Knight - Royal Armory

The bread and butter of the Royal Armory. Most knights serve their time in this rank and separate. Rank insignia is one gold chevron.

Qualifications

• Complete etiquette lessons
• Complete knight training course

Requirements

• Complete compulsory period of 6 months as Squire
• Adhere to code of conduct
• Attend rite of promotion

Appointment

While meeting the requirements and having met qualifications, one must attend a rite of promotion where they receive their rank insignia and recite the oath of the Royal Armory.

Duties

• Serve as adjunct soldiers for Amana in wartime, serving as strategic and intelligence resources for military commanders
• Lead and organize disaster relief efforts
• Assist in arbitration of criminal charges
• Challenge threats to the populace of Amana
• Offer support to the people

Responsibilities

• Bailiff for arbitration
• Specialized response for dangerous encounters
• Court assistance for crisis response
• Helping little old people cross the street

Benefits

Monthly stipend of 20 gp

Accoutrements & Equipment

• Royal Armory armor (plate)
• 1 weapon of choice (sword or spear)
• 1 shield (optional)
• Medallion of Crest of Amana
• Ring of Nepi (spellcasting focus)

Grounds for Removal/Dismissal

• Treason
• Not adhering to code of conduct
• Failing to promote before 20 years of service¹

History

When Amana unified under a single monarch, the Royal Armory was founded as a sort of check against corruption. It was comprised of soldiers from all three nations on Amana and combined to serve the people by protecting them from all threats except foreign armies. Their devotion to serving the people is how they managed to create righteous warriors of faith without requiring devotion to a single deity. Nepi is considered the patron deity of the Armory, but not necessarily the deity worshipped by all of the knights.

Cultural Significance

The knights of the Royal Armory are considered heroes by the people of Amana. In any trying event, which with Amana's intense weather is rather frequent, Knights are seen in the thick of it. Though they receive intense combat training, they are known and beloved for their kindness and their willingness to lend a hand.

Type

Civic, Military, Not Commissioned

Form of Address

Sir

Source of Authority

The Monarch of Amana

Length of Term

20 years (including attaining the rank again after demotions)

Current Holders

• Argentum Silvertusk
• Aurum Goldenwing
• Cuprum Brassbull
• Plumbum Leadbelly

Reports directly to

Elite Knight - Royal Armory

Related Locations

• Amana

Related Organizations

• Royal Armory

Rank Structure

The Royal Armory is divided into three chevrons, with one being the lowest and three being the highest. Chevron one is the squires and knights. Chevron two is the elite knights and elder knights. Chevron three is the palace guards, special duty knights, and magisters.

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Footnotes

¹ Exceptions being made for those being demoted near, at, or after their 20 years of service mark can be found in Royal Armory Edict 19 - Time in Service considerations regarding demotion.