Knights of the Steel Curtain
- Founded by Sir Frederick Jahn I, the baron's grandfather. (Backstory will be added at a later date.)
- Stationed at Fort Pitt in the Grand County of Delgora, Grand Duchy of The Rhynelands, Kingdom of Vornair.
- Serve as personal guard of the Baron. (Subject to change)
- It is the duty of a Knight to learn how to fight and so serve their liege Lord according to the Code of Chivalry.
- A Knight is expected to guard the Fort and support his liege lord in warfare.
- To gain Knighthood is a long and arduous task. Knighthood is not bestowed purely because a young man is the son of a noble. There are many steps to achieving knighthood, requiring years of training. The steps towards achieving knighthood starts with training as a page and then as a squire.
- Must be a chivalrous character in order to become a Knight of the Steel Curtain.
- Each Knight will be given 1 parcel of land.
Ranks
- Grand Master: Head of the Knights of the Steel Curtain (It has been customary for the Baron of Fort Pitt to lead the Knights of the Steel Curtain.)
- Grand Commander: Second in command of the Knights of the Steel Curtain. Entrusted to the most loyal of the Commanders. Chief adviser, Chief administrator and acting substitute Grand Master as needed.
- Justiciar: Chief lawyer and legal adviser. Also serves as judge to all disputes within the Knights of the Steel Curtain.
- Marshall: In charge of recruiting and public relations.
- Commander: Has command of all ranks below him on the battlefield. Issues orders that comes down from the Grand Commander.
- Knight: Highly trained warriors that have demonstrated great chivalry and superior skills.
- Squire: Assistants to Knights. Caring for a Knight's horse, weapon and armor acquirement, and guarding a Knight while he sleeps. Squires will accompany the Knight on the battlefield and in tournaments. Will be mentored by the Knight in combat training.
- Page: Recruits who show potential chivalry and warrior mentality. Will start education and basic warrior training.
If you would like to find out more about the fort check out the forum post here.
If you would like to join us come check us out on discord.
