The Cavaliers

Introduction

The Knight is a physical combatant. He or she is concerned with the study of physical prowess (weapons, melee, swordplay, endurance) rather than over the airy magical realms. Consider the Knight profession if you are fast, quick-witted or aggressive, but keen to keep simple and effective. They are strong in combat both offensively and defensively though rely on good maintenance of weapons, armour and equipment.

The Cavaliers Guild found their home in the city of Thakria after they split with the Knights. Cavaliers, while still maintaining their firm belief in the ideals of justice and honour in battle, adopt a more direct and dominating stance than their brothers in Mercinae. A Cavalier would rather rule well by decree than inefficiently by democracy. Thus, despite their similarities, the Cavaliers have not remained on friendly terms with the Knights Guild. Cavaliers consider Knights as weaker folk, dominated by the magic users. Cavaliers are renowned the world over for their resilience in battle and their strength of character. You should not consider joining their ranks unless you feel you are up to the challenge of standing head and shoulders above the crowd in open defiance of your enemies.

Words from Palin, the first guildmaster

The Cavaliers are indomitable, honourable, aggressive, well-trained and focussed. They never surrender, they never offer quarter. The guild was founded to lead Thakria's expansion about the land.

Words from Aear, the current guildmaster

Sweat stings your eyes, the copper tang of blood lies thick on your tongue, and the heat within the layers of steel threaten to sitfle your last breath as you collapse in exhaustion. But that is not to be your fate. As a Cavalier, the blade of Thakria, your martial training begins as you enter into service and follows til the day you breath your last or ascend to Godhood. The choice is yours how it ends, only perserverence is demanded. Loyalty, Honor, Duty, these core values are yours to live by and you will be held to its measure. Carry youself with bearing and pride, as the eyes of the world will watch and wait for you to fall. Join us as a brother or sister, if you are stout of heart and thick of skin, to slay the enemies of Thakria, to master the sword and hone your skills as a whirlwind of death. For when you are one of us, the sting of sweat, the taste of blood, and the feel of your armor pressed upon your flesh as you stand over the pitiful body of your enemy, that is when you feel most alive.

Guild Specialist Skills

Location

From the centre of Thakria square head east to the western end of Emperor's Walk. From there the Cavaliers guildhouse is to the south.