Knights of Holy Shielding
| Knights of Holy Shielding | |
|---|---|
 A Knight of Holy Shielding, as depicted in Dungeon #113 (2004). Art by Jake Parker. | |
| Type: | Chivalry |
| Leader: | Countess Katrina Walworth |
| Enemies: | Iuz, Horned Society, Bandit Kingdoms |
The Knights of Holy Shielding (also known as the Knights of the Holy Shielding) is an order of knighthood that originated in the Shield Lands.
Structure
Ranks
The head of the Knights of Holy Shielding is the Knight Commander, who leads the Order in all matters. The Knight Commander is traditionally the Earl of Walworth, the Shield lands province containing the nation's capital, Admundfort.
Following the Knight Commander are a number of Knights Bannerette. These knights have served the Order with valor and distinction, therefore earning the right of bearing their own banners into battle. These knights are often titled and landed as well. They command battalions of the Order's knights, and advise and report to the Knight Commander.
Knights make up the next level of the order, and may be addressed as "Sir" or "Lady." Knights who hold their own lands are known as vassal knights, while those who don't are known as knights-errant. These are the most commonly-encountered knights of the Order.
Squires are junior knights who have yet to swear their oaths, and therefore are not considered official members of the Order. They usually serve the higher ranks as grooms, servants, and assistants.
Pages are usually promising youths assigned to assist squires, often performing the most menial of chores, which serve to teach lessons in humility that serve them well later in life.
Military organization
The military organization of the Knights of Holy Shielding is categorized as follows:
- The Knight. The smallest unit in the Order, this consists of a single knight, his squire, and any other entourage.
- The Shield. This unit consists of six knights and their retinue.
- The Lance. Four shields make a lance, which is usually under the command of a senior Shield Knight who has years of experience.
- The Banner. A banner consists of four lances. Young knights bannerette command these units.
- The Battalion. Made up of four banners, the battalion is the largest military formation in the Order. Senior knights bannerette command these units.
Tenets
Knights of Holy Shielding believe that actions are more important than words. Action show the knight is practicing his vows.
Their 'Code of Knighthood' states their credo[1]
"We are the shield bearers of Heironeous. |
History
The Knights of Holy Shielding were organized in the mid-300s CY in order to defend the multitude of small domains and their rulers in the regions north of the Nyr Dyv.
References
Citations
- ↑ LaRue, Rick. Valor is Our Blood!, Dungeon/Polyhedron #113. Renton, WA: Paizo Publishing. August 2004.
Bibliography
- Gygax, Gary. World of Greyhawk Fantasy Game Setting. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1983.
- Holian, Gary, Erik Mona, Sean K. Reynolds, and Frederick Weining. Living Greyhawk Gazetteer. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2000.
- LaRue, Rick. "Valor is Our Blood!" Dungeon #113. Bellevue, WA: Paizo Publishing, 2004.
- Moore, Roger E. The Adventure Begins. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 1998.
- Niles, Douglas, and Carl Sargent. The City of Greyhawk. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1989.
- 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
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| Topic | Type | Description | Product | Page/Card/Image
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citadel of Holy Shielding | Settlement | Defensive Structure, | WGR5 Iuz the Evil | 43 |
| Knights of the Holy Shielding {Shield Knights} | People Group | Martial order, | Come Endless Darkness | 38 |
| Knights of the Holy Shielding {Shield Knights} | People Group | Martial order, | The City of Greyhawk: Adventure Cards | 18 |
| Knights of the Holy Shielding {Shield Knights} | People Group | Martial order, | The City of Greyhawk: Folks, Feuds and Factions | 49, 57, 59, 73-75, 79 |
| Knights of the Holy Shielding {Shield Knights} | People Group | Martial order, | The City of Greyhawk: Gem of the Flanaess | 58, 95 |
| Knights of the Holy Shielding {Shield Knights} | People Group | Martial order, | Dragon magazine #354 | 25, 26 |
| Knights of the Holy Shielding {Shield Knights} | People Group | Martial order, | From the Ashes: Atlas of the Flanaess | 16, 37 |
| Knights of the Holy Shielding {Shield Knights} | People Group | Martial order, | From the Ashes: Campaign Book | 11, 12, 70 |
| Knights of the Holy Shielding {Shield Knights} | People Group | Martial order, | Greyhawk Adventures | 73 |
| Knights of the Holy Shielding {Shield Knights} | People Group | Martial order, | Greyhawk Wars: Adventurer's Book | 9 |
| Knights of the Holy Shielding {Shield Knights} | People Group | Martial order, | Living Greyhawk Gazetteer | 17, 25, 58, 96, 104, 105, 157, 159 |
| Knights of the Holy Shielding {Shield Knights} | People Group | Martial order, | Player's Guide to Greyhawk | 1, 16, 27, 49, 55, 57 |
| Knights of the Holy Shielding {Shield Knights} | People Group | Martial order, | Polyhedron magazine #163 | 109 |
| Knights of the Holy Shielding {Shield Knights} | People Group | Martial order, | Return of the Eight | 35, 59 |
| Knights of the Holy Shielding {Shield Knights} | People Group | Martial order, | Saga of Old City | 152 |
| Knights of the Holy Shielding {Shield Knights} | People Group | Martial order, | The Adventure Begins | 21, 71, 83, 84, 86, 92, 116 |
| Knights of the Holy Shielding {Shield Knights} | People Group | Martial order, | The World of Greyhawk Fantasy World Setting (Folio) | 15 |
| Knights of the Holy Shielding {Shield Knights} | People Group | Martial order, | WGR4 The Marklands | 11 |
| Knights of the Holy Shielding {Shield Knights} | People Group | Martial order, | WGR5 Iuz the Evil | 4, 42, 45, 92 |
| Knights of the Holy Shielding {Shield Knights} | People Group | Martial order, | WGR6 City of Skulls | 55 |
| Knights of the Holy Shielding {Shield Knights} | People Group | Martial order, | World of Greyhawk boxed set (1983) | 34, 79 |