The army of the Empire is composed of many proud and able warriors, drawn from the many lands
that pledge allegiance to the Emperor. Perhaps most celebrated of all of these regiments,
however, would be the knightly orders. These are special military brotherhoods, each with its
own unique history, codes of conduct and distinctive heraldry that sets it apart from the
others. To be a member of one of these knightly orders is an honor indeed, and one reserved
for few.
SPECIAL RULES
Knights are well-equipped Warriors, on quests to prove their valor by fighting the forces of
Chaos. Much is given to a Knight Hero, but much is also expected.
Knights start the game with a suit of plate armor, +2 to Starting Bravery, and -2 to Bow Skill
(since ranged weapons are not part of their repertoire). This plate armor is distinctive with
the heraldry of the order, and may not be sold. Knights also have barded warhorses, which also may not be sold -- but warhorses are not taken into dungeons, so for most games, this is mere window-dressing.
Knights -- particularly those idealistic warriors partaking of quests -- are expected to be
chivalrous and upright. News of unchivalrous behavior reaching a knight's superiors may
prompt them to take punitive action. This may range from fines or fees, confiscation of
magical artifacts, to being stripped of status as a knight. (This is at the sole discretion of
the GM.)
Knights defend the innocent; they do not sneak up and attack from behind, nor do they attack the defenseless.
A Knight will not use ranged weapons (considering them cowardly). A
Knight will not leave behind fallen comrades unless ordered to by a superior (such as
the party's leader, if he does not fill that role himself). A Knight subtracts 2 from the
party's Surprise roll.
KNIGHTLY ORDERS
The player should choose a Knightly Order for his Knight. There are many to choose from
within the Empire, and the player may even make up one. Bretonnian Knight PCs come from the
number of the Questing Knights, whereas High Elf Knight PCs are from the Dragon Princes.
