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   The kingdom of Kalidale is a knight society spread across a large kingdom, where most of it's population are knights. All knights start in the academy, training until they are claimed by an order. Although some knights can refuse an order to join the Kalidale Guard. The most revered figure throughout Kalidale is the Knight King. He is revered as almost a religious, holy figure. He sacrificed is life for Kalidale, and every knight loyal to Kalidale respects that. The Kalidale salute is putting ones right fist against your left breast. Knights are sorted into orders, and then smaller groups within orders are companies, and within companies you have squads. Each order is different, preferring different styles, armors, and forms of combat.

   Of Kalidale's many knight orders, the Red Knights are one of if not the most brutal, but also brave. A Red Knight is marked by their red armor. The Red Knights are cruel and unforgiving in combat, preferring to rush head-on into melee no matter the battle or environment. To compliment their fierce and unforgiving style of combat is their tenacity and stubbornness. The Red Knights are also more jovial, taking easier to lively joking and friendly challenges even in the midst of combat. In charge of one of the Red Knights companies is Borin Redgrave. He is a towering man of muscle and strength, standing tall over most knights. His armor reflects the Red Knights brutal nature, his large pauldrons are adorned with teeth embedded in the surface, felled from a great beast. His forearms are wrapped in chains over his armor, as well as his torso. His armor is sharp, meant to harm those he brawls with in close quarters. His helmet sports a large frontal plate that sweeps up with a high front. His visor is nothing but a plate with small holes poked in it. On the sides of his helmet are black bull horns, with the right horn being broken at the bend. Behind him flows a black fur cape. Unlike most knights, Captain Borin Redgrave does not use a weapon. The gauntlets of his armor have sharp knuckles, and for a reason. He prefers to get very up close and personal with the enemy, using just his fists to put down the enemies of Kalidale. Despite is gruff, stoic, intimidating appearance, he is quite jovial when not fighting. He loves to horse around with other knights, and jokingly push them around.

   Despite being a kingdom of knights, they have some advanced technology. These include guns, airships, and mechs. Magazine-fed guns are a common form of weaponry, but they come in 2 different types. These are the musket rifle and the machine gun lance. The musket is fed via a stripper clip magazine, and resembles that of 17th century muskets. The machine gun lance is a machine gun, having a high fire rate and high-caliber bullets but built around it is a lance, with the tip opening up for the barrel. These lances are also magazine-fed, having a large drum magazine. The lance is very large, requiring steadying to aim correctly. Airships are not a common thing, being only owned by the Order of the Blue Knights. These massive flying vessels float through the sky, moving slowly but steadily. They resemble wooden vessels, but the outer armor of each vessel is metal and armored. They have a pronounced bow and wing-like shapes across the lower front of the hull and on the back top sides. These airships can only be deployed at the behest of Lyra Galehart or by direct orders from The Captain or the Knight King. Kalidale does employ the use of mechanized vehicles. These are the mechs, large humanoid machines the size of multi-story buildings, resembling a knight. Little is known, but these giant machines are kept locked away in vaults until they are driven to war once more.

   A knight waiting to be claimed by the many orders of Kalidale, may seek a different path. This path is becoming a member of the Kalidale Guards. They are the knights who safeguard the smallest towns, defend every last citizen of Kalidale, stop battles before they ever reach Kalidale, and break the mightiest offenses. They are known for their heavy grey plate armor, bright red loincloth, and the distinct visors of their helmets which are 4 slits going in slightly before curving down to the bottom of the helmet. If a knight is to join the Kalidale Guards, they forfeit heraldry, glory, honorable quests and fame. Their purpose is the defense of Kalidale and it's people and they live by that. Their captain is Vaelor Danecrest, once considered for Retainer Knight but he declined. He chose duty over destiny. The Guards protect Kalidale and Vaelor protects them like they are his own children. The only way is armor differs, is a red rope going across his torso and then wrapping around his right shoulder. His helmet also differs, being more shaped like a tall top hat, the brim shadowing his visor.

   Rimestrath Keep, located just North-Northwest of the Old Citadel, was home to the Kingdom archives before the Eruption. A place where even the population who surrounded it were employed solely for the purpose of protecting it and its contents. A generational monument of sorts that protected the documented history of Kalidale and what came before. Highly restricted to outside access, it allowed in visitors by royal decree only. A hold over from before the Knight King's ascent. Now it holds records of far more value. It was the site where the original 5 chapters of the Paladin written scripts were stored before they were duplicated for training purposes. During the Eruption, many found themselves fleeing this place, heading North or West in efforts to escape. Its hallowed halls and precious contents abandoned to the gloom and what stalks within. The Black Knight, Sevyrs Eleryan, during a time when he had successfully managed to escape initially, returned to the Danger Zone soon after and by pure luck found himself within traveling range of the Keep. It was during this excursion where he successfully managed to retrieve a significant amount of the literature found in the ruins. While much of it was damaged, all that could be recovered, was. Much of the archives were inaccessible due to collapsed corridors, high concentration of hallowed knights, and more concerningly, demonic entities of unknown number and variation. It was due to his efforts in the endeavor to recover the documents that he earned the title Hero of Kalidale, and was awarded the medal marking him as the Historian. To date, he has led 3 excursions into the Danger Zone for the sole purpose of retrieving anything that remains, 2 of which have failed and one saw the successful acquisition of some of the classified material secured in the restricted section. Presently, those articles are stored in the Black Keep, located within the territory he was bestowed. While it is known that there is intact literature remaining there, they are considered lost. It is rumored that there are plans for one final expedition to recover what remains but so far any details have been kept strictly confidential. All that remains of Rimestrath Keep is crumbling towers, ruined buildings, and slain bodies of The Hollowed and knights who gave their lives in defense of it. It's gleaming white walls have been turned a marred, dirty, dark grey, and the sky is dark, no light from the sun shines there.

   The Danger Zone is a large, cursed area in the kingdom of Kalidale. It emerged after The Eruption. This area is highly dangerous, with knights counting their numbers before going in and keeping strict watch at all times. There are warnings from veteran knights to never trust what lurks in there, and if you hear a knight calling your name, make sure you can see them before you approach. Inside the Danger Zone itself is quite peaceful. Rolling hills, beautiful mountain ranges, old forests. But it is when one goes deeper that the risk becomes apparent. Shadows start to grow, an eerie sensation of being watched passes over you, the trees and plants grow in unnatural and twisted ways. If you continue further, these effects get worse, and some think that something more dangerous lurks closer to the center of the Danger Zone. Something that even The Hollowed refuse to tread near. No matter the case, everyone leaving the Danger Zone seems to suffer from a case of memory loss, not remembering why they were there and why they had entered.

   The Eruption is an event that scarred the land of Kalidale, scattering the knights and killing many people. The Eruption also caused the Danger Zone, its epicenter being Kalidale itself. Rimestrath Keep is near and it has fell to ruin, many knights shudder to imagine what Kalidale itself looks like. The few knights who were present at The Eruption and made it out alive do not talk of it. Preferring to keep all talk of it quick and short. The Eruption also birthed The Hollowed, a form of corruption of slain knights and people. The Hollowed are twisted shells of the people they once were, their bodies broken but still limping along like they are the living dead. Unnatural dark grey growths sprout along their bodies, mimicking their form in a way but more monstrous. They will try to fight like they used to, taking from the victims' memories to slay more so that they may be turned into more Hollowed. The Hollowed originate from the Danger Zone, but they wander out, seeking to grow their numbers and consume further. But there is one place they will not go, and that is deep into the Danger Zone. At a certain point they will not venture further, fearing what lurks there.

   The Black Knights are an order of knights loyal to the kingdom of Kalidale. They are renowned for their duty to keep the knowledge of Kalidale safe. Each Black Knight has ornate, engraved black armor, a standard for their order. Each one holds vast knowledge, and they safeguard it with their life. Their home is the Black Keep, where the most sacred relics of Kalidale are kept, and the history of the kingdom is safeguarded. Their captain is Lady Icelin, a female knight and captain of the Black Knights. Her armor, like the knights below her is a deep black, but hers bears silver trim across her plate. She has large pauldrons, engraved with an ornate pattern. On each pauldron is a silver shining star. Her helmet is just as ornate, featuring a sharp, 3 crowned front and her visor is 4 large dipping lines. On the top of her helmet has a ponytail like plume that is black as night. One of the Black Knights more famed members is Sevyrs Eleryan, a hero of Kalidale, and the finder of Rimestrath Keep within the Danger Zone. Sevyrs has earned the title “Hero of Kalidale” through finding the keep as well as retrieving many of its sacred documents through multiple expeditions.

   One Order a knight of Kalidale can be part of is the Knight Crusaders, they are renowned for their high numbers, and ferocity in battle. Few Orders can claim they fight fiercer than the Knight Crusaders, their zealous and brash combat style is unmatched. They are crusaders fighting and spreading the word of the Knight King who they hold in high regard as a holy figure. Similar to that of the Kalidale Guards, they forfeit glory and fame for duty. Their armor is simple, bearing few decorations. Even their captain, who is unnamed at the moment, is hardly decorated relative to the other captains. He wears a rounded helmet, with a point on the top and a flat front. His visor is thin. On the sides of his helmet are golden wings, and beneath them are golden laurels. On his front, he has a gold-trimmed, red tabard with the insignia of Kalidale in white on it.

   The order of the Blue Knights is one of freedom. Only the most courageous and exploratory knights join their ranks. Every Blue Knight can be identified by their blue armor. To be a Blue Knight means freedom, to act beyond every and any constraint in service of Kalidale. The Blue Knights are in charge of Kalidale's most destructive weaponry, those being the mechs and the airships. These are heavily safeguarded and may only be deployed by the Blue Knights or the very Knight King himself. Of the many companies of the Blue Knights one of their most famous companies if the 378th. Their captain is Lyra Galehart of Kalidale. A noble, courageous, and proud woman. She bolsters the morale of every knight in her presence and is renowned for her speeches that bring life into everyone, no matter how defeated they may seem. She is adorned in shining blue armor with a gold trim. With a standard helm, but with upswung wings on each side and a gold feather crest on the front top of her helmet and to each side of the top as well. She has long pauldrons extending down to her elbows that resemble shields. Wrapped around the upper part of each pauldron is a red cloth kept in place by a gold feather pin. Wrapped around her gorget, and trailing behind her is a red cape with gold trim. Around her waist is a red cloth, trailing down her thighs, also sporting gold trim. She is still a knight, but her specialty lies in tactical command and piloting. None can command a fleet of airships and pilot a mech quite like her, for it is rumored she is the best in Kalidale.

   The Honor Guards of Kalidale are not an order, but an elite team of some of the best knights in Kalidale. Those who pursue constant loyalty and strive to constantly serve Kalidale and the Knight King may be chosen to join the Royal Guard. These highly skilled knights are pulled from their orders. They are given new armor in the form of white ornate plate armor. They are stripped of all former heraldry and given new honors in the form of a tilt shield on each pauldron that bears the engraved insignia of Kalidale. In addition, they are given cloth that drapes over their pauldrons, breastplate, and a tabard at their front. They are also given capes matching their former order, with a collar of eagle feathers on each one. Their helmets are replaced with sharper, standard helms, but bearing very thin visors and a gold shield above the visor. On the upper sides of their helmet are gold rising eagle wings. On the front of their helmet, rising just from between the visor, is a gold sword ornament pointing down, with wings rising from the tip to align with the blade. These knights, after receiving their gear, are allowed to keep their weapon of preference but are given a solemn duty. To put their lives above their charge. The Honor Guard are then given an assignment to guard individuals of great importance with their lives. The captain of the Honor Guard bears a similar appearence to the others, but his armor is all gold, and his pauldrons are not covered by cloth. Instead, his pauldrons are eagle heads, curled down and mid-shriek. His tabard, breastplate, and cape are all red. Some speculate to mean that he was formerly part of the Red Knights. But no one has ever confirmed this.

   Of Kalidales many knight orders, of them one of the most intelligent and wise are the Green Knights. They can be identified by their green colored armor and nature-like armor decor. Green Knights are renowned for their wisdom and intelligence, as well as being intertwined with nature. One of the captains of the Green Knights is Garrick Mossvale, Captain of the 215th company. His armor is a brilliant emerald green. He has a more traditional styled helmet, with the visor being completely gold and having no eye slits. For he is one with nature, and trusts it, so he lets the Knight King guide his senses to victory. His helmet is adorned with large elk antlers. His left shoulder pad has an elk fur draped over it. His breastplate has an ornate gold pattern of twisting branches cast across his front. Over that is a red sash with gold trim that trails off his right shoulder and behind him. From his waist are red cloths with thick gold trim that hang down his thighs. He is the wise leader of the 215th Green Knights, and one who readily gives his wisdom to his fellow knights. His weapon of choice is a 2-handed great axe with only one blade, and the other end is a spike.

   The Captain is the commander of the armies of Kalidale, holding command over the knight orders. He holds the highest authority, second to that of the Knight King himself. The Captain's name is unknown, only that he traded his identity in honor of servitude to Kalidale.

   The Captain is proficient with all weapons and since The Eruption he has never picked up his own blade. Instead he chooses to take the weapons from The Hollowed, ever since The Eruption The Captain has vowed to never raise his blade against another person of Kalidale. His personality is calculating, unemotional, focused, entirely devoted to his purpose as the leader of Kalidale.

   His appearance his highly known. He wears a suit of ornate black plate armor, with highly detailed and ornate gold trim. His helmet is a stereotypical knight helm but with a very thin visor, and the mouthpiece is grated. On the crest of his helmet is a large, ornate, golden shining star insignia. This symbol is on the center of his breastplate as well as his pauldrons. Over his armor he wears a black sash that connects with a black flowing cape. He is a man of large stature, matching the height of the Kalidale Guards in their heavy armor.

   The Paladins of Kalidale is the very first knight order of Kalidale. It was founded during the times of the Knight King. The Paladins Scripts, a 5 chapter book detailing how a knight of Kalidale should hold themselves. The Scripts were copied for training purposes but the original ones remain in Rimestrath Keep.

   Paladins themselves are symbols of the Knight King's influence in Kalidale. They are large, even by comparison of the Kalidale Guards. They wear very protective armor, a staple for their protection of Kalidale but also the faith and hope of Kalidale. Whenever a Paladin is around, it is a sign of the Knight Kings blessing and His will. A gold trim lines this armor. Their pauldrons are double layered, adding to the protectiveness of their armor. Their torso armor features a very high collar, rising just over chin height. Their helmets are unique, featuring a slightly pointed front, a very high lower half and no visor. Paladins believe that the Knight King will guide their blade, and they need only to rely on their faith to slay the enemies of Kalidale. Draped around their shoulders is a red cloth, featuring a white insignia of the Paladin order which is a fortress tower with a shining sun rising over it. This cloth connects to a red flowing cape with a gold trim. On their front drapes a similar red loincloth with gold trim. Behind their helmets, put on the back of their armor is the gold halo, a gold, ornate half circle that when looked at from the front seems to frame the Paladins helmet in a shining gold sun. In the center of this half circle is the insignia of the Paladin order. All paladins carry the same equipment, a large executioners broadsword featuring a flat, flared head that they wield with one hand. In their other hand they carry a large tower shield framed in gold, with the insignia of the Paladin order implanted at the center made of gold. At their hip they carry a copy of the 5 Paladin Scripts, chained to their armor.

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