Knights-Protectorate

The Knights-Protectorate are the bodyguards of the King of Avalon and the royal family. Often selected from the ranks of the most gallant and formidable knights of the realm, the seven Knight-Protectors are sworn to guard the king with their lives. The members of the Knights-Protectorate take vows of celibacy when they are first anointed, and are prohibited from owning lands or income.

Duties

The Knights-Protectorate’s first and foremost duty is the defense of their king. They are obliged to obey their sovereign in all things, however a Knight-Protector can leave or be relieved of their oaths if they are unable to perform their duties.

Historical Members

Unknown Reign

Lord-Commanders:

• Lord-Commander Willem Kenning, called the Devil of Drakehall.
• Lord-Commander Robert Osgrey, called the Grey Lance.

Knights:

• Sir Malcolm Stone, called Malcolm the Maid.
• Sir Gerold Underhill, called the Ghost of Underhill.
• Sir Robin Penrose, called Robin the Rose.
• Sir Archibald Penrose

King Alfred I Valdwyn

• Sir Calwyn
• Sir Efram Argen
• Sir Gilbert, called The Scholar.
• Sir Brigham

King Alfred IV Valdwyn

• Sir {Marc Penrose}, Lord-Commander, died during the Battle of Canora.
• Sir {Benjamin Talbot}, called Thrice-Burned Talbot, burned to death during the Battle of Canora.
• Sir Rhys Aldon, elevated to Lord-Commander after Sir Marc's death.
• Sir Peter, called The Pious.
• Sir Thorald Wintersbane
• Lady Amelie d'Arleans, Sir Marc's replacement, first woman to be named Knight-Protector.
• Sir {William Kessler}, slain by Sir Albert Tell during the Saltpike Mutiny.
• Sir {Albert Tell}, betrayed King Alfred IV and joined a conspiracy to crown Princess Gwynneth Valdwyn, beheaded by General Jonathor Kenning during the Saltpike Mutiny.
• Sir Percival
• Sir Harald, Sir William's replacement.
• Sir Reginald, Sir Albert's replacement.

Prince Alfred V Valdwyn

• Sir Rhys Aldon, Lord-Commander, called Greenheart.
• Sir Matthas Rafford, Sir Percival's replacement.
• Sir Peter, called The Pious.
• Sir Thorald Wintersbane
• Lady Amelie d'Arleans
• Sir Tavan Marcos, Sir Harald's replacement.
• Sir Trenton of the Clearwater, Sir Reginald's replacement.
• Sir {Percival}, died during the Ravensport Riot of 296 AM.
• Sir {Harald}, called the Raven's Shield, died during the Ravensport Riot of 296 AM.
• Sir Reginald, called the Raven's Sword, resigned after the Ravensport Riot of 296 AM.

The Kingmaker Wars

Prince Eric Valdwyn

• Sir Rhys Aldon, Lord-Commander, called Greenheart.
• Sir Matthas Rafford, abandoned his post during the 2nd Ravensport Riot.
• Sir Peter, called The Pious, resigned during the 2nd Ravensport Riot.
• Sir Thorald Wintersbane, abandoned his post during the 2nd Ravensport Riot.
• Lady Amelie d'Arleans, resigned during the 2nd Ravensport Riot.
• Sir Tavan Marcos, abandoned his post during the 2nd Ravensport Riot.
• Sir Trenton of the Clearwater

There are currently five openings in Prince Eric's Knights-Protectorate.

Queen Gwynneth Valdwyn

• Sir Theoden Ladybright, Lord-Commander.
• Sir Reginald, called Reginald the Redeemed, reinstated to the Knights-Protectorate by Queen Gwynneth Valdwyn.
• Sir Daeron Stone, called Daeron the Dancer.
• Lady Sara Swann, called Sara Spellblade.
• Sir Gregor Talbot, called Gregor the Gallant.
• Sir Albert Northcross, called The Sapphire Sword.
• Sir Gareth Mullyn, called The Alabaster Knight.

King Henry-Percival Octavian II Valdwyn

The Knights-Protectorate of King Henry-Percival Octavian Valdwyn II is known as the Veridian Guard. The guard is divided into three "shields" and three "swords" under the command of the Lord-Commander of the Viridian Guard.

• Sir Florence Flowers, Lord-Commander.
• Sir Arthur Bywater, called The Emerald Shield.
• Sir Gawain Stone, called The Jade Shield.
• Sir Briannel Waters, called The Malachite Shield.
• Sir Jon Mullyn, called The Verdant Sword.
• Sir Raoul Halpine, called The Sage Sword.
• Sir Vincent Graves, called The Evergreen Sword.

Queen Tessa Ashmont

• Lord Stamos Argen, Lord-Commander.
• Sir Grenn, called the Dragon of Ashmont.
• Sir Kayden Marston
• Sir Adam Stone, called Adam Evenhand.
• Sir Harold Drake, called the Lance of Lochmere
• Sir Edric Stone, called Stormchaser.
• Sir Ashton Forrester

In addition to her Knights-Protectorate, Queen Tessa Ashmont also retains the services of a sworn shield, Sir Wilfred of Arlton.

King Calrin Krey

• Sir Olyvar of the River
• Sir Connor, called Connor the Collector.
• Sir Richard Stone, called Richard the Rake.
• Sir Tristan Beesbury, called The Black Wasp.

There are currently three openings in King Calrin Krey's Knights-Protectorate, including the position of Lord-Commander.

Prince Byron Swanborn

Prince Byron Swanborn does not maintain a traditional Knights-Protectorate. Instead, a small force of twenty knights known as the Swanguard have sworn their lives to the Prince's cause. The Swanguard are commanded by Lady Ophelia Mallard, a former priestess of the Satin Temple.

Type

Military, Knightly Order

Leader

Rhys Aldon

Parent Organization

The Kingdom of Avalon