The most devout and holy warriors in the Queendom without a doubt, these men and women serve with their lives to destroy all that which opposes their mighty Lady.
Knight-Commander Gabriel Envictus:
Over two meters tall, Gabriel Envictus is a man to be reckoned with. His face is rugged when out on the field, but he never fails to shave before placing himself before Her Eminence, even if it means using his broadsword to do so. That said, he is a handsome, charismatic man.
He holds claim to the personal title of Dragon Lord, for having slain many such beasts in the past; rumors circulate as to his status of even owning a Dragon, but these rumors have been rebuffed. He is very serious, seldom pausing to consider a joke, though he does strike an amused mood occasionally.
He wields a Greatsword in combat, a two handed beast of a weapon that was forged from black steel. Capable of using it with one hand if necessary, he has trained unceasingly in its use as both an offensive and defensive weapon. He also wears steel, spiked armor, the helm of which has wicked wings curving up from the sides.
Knight-Lord Charles Tartarus:
The noble and dour second in command of Her Own Knights, Charles is gaunt faced, tall, and skinny. He is quiet in his movements, often entering or leaving a room without notice.
Even more stiff than Gabriel, Charles is unerring in his duty to the Queen, placing it above all else. He is ruthless in his pursuit of those who would dare speak or stand against her, often-times acting on his own and slaying as he sees fit. He looks forward to commanding the Knights in a more direct fashion, but his ambition would never allow him to undermine Gabriel's authority. He calls himself The Will of Iracot.
His preferred weapon is a runic Longsword, imbued with the power of the Light. He wears extravagant armor into battle, adorned with silver and gold wings and scales, with a high-peaked helm allowing him to stand out in even the thickest of fighting.
Knight-Master Vidius Dancin:
The third and final Knight of rank in the Order, Vidius is young, strong, and willing. His prowess in battle is thanks to his movements, which see him moving swiftly through the enemy lines, often singing and shouting war cries.
Vidius is often considered by outsiders to be unstable. He reveres the God-Queen above all else, and his devotion is greater than many. He also looks up to both Gabriel and Charles, and bows to their will. The instability stems from his desire to do all that he can in the name of Duty. He is pleasant, jovial, even a touch naive at times, among more social functions. Once he is in battle however, he becomes ruthless, swift, and deadly. The other knights often call him Dancer, due to his surname's similarity to his chosen form of battle.
Vidius wears light armor, leather covered in gold and imbued with onyx. He carries only one weapon into battle; a steel Longsword, engraved with gold and obsidian, which blood seldom seems to stain.
Knight-Herald Dunkel Sarkonnen:
The Standard-bearer of the Knights, Dunkel is one of the shorter, though no less physically able men. He has pale skin and sullen eyes, but despite his grim looks he's one of the more devout members of the Order.
A very devout member of the order, Dunkel is often seen as humorless. In actuality, his duties see him spending most of his time in the Libraries, where he studies lore and battle strategies to bring before his superiors. He's really quite entertaining to be around, or so he tells people. Due to his habits, the rest of the Knights call him Bookworm.
Dunkel rides into combat with only the Standard banner and a short, broad sword. Often, he will simply use the standard as his weapon, striking as a spear with the bladed bottom of the shaft, and striking bluntly with the top symbol. He is very skilled with using the weapon as such, often times never using his sword. He wears a rather standard variation of the Knight's armor, with the exception of fur-lined gauntlets and cloak.
Knight Legionnaire Marcus Salazar:
Only having been a member of the Knights for a few years now, Marcus is one of the youngest. Of middling height, he can scarcely grow facial hair, though that which grows from his head is often longer than regulation.
He was chosen from amongst the Palace staff to join the Knights, when he expressed his devotion to the God-Queen. Formerly a chef's assistant, the Knights have him do most of the cooking. As such, he is sometimes referred to as Potato, based on a dish he is most proud of.
Marcus' equipment is rather standard. He carries a number of spears, which he is adept at both throwing and using for offensive and defensive purposes. He also has a tower shield, and a short sword. His armor is steel and cloth, light fitting and designed for mobility. His helmet, the most unique piece of his set, is a tall cone with a horse-tail crest.
Knight Legionnaire Charley Sweepers:
A truly massive man, standing taller than Gabriel and having more mass than even Enrico, he is tan and scarred from his previous life.
Charley is a former barbarian who was captured in one of many purge campaigns. Shown the truth of the God-Queen, he was an easy convert, and now serves as one of the most loyal, if simple and brutal among them. While many of the Knights were uneasy with his presence at first, he has proven to be a most capable, and quick learning addition to Her army. Despite this, the rest of the Knights have chosen to nick-name him Barbarian.
Similar to his past, he fights with medium weight, steel and leather Knight armor, and a massive double-bladed Axe.
Knight-Legionnaire Andre Razel:
By far the most devout soldier in Her retinue. Andre is of moderate size, dark skinned, and clean disposition, he bears his battle scars with pride.
Andre is often in the Chapel, reading scripture or praying. He fears not for his soul; it is simply what he enjoys doing. Ever since he was a youth, he dreamed of giving his Life to the God-Queen, and he was an eager recruit when he was finally chosen. One unique quality of his is a strange psychological make-up that prevents mental conditioning or magiks from working on him; his utter devotion simply does not allow it. This has earned him the nickname of 'Blank.'
He wears heavy steel armor into battle, adorned with purity seals blessed by the God-Queen herself it is said. He also keeps Her Holy Word on his person at all times, attached to his armor by a thick iron chain. His chosen weapon is a large Halberd, allowing him to slash, stab, and charge his way through battle, often while reciting verses of devotion.
Knight Legionnaire Enrico Vaseli:
The most physically imposing Knight, aside from Charley. Pale skinned, with many scars, a few of which are self inflicted into symbols of devotion.
Enrico is one of the oldest Knights, and his clear devotion sometimes borders on the utterly fanatic. He is commonly called upon to act as Executioner, and he slays any who dare go against the God-Queen's word, either openly or by his thought of intent. His murderous streaks of thought, despite their devoted bearing, have earned him the whispered name of Devil, or more openly as Reaper.
Enrico's armor is made of black steel, lined with gold and engraved with markings of skulls and bones, playing to the rumors and fears about him. His favored weapon is a custom built scythe, the haft of which was crafted from the spine of a Dragon, reinforced with steel. The blade itself is much like his armor, black steel with engravings of gold.
Knight Legionnaire Quinn Lemons:
The oldest Knight still serving in Her name, Quinn is a grizzled old man by this point, who despite his long term of service has few scars to speak of. His face is partially concealed behind a gray-blond beard.
Quinn has been dutifully serving the God-Queen for decades, even longer than Gabriel. His lack of promotion is self-chosen, having preferred being on the front of any conflict, just another grunt, rather than being someone of importance to be taken out of the picture. He is one of the two Shield Guard. Many of the Knights refer to him simply as 'Old man.'
Quinn uses mostly standard equipment, steel armor and longsword, though he is one of only two Knights to use a shield. He also wears a beret cap, rather than a helmet.
Knight Legionnaire Calvin Hammond:
Another young Knight, he is strong and highly skilled, having previously been in the Army. One of the more sociable Knights, as well.
Calvin, a former soldier, happened to be present at one of the God-Queen's appearances, and became a highly devoted man that moment. Through his connections in the Army, he managed to get himself presented before Gabriel, who took him into the Order. He is one of the two Shield Guard. He is of eager personality, and often flirts or otherwise consorts with women not of noble bearing, having been a lesser man himself until recently. He is often referred to as Valor, due to his status as a Shield Guard.
Calvin wears heavy armor into battle, and carries two rune covered long-swords. He often only uses one at a time, instead opting for his shield in the off-hand.
Knight Legionnaire Luna Darica:
One of the few female Knights, Luna is tall compared to most, even taller than many of the men. Despite this, she has gentle, if largely unremarkable features, her most noticeable quirk being her dysfunctional left arm.
A veteran Knight, Luna was a former Shield Bearer until a battle cost her the use of her left arm for anything approaching dedicated battle duties. While her disappointment at losing her status as Shield Bearer is evident, she continues to hone herself as a capable warrior, adopting a single-handed combat style with her chosen blade. The Knights sometimes refer to her as 'Righty.'
Luna fights in Templar battle-dress, a long, flowing cloak under which she wears her more protective armor. Since her injury, she has adopted lighter armor, to help her adapt to the quicker pace of single-handed fighting. Her blade is wide, flat, and designed for quick deep strikes.
Knight-Errant Shein Clovin:
The newest and, by far, most unconventional of the Knights. He is somewhat short, and not as physically strong as the others, though he is very quick on his feet and very capable at riding
Shein is a very unconventional member of Her Knights. He has never held a blade in his life, and has the least personal devotion to the God-Queen among any of them; his call to duty is simply that of maintaining the Army's cohesion, and it was his luck to have been submitted to Her Knights. He is officially a runner, a messenger, and a herald. The Knights often call him Eagle.
Shein is the only knight who is seldom parted with his horse, even when in the City on official business. He is still a more than capable runner without the steed, however. His usual equipment is consisted of simple leather armor, studded with engraved iron balls and bars, and a pair of pistols. While he has never once used a blade in defense of himself or another, he is frighteningly capable with his flintlocks.
Knight-Legionnaire Ostdarva Fandiv:
Another veteran member of the Knights, and another one of the more curious among them. Tall, dark skinned, and possessing a full, black beard.
Ostdarva is a Knight of the highest devotion, placing his safety second to that of the God-Queen's empire in all respects. His willingness to place himself in danger to deliver the most good, coupled with his unique talents with a rifle, made him a valuable marksman, a task that most of the Knights would only be able to gawk at. He is commonly referred to as Long-arm, by both the Knights and those in the army.
Ostdarva goes into battle in thick, padded leather armor, and carries two weapons; one, a simple short sword, is used for his personal defense. The other is his primary weapon, and that which he exhibits the highest skill; a Marksman's Rifled Blunderbuss. Having outfitted that special device with a glass magnification tube and a pair of rods with which to steady it on terrain, he can fire the solid, massive slugs faster, farther, and with a much higher mortality rate than almost any archer.
Knight-Legionnaire Dravinglov Cadanche:
The second oldest, and largely most unstable member of the Knights. While he holds that most venerable status, he is not altogether too old, being barely into his forties. His features speak of a younger aged man, being quick to express himself via his soft face and flowing body language.
Dravinglov is one of the longest lasting Knights of the order, having been a Knight-Errant when Gabriel, Charles, and Quinn were some of the only few Knights still around today. He is by far the most skilled combatant, diverse in his techniques, and completely uncaring for the lives of himself or his opponents, and sometimes his fellow Knights. He tought Ostdarva how to use the MRB, initially. The Knights, due to his personality, nick-name him Wardog.
Dravinglov marches into battle wearing little more than padded leather, and sometimes even nothing but his Knight tunic and steel pauldrons. His weaponry is much more diverse, however. Prepared for any death that may come seek him, the Knight's curious array of armament includes a short, broad sword, four Flintlock pistols, a number of small gun-powder tubes which can be lit and thrown for explosive affect, and a Marksman's Blunderbuss, which is his primary choice.
Knight-Legionnaire Naya Gachorgo:
A young woman who was caught by Gabriel when she snuck into the Knight's Barracks. She is of average size for a woman, though quite striking to look upon, especially with her distinctive silver hair.
Naya had snuck into the Knight's Barracks several years ago, desperate for food. Caught by Gabriel and too weak to resist, he had taken mercy on her and allowed her to stay long enough to regain her health. For the compassion of Gabriel and the Knights, she took oaths to defend the God-Queen with her life, and so joined the ranks. Devout to the God-Queen, she harbors a secret attachment to Gabriel, as well, which only a very select few of her closest female companions within the Knights have any knowledge of. She was given the nick-name 'Trap' as a result, much to the confusion of the male cadre.
Naya's battle garb consists of a simple, medium weight suit of armor, mostly black steel covered in sigils and markings, and a Knight's Tabard. Her chosen weapons are twin blades, one of black steel, the other of pure steel, with bands of silver throughout.
Skyborne Knight-Legionnaire Martellus Rathjin:
One of the Knight's Skyborne troops, Martellus is a powerful man. His black hair seems forever scorched, regardless of what he might try to do with it; such was the price of his taming the beast he now rides into combat, one of the Knight's Wyverns. The Wyvern, named Retribution, is a larger specimen itself, adorned in a tabard and think armor, including a metal spike atop its head.
Martellus is one of the older Knights, having served as a Skyborne since he was a youth. Chosen to be bound to one of the beasts at a young age, he has no concept of shirking his duties; he is devout, plain and simple.
Like many Skyborne, Martellus' primary weapon is his Wyvern. For close defense against anything that might grab the beast's vulnerable neck, he carries a massive Pike, as well as a standard Musket for firing at targets outside both of their range.
Skyborne Knight-Legionnaire Cyrus Avalant:
A Skyborne Knight, Cyrus is less stocky than many, being more suited to quick riding and lithe combat maneuvers with his beast. A handsome man, marred by the loss of one eye, he is nevertheless a charismatic- and somewhat politically dangerous influence amongst the Knights, despite (or perhaps because of) his youth.
One of a new generation of Skyborne, Cyrus lost his eye during an engagement on Iracot's borders. Despite this he has continued to serve dutifully with his steed, Inquisitor. He is a dangerous influence among many of the other Knights, due in part to his lesser loyalty to the God-Queen and a more pronounced position for the Magistrates, who he sees as the true power. Devout though he is, he knows who files his pay.
Like many Skyborne, Cyrus' primary weapon is his Wyvern. He also wields a powerful Glaive, which he can use both offensively and defensively with great skill. Unlike many other Skyborne who prefer rifled weapons for long range, Cyrus uses- with incredible skill- a longbow.