Dawn military concerns - Revision history

Beeswax: /* The Eastern Sky */

2026-04-08T19:41:52Z

The Eastern Sky

← Older revision		Revision as of 19:41, 8 April 2026
Line 33:		Line 33:
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=EasternSky Colour.png\|align=right\|width=125}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=EasternSky Colour.png\|align=right\|width=125}}
	===The Eastern Sky===		===The Eastern Sky===
	Fighting beneath an emerald green banner bearing the golden image of the rising sun, before the Gryphon's Pride was reformed the Eastern Sky was the youngest of the Dawnish armies. It has a long and proud tradition of defending the Dawnish heartlands from orcish aggression. They ~~receive~~ regular supplies from the people of Dawn; both civilians and soldiers alike possess a great deal of pride in the [[Eastern Sky]] and the families and descendants of those who have fought beneath the banner are fierce in their support. This ~~means~~ that the Eastern Sky ~~can~~ [[Army qualities#Resourceful\|recover quickly]] even while on campaign. Many of the soldiers of the Eastern Sky have a particular hatred for the [[Druj]] barbarians; traditionally they are first to see the carnage the cruel orcs leave behind when they manage to gain access to an Imperial village.		Fighting beneath an emerald green banner bearing the golden image of the rising sun, before the Gryphon's Pride was reformed the Eastern Sky was the youngest of the Dawnish armies. It has a long and proud tradition of defending the Dawnish heartlands from orcish aggression. They once received regular supplies from the people of Dawn; both civilians and soldiers alike possess a great deal of pride in the [[Eastern Sky]] and the families and descendants of those who have fought beneath the banner are fierce in their support. This meant that the Eastern Sky could [[Army qualities#Resourceful\|recover quickly]] even while on campaign. More recently, the army enjoys the patronage of several Summer eternals who [[Army_qualities#Favoured\|grant favours]] when the general of the Eastern Sky calls upon them. Many of the soldiers of the Eastern Sky have a particular hatred for the [[Druj]] barbarians; traditionally they are first to see the carnage the cruel orcs leave behind when they manage to gain access to an Imperial village.

	The second Dawnish general leads the Eastern Sky, and is appointed (or re-appointed) at the Autumn Equinox each year.		The second Dawnish general leads the Eastern Sky, and is appointed (or re-appointed) at the Autumn Equinox each year.
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=GryphonPride Colour.png\|align=right\|width=125}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=GryphonPride Colour.png\|align=right\|width=125}}

	===The Gryphon's Pride===		===The Gryphon's Pride===
	The first army to bear this name of the [[Gryphon's Pride]] met a tragic end during a doomed attempt to capture [[the Barrens]] in 276YE. In 378YE, the Imperial Senate [[Raise_Dawnish_army_II\|commissioned]] the restoration of the army. It was completed shortly before the Spring Equinox 380YE. The core of the army is made up of knights descended from the soldiers of the first army, including almost the entire fighting force of House Lionsgate, but almost every noble house in Dawn has provided stout yeofolk, noble knights, and war witches to take up arms under its banner. It is committed to glorious [[Army qualities#Conquering\|conquest]] of new territory for the people of Dawn.		The first army to bear this name of the [[Gryphon's Pride]] met a tragic end during a doomed attempt to capture [[the Barrens]] in 276YE. In 378YE, the Imperial Senate [[Raise_Dawnish_army_II\|commissioned]] the restoration of the army. It was completed shortly before the Spring Equinox 380YE. The core of the army is made up of knights descended from the soldiers of the first army, including almost the entire fighting force of House Lionsgate, but almost every noble house in Dawn has provided stout yeofolk, noble knights, and war witches to take up arms under its banner. It is committed to glorious [[Army qualities#Conquering\|conquest]] of new territory for the people of Dawn.

Twiggy at 01:42, 22 January 2026

2026-01-22T01:42:31Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 01:42, 22 January 2026
Line 21:		Line 21:
	When people think of Dawn their first thought is usually the nation's knights, arrayed in mail, swords gleaming, ready for battle. As befits a nation with such an emphasis on heavy armour, the soldiers who fight under the [[Golden Sun]] banner are especially [[Army qualities#Resilient\|resilient]], known for their implacable, barely resistible, advances through enemy territory. There is some friendly rivalry between soldiers of the Golden Sun and the Hounds of Glory, and when their soldiers meet they often engage in contests of strength and martial might.		When people think of Dawn their first thought is usually the nation's knights, arrayed in mail, swords gleaming, ready for battle. As befits a nation with such an emphasis on heavy armour, the soldiers who fight under the [[Golden Sun]] banner are especially [[Army qualities#Resilient\|resilient]], known for their implacable, barely resistible, advances through enemy territory. There is some friendly rivalry between soldiers of the Golden Sun and the Hounds of Glory, and when their soldiers meet they often engage in contests of strength and martial might.

	Towards the end of 382YE, inspired by the recent victories and urged to seek glory through service to Dawn, thousands more yeofolk requested to join the Dawnish armies. The Golden Sun, one of the oldest armies of Dawn, [[Swords_and_sorcery#Golden_Sun\|was their first choice]], probably because its general is sometimes referred to as the First General of Dawn. The Imperial Senate [[Enlargement_of_the_Golden_Sun\|approved]] of this course of action, and the Golden Sun is now on track to become the first [[~~Imperial_army~~#Enlargement\|large]] army in Dawnish history. .		Towards the end of 382YE, inspired by the recent victories and urged to seek glory through service to Dawn, thousands more yeofolk requested to join the Dawnish armies. The Golden Sun, one of the oldest armies of Dawn, [[Swords_and_sorcery#Golden_Sun\|was their first choice]], probably because its general is sometimes referred to as the First General of Dawn. The Imperial Senate [[Enlargement_of_the_Golden_Sun\|approved]] of this course of action, and the Golden Sun is now on track to become the first [[Army#Enlargement\|large]] army in Dawnish history. .

	The first Dawnish general leads the Golden Sun army, and is appointed (or re-appointed) at the Summer Solstice each year.		The first Dawnish general leads the Golden Sun army, and is appointed (or re-appointed) at the Summer Solstice each year.

Dre at 22:24, 19 January 2026

2026-01-19T22:24:40Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 22:24, 19 January 2026
Line 16:		Line 16:

	==Imperial Armies==		==Imperial Armies==
	Dawn currently fields four [[~~Imperial~~ armies]]: the ''Golden Sun'', the ''Eastern Sky'', the ''Gryphon's Pride'', and the ''Lions of Adelmar''. Since the Winter Solstice 382YE, no Dawnish [[general]] can issue their army with an order to [[Army_orders#Give_Ground\|Give Ground]] or make a [[Army_orders#Cautious_Advance\|Cautious Advance]] thanks to a [[mandate]] enacted by '''Pelleas Thorn''' and supported by the Dawnish Assembly [[382YE_Autumn_Equinox_Synod_judgements#Judgement 47\|committing]] the soldiers of Dawn to seek victory and glory on the battlefield whatever the cost.		Dawn currently fields four [[army\|armies]]: the ''Golden Sun'', the ''Eastern Sky'', the ''Gryphon's Pride'', and the ''Lions of Adelmar''. Since the Winter Solstice 382YE, no Dawnish [[general]] can issue their army with an order to [[Army_orders#Give_Ground\|Give Ground]] or make a [[Army_orders#Cautious_Advance\|Cautious Advance]] thanks to a [[mandate]] enacted by '''Pelleas Thorn''' and supported by the Dawnish Assembly [[382YE_Autumn_Equinox_Synod_judgements#Judgement 47\|committing]] the soldiers of Dawn to seek victory and glory on the battlefield whatever the cost.
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=GoldenSun Colour.png\|align=right\|width=125}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=GoldenSun Colour.png\|align=right\|width=125}}
	===The Golden Sun===		===The Golden Sun===

Hailmur: /* Imperial Armies */

2025-08-30T01:39:24Z

Imperial Armies

← Older revision		Revision as of 01:39, 30 August 2025
Line 17:		Line 17:
	==Imperial Armies==		==Imperial Armies==
	Dawn currently fields four [[Imperial armies]]: the ''Golden Sun'', the ''Eastern Sky'', the ''Gryphon's Pride'', and the ''Lions of Adelmar''. Since the Winter Solstice 382YE, no Dawnish [[general]] can issue their army with an order to [[Army_orders#Give_Ground\|Give Ground]] or make a [[Army_orders#Cautious_Advance\|Cautious Advance]] thanks to a [[mandate]] enacted by '''Pelleas Thorn''' and supported by the Dawnish Assembly [[382YE_Autumn_Equinox_Synod_judgements#Judgement 47\|committing]] the soldiers of Dawn to seek victory and glory on the battlefield whatever the cost.		Dawn currently fields four [[Imperial armies]]: the ''Golden Sun'', the ''Eastern Sky'', the ''Gryphon's Pride'', and the ''Lions of Adelmar''. Since the Winter Solstice 382YE, no Dawnish [[general]] can issue their army with an order to [[Army_orders#Give_Ground\|Give Ground]] or make a [[Army_orders#Cautious_Advance\|Cautious Advance]] thanks to a [[mandate]] enacted by '''Pelleas Thorn''' and supported by the Dawnish Assembly [[382YE_Autumn_Equinox_Synod_judgements#Judgement 47\|committing]] the soldiers of Dawn to seek victory and glory on the battlefield whatever the cost.
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=GoldenSun.~~jpg~~\|align=right\|width=125}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=GoldenSun Colour.png\|align=right\|width=125}}
	===The Golden Sun===		===The Golden Sun===
	When people think of Dawn their first thought is usually the nation's knights, arrayed in mail, swords gleaming, ready for battle. As befits a nation with such an emphasis on heavy armour, the soldiers who fight under the [[Golden Sun]] banner are especially [[Army qualities#Resilient\|resilient]], known for their implacable, barely resistible, advances through enemy territory. There is some friendly rivalry between soldiers of the Golden Sun and the Hounds of Glory, and when their soldiers meet they often engage in contests of strength and martial might.		When people think of Dawn their first thought is usually the nation's knights, arrayed in mail, swords gleaming, ready for battle. As befits a nation with such an emphasis on heavy armour, the soldiers who fight under the [[Golden Sun]] banner are especially [[Army qualities#Resilient\|resilient]], known for their implacable, barely resistible, advances through enemy territory. There is some friendly rivalry between soldiers of the Golden Sun and the Hounds of Glory, and when their soldiers meet they often engage in contests of strength and martial might.
Line 25:		Line 25:
	The first Dawnish general leads the Golden Sun army, and is appointed (or re-appointed) at the Summer Solstice each year.		The first Dawnish general leads the Golden Sun army, and is appointed (or re-appointed) at the Summer Solstice each year.
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=HoundsofGlory.jpg\|align=right\|width=125}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=HoundsofGlory.jpg\|align=right\|width=125}}

	===The Hounds of Glory (Destroyed)===		===The Hounds of Glory (Destroyed)===
	The [[Hounds of Glory]] very publicly strove to be the most [[glory\|glorious]] army in the Empire; while few were so gauche as to say it openly that came with the clear understanding of every Hound that that meant they were the greatest army in the Empire. The soldiers who fought beneath the banners of the Hounds of Glory prided themselves on their unstoppable nature since the army was founded. The core of the army was battle-hardened knights arrayed in gleaming armour, their shields proudly displaying their house and personal sigils. They were supported by cadres of archers and witches, but what long made them unique in the Empire was the Courage and the conviction that they drew from their surety of purpose and their commitment to glory above all other things. In battle they went where the glory was found, where the fighting was thickest, where legends were written.		The [[Hounds of Glory]] very publicly strove to be the most [[glory\|glorious]] army in the Empire; while few were so gauche as to say it openly that came with the clear understanding of every Hound that that meant they were the greatest army in the Empire. The soldiers who fought beneath the banners of the Hounds of Glory prided themselves on their unstoppable nature since the army was founded. The core of the army was battle-hardened knights arrayed in gleaming armour, their shields proudly displaying their house and personal sigils. They were supported by cadres of archers and witches, but what long made them unique in the Empire was the Courage and the conviction that they drew from their surety of purpose and their commitment to glory above all other things. In battle they went where the glory was found, where the fighting was thickest, where legends were written.

	Driven by the need to prove ~~themselves~~ themselves first among equals, and capitalising on the enthusiasm generated by the Dawnish victories, they recruited knights from all over Dawn and challenged each to prove their glory in ever more demanding ways. Few could have doubted their absolute commitment to their ideals, and their indomitable spirit made them a formidable force on the battlefield capable of [[Army qualities#Indomitable Glory\|truly remarkable feats]]		Driven by the need to prove themselves first among equals, and capitalising on the enthusiasm generated by the Dawnish victories, they recruited knights from all over Dawn and challenged each to prove their glory in ever more demanding ways. Few could have doubted their absolute commitment to their ideals, and their indomitable spirit made them a formidable force on the battlefield capable of [[Army qualities#Indomitable Glory\|truly remarkable feats]]

	There was some friendly rivalry between the Hounds of Glory and the Golden Sun, and when their soldiers met they would often engage in contests of strength and martial might.		There was some friendly rivalry between the Hounds of Glory and the Golden Sun, and when their soldiers met they would often engage in contests of strength and martial might.
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=EasternSky.~~jpg~~\|align=right\|width=125}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=EasternSky Colour.png\|align=right\|width=125}}
	===The Eastern Sky===		===The Eastern Sky===
	Fighting beneath an emerald green banner bearing the golden image of the rising sun, before the Gryphon's Pride was reformed the Eastern Sky was the youngest of the Dawnish armies. It has a long and proud tradition of defending the Dawnish heartlands from orcish aggression. They receive regular supplies from the people of Dawn; both civilians and soldiers alike possess a great deal of pride in the [[Eastern Sky]] and the families and descendants of those who have fought beneath the banner are fierce in their support. This means that the Eastern Sky can [[Army qualities#Resourceful\|recover quickly]] even while on campaign. Many of the soldiers of the Eastern Sky have a particular hatred for the [[Druj]] barbarians; traditionally they are first to see the carnage the cruel orcs leave behind when they manage to gain access to an Imperial village.		Fighting beneath an emerald green banner bearing the golden image of the rising sun, before the Gryphon's Pride was reformed the Eastern Sky was the youngest of the Dawnish armies. It has a long and proud tradition of defending the Dawnish heartlands from orcish aggression. They receive regular supplies from the people of Dawn; both civilians and soldiers alike possess a great deal of pride in the [[Eastern Sky]] and the families and descendants of those who have fought beneath the banner are fierce in their support. This means that the Eastern Sky can [[Army qualities#Resourceful\|recover quickly]] even while on campaign. Many of the soldiers of the Eastern Sky have a particular hatred for the [[Druj]] barbarians; traditionally they are first to see the carnage the cruel orcs leave behind when they manage to gain access to an Imperial village.

	The second Dawnish general leads the Eastern Sky, and is appointed (or re-appointed) at the Autumn Equinox each year.		The second Dawnish general leads the Eastern Sky, and is appointed (or re-appointed) at the Autumn Equinox each year.
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=GryphonPride.~~jpg~~\|align=right\|width=125}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=GryphonPride Colour.png\|align=right\|width=125}}

	===The Gryphon's Pride===		===The Gryphon's Pride===
	The first army to bear this name of the [[Gryphon's Pride]] met a tragic end during a doomed attempt to capture [[the Barrens]] in 276YE. In 378YE, the Imperial Senate [[Raise_Dawnish_army_II\|commissioned]] the restoration of the army. It was completed shortly before the Spring Equinox 380YE. The core of the army is made up of knights descended from the soldiers of the first army, including almost the entire fighting force of House Lionsgate, but almost every noble house in Dawn has provided stout yeofolk, noble knights, and war witches to take up arms under its banner. It is committed to glorious [[Army qualities#Conquering\|conquest]] of new territory for the people of Dawn.		The first army to bear this name of the [[Gryphon's Pride]] met a tragic end during a doomed attempt to capture [[the Barrens]] in 276YE. In 378YE, the Imperial Senate [[Raise_Dawnish_army_II\|commissioned]] the restoration of the army. It was completed shortly before the Spring Equinox 380YE. The core of the army is made up of knights descended from the soldiers of the first army, including almost the entire fighting force of House Lionsgate, but almost every noble house in Dawn has provided stout yeofolk, noble knights, and war witches to take up arms under its banner. It is committed to glorious [[Army qualities#Conquering\|conquest]] of new territory for the people of Dawn.

	The third Dawnish general leads the Gryphon's Pride army, and is appointed (or re-appointed) at the Spring Equinox each year.		The third Dawnish general leads the Gryphon's Pride army, and is appointed (or re-appointed) at the Spring Equinox each year.
			{{CaptionedImage\|file=LionsAdelmar Colour.png\|align=right\|width=125}}
	===The Lions of Adelmar===		===The Lions of Adelmar===
	The Lions of Adelmar were raised by Senate motion during the Summer Solstice 385YE. Mustering completed shortly before the Spring Equinox 387YE. '''Éamon Ashenmourn de Cordraco''', senator for Astolat, named the army after the exemplar [[Adelmar the Lion]] and endorsed the army's focus on [[Dawn_hearth_magic#Love_and_Flowers\|love]].		The Lions of Adelmar were raised by Senate motion during the Summer Solstice 385YE. Mustering completed shortly before the Spring Equinox 387YE. '''Éamon Ashenmourn de Cordraco''', senator for Astolat, named the army after the exemplar [[Adelmar the Lion]] and endorsed the army's focus on [[Dawn_hearth_magic#Love_and_Flowers\|love]].

Hailmur: /* Imperial Armies */

2025-08-15T10:59:37Z

Imperial Armies

← Older revision		Revision as of 10:59, 15 August 2025
Line 16:		Line 16:

	==Imperial Armies==		==Imperial Armies==
	Dawn currently fields four [[Imperial armies]]: the ''Golden Sun'', the ''Eastern Sky'', the ''Gryphon's Pride'', and the ''Lions of Adelmar''. Since the Winter Solstice 382YE, no Dawnish [[general]] can issue their army with an order to [[Army_orders#Give_Ground\|Give Ground]] or make a [[Army_orders#Cautious_Advance\|Cautious Advance]] thanks to a [[mandate]] enacted by Pelleas Thorn and supported by the Dawnish ~~assembly~~ [[382YE_Autumn_Equinox_Synod_judgements#Judgement 47\|committing]] the soldiers of Dawn to seek victory and glory on the battlefield whatever the cost.		Dawn currently fields four [[Imperial armies]]: the ''Golden Sun'', the ''Eastern Sky'', the ''Gryphon's Pride'', and the ''Lions of Adelmar''. Since the Winter Solstice 382YE, no Dawnish [[general]] can issue their army with an order to [[Army_orders#Give_Ground\|Give Ground]] or make a [[Army_orders#Cautious_Advance\|Cautious Advance]] thanks to a [[mandate]] enacted by '''Pelleas Thorn''' and supported by the Dawnish Assembly [[382YE_Autumn_Equinox_Synod_judgements#Judgement 47\|committing]] the soldiers of Dawn to seek victory and glory on the battlefield whatever the cost.
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=GoldenSun.jpg\|align=right\|width=125}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=GoldenSun.jpg\|align=right\|width=125}}
	===The Golden Sun===		===The Golden Sun===

Kirkbride: /* Imperial Armies */

2025-07-04T14:23:40Z

Imperial Armies

← Older revision		Revision as of 14:23, 4 July 2025
Line 16:		Line 16:

	==Imperial Armies==		==Imperial Armies==
	Dawn currently fields ~~three~~ [[Imperial armies]]: the ''Golden Sun'', the ''Eastern Sky'', ~~and~~ the ''Gryphon's Pride''. Since the Winter Solstice 382YE, no Dawnish [[general]] can issue their army with an order to [[Army_orders#Give_Ground\|Give Ground]] or make a [[Army_orders#Cautious_Advance\|Cautious Advance]] thanks to a [[mandate]] enacted by Pelleas Thorn and supported by the Dawnish assembly [[382YE_Autumn_Equinox_Synod_judgements#Judgement 47\|committing]] the soldiers of Dawn to seek victory and glory on the battlefield whatever the cost.		Dawn currently fields four [[Imperial armies]]: the ''Golden Sun'', the ''Eastern Sky'', the ''Gryphon's Pride'', and the ''Lions of Adelmar''. Since the Winter Solstice 382YE, no Dawnish [[general]] can issue their army with an order to [[Army_orders#Give_Ground\|Give Ground]] or make a [[Army_orders#Cautious_Advance\|Cautious Advance]] thanks to a [[mandate]] enacted by Pelleas Thorn and supported by the Dawnish assembly [[382YE_Autumn_Equinox_Synod_judgements#Judgement 47\|committing]] the soldiers of Dawn to seek victory and glory on the battlefield whatever the cost.
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=GoldenSun.jpg\|align=right\|width=125}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=GoldenSun.jpg\|align=right\|width=125}}
	===The Golden Sun===		===The Golden Sun===

Kirkbride: /* The Gryphon's Pride */

2025-07-04T14:23:11Z

The Gryphon's Pride

← Older revision		Revision as of 14:23, 4 July 2025
Line 43:		Line 43:

	The third Dawnish general leads the Gryphon's Pride army, and is appointed (or re-appointed) at the Spring Equinox each year.		The third Dawnish general leads the Gryphon's Pride army, and is appointed (or re-appointed) at the Spring Equinox each year.

			===The Lions of Adelmar===
			The Lions of Adelmar were raised by Senate motion during the Summer Solstice 385YE. Mustering completed shortly before the Spring Equinox 387YE. '''Éamon Ashenmourn de Cordraco''', senator for Astolat, named the army after the exemplar [[Adelmar the Lion]] and endorsed the army's focus on [[Dawn_hearth_magic#Love_and_Flowers\|love]].

			The fourth Dawnish general leads the Lions of Adelmar army, and is appointed (or re-appointed) at the Winter Solstice each year.
	{{Dawn Links}}		{{Dawn Links}}

Rafferty: /* Imperial Armies */

2025-06-07T12:16:01Z

Imperial Armies

← Older revision		Revision as of 12:16, 7 June 2025
Line 16:		Line 16:

	==Imperial Armies==		==Imperial Armies==
	Dawn currently fields three [[Imperial armies]]: the ''Golden Sun'', the ''Eastern Sky'', and the ''Gryphon's Pride''.		Dawn currently fields three [[Imperial armies]]: the ''Golden Sun'', the ''Eastern Sky'', and the ''Gryphon's Pride''. Since the Winter Solstice 382YE, no Dawnish [[general]] can issue their army with an order to [[Army_orders#Give_Ground\|Give Ground]] or make a [[Army_orders#Cautious_Advance\|Cautious Advance]] thanks to a [[mandate]] enacted by Pelleas Thorn and supported by the Dawnish assembly [[382YE_Autumn_Equinox_Synod_judgements#Judgement 47\|committing]] the soldiers of Dawn to seek victory and glory on the battlefield whatever the cost.
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=GoldenSun.jpg\|align=right\|width=125}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=GoldenSun.jpg\|align=right\|width=125}}
	===The Golden Sun===		===The Golden Sun===

Hailmur at 01:01, 7 July 2024

2024-07-07T01:01:58Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 01:01, 7 July 2024
Line 43:		Line 43:

	The third Dawnish general leads the Gryphon's Pride army, and is appointed (or re-appointed) at the Spring Equinox each year.		The third Dawnish general leads the Gryphon's Pride army, and is appointed (or re-appointed) at the Spring Equinox each year.

	~~==Dawnish Armies==~~
	* [[Gryphon's Pride]]

	{{Dawn Links}}		{{Dawn Links}}

Emmanovi: /* Overview */ degendering

2024-04-20T14:23:05Z

Overview: degendering

← Older revision		Revision as of 14:23, 20 April 2024
Line 9:		Line 9:
	Dawnish of any gender in the active pursuit of glory, particularly those risking their lives to do so, are often referred to simply as knights. Knightly behaviour on the battlefield is expected of nobles and yeofolk alike. Those who identify themselves as knights are stating openly that they will act gloriously. The military strength of a noble house in battle is usually expressed as the number of knights they can field.		Dawnish of any gender in the active pursuit of glory, particularly those risking their lives to do so, are often referred to simply as knights. Knightly behaviour on the battlefield is expected of nobles and yeofolk alike. Those who identify themselves as knights are stating openly that they will act gloriously. The military strength of a noble house in battle is usually expressed as the number of knights they can field.

	Those engaged upon a Test of Mettle, seeking to prove their glory, are called [[knights-errant]]. The term is used equally to describe anyone looking to prove themselves by seeking danger and adventure. Most often they are the ~~sons and daughters~~ of noble houses, but groups of yeofolk who wish to attract the attention of the noble houses may also become knights-errant.		Those engaged upon a Test of Mettle, seeking to prove their glory, are called [[knights-errant]]. The term is used equally to describe anyone looking to prove themselves by seeking danger and adventure. Most often they are the children of noble houses, but groups of yeofolk who wish to attract the attention of the noble houses may also become knights-errant.

	Some knights-errant enjoy the life of high adventure so much that they continue the lifestyle after passing their Test of Mettle, declining the political life of a noble house. [[Questing_knight\|Questing knights]], as they are usually known, usually form a tight-knit group with other, similarly minded knights, and often dedicate themselves to some great quest or higher cause that they know can never be completed. If such groups are perpetuated through the generations as newly ennobled knights join the ranks to replace losses, they usually become a recognized [[Questing_knight#Creating_a_knightly_order\|knightly order]]. Such groups are usually distinctive, perhaps with a unique code of honour that every member must swear or an eternal patron to whom they swear loyalty.		Some knights-errant enjoy the life of high adventure so much that they continue the lifestyle after passing their Test of Mettle, declining the political life of a noble house. [[Questing_knight\|Questing knights]], as they are usually known, usually form a tight-knit group with other, similarly minded knights, and often dedicate themselves to some great quest or higher cause that they know can never be completed. If such groups are perpetuated through the generations as newly ennobled knights join the ranks to replace losses, they usually become a recognized [[Questing_knight#Creating_a_knightly_order\|knightly order]]. Such groups are usually distinctive, perhaps with a unique code of honour that every member must swear or an eternal patron to whom they swear loyalty.