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* Refendyl "Gildentoungue"{{csb|WGR4|41}}—a non-[[Celene|Celeneian]] half-elf, a unique honor in the Knighthood | * Refendyl "Gildentoungue"{{csb|WGR4|41}}—a non-[[Celene|Celeneian]] half-elf, a unique honor in the Knighthood | ||
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Thought the Knights of Luna have no formal hierarchy, generally the most senior and experienced knights have the most authority.{{csb|LGG|159}} Melf, Prince Brightflame, is their nominal leader. | Thought the Knights of Luna have no formal hierarchy, generally the most senior and experienced knights have the most authority.{{csb|LGG|159}} Melf, Prince Brightflame, is their nominal leader. | ||
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| Knights of Luna | |
|---|---|
| Type: | National order of knighthood |
| Leader: | Prince Melf Brightflame |
| Members: | elven & half-elf warriors |
| Headquarters: | Celene |
| Allies: | Knights of the Hart |
| Enemies: | Iuz, Empire of Iuz, Orcish Empire of the Pomarj |
The Knights of Luna are an organization of elves and half-elves in the service of the nation of Celene.
Description
The Knights of Luna are an order of elves and half-elves dedicated to preserving the monarchy of Celene and the noble traditions of the elves throughout the central Flanaess.[1]
History
In more recent years, the activity of the Knights of Luna has also included seeking to involve Celene in the politics of post-war Oerik "by reasoned debate and by hosting foreign dignitaries and sponsoring them at court. They also support limited military actions, particularly on Celene’s southern borders and in the Principality of Ulek."[1]
Queen Yolande’s advisers led her to decree Celene a virtually closed land, with borders sealed to all but those the land has known well for many years.
The Knights of Luna believe this to be short-sighted and foolhardy. Militarily, they believe that the survival of Furyondy and Veluna is the only hope for good in the world, and they also have strong fellow-feeling for the Highfolk. They regard Highfolk as the key for current conflict and skirmish. Only if Iuz is repelled there and in the Vesve Forest can enough time be bought to secure Furyondy and develop the might needed to overcome Iuz eventually.
For years Yolande has closed her borders, leaving only the Knights of Luna to patrol outside her borders.[2]
Members
All members of the Knights of Luna must be elven or have elven heritage.
"Numbering just over two hundred knights, this order includes many high elves and half-elves, many of them wizards as well as fighters. ... The most senior and experienced knights... are permitted to take squires of any elven or part-elven lineage."[1] Most of the more aggressive knights live in the Duchy of Ulek rather than in Celene. [2] Overall, however, half of the knights live within Celene itself, many venturing into the Welkwood and beyond to acquire information and support the woodsmen of the Gnarley Forest and northern Suss Forest.[3]
Notable Members
- Melf, Prince Brightflame[1][3]—founder and leader of the Knighthood
- Refendyl "Gildentoungue"[4]—a non-Celeneian half-elf, a unique honor in the Knighthood
Structure
Thought the Knights of Luna have no formal hierarchy, generally the most senior and experienced knights have the most authority.[1] Melf, Prince Brightflame, is their nominal leader.
Alignment
Heraldry
Resources
Publishing History
References
Citations
- ↑ a b c d e Living Greyhawk Gazetteer (2000), p.159.
- ↑ a b Living Greyhawk Gazetteer (2000), p.40.
- ↑ a b From the Ashes (1992), p.68.
- ↑ WGR4 The Marklands (1993), p.41.
Bibliography
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 Luna | People Group | Martial order, | Dragon magazine #191 | 68 |
| Knights of Luna | People Group | Martial order, | From the Ashes: Atlas of the Flanaess | 24, 41, 79 |
| Knights of Luna | People Group | Martial order, | From the Ashes: Campaign Book | 1, 45, 68-71, 77, 87 |
| Knights of Luna | People Group | Martial order, | Living Greyhawk Gazetteer | 17, 38, 39, 40, 58, 88, 96, 116, 118, 119, 121, 129, 159 |
| Knights of Luna | People Group | Martial order, | Living Greyhawk Journal #0 | 11 |
| Knights of Luna | People Group | Martial order, | Living Greyhawk Journal #3 | 10 |
| Knights of Luna | People Group | Martial order, | Player's Guide to Greyhawk | 26, 27 |
| Knights of Luna | People Group | Martial order, | The Adventure Begins | 35, 86, 90 |
| Knights of Luna | People Group | Martial order, | WGR4 The Marklands | 10, 41, 92 |