KNIGHTS PANTHER

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A Knight Panther preparing to do battle, adorned in his Kharajyr-skin pelt.

 

ORDER OF THE KNIGHTS PANTHER

 

The Knights Panther are a chapter of Imperial knights wholly dedicated to preservation of the Empire against beings eldritch and taboo. They are staunch opponents to actions considered degenerate and will take all necessary precautionary measures to ensure the Empire’s purity. Their goals are largely unknown, but many have come to believe that they merely serve what they believe to be ‘for the good of the Empire’. More often than not, this leaves them to align with the Emperor’s prerogative. As such, they can often be seen riding out into battle amongst their knightly brethren of other chapters and His Imperial Majesty’s State Army. Though working in tandem with the rest of the Emperor’s humble servants, they may sooner yet take actions into their own hands. Should one be deemed a mutant or espouse heretical practices, they may find themselves cut down without remorse and little afterthought.

 

 

Out of all knightley Chapters, by far, the Knights Panther are most easily distinguishable. Almost always will they be found, wrapped in their large fur cloaks. Their cloaks are typically crafted of Kharajyr pelt and serve to denote their status. The tradition of wearing Kharajyr skin pelt derives from the ancient Renatian aristocratic desire to flaunt their prowess. As such, many nobles and knights would often publicly display trophies taken from their vanquished foes. In time, this shifted from game animals to the sapient Kharajyr, and all respective subraces. While far from ingenuitive as human minds, they were not be underestimated. Their sharp claws and razor-like fangs could make quick work of an unarmored or unsuspecting man. Many had also come to be seen as treacherous and deceitful. Thus, while not publicly condoned, the seeking out and killing of the Kharajyr became widely accepted amongst the Knights of Renatus. Considered elusive, it seemed a remarkable feat to slay one and collect its pelt. Many of the Knights put their prize on display. Hence, why many Knights Panther either wear the pelts around their bodies, as part of their armor and clothing, or perhaps in their saddles.

 

 

In terms of recruitment, the Order of the Knights Panther seemed to possess fairly relaxed laws on who may join their ranks. The requirements to join the Knights Panther are rather straightforward and mundane. First and foremost, an aspirant Knight Panther must possess no less than 100% Human blood and must be able to trace their ancestry back at least two generations. And secondly, An aspirant Knight or a squire to become formally accepted within the ranks of the Knights Panther must prove his worth and cunning by seeking out and skinning a Kharajyr, on top of whatever knightly duties that one might possess. However, in more recent times, this has simply evolved into collecting the pelt of any feline of prey. Only then may a man be admitted into the circle of the Knights Panther.

 

 The Knights Panther, despite their staunch opposition to heretical and degenerate practices, are most definitely a secular order, acting in the Empire’s interest rather than that of the Church. Though, the goals of both may frequently align.

 

 

When riding into battle the Knights of the Panther have been known typically shout the words, “Judgement awaits!” It has become widely accepted that the use of this phrase extends as their ‘warcry’. However, it is unknown who or what is receiving judgement. While some speculate that it indicates that the Order are ready to accept their fate should they fall in battle, others believe that it is Knights Panther sending the souls of the vanquished to be damned, before the Creator. Either way, the chilling howl of their warcry is almost always followed by a devastating cavalry charge in lance formation, plowing forward with little discretion.

 

 

The exact date which the Knights Panther were found is lost to history, though many believe that it was formed during the early sixteenth century. The Order follows a unilateral command structure - with the Grandmaster in charge of the Order. The Grandmaster is typically a knight who has displayed remarkable skill in battle or a hardened veteran of several campaigns. While, in the past, the position of Grandmaster seemed to have been elected - in more recent times, the Grandmaster has appointed his successor.

 

 

The Knights Panther are known to establish many forward outposts across the continent in the efforts of their everlasting Crusade against the impure. Their main chapterhouse is located in the lower district of Carolustadt, where they base all their activities out of.

 

The heraldry of the Knights Panther is that of a Renatian Panther - native to the dense forests of the Imperial glades. The Panther is either displayed in either one of two ways. On a shield, the Panther is typically portrayed sable, with the Panther rampant. Otherwise, the standard may be flown at the tip of a lance. The pennon would have a Panther passant guardant counter charged.

[sophiaa 778]

Mary Rubens claps, hoping to soon get a nice pelt from Carlovac one day. 

[seannie 7443]

A certain scholarly man of Imperial-stock gazes upon this document in displeasure at its poor lack of formatting; though regardless of such issues, finds himself pleased with the piece of literature, taking keen interest in the uniquely outfitted Knightly Chapter.

[GhostSHTR 1205]

Bjolfr Nord would adjust his kha’pantera cloak that he adored proudly atop of his Haensetic Royal Army Uniform. “ Seems like I almost qualify for the order” he said with a smile 

[Fireheart 2777]

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