Knights of New Meritta
The Knights of New Meritta are a protective force sworn to the Council of Kings of New Meritta. Once each year the council selects one knight from each of the kingdoms to ascend to the rank of Knight of New Meritta. Often this title is given as an award for good service or as a mark of honor to end ones career, but those knights who are ambitious can find themselves there at a young age, with many years of service ahead of them.
Knighthood started as a concept in Bradmont, and spread throughout the kingdoms over time. When the council was formed one of the first laws passed was that each kingdom would have its own knights and they would each elevate a single knight to protect the council each year. The Knights of New Meritta wear a series of tassels that hangs off the back of their belt, each a different color, representing the kingdoms. The knights are not volunteered by their king but voted in by the council, so some politicking is often at play when it comes time for elevation in the spring.
Currying Favor[edit]
The Knights of New Meritta are sworn to the kingdoms, and their leaders. Moving against any of the Kings would undoubtedly cause problems. However, players who are in good standing with the Kingdom and are seeking to stop threats that would weaken it can expect the help of a Knight of New Meritta should they be lucky enough to find one.
