters, the Knights of the Red Dragon were the pride of the Empire, defending the weak and innocent with honour and upholding a code of chivalry, to which they were bound.

Over generations, the knights fell into disarray, some even bringing disgrace and shame to their houses and their country. Many, however, stayed true to the core beliefs of knighthood and held their position with integrity and honour. The time has come again for all the knights of the realm to come together and become a beacon of justice and an example of chivalry once more. Under the Noble Ser Artikus Silverblade, the Knights of Renatus will once again fly high and bring honour and glory to the Kingdom.

 

Knight Captain

The title of Knight Captain is the highest rank a Knight can achieve within the Order. The Knight Captain is the head of the Order of the Red Dragon. He has total command of all unaffiliated knights. He is in charge of both promotions and demotions, given the power to grant knighthoods to Knight Errants and Squires alike. They are the chiefest example of honour and chivalry and are the epitome of goodness. They are referred to with the title of Noble Ser.

Current: Noble Ser Artikus Silverblade the Fierce

 

 

Knight Lieutenant

The Knight Lieutenant is a very prestigious and high ranking senior knight position. There are only ever as many Knight Lieutenants as there are Knight Chapters, with the head of each chapter being granted the title (with the exception of the Red Dragon). They have the power to full command over every knight within their chapter, during peace and war time and are expected to ensure that their knights uphold the code and stay true to their oaths. Knight Lieutenants are referred to as Great Sers.

Current: Great Ser Mizu Silverblade the Bold

Great Ser Thomas Delaney

 

 

Knight

Knights of the Red Dragon have ascended to full knighthood, having gone through their ceremony and said their vows, swearing their lives to the Knight’s Code and the Knight Captain. They are an example to the world, of upstanding and honourable men. In times of war, Knights of the Red Dragon form under the command of the Knight Captain into a cavalry and ride into glorious battle, to bring honour to their Order. Knights are referred to as Ser and take on a knightly title that best represents them.

 

 

Knight Errant

Knight Errants have recently graduated from being a squire, having paid their dues and learnt all they can learn about what it means to be a Knight. Now released into the world as Knight Errants, they await their moment of opportunity and heroism, to prove their skill and that they are indeed worthy of carrying the prestigious title of Knight of the Red Dragon. Chapters are able to promote squires to Knight Errant themselves. They carry the title of Ser, regardless and are still expected to adhere strictly to the Knight’s Code.

 

 

Squire

Squires are very young prospective knights-in-training, bound to a Knight as a squire, they are expected to take in all the knowledge the Knight can pass on. They are to repay their Knight’s kindness by assisting him with his armor, accompanying him on errands and in Tourneys, as well as any other task the Knight sees fit. Between the ages of 16-18, the squire may graduate to the rank of Knight Errant and begin their journey to knighthood. A squire will take on the colours of their Knight until they are Knighted.

 

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A Knight shall live by honour, for glory, and guard the honour of fellow knights.

 

Honour The Creator and maintain His Church.

 

Keep the faith and act in righteousness.

 

He shall serve his liege lord valorously and with conviction.

 

And persevere to the end in any enterprise begun and never turn his back upon an equal foe.

 

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A Knight shall refrain from the wanton giving of offence and despise pecuniary reward.

 

Give succour to widows and orphans and regard the honor of women.

 

He shall offer that which is not needed, to those who are needy.

 

And safeguard the helpless and uphold the weak.

 

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A Knight shall respect those placed in authority but fight for the welfare of all.

 

Abstain from Injustice, cruelty and deceit.

 

He shall be vigilant and show courage, even in the face of evil.

 

Resolve not with swords what can be with words.

 

And at all times speak the truth, even if faced with death.

 

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In their blood the creator’s will shall be written.

 

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As a Squire, it is your duty to gain the coat of arms that your Knight wears, if your Knight is a Knight Errant, then you must take the coat of arms of their Liege Lord (or Order) until that Knight Errant is granted full knighthood.

 

As a knight, not belonging to a separate chapter, you are expected to take the colours and coat of arms of your own house, not a house you serve. You are to wear this on a tabard or sash with pride and honor, in order to bring glory to your house.

 

As a Knight Errant you are expected to take the colors of the order you serve. If you are a Knight Errant, not belonging to a chapter and are sworn to a Liege Lord, you are to take their colors as your own and represent them, until you are granted full knighthood. Hedge Knights are not to take the colors of their Liege and are to take the colors of the Red Dragon.

 

 

In Times of War

-They are to take up arms to protect the interests of the Order and fight for the Knight Captain at all costs.

-In battle the Knights will serve as an elite squad who are very skilled in tactics and warfare.

 

In Times of Peace

-They are to accompany the Knight Captain on all his travels and any diplomatic meetings.

-They are to attempt all quests given to them by the Knight Captain and do so with courage, diligence, and valiance.

[Vekrus 396]

There are two ways to join the ranks of the Knights of Renatus. The most common and well known way being squiring, the other being granted knighthood by the King himself and the King alone.

 

A child, between the ages of 8-16 may be taken under the wing of a knight and squired, being taught everything from philosophy, etiquette, combat and everything it takes to become the perfect knight. The squire, in return, is expected to perform many tasks in service to their knight, things such as armor and weapon maintenance, horse care, cleaning knight’s sleeping quarters, along with almost anything else their knights require.

 

It is far easier for a noble child to be squired, than a commoner, however many knights have come from common families. To apply to become a squire, fill out the form below and submit it to the Knight’s Citadel in Petrus.

 

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MC Name:

RP Name:

Age:

Nobility Status (specify):

Knight to be Squired to:

 

When a squire reaches the ages of 16-18, it will be decided by his knight if he is ready to move on and become a Knight Errant, if he has truly learnt what it means to be a knight. At this stage, there will be a small ceremony and the Knight Errant will be made to don a new tabard, not yet a tabard of his own but a tabard of those he serves (his order or his liege lord).

 

Knight Errants are most typically House Knights or Hedge Knights, seeking their opportunity to prove their worth in sight of the Kingdom and God himself, to show heroism and honour so that they may be granted full knighthood by the Grand Knight.

 

Even without full knighthood, however, these Knight Errants are expected to strictly adhere to the Knights Code of Chivalry.

 

[TBA]

 

When a man becomes a knight, he swears by an oath that will bind him until the end of his days. The oath that every knight must take, is identical to the code they are taught as children, thus tying their lives to the words they are so familiar with.

 

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I shall live by honour, for glory and guard the honour of my fellow knights.

Honour The Creator and maintain His Church.

Keep the faith and act in righteousness.

I shall serve my Liege lord valorously and with conviction,

And persevere to the end in any enterprise begun and never turn my back upon an equal foe.

 

I shall refrain from the wanton giving of offence and despise pecuniary reward.

Give succour to widows and orphans and regard the honor of women.

I shall offer that which is not needed to those who are needy,

And safeguard the helpless and uphold the weak.

 

I shall respect those placed in authority but fight for the welfare of all.

Abstain from injustice, cruelty and deceit.

I will be vigilant and show courage even in the face of evil.

Resolve not with swords what can be with words.

And at all times speak the truth even if faced with death.

 

In my blood The Creator’s will shall be written.

Upon my life and honour, I swear it.

 

[Vekrus 396]

Edict of the Order of the Red Dragon

https://www.lordofthecraft.net/topic/120093-edict-of-the-order-of-the-red-dragon/

 

Knight's Code of Chivalry

https://www.lordofthecraft.net/topic/116471-knights-code-of-chivalry/

 

Knight's Census

https://www.lordofthecraft.net/topic/120088-knights-census/

 

-All Knights are to fill out the Knight’s Census as soon as possible.

-The Order of the Red Dragon is seeking very skilled horse breeders, miners, chefs, and merchants to provide the Knights with their stock.

-Thomas Delaney, Mizu Silverblade, and Alexander Valois have been made Knight Lieutenants of the Order of the Red Dragon.

-After the fall of Renatus, the Order of the Red Dragon has now become an independent Order with no ties to any nation.

[Vekrus 396]

Otherwise referred to as the Knights of Renatus or the Knights of the Realm, the knights belonging to Renatus are among the more veteran and experienced of knights, many of whom have served the Kingdom for generations, with valour and honour. Each and every knight takes their own colours and coat of arms, to better represent themselves, their houses and by extension, the Kingdom. They are beacons of chivalry and goodness in an otherwise dark and troublesome time.

 

Knight Captain, Noble Ser Artikus Silverblade the Fierce [Vekrus]

Knight Lieutenant, Great Ser Mizu Silverblade the Bold [Pito444]

Knight Lieutenant, Great Ser Thomas Delaney [JuicyRhino]

Knight, Ser Athirius 'Vuples' Roke II the Innocent [Owl_7]

Knight, Ser Drake Lancefield [iMattyz]

Knight, Ser Christopher Blackwell [daelaris]

Knight, Ser Gawain Briarwood [merrymoogle]

Knight, Ser Proyce la Rouge [ACanadianCraft]

Knight, Ser Lerin Hrak [Alphalordt60]

Knight, Ser Allister [CraftedLime]

Knight, Ser Artikus II 'Rowan' Silverblade [Vekrus]

Knight Errant, Ser Joseph Silverblade [mono_poly]

Squire, Drake Silverblade [slayer_of_Jaws]

Squire, Farley Stafyr III [AmKrules]

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