Dragoon Knights
| Holy Order of the Dragoon Knights | |
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| Type: | Chivalric Order |
| Alignment: | Law 5, Good 4, Religious 5 |
| Headquarters: | Yitur, Wemther |
| Leader: | Relahnia Dragonblood |
| Membership: | 300 |
| Motto: | "Pierce the darkness with the long arm of the law" |
The Dragoon Knights are a knightly order headquartered in Yitur, the capital city of Wemther. It is said that Bendash himself instructed the first knights on his legendary battle tactics and on the companionship of dragons. The knights revere Bendash and follow his teachings. The officers of the order ride bravely into battle on dragons and learn to use esoteric fighting skills.
There is a tale told throughout the realms that goes like this:
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Wherever there is danger untold |
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History
The group was founded 500 years ago by its current leader, Relahnia Dragonblood. She founded the order after a vision involving Bendash. As she relays the story, Bendash had to gather a force that could oppose the growing power of his evil sister Deniss. As Deniss began to exert more of her power in the world, Bendash saw fit to keep balance maintained with a force of his own. Resultantly, with the aid of a small number of dragons who either served with Bendash or were their descendants, Relahnia gathered an offensive of brave and talented soldiers soldiers and all were instructed by the dragons.
The Dragoon Knights have been involved in battles both large and small throughout their history. Dragoons have been dispatched to battle the Blades of Morrak on numerous occasions, but more often than not, they are called to the sites of gruesome monster or evil dragon attacks, where lesser souls are crippled with fear.
Headquarters
The Dragoons are headquartered in a mountain fortress called The Roost of Bendash, or simply The Roost, just above the city of Yitur in Wemther. It is a glorious, sprawling complex half inside the mountain and half hanging skyward. It is here that knights are trained and dragons are raised.
New Members
A warrior can be admitted into the order if he or she demonstrates great courage in the face of adversity and a commitment to the values of loyalty and trust for which Bendash stands. Not all warriors that begin the tests for admittance succeed. In fact, many have made it past the mundane tests but fail at the final test, which is to be evaluated by the eldest dragon, Burbaneth, who is said to see through to the very fabric of a person. Legends tell of a well-disguised Blade of Morrak who tried to gain admittance but was discovered by Burbaneth upon making eye contact.
