Knights of the Road

The Emperor’s most Blessed, hyped, and feared champions of the empire. An Empyrean Honor Guard very popular on pay-per-scry, on the orb. An order of secret police, actuarial agents, and administrative enforcers under the direct command of Emperor Charming. Their propaganda portrays them as protectors of trade and the common citizen.

Appearance & Persona

• Each Knight is movie-star attractive and visually distinctive.
• Every member is eccentric and follows a themed persona (like wrestlers do).
• Treated like patriotic athletes who keep Euphoria safe.
• Emphasized well-coiffed and traditionally attractive looks for orb-watchers at home.

Uniform & Equipment

• Each wears a "Lancelot" style suit of Royal Armor, complete with helmet, pauldrons, greaves.
• Helmets are carried under one arm during public appearances.
• Each carries a knightly ornamental shield and a unique enchanted weapon.
• Armor is radiant white, trimmed with royal purple, black piping, silver, and gold.
• Aesthetic includes shooting stars, hearts, stripes, and rainbow motifs.

Mounts

Each rides a distinctively adorned, winged battle unicorn.

Funding & Propaganda

• All armor, weapons, and mounts are provided by the Empyrean Treasury.

Vis facit ius

Type

Military, Knightly Order

Leader

Emperor Charming VII

Ruling Organization

Empyrean Empire

Location

Euphoria

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From Wiktionary - Knight of the Road