Knight
A title given to exceptional soldiers.
Qualifications
Knights have an outstanding service history. Unit leaders look for achievements such defeating many enemies, saving fellow soldiers on the battlefield, or surviving challenging encounters.
Requirements
Soldiers need to serve the royal army for at least 40 years to be eligible. Their loyalty must be beyond doubt and they must not have any records of misconduct.
The vast majority of candidates are Elves. Exceptions occur, but members of other species are judged more harshly and so they are less likely to be approved.
Appointment
In a special ceremony, the battalion leader has the future knight step forward and recite an official oath. The leader then drapes a sash over their uniform that the knight will wear from now on.
Duties
Knights are expected to set a positive example in every way, including manners, obedience, or bravery in battle.
Responsibilities
Common tasks include:
- training recruits
- mentoring troublesome soldiers
- facing the enemy before any other members of their unit
- providing their expertise in planning battles
Benefits
Knights receive higher pay and more vacation days. They also earn the right to vote on certain strategic decisions.
Grounds for Removal/Dismissal
Knighthood can be revoked if the soldier in question turns out to be unworthy at a later point. Their commander can choose to let them go with a warning if the misconduct is minor in comparison to the knight's positive record. However, breaking any official law results in the immediate removal of all privileges.
When the title is revoked, the knight's commander takes the sash away and destroys it in front of the unit, stating the reasons for it.
The knight is then punished for the offence in question.
Form of Address
Sir
Source of Authority
battalion leader
Length of Term
lifetime unless revoked
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