Rycerz Herolda
The Rycerz Herolda are a Knightly Order in the land of Aurelia. Chosen from among the Rycerz, or Knights, Rycerz Herolda can only be elevated by a lord or lady of Aurelia. They are known for the birds of pray feathers that are attached to the back of their armor via a wooden frame, and their fierce lance cavalry charges. The feathers are enchanted to create the sound of a bird of prey diving as the Rycerz charges, creating a terrifying flood of bird screeching and hooves during massed cavalry charges.
Each Rycerz Herolda has what is called the "Eyed Triangle of Loyalty," with each point representing a loyalty the Rycerz must uphold. The three points of the triangle represent their loyalty to the people of Aurelia, their loyalty to their brothers and sisters of the Rycerz Herolda, and finally their direct loyalty to the lord or lady who raised them to Rycerstwo (Knighthood). At the center of the triangle is the crown, representing that beside their other loyalties they must never confuse nor forget their loyalty to the Crown of Aurelia above all.
Structure
Each Rycerz Herolda in function serves their lord or lady above all. There is, however, a Rycerz Dowodca (Knight Commander) in the capital city of Avolen. This Dowodca is responsible for leading the order as a whole, overseeing inductions, signing paperwork, and representing the order in the court of Aurelia.
History
The Rycerz Herolda originate from the original followers of the Zwiastowaci. After the war that saw the creation and formation of Aurelia the Rycerz Herolda continued to serve their respective lords and their families of the Zwiastowaci. As time went on the order continued to recruit to keep its numbers strong.
