Knight Paramounts of Haense

[Zanthuz 1837]

“Krusae ve Krawn va Maan” 

Motto of the Office of the Knight Paramount

‘To Protect the Crown unto Death’

 

 

THE KNIGHT PARAMOUNTS OF HAENSE,

KNIGHT COMMANDERS OF THE CROWN

Est. 236 E.S. | 1683 A.H.

Or, A STUDY INTO THE KNIGHT PARAMOUNTS OF HAENSE
BY
SIR VIKTOR KORTREVICH
Baruch & Kortrevich Publishing

 

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                The KNIGHT PARAMOUNT (New Marian: KOSSAROWAIN), or officially known as the KNIGHT PARAMOUNT AND KNIGHT COMMANDER OF THE CROWN, is the commanding member who holds the authority over the Kingdom’s knightly orders, second only to the Sovereign of Haense, and leads the realm as one of the Heads of Defense and first aide to the sovereign at his/her behest. Historically, the Knight Paramount is entrusted in the safeguard of the Sovereign and the Sovereign's immediate family. The most likely candidate for designation has typically been from Haense’s Marian Retinue which houses the most renowned Knights and Dames across the known realm. In most cases, those born of nobility have held the seat although there have been cases where members of the gentry have also held the seat.

 

                Historically, since the establishment of the position, most all paramounts are attributed with extensive military backgrounds prior to their ascension to Knighthood. The reconstruction and growth of the Kingdom’s knightly structure took place extensively from 268 E.S. to 298 E.S. under Ser Nikolaus Kortrevich’s tenure, which still sees present usage to the present day. There has been a trend since the first Knight Paramount where the vast majority of Knight Paramounts have belonged to certain nobilital families, from Kovachev, Kortrevich, Grimm to Ruthern. As of 323 E.S., one office holder has died in office (VII), four from battle or injuries sustained in battle (III, IV, VIII and XI), two officeholders have been removed after denouncement (I and II) and five under political obligations to the Crown (V, VI, X, XI and XII).

 

                The office holder is distinguished by the blade of Ser Nikolaus Kortrevich (the Knight Paramount responsible for the reconstruction of the Haeseni knightly structure to its modern structure), this blade is carried only by the current Knight Paramount, and traditionally holds symbolic command over Knighting ceremonies both militaristic (M.R. & O.C) and civilian (O.QM.L). The reign of King Robert I saw the creation of the office of the Knight Paramount which has since been occupied by nine different officeholders stretching across the reigns of six Haeseni monarchs. Prior to such creation, the Sovereign of Haense held sole command over the Kingdom’s knightly orders; although at times such command was entrusted to a senior Knight. Notable office holders include Ser Varon Kovachev (I), Ser Dominic Grimm (III) and Ser Nikolaus Kortrevich (IV).

 

Seal of the Knight Paramount

 

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Synopsis of Haense’s Knightly Orders

                The Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska has established six knightly orders since the unification of the crowns of Hanseti and Ruska. Historically, the first knightly order established by the dual monarchy can be traced back to the year 136 E.S. under the reign of King Andrew II and reformed by King Otto II(176 E.S.), this order was titled as the Order of the Golden Gryphon. Since the dissolvement of the Order of Bihar by Knight Paramount Ser Varon Kovachev and King Marus II in the year 260 E.S., the Highlandic state has seen the formation of four knightly institutions under the directive of four separate administrations; King Marus II, King Andrew III, King Andrew IV and Sigmund II.

         

•                 Order of the Golden Gryphon, est. 136 E.S. | r. 176 E.S. (New Marian: Ordeno Aranyer Karoskreturva), or officially known as the Knightly Order of the Golden Gryphon, was founded by Ser Dmitry Ruthern under the reign of King Andrew II following the non-existence of any formal Knightly institution in Haense. The Knightly Order of the Golden Gryphon served as the official chivalric order of the Kingdom, composed of those who had been raised to gentry status within the Kingdom. The Order of the most proficient men who were charged with the patrol and defense of the Haeseni realm, alongside vows to the Sovereign. The first knightly order remains as the longest tenured order existing throughout eleven King’s reigns; King Andrew II, Marus I, Peter II, Stephen I, Otto I, Otto II, Otto III, Charles II, Francis II, Siguine I and Robert I. The long-tenured knightly order saw dissolution following the establishment of the Order of Bihar. (236 E.S.)

 

•              Order of Bihar, est. 236 E.S. (New Marian: Ordeno Bihar), or officially known as the Knightly Order of Bihar, was founded by Ser Hans de Ruyter under the reign of King Robert I. The Knightly Order of Bihar was established following the dissolution of the decentralized Order of the Golden Gryphon; the Order of Bihar served as the Kingdom’s second chivalric order in the most centralized of practices. Many of its contents were co-existent in its precursor institution. The Order of the most renown chevaliers were entrusted to follow the King into battle, while ensuring the safeguard of the Kingdom at large. Since its early establishment, the Knightly order saw short existence under King Robert I’s rule. The Order saw dissolution following the establishment of the Marian Retinue. (260 E.S.)

 

•              Marian Retinue, est. 260 E.S. (New Marian: Mariav Kursain), or officially known as the Royal Knightly Order of the Marian Retinue, was founded by Ser Varon Kovachev under the reign of King Marus II following the dissolvement of the Order of Bihar. The Royal Order of the Marian Retinue serves as the personal protection of the Royal family, ensuring the defense and safeguard of the Kingdom with honor and chivalry. The Retinue of the most distinguished knights and dames are entrusted to follow the King into battle, serving as the Soverign’s personal line of protection. Since its foundation, the Royal order stands as the second-longest tenured Knightly order; seeing existence since King Marus II’s reign to most recently, King Heinrik II’s reign.

 

•              Order of the Crow, est. 282 E.S. (New Marian: Ordeno Karos), or officially known as the Knightly Order of the Crow, was founded by Ser Nikolaus Kortrevich under the reign of King Andrew III following the successful establishment of the Marian Retinue. The Knightly Order of the Crow serves as a formidable defense of the Kingdom with pronounced prestige and valiance. The Order of the Kingdom’s most able men and women who stand to serve and defend the colors of Black and Gold. Since its foundation, the Knightly order stands as the third-longest tenured Knightly order; seeing existence since King Andrew III’s reign to most recently, King Heinrik II’s reign.

 

•              Order of the Golden Hussars, est. 303 E.S. (New Marian: Ordeno Aranyer Karosduniys), or officially known as the Knightly Order of the Golden Hussars, was founded by Ser Tiberius Barrow under the reign of King Andrew IV following the commission to form an order of Haense’s finest to serve as a second personal(I, M.R.) retinue to the Royal family. The Knightly Order of the Golden Hussars served as a secondary personal retinue to the Sovereign with distinct renown and prowess. Shortly following its foundation in 303 E.S., Knight Paramount Ser Markus Kortrevich under the regency of King Sigmund II ordered for its dissolvement after procurement of ignored decentralization left by Ser Markus’ predecessor. (309 E.S.)

 

•               Order of Queen Maya and the Lily, est. 322 E.S. (New Marian: Ordeneo Koenas-Maya ag ve Luden), or officially known as the Knightly Order of Queen Maya and the Lily, was founded by Ser Robin Kartyr under the reign of King Sigmund II following a necessity to grant proper honors to citizens for service in government, theology, science, and the arts. The Knightly Order of Queen Maya and the Lily serves to recognize those of distinguished service to the Crown in government, theology, science and the liberal arts. Since its foundation, the Knightly order has inducted over twenty members under the reigns of both King Sigmund II and Josef I.

 

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I KOSSAROWAIN

Ser Varon Kovachev, 16th Herzen van Karnatiya

‘The Fierce’

Sir Voron Kovachev, 16th Duke of Carnatia

244 E.S. - 259 E.S. | 1693 A.H. - 1706 A.H.

@Arygon

Monarch(s): Robert I, Marus II

    

    Ser Varon Kovachev ‘The Fierce’ (Common: Sir Voron Kovachev), Knighted by King Robert I of Haense at the age of sixteen. Having been squired by both his father, Duke Henrik Kovachev II at the adolescent age of seven and later squired by King Robert I, Varon quickly grew to prominent standing with a blade like his ancestors of Rickard Kovachev and Jan Kovachev. Upon reaching the tender age of twenty-one, his young renown was elevated to the vacant position of Knight Paramount and simultaneously selected him as the King’s champion owing to the Kingdom-wide reverence of his mastery in the art of swordsmanship, which in return marked him in history as the first to ever hold such an office since the establishment of the position ten years prior(236 E.S.). At the same time, his father abdicated which soon found Varon ascended to be the sixteenth Duke of Carnatia.

 

    One of his earliest accomplishments was the establishment of the Royal Order of the Marian Retinue, which serves to defend the Kingdom with honor and chivalry while ensuring the premier safeguard of the Royal family. From 236 E.S. to 253 E.S., King Robert I, King Marus II and Ser Varon Kovachev granted knighthood to former Knights of Bihar into the Marian Retinue(Ser Henrik Ludovar, Ser Dominic Grimm, Ser Bjolfr Nord and Ser Jan Baruch).

 

    Two years after the arrival to the continent of Arcas(259 E.S.), Ser Varon took sudden leave from the Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska to the continent of Aeldin where he married a noble native and procured an heir. After over a decade spent on the continent, he made his return to the Kingdom, soon discovering all of his previously held holdings and titles to be seized by the Crown. Despite urgent pleas by his behalf, King Marus II encouraged him to be granted his titles back upon sufficient effort and loyalty. To Varon’s discontent, he fled the Kingdom and soon denounced it before the outbreak of the War of the Two Emperors. (The Nenzing Proclamation)

 

    Rumor serves that the renown swordsman that was Ser Varon Kovachev, vacated Arcas once more to take rest at his estate on the continent of Aeldin. Historians presume that he passed at a senior age taking into account his prior known physical well-being in spite of injuries inflicted in war.

 

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II KOSSAROWAIN

Ser Rodrik Kortrevich

‘The Loyal’ , ‘The Turncoat’

Sir Rodrick Kortrevich

259 E.S. - 267 E.S. | 1706 A.H. - 1714 A.H.

@Milenkhov

Monarch(s): Marus II

 

    Ser Rodrik Kortrevich ‘The Loyal’ , ‘The Turncoat’ (Common: Sir Rodrick Kortrevich), Knighted by King Marus II of Haense at the budding age of twenty-one after squiring underneath both Knight Paramount, Ser Varon Kovachev and King Robert I, Prior to knighthood, Ser Rodrik enlisted himself into the Brotherhood of Saint Karl where in due time made an esteemed name for himself. He travelled from the Red City of Markev to the Imperial City of Carolustadt, challenging any who sought to dare themselves into an unmatched clash against a pretentious young man who bore the then nascent name of Kortrevich.

 

    Following Ser Varon’s sudden departure and then declared deceased, King Marus II elevated Ser Rodrik to the vacant position of Knight Paramount and concurrently selected him as the King’s champion due to the Kingdom-wide recognition of his prowess in the art of swordsmanship. As the second Knight Paramount, Ser Rodrik expanded the Marian Retinue’s ranks with his elder cousin, Ser Nikolaus Kortrevich, Dame Maria Kovachev and among others.

 

    From the years 261 E.S. to 267 E.S., Ser Rodrik continued his service to the Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska in diligent fashion. Often aiding his cousin, Lord Marshal Otto Kortrevich with the recruitment and management of the Haeseni Royal Army. Throughout those years, Ser Rodrik led countless of Haeseni hosts to victory, oftentimes at the defense of the City of Reza. His loyalty remained unquestioned until the outbreak of the War of Two Emperors where he and Ser Jan Baruch seceded themselves from the Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska, further breaking all oaths and vows he took and made for his country and kin. Thereafter being dubbed, ‘The Turncoat’.

    Throughout the war between the Empire of Renatus and the Holy Orenian Empire, Ser Rodrik led a great number of victories accredited to the Renatian Pertanxi. Over the succeeding years, Ser Rodrik’s whereabouts were unknown until he and his elder cousin, Ser Nikolaus came toe-to-toe for a final time at Fort Korstadt marking an end to both of their lives. (Kortrevichbowl)

 

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III KOSSAROWAIN

Ser Dominic Grimm, 1st Bossir van Lizat

‘The Stalwart’

Sir Dominick Grimm, 1st Baron of Lizat

267 E.S. - 268 E.S. | 1714 A.H. - 1715 A.H.

@Kanadensare

Monarch(s): Marus II

 

    Ser Dominic Grimm ‘The Stalwart’ (Common: Sir Dominick Grimm), Knighted by King Robert I of Haense at the age of twenty-two after squiring underneath Ser Hans de Ruyter and Lord Marshal, Rhys var Ruthern. At the tender age of thirteen, he aided the war effort against the Vaeyl Order from 222 E.S. to 225 E.S. Prior to his path to Knighthood, Ser Dominic was recruited into the Brotherhood of Saint Karl where in due course made an esteemed name for himself across the realm of Atlas.

 

    Following the outbreak of the War of the Two Emperors, Ser Varon, Ser Rodrik and Ser Jan abandoned the Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska and relinquished all ties to their kin(267-269 E.S.). As a direct result, Ser Dominic was elevated to the vacant position of Knight Paramount and respectfully declared as the King’s champion for his unmatched expertise in swordsmanship and his exceptional understanding of the tactics of war. An unexpected return of Ser Jan Baruch brought an honor duel between ‘The Black’ and ‘The Stalwart’ which ended in the prompt death of treacherous Baruch.

    From the years 267 E.S. to 268 E.S., Ser Dominic continued his service to the Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska in a staunch manner before being intercepted on the roads to Leuven by a Renatian raiding party. He fended off the Pertanxi pretenders but ultimately was captured and beheaded by turncoat Ser Rodrik Kortrevich. At the age of fifty-nine was killed and his body was sent to Kaer Glythen, the Aeldinic seat of House Grimm for burial. (Kaer Glythen, Aeldin)

 

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IV KOSSAROWAIN

Ser Nikolaus Kortrevich

‘The Strong’

Sir Nicholas Kortrevich

268 E.S. - 303 E.S. | 1715 A.H. - 1750 A.H.

@Zanthuz

Monarch(s): Marus II , Andrew III , Andrew IV

 

    Ser Nikolaus Kortrevich ‘The Strong’ (Common: Sir Nicholas Kortrevich), Knighted by King Marus II of Haense at the youthful age of twenty-six after squiring underneath both Knight Paramount, Ser Varon Kovachev and King Robert I. Prior to knighthood, Ser Nikolaus enlisted himself into the Brotherhood of Saint Karl where in due time made a distinguished name for himself as he progressed to the ranking of Master-at-Arms. He toured from the Red City of Markev to the Imperial City of Carolustadt, challenging any who sought to dare themselves into an unmatched duel against a pretentious young man who bore the then nascent name of Kortrevich.

 

    Following his younger cousin’s banishment from the Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska, King Marus II elevated Ser Nikolaus to the vacant position of Knight Paramount and simultaneously designated him as the King’s champion owing to the Kingdom-wide reverence of his mastery in the art of swordsmanship and the premier understanding of the tactics of war. As the fourth Knight Paramount, Ser Nikolaus revitalized the Marian Retinue’s ranks with notable individuals like; Ser Gerard Stafyr, Ser Khroll, Ser Ulric Vyronov, Ser Wilheim Barclay, Dame Primrose Kortrevich and among many others.

 

    One of his most famed accomplishments was his reconstruction of the Kingdom’s knightly structure into a more foreboding and centralized force, (which continues to be used to this day); by extension, the establishment of the Order of the Crow(282 E.S.). These reformations are referred to as the Nikolausian Reforms from the years 268 E.S. to 298 E.S. which brought introduction to amended Knightly Trials, revised tenets and doctrines and the arrival of The Knight’s Conference. These reforms saw direct influence to the Republic of Ves, the Kingdom of Curonia and later to the Kingdom of Renatus. Another feat of his was the creation of the (Book of the Marian Retinue) (294 E.S). 

 

    From the years 268 E.S. to 303 E.S., Ser Nikolaus sustained his service to the Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska in a committed manner for the tenure of thirty-five years. He met his punctual end after coming toe-to-toe with his denounced cousin, Ser Rodri, where they both fell victim to their elder deaths (Kortrevichbowl). Ser Nikolaus amounted to the possessions of the most titles in service while in office, being the fourth Knight Paramount, fourth Commandant Knight, fourth Royal Champion, second Royal Executioner of Reza and the first Meyster Knight.

 

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V KOSSAROWAIN

Ser Tybis Barrow

‘The Tide Breaker’

Sir Tiberius Barrow

303 E.S. - 307 E.S. | 1750 A.H. - 1752 A.H.

@Eddywilson2

Monarch(s): Andrew IV , Sigmund II

 

    Ser Tybis Barrow ‘The Tide Breaker’ (Common: Sir Tiberius Barrow), Knighted by King Andrew IV of Haense at the age of thirty after squiring underneath Ser Wilheim Barclay and King Andrew IV. Prior to knighthood, Ser Tiberius distinguished himself as one of the most prominent commanders during the Rubern War (299 E.S. - 307 E.S.). Throughout wartime, he is attributed to leading many Haeseni hosts to victory.

    Following the death of Knight Paramount Ser Nikolaus Kortrevich, King Andrew IV elevated Ser Tiberius to the vacant position of Knight Paramount. One of his early accomplishments was the establishment of the Order of the Golden Hussars (303 E.S.). After the sudden death of King Andrew IV, Ser Tiberius was replaced by Ser Markus Kortrevich and thereafter designated as the Lord Regent of Haense under the regency of King Sigmund II. During the waning years of the Rubern War, Ser Tiberius was captured by bandits affiliated with the Alliance of Independent States, which was followed by an unsuccessful rescue raid leading to hanging of Ser Tiberius by wooden post. (Death of a Bastard)

 

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VI KOSSAROWAIN

Ser Markus Kortrevich, 1st Margravir van Korstadt

‘The Bull’

Sir Marcus Kortrevich, 1st Margrave of Korstadt

307 E.S. - 309 E.S. | 1752 A.H. - 1756 A.H.

@CaptainZenny

Monarch(s): Sigmund II

 

    Ser Markus Kortrevich ‘The Bull’ (Common: Sir Marcus Kortrevich), Knighted by King Andrew IV of Haense after the heroic acts of saving his wife and son from bandits affiliated with the Alliance of Independent States. Prior to knighthood, Ser Markus served as the Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska’s twenty-fourth Lord Palatine from the years 293 E.S. - 307 E.S. Having led a war-time administration, his early career came dominated in the field as commander-in-arms to Andrew III, successfully warding off an assault on Reza (294 E.S.) by rebel forces and scoring a victory at Hangman’s Bridge (295 E.S.) in the later spring.

 

    Following the untimely death of King Andrew IV, Ser Markus willing resigned from his post as Palatine to allow for a reformed regency, as a result he maintained his position in administration when he replaced Ser Tiberius as the Knight Paramount of Haense. During the four year stint of his tenure as Paramount, Ser Markus saw dissolution of the decentralized Order of the Golden Gryphon following growing dissatisfaction amongst the ranks of Knights. Upon the year 309 E.S., Ser Jonathan Frostfire succeeded Ser Markus as the eighth Knight Paramount of Hanseti-Ruska.

 

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VII KOSSAROWAIN

Ser Janathan Frostfire

‘The Tower’

Sir Jonathan Frostfire

309 E.S. - 315 E.S. | 1756 A.H. - 1762 A.H.

@AdmiralLB

Monarch(s): Sigmund II

 

    Ser Janathan Frosftfire ‘The Tower’ (Common: Sir Jonathan Frostfire), Knighted by King Andrew IV of Haense at the age of twenty-seven after squiring underneath Ser Selrik Wick. Prior to knighthood, Ser Tiberius enlisted into the Brotherhood of Saint Karl at the young age of fourteen, where he quickly progressed through the ranks after many years of leal service. Just prior to his knighting ceremony, he had attained the ranking of Sergeant under the administration of Lord Marshal Erwin Barclay.

 

    During his squireship, he faced a challenging path to knighthood due to his birth as a commoner but, despite open undesirability to see Ser Janathan be granted the opportunity by many reputable Marian Knights, King Andrew IV persisted in his own endeavor to see a change for commoners’ path to Knighthood. Following Ser Markus’ removal as Knight Paramount, Ser Janathan was elevated to the vacant position of Knight Paramount and simultaneously befitted the ranking as Royal Executioner of New Reza.

    Throughout Ser Janathan’s tenure as Knight Paramount, he steered away from the traditional knightly structure of past and instead adopted the ideals of befitting Knighthood to those solely of loyal, long-tenured service to the Brotherhood of Saint Karl. As a direct result, the knightly structure saw wide decentralization which stretched from the years 309 E.S. - 323 E.S. Ser Janathan met his untimely end at the coronation of King Sigmund II after his body was discovered impaled with a longsword. At the age of fifty-seven, the tall-statured Knight Paramount served his kingdom loyally for forty-three years since his enlistment in the Brotherhood of Saint Karl. (The Coldest Flame Fades)

 

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VIII KOSSAROWAIN

Ser Robyn Kartyr

‘The Persistent’

Sir Robin Kartyr

315 E.S. - 323 E.S. | 1762 A.H. - 1770 A.H.

@Coolcod77

Monarch(s): Sigmund II

 

    Ser Robyn Kartyr ‘The Persistent’ (Common: Sir Robin Kartyr), Knighted by King Sigmund II of Haense at the age of twenty-four after squiring underneath Ser Khroll. Prior to knighthood, Ser Robyn grew up on the outskirts of Graisland part of the commoner household of Kartyr. At the adolescent age of sixteen, Ser Robyn was recruited into the Brotherhood of Saint Karl where he slowly rose to the ranking of Lieutenant under the administration of Lord Marshal Erwin Barclay.

 

    Following the unforeseen death of Knight Paramount Ser Janathan Frostfire, both King Sigmund II and Lord Palatine Prince Otto Alimar selected Ser Robyn to fill the vacant position of Knight Paramount. During the Rubern War, he led a vast number of successful raids- including one in which he captured the Duchess of Lorraine. In addition, he led a mission in which he recovered the Iron Bulava after it was stolen by a thieving mage. 

    One of his most famed accomplishments was the establishment of the Knightly Order of Queen Maya and the Lily under the directive of King Sigmund II. (322 E.S.) Throughout his service in the Scyfling War, Ser Robyn saw his evident demise after he was killed in the prisons of New Reza after being ambushed by a disguised Scyfling poacher. At the age of forty-one, Ser Robyn served the Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska steadfastly for twenty-five years. (A Veteran’s End)

 

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ACTING KOSSAROWAIN

Herzen Konstantin Wick HKML

Lord Constantine Wick

323 E.S. - 341 E.S. | 1770 A.H. - 1788 A.H.

@Xarkly

Monarch(s): Sigmund II , Josef I

 

    Herzen Konstantin Wick (Common: Lord Constantin Wick) was named as the Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska’s Acting Knight Paramount following the death of predecessor Ser Robyn Kartyr. Through the Crown’s directive, the twenty-eighth Lord Palatine was tasked to reform the Kingdom’s knightly structure back to the period in which the Nikolausian Reforms were put in place. By the will of dissatisfied lords of the realm, Lord Konstantin took initiative to see the Kingdom’s once prosperous knightly structure flourish again. Upon the year of 332 E.S., these reforms were put in place which the Kingdom has used since its installment. (Knightly Orders of Hanseti-Ruska)

 

    Following eighteen years assuming of Knight Paramount, Lord Konstantin helped train a new generation of Knights and Dames along with bringing reintroduction to the Knight’s Table; formerly known as the Knight’s Conference (268 E.S.). Through the waning years of the Scyfling War, Lord Konstantin willingly stepped down from the position and as a result, Ser Borysz Ruthern was elevated to the vacant position of Knight Paramount.

 

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IX KOSSAROWAIN

Ser Borysz Ruthern

‘The Persistent’

Sir Boris Ruthern

341 E.S. - 361 E.S. | 1788 A.H. - 1808 A.H.

@GMRO

Monarch(s): Josef I, Heinrik II

 

    Ser Borysz Ruthern (Common: Sir Boris Ruthern), Knighted by Josef I of Haense after squiring underneath Palatine, Sir Konstantin Wick. Prior to knighthood Ser Borysz grew up in Metterden to Count Sigmar and Countess Maria. At a young age, Ser Borsyz was recruited into the Haeseni Royal Army where he slowly rose to the ranking of Armiger under the administration of Lord Marshal Erwin Barclay.

 

    Throughout his tenure as the ninth Knight Paramount of Haense, he served in a number of conflicts including the Scyfling War, the Sutican War, and the Inferi Invasion. Notably of which during the Scyfling Invasion, Ser Borsyz served dutifully at the Battle of the North, aiding in the protection of the retreating Volik forces. In doing so, Ser Borsyz sustained the loss of his arm after a gallant bash with a Scyfling Shaman. After the immediate end of the Scyfling War, Ser Borsyz successfully completed his knightly trials after killing a Fluegl in the ruined bay of Vasiland. After being knighted, he assumed the moniker ‘The Persistent’ which paid regard to his insistence to become knighted despite his elder age to his peers.

 

    Succeeding his elevation to Knight Paramount by King Josef I, Ser Borsyz oversaw the renewed Haeseni Knightly structure; through his own directive bringing in a great number of knights into both the Royal Order of the Marian Retinue and the Order of the Crow, as he commanded a multitude of his knights to venture out on a variety of quests. As his tenure as Knight Paramount neared twenty-years, Ser Borsyz ultimately succumbed to fatal injuries after he valiantly defended the city of Karosgrad during a bout prompted by one the Rimeveld trolls raids.

 

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X KOSSAROWAIN

Ser Alric Ruthern

‘The Cavalier’

Sir Alric Ruthern

361 E.S. - 374 E.S. | 1808 A.H. - 1821 A.H.

@dyselxic

Monarch(s): Heinrik II

 

 

    Ser Alric Ruthern (Common: Sir Alric Ruthern), Knighted by King Heinrik II of Haense after squiring underneath several Marian Knights. Prior to knighthood Ser Alric grew up in Metterden to Count Aleksandr and Countess Keldra. Unlike his brother, Maric, he followed in his uncle’s footsteps by enlisting into the Haeseni Royal Army at a young age, where he quickly rose to the rank of Lieutenant under the administrations of Lord Marshal Manfred Barclay and Friedrich Barclay. 

 

    Following the unforeseen death of his uncle, Knight Paramount Ser Borysz Ruthern, he was quickly assigned to the vacant post of Kossarowain (Common: Knight Paramount), marking him as the tenth Knight Paramount of Haense. Unlike his uncle before him, his tenure was riddled with scandal and controversy but, also similar to his uncle and his predecessors before him, his tenure was thankfully blessed with times of ‘calamity and peace’. Despite such misforgivings, he maintained ‘the prosperity of the Orders, on the will of his uncle’, which resulted in the rosters of both orders to flourish. 

 

    The Knight Paramount who simultaneously bore the title, ‘Grand Champion of Karosgrad’ improved both orders by developing the culture and traditions. In addition to such advancements, he saw sufficient reason to construct a place for the Knights of Haense to congregate. In the early years of his tenure, he worked alongside Haeseni artisans to construct such a place within the Nikirala Palace. In his latter years, ‘The Cavalier’ was forced to resign after being conscripted to aid in the militant effort in the Attenlund Province, resulting in the elder Marian Knight Ser Cedric Barclay to succeed the second Ruthern to occupy the Aulic Office of Knight Paramount.

 

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XI KOSSAROWAIN

Ser Cedric Barclay

‘The Kind’

Sir Cedrick Barclay

374 E.S. - 384 E.S. | 1821 A.H. - 1831 A.H.

@Frymark

Monarch(s): Heinrik II

 

    Ser Cedric Barclay (Common: Sir Cedrick Barclay), Knighted by King Heinrik II of Haense after squiring underneath Ser Fiske Vanir. Prior to knighthood Ser Cedric grew up in Reinmar to father Brandt Barclay and mother Adrianna Barclay. As the oldest of four siblings, he enlisted himself into the Haeseni Royal Army (nka; the Brotherhood of Saint Karl) where he would embark on a life parallel to that of his father. He started off as merely a foot soldier before progressively climbing through the ranks to Sergeant underneath the administration of his cousin Lord Marshal Friedrich Barclay.

 

    After the military conscription of former Knight Paramount Ser Alric Ruthern to the Attenlund Province, Meyster Knight Ser Cedric Barclay was quickly elevated to become the eleventh Knight Paramount of Haense. Throughout his decade-long tenure as the eleventh Knight Paramount of Haense, he served in a number of conflicts including the Rimetroll War and the Nachezar War. In doing so, he sustained the losses of both his legs and even his left eye. In addition, he notably commanded both the Siege of Vidaus and the Siege of Valwyck as a Field Commander. Nevertheless, the Barclay remembered as ‘The Kind’ kept order to the Haeseni Knightly structure; where he led the way in reintroducing the Hussar Knights into the Order of the Crow (a decision that was later rescinded), reforming several Knightly trials (Trial of Wisdom, Trial of Strength) and implementing new ones such as; the Trial of Piety.

 

    As someone who represented the ideal Haeseni knight, it is to be noted he was not without flaw. Despite reigniting the Haeseni Knightly structure to consistent movement forward, his lackluster focus on the ranks of the Marian Retinue was evident to all who attended a Royal Court. Nevertheless, such misgivings were overshadowed by the introduction of the Knight’s Tribunal, beginning the process of affording all Haeseni Knights the right to bear their own heraldry, setting precedent in summoning Knights and Squires to the Knight’s Table (f. Knight’s Conference) and continuing the tradition of arranging a variety of distinctly unique quests for both squires and knights to venture out on. All in all, the first Barclay Knight Paramount was successful in his mission and never forsook his oath. Not too long after his fifty-third nameday, the man donned in ferum plated armor died fighting alongside his fellow compatriots and is remembered as an honorable son, husband and father.

 

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XII KOSSAROWAIN

Ser Karl Amador

‘The Humble’

Sir Charles Amador

384 E.S. - 397 E.S. | 1831 A.H. - 1844 A.H.

@giambro

Monarch(s): Heinrik II, Sigmund III

 

 Biography in Progress.

 

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POSITION VACANT, 393 - 407 E.S. | 1840 - 1854 A.H.

 

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XIII KOSSAROWAIN

Ser Reinhardt Barclay

‘The Unbroken’

Sir Reinhard Barclay

413 E.S. - Present | 1860 A.H. - Present

@Capt_Chief26

Monarch(s): Sigmund III

 

 Current Incumbent.

 

Spoiler

Check out the wiki page!

https://wiki.lordofthecraft.net/index.php?title=List_of_Haeseni_Knight_Paramounts

 

Edited February 18, 2022 by Zanthuz

[GoodGuyMatt 7072]

Brandt Barclay gives a satisfied smile to a new publication on the Knight Paramounts, not knowing he needed something like this until he got it. The squire gave a thumbs up to the Kortrevich publisher before starting to read the study.

[Totalitarianism_ 478]

"*Knightsss Paramount" Corrects Sergey.