Knight Captain
The Knight Captain is the highest ranking in the military of the Alfayan Knights. They have magic-wielding counterparts in Arcmages, though it is entirely possible for a knight captain to be able to use magic.
Qualifications
The knight has to be supreme among their comrades and prove it with their exceptional combat skills, honor, valor, physical and mental fortitude, tactical genius, and bravery.
Requirements
They must have won in at least two battles and can best every other knight in practice.
Appointment
They are either recognized by royalty or their fellow knights and recommended before a dubbing ceremony.
Duties
Taking care of morale, seeing that those under their command are safe, upholding the image of the kingdom
Responsibilities
Lead the army, plan out battle strategies
Benefits
Status--An instant ascent into nobility, and all the money and other cool stuff that goes with it, if they were not already. However, a majority of them are already nobles owing to their greater political, military, and overall education.
Accoutrements & Equipment
They get the best and coolest-looking weapons, shields, armor, and mounts.
Grounds for Removal/Dismissal
The title is lost upon death, great scandal, or formal resignation.
History
One tale says that one of them was able to successfully take an entire fort with just four soldiers and a horse.
Cultural Significance
Knight Captains are looked upon as role models by many, leading the charge as larger-than-life figures. House Falchion in particular is famous for producing them and is quick to silence any accusations that they got their position on nepotism alone.
Notable Holders
Griff Falchion, Eiriana Vaughan, Bartel Palanin, Kalon Palanin
Type
Civic, Military, Commissioned
Status
Active
Form of Address
Captain
Alternative Naming
Leader of the Knights, Commander
Equates to
General, Arcmage
Source of Authority
The Monarch
Length of Term
The Knight Captain can serve as long as they want, so long as they can still fight and don't commit any major crimes such as treason.
Current Holders
Past Holders
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