Knightly Distrinctions and Historical Designations

Distinctions of Knighthood

Eddric says, "At this time Baron Malwind has an issue to address to those knights who received their spurs at his hand over the past several years."

Dunrith says, "I would like to make clear that there is a distinction between those who have received their spurs at my hand versus those who have received them more recently by Earl Eddric."

Dunrith says, "The distinction matters for several reasons. Perhaps the foremost is that those knighted by myself were not sworn in any way to honor or defend the Empire."

Dunrith says, "But in foregoing that obligation, you also forego some status."

Dunrith says, "So those who were knighted by my hand, as knight errants - and who have chosen to maintain that status - at this time and during the upcoming month have the option of also taking the oath that Earl Eddric offers and so take on both the obligation to support the Empire and to be recognized as knights of it."

Eddric says, "By way of a related honor, I would like to announce the elevation of Sirs Brinn, Sir Eahlstan and the soon-to-be Knight-Errant Sir Valicar. As recognized leaders who have been steadfast in providing direction and example to those who look to them in times of conflict, I hereby bestow on them the right to bear banners bearing their own charges and lead followers under those banners into the field of battle. "

Eddric says, "For those who may be unaccustomed to the term, such a knight is considered to be a Knight-banneret rather than a Knight-Errant." Brinn bows to Eddric.

Eddric says, "Please provide Baron Malwind with the necessary design information when you have had time to consider it."

Historical Designations and Rank

Knight-Errant
Sir Welan Cadwalider, 10/1996, Knight-errant bestowed by Baron Dunrith Malwind
Sir Cemb Chimera, 10/1996, Knight-errant bestowed by Baron Dunrith Malwind, removed and stricken from record 8/3/2003
Sir Waldo2 Ptolomy, 11/8/1998, Knight-errant bestowed by Baron Dunrith Malwind
Dame Wanton Destruction, 11/8/1998, Knight-errant bestowed by Baron Dunrith Malwind
Sir Hyoko Fujimoro, 11/8/1998, Knight-errant bestowed by Baron Dunrith Malwind
Dame Deavon Lauren, 3/19/2000, Knight-errant bestowed by Baron Dunrith Malwind
Sir Ruffelin Highstem, 3/19/2000, Knight-errant bestowed by Baron Dunrith Malwind
Sir Tebon Hawggweiler, 3/17/2010, Knight-errant bestowed by Baron Dunrith Malwind
Sir Bristenn Mires, 3/17/2010, Knight-errant bestowed by Baron Dunrith Malwind
Dame Aiska Sunsrider, 1/31/2015, Knight-errant bestowed by Baron Dunrith Malwind
Sir Geijon Khyree, 7/17/2015, Knight-errant bestowed by Earl Eddric Jovery
Dame Evia Armathia, 7/17/2015, Knight-errant bestowed by Earl Eddric Jovery
Sir Balantine Farhorizon, 7/17/2015, Knight-errant bestowed by Earl Eddric Jovery
Sir Goldstr Aimright, 7/17/2015, Knight-errant bestowed by Earl Eddric Jovery
Sir Shirkon Rockcleaver, 7/17/2015, Knight-errant bestowed by Earl Eddric Jovery
Sir Mynon Felcroth, 11/27/2016 Knight-errant bestowed by Baron Dunrith Malwind
Sir Guarrin, 3/13/2022 Knight-errant bestowed by Baron Dunrith Malwind
Dame Dirra Crawfinn, 9/10/2023, Knight of Vornavis bestowed by Lady Athalia Malwind

Knight-Errant of the Empire
Sir Yarx Teelf, 6/13/2003, sworn as Knight-errant of the Empire by Earl Eddric Jovery
Sir Kinshack Starblade 6/13/2003, sworn as Knight-errant of the Empire by Earl Eddric Jovery
Dame Yviara Na'Savar, 7/23/2003, sworn as Knight-errant of the Empire by Earl Eddric Jovery
Sir Morgiest Frostgiant, 7/23/2003, sworn as Knight-errant of the Empire by Earl Eddric Jovery
Sir Metadi Treyetha, 3/17/2010, sworn as Knight-errant of the Empire by Baron Dunrith Malwind
Sir Bristenn Mires, 3/17/2010 Knight-errant bestowed by Baron Dunrith Malwind and elevated to Knight-errant of the Empire by Baron Dunrith Malwind on 1/31/2015

Knight Banneret
Sir Brinn Mithrandir, 11/18/1998, Knight-errant bestowed by Baron Dunrith Malwind promoted to Knight Banneret by Earl Eddric Jovery on 7/23/2003
Sir Eahlstan Hjeldin, 6/23/2003, sworn as Knight of the Empire by Earl Eddric Jovery then promoted to Knight Bannert on 7/23/2003
Sir Valicar VonWraithmaster, 7/23/2003, Knight-errant bestowed by Baron Dunrith Malwind (later), given the distinction of Knight-Banneret by Earl Eddric Jovery 7/23/2003
Sir Aydan Mursilis, 3/17/2010, given the distinction of Knight-banneret by Baron Dunrith Malwind (again, interestingly since it's Malwind)
Sir Cryheart Thaxin, 7/23/2003, sworn as Knight-errant of the Empire by Earl Eddric Jovery promoted to Knight Banneret on 7/17/2015

Knight Commander
Sir Thadston held this rank. He was an NPC. It is not entirely in line with a knight's rank, but his order of hierarchy in battle or amongst an assembled force. He was a member of the Order of Llaestal's Guard before giving up his titles and land to seek his son, Disean.

Other Honorifics
The Empire or those of rank within it, have at times bestowed other titles and honors. Most are in the ceremonies below and include Magister and Hospitaller.

Knighting Ceremonies

10/1996 Baron visit (Welan and Cemb honored)

11/8/1998 Ceremony (Waldo2, Wanton, Brinn, and Hyoko honored)

3/19/2000 Pre-Ceremony (Deavon and Ruffelin honored)

6/13/2003 Ceremony (Yarx, Kinshack and Eahlstan honored)

7/23/2003 Ceremony (Yviara, Morgiest, Cryheart, Brinn, Eahlstan, and Valicar honored)

3/17/2010 Ceremony (Aydan, Metadi, Bristenn and Tebon honored)

1/31/2015 Ceremony (Aiska and Bristenn honored)

7/17/2015 Ceremony (Geijon, Evia, Balantine, Goldstr, Shirkon and Cryheart honored)

*Unfinished11/27/2016 Ceremony (Mynon honored)

3/13/2022 Ceremony (Guarrin honored)

9/10/2023 Ceremony (Dirra honored)