Kazimierz Major - ARKNIGHTS

INFO ABOUT KAZIMIERZ MAJOR: A triennial event that takes place every three years in the capital of Kazimierz, Kawalerielki the "Grand Knight Territory", the Kazimierz Major is a professional martial game competition/league pitting the knights into matches using the single, pairs, or free-for-all/battle royale formats, and evolved from a festival held by the Kazimierzians to celebrate and honor their knights. In addition to direct combat, the preliminaries also contain other competitive activities such as racing.

Most competition knights who participate in the Major are organized into teams called Knightclubs or simply Clubs in a similar way to sports clubs in our world. If a Club achieves greater accomplishment, it will be promoted into a Knight Order, though it must also maintain its status quo to prevent itself from demotion.[1] Independent knights are also allowed to take part in the Major, however they are naturally at a significant disadvantage compared to knights from major knightclubs who are more well-funded, better prepared and may not even have to fight through the preliminaries thanks to the point transfer system.

Knights who perform well in the Major can often be granted titles and sponsorship from corporations and knightclubs. Not all titles are equal however, as only the greatest knights - the so-called Grand Knights — are granted "simple" titles, including the word "The" (e.g. The Radiant Knight, The Black Knight, The Candle Knight etc.)

The Major have several rules which includes the following:

Article III: Competition knights may not harm or threaten the safety of the persons or property of the audience. (i.e. using offensive abilities or Arts which affects anyone other than the opponent(s) and/or whose reach extends to outside of all players' immediate proximity is prohibited) Article VII: Competition knights may not in any way interfere with the judges' ability to make subjective rulings. (i.e. causing any forms of distraction towards the judges and referees, intentional or accidental, are prohibited)

Behind the scenes, however, the majority of the Major's stakeholders are influential Kazimierzian companies that make up the General Chamber of Commerce – one of the three ruling bodies of Kazimierz in the National Council. This gives the stakeholders a seemingly limitless power to influence the Major matches' outcome for their favor by whatever means necessary, whether using match fixing/rigging or even sabotages.

In addition, the Major is also plagued by commercialization and greed as part of Kazimierz's rampant capitalism. Advertisements are present in nearly every aspect and sponsorships could promote or break a campaign knight's career in the Major. Sports betting is also encouraged to its audience in which they will receive a large sum of money if the knightclub/competitor they choose wins a match.

Long ago, Infected knights were forbidden to participate in the Major until the miraculous victory of the Blood Knight forced the government to implement new rules.[3] Since then, the number of Infected knights is gradually increasing over the pass three years. They are mostly segregated through the "Infected Participation System" in which the Infected knights are forced into fighting various arena creatures and sometimes each other in no-holds barred blood sport arenas. Still, anyone or any knightclub who manage to win the Participation System is allowed to compete together with non-Infected knights in the Major. However, the Infected knights are viewed with great suspicion by the Knights' Association and it only grows stronger especially since the Great Kawalerielki Separation.

NOTABLE PARTICIPANTS: Degenbreacher: Known as “The Black Knight”: In the finals of the 19th Major, Degenbrecher was pitted against the Diamond Knight, known for their state-of-the-art, supposedly impenetrable armor. The Black Knight managed to win by using her twin sword-breaking daggers and going on a relentless offensive. In the finals of the 20th Major, Degenbrecher was pitted against the Azure Knight, whose dual-blade fighting style is similar to hers. The Black Knight scored a victory after an intense clash. In the finals of the 21st Major, Degenbrecher was pitted against the Silver Knight, who uses a lance. Despite the tactical disadvantage, the Black Knight emerged victorious

Degenbrecher is A Female, 182 cm or 5FT 11IN, Her race is Caprine (Antelope People) With Blonde hair and Black horns. Place of Birth Leithanien

INFO OF Viviana Droste von Hochberg: Viviana first appeared after McKee had a talk with Spokesman Malkiewicz at the Champion's Hall during its opening season for the Major's official match. Along the way, the two discussed the rampant rumors surrounding the Candle Knight. In turn, McKee refuted them but he was concerned that the rumors could ruin Viviana's name. Viviana, however, did not pay them much attention, instead preferring to to immerse herself in poems and literature. When McKee mentioned her match with Radiant Knight, he related that the General Chamber of Commerce wanted her to win. Even though Viviana considered the advice carefully, she wondered whether she truly had a chance to defeat her. Viviana Gender is female, Viviana height: 171 cm or 5FT 7IN, She is Blonde. Date of birth July 21st, 1078 Place of birth: Leithanien, Age: 22

When Margaret was surrounded by numerous reporters, Viviana aided her by dismissing them as they left the Champion's Hall together. When the two were alone, Margaret and Viviana had a private conversation in which they discussed the vanishing glory of Kazimierz's knighthood due to the overwhelming influence of capitalism. When Viviana met McKee and was about to leave with him, she told Nearl that she was excited for the match.

Viviana Droste the Candle Knight is a Grand Knight of Kazimierz with Leithanian origin who is talented in light-and-shadow-based Arts which absorb ambient light for power along with shadow manipulation; these are often casted using the candelabrum she holds, which is the source of her title. Both her talent and her beautiful appearance make her a prominent MVP in the Kazimierz Major. Some of her most famous matches include defeating the haughty Tytus Topola by extinguishing the L-44 Gramophones in the arena and winning over the Stream Knight in the preliminaries of the current season of the Major. However, her introverted character makes her reluctant to participate in the Major; even her appearance in the current season was a result of a special invitation. Most of the time, she prefers to read novels and write poems.

On the other hand, her fame and beauty have attracted numerous paparazzi, including the Red Wine News. Rumors say that she possesses a mysterious mansion named Truffle Grove Castle, regularly bathes in wine, and owns more than a hundred male servants. These rumors lead others to question about her "corrupt" lifestyle. In reality, many of these are false; she donates most of her income to charity organizations to help build nomadic schools in rural areas of Leithanien.

Undisclosed to the public, Viviana Droste von Hochberg is the illegitimate daughter of a notable Leithanian noble, the late Kurfürst Werner von Hochberg. His brother, Ernest von Hochberg, was famous for his sacrifice in leading the Septemberaufstand against the Witch King together with the Twin Empresses. Despite Werner's genuine love for both Viviana and her mother Lucinda Droste, he was forced to hide Viviana's existence as Lucinda was born a peasant, a status that would never be accepted by the Kurfürsten. Hence, she spent much of her childhood inside his Spire, where he visited her once a week. By the time Lucinda passed away due to illness, Werner had Cora Löwenstein to bring the young girl under the care of Ioleta Russell, the Grand Knight, whom trained Viviana in the way of chivalry.

The fight between the Radiant Knight and the Candle Knight could be best described as a "court dance." The fight was constantly paused by talks in which both of them admired the other's talents and spirits. As for Viviana herself, she wondered how bright she could shine when compared with the glory of the Radiant Knight. With that in mind, the two unleashed their Originium Arts and a flash covered the entire arena. To the audience's disbelief, Viviana's sword was shattered and she humbly admitted defeat, leading to another victory for the Radiant Knight.

INFO OF Maria the Radiant Knight: Margaret Nearl, titled the "Radiant Knight," is not only the granddaughter of Kazimierz's national hero Kirill Nearl hailing from the Elderly Pegasian lineage, but also she is previously a possible candidate to become the Knight Primus of the Nearls. Being a vocal opposition towards the rampant commercialization in the Kazimierz Major, she deserted the Adeptus at the age of sixteen and became a prominent MVP of the Major in order to change the country from within. However, Margaret's fame eventually threatened the interest of the Major's stakeholders, specifically the General Chamber of Commerce. In order to protect her, six years ago (the year 1091), Kirill falsely announced to the public that she is an "Infected" even though she has never contracted Oripathy and then had her exiled while leaving her position and family behind. To some, her exile is an unfair one; many do not believe such drastic news but instead suspect that she has become more of a political victim. Nevertheless, Margaret obeyed while being unaware of her condition and has been treating her exile as a training for herself.

Margaret's exile is marked by various events that made her stronger and more determined than before. After encountering the wandering Sarkaz healers Nightingale and Shining, the trio formed the Followers that would eventually become a part of Rhodes Island. She has been actively engaging in a variety of R.I's mission such as the Chernobog-Lungmen crisis. In the meantime, Margeret does not forget her own goal. She has been preparing herself to return to her homeland while helping her younger sister Maria to win the 24th Major season. Despite all the hardship, Margaret is truly a radiant sun that shines justice onto everywhere. Place of Birth: Kazimierz Date of Birth: April 23rd Race: Kuranta Height: 171 cm