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The '''Knights of Doom''', also known as the '''Demonic Knights of Doom''' or the '''Fiend Knights''', are a military organization of the [[Great Kingdom]] that were | | allies = | ||
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}}The '''Knights of Doom''', also known as the '''Demonic Knights of Doom''' or the '''Fiend Knights''', are a military organization of the [[Great Kingdom]] that were extant during the [[570s CY]]. | |||
==History== | == History == | ||
The knights were formed by [[Overking]] [[Ivid V]] from recruits magically altered by the court wizard [[Xaene]] to serve as armored shock troops and unquestioning servants of the Overking. It is said that they were created in imitation of the fourteen [[death knight]]s created by [[Demogorgon]] in 203 CY, and that the rituals used to create them were a precursor to those that created the [[animus]]. | The knights were formed by [[Overking]] [[Ivid V]] from recruits magically altered by the court wizard [[Xaene]] to serve as armored shock troops and unquestioning servants of the Overking. It is said that they were created in imitation of the fourteen [[death knight]]s created by [[Demogorgon]] in 203 CY, and that the rituals used to create them were a precursor to those that created the [[animus]]. | ||
It is unclear if the Knights of Doom survived past the cataclysm that caused [[Rauxes]] to vanish. | It is unclear if the Knights of Doom survived past the cataclysm that caused [[Rauxes]] to vanish. | ||
==Description== | == Description == | ||
The Knights of Doom are wholly controlled, with almost no independent volition or creative capacity remaining. They serve as unquestioningly as constructs and no longer need to eat or sleep. | The Knights of Doom are wholly controlled, with almost no independent volition or creative capacity remaining. They serve as unquestioningly as constructs and no longer need to eat or sleep. | ||
==Structure== | == Headquarters == | ||
Within the palace compound of [[Rauxes]] is the tower of the Knights of Doom (until [[586 CY]]). | |||
It stands shoulder-to-shoulder with the royal crypt called the Tower of the Dead.{{csb|WG8|70|map}} | |||
== Structure == | |||
There are three known regiments of the Knights; the Heavy Foot Regiment (The "Howlers"), the Medium Horse Regiment (the "Bolters"), and the Horse Archery Regiment (the "Pointers"). These three regiments encompass an untold number of troops (though at any rate more than 4,000). The highest-ranking knights of the order are a pair bearing the title of "Marshal." | There are three known regiments of the Knights; the Heavy Foot Regiment (The "Howlers"), the Medium Horse Regiment (the "Bolters"), and the Horse Archery Regiment (the "Pointers"). These three regiments encompass an untold number of troops (though at any rate more than 4,000). The highest-ranking knights of the order are a pair bearing the title of "Marshal." | ||
==Armaments== | == Armaments == | ||
Each knight, regardless of his rank, is equipped with gold-plated, heat-resistant armor, and a magical weapon. The highest two knights, the two Marshals of the order, wear brilliant gold-plated plate armor said to be capable of withstanding any fire attack short of a dragon's breath. | Each knight, regardless of his rank, is equipped with gold-plated, heat-resistant armor, and a magical weapon. The highest two knights, the two Marshals of the order, wear brilliant gold-plated plate armor said to be capable of withstanding any fire attack short of a dragon's breath. | ||
==Bibliography== | == References == | ||
=== Notes === | |||
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=== Citations === | |||
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=== Bibliography === | |||
*[[Gary Holian|Holian, Gary]]. "The [[Death Knight]]s of Oerth." ''Dragon'' #290. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2001. | *[[Gary Holian|Holian, Gary]]. "The [[Death Knight]]s of Oerth." ''Dragon'' #290. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2001. | ||
*[[Kuntz, Robert J]]. "The [[Great Kingdom]] and the Knights of Doom." ''[[Dragon (magazine)|Dragon]]'' #59. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1982. | *[[Kuntz, Robert J]]. "The [[Great Kingdom]] and the Knights of Doom." ''[[Dragon (magazine)|Dragon]]'' #59. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1982. | ||
:———. "Greyhawk's World." ''[[Dragon (magazine)|Dragon]]'' #63. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1982. | |||
* [[Carl Sargent|Sargent, Carl]]. ''[[Ivid the Undying]]''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1995. Published online. [https://greyhawkonline.com/download/16370/?tmstv=1727302323 PDF by William Allman with maps]. Original RTF archived:[http://web.archive.org/web/20081218001449/http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=dnd/dnd/downloads Wizards.com]. WGR7 or WGRx | |||
*[[Carl Sargent|Sargent, Carl]]. ''[[Ivid the Undying]]''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, | {{index}} | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Knights]] | ||
Latest revision as of 14:47, 22 May 2025
| Knights of Doom | |
|---|---|
| Other names: | Fiend Knights |
| Alignment: | Any evil |
| Type: | Chivalric order |
| Leader: | Ivid V |
| Members: | Magically altered human knights |
| Headquarters: | Rauxes |
The Knights of Doom, also known as the Demonic Knights of Doom or the Fiend Knights, are a military organization of the Great Kingdom that were extant during the 570s CY.
History
The knights were formed by Overking Ivid V from recruits magically altered by the court wizard Xaene to serve as armored shock troops and unquestioning servants of the Overking. It is said that they were created in imitation of the fourteen death knights created by Demogorgon in 203 CY, and that the rituals used to create them were a precursor to those that created the animus.
It is unclear if the Knights of Doom survived past the cataclysm that caused Rauxes to vanish.
Description
The Knights of Doom are wholly controlled, with almost no independent volition or creative capacity remaining. They serve as unquestioningly as constructs and no longer need to eat or sleep.
Headquarters
Within the palace compound of Rauxes is the tower of the Knights of Doom (until 586 CY). It stands shoulder-to-shoulder with the royal crypt called the Tower of the Dead.[1]
Structure
There are three known regiments of the Knights; the Heavy Foot Regiment (The "Howlers"), the Medium Horse Regiment (the "Bolters"), and the Horse Archery Regiment (the "Pointers"). These three regiments encompass an untold number of troops (though at any rate more than 4,000). The highest-ranking knights of the order are a pair bearing the title of "Marshal."
Armaments
Each knight, regardless of his rank, is equipped with gold-plated, heat-resistant armor, and a magical weapon. The highest two knights, the two Marshals of the order, wear brilliant gold-plated plate armor said to be capable of withstanding any fire attack short of a dragon's breath.
References
Notes
Citations
- ↑ WG8 Fate of Istus (1989), p.70, map.
Bibliography
- Holian, Gary. "The Death Knights of Oerth." Dragon #290. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2001.
- Kuntz, Robert J. "The Great Kingdom and the Knights of Doom." Dragon #59. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1982.
- ———. "Greyhawk's World." Dragon #63. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1982.
- Sargent, Carl. Ivid the Undying. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1995. Published online. PDF by William Allman with maps. Original RTF archived:Wizards.com. WGR7 or WGRx
Encyclopedia Greyhawkania Index
The Encyclopedia Greyhawkania Index (EGI) is based on previous work of Jason Zavoda through '08, continued by numerous other fans. The EGI article has a list of sources, product names, abbreviations, and a link to the full, downloadable index.
| Topic | Type | Description | Product | Page/Card/Image
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| Knights of Doom {Fiend-Knights of Doom} | People Group | Martial order, | Dragon magazine #059 | 24, 25 |
| Knights of Doom {Fiend-Knights of Doom} | People Group | Martial order, | Dragon magazine #063 | 16 |
| Knights of Doom {Fiend-Knights of Doom} | People Group | Martial order, | Ivid the Undying | 5, 25, 39 |
| Knights of Doom {Fiend-Knights of Doom} | People Group | Martial order, | WG8 Fate of Istus | 71 |
| Knights of Doom, Tower of the (Rauxes) | Building | Defensive Structure, Tower, | WG8 Fate of Istus | 71 |