| Est Sularus oth Mithas (My honor is my life) | ||
—Oath of the Knights of Solamnia | ||
The Knights of Solamnia stand as the greatest order of chivalry in Ansalon. Founded by Vinas Solamnus in 1775 PC, in response to a vision sent by Paladine, Kiri-Jolith, and Habbakuk, the Knights of Solamnia are dedicated to the protection of Solamnia and Ansalon, service to the gods of Good, and above all to the ideals of honor. While there have been examples of corruption and disgrace among the Solamnic Knights, they have also given rise to some of Ansalon's greatest heroes, such as Huma Dragonbane and Sturm Brightblade.
The Measure divides the Knights of Solamnia into three orders - the Knights of the Crown, the Knights of the Sword, and the Knights of the Rose.
Vinas and the First Knights of Solamnia[]
Originally there was around twelve Knights that joined up with Vinas when he formed the Knighthood. Most were from the great families that followed him following the breaking of the Empire of Ergoth. Some of the families were the Brightblade Family, Di Caela Family, MarKenin Family, Jeoffrey Family, Celestes Family, and the Uth Wistan Family to name a few. Only a few of the first Knight's names are known including Berthel Brightblade, Peradur Soth, Gabriel Di Caela, and Elias Solamnus.
The Oath and the Measure[]
The Oath is quite simply "Est Sularus oth Mithas", or "My honor is my life." It is the code by which all Solamnic Knights must live.
The Measure is the set of rules by which a knight lives his life, giving instruction on how to live the Oath. The Measure was once said to have spanned over 30 volumes. Lord Gunthar Uth Wistan made it his life's work to revise the Measure, yet he falls victim to senility in his old age. Lord Liam Ehrling discovers this, and begins revising the Measure in the spirit of Gunthar's wishes. The revised Measure is revealed in 392 AC after Lord Gunthar's death. Liam Ehrling claims that it is the work of Lord Gunthar, taking no credit for himself. Lord Gunthar's place in Solamnic history was assured.
Squires of the Crown[]
All those who would wish to join the ranks of the Knights of Solamnia must enter the knighthood as Squires of Crown. All knights begin their training in the virtue of Loyalty. The candidate must be presented to a Knightly Council and be sponsored by a knight in good standing of any of the three orders. The candidate swears an oath of allegiance and to the honor and causes of the knighthood.
If there is no dissent amongst the council, the candidate is accepted as a squire. Questions regarding the candidate's honor require interrogation of the candidate. If the question of honor is dismissed, the candidate is accepted as a squire normally. If the question of honor is valid, the candidate is dismissed until the matter of honor can be satisfied.
Candidates for Knighthood[]
To become a candidate for Knighthood, the man must,
1. Be from Solamnia
2. Must serve as a squire to a Knight
3. Must be presented by a Knight in good standing
4. Must face any challenge put forth by any Knight
- Exceptions have been made in the past.
Generally, squires are young lads, but there are no age restrictions. Some men remain squires all their life. One whose candidacy has not been approved must wait one year to re-enter his name to be submitted for Knighthood again. During this time he can provide any new evidence to refute any claim against him.
Officer Ranks[]
Military Units[]
Other Info[]
- See also: Honor of the Sword, List of Honor, Measure, Night of Reflections, Solamnic Circles, Solamnic Oath, and Whitestone Council
Branches[]
Knights of Solamnia[]
- Abelaard
- Adamant Jeoffrey
- Ancell Brightblade
- Argot Brightblade
- Banford Overdane
- Barlan Graymantle
- Bedal Brightblade
- Benedict
- Berthel Brightblade
- Darron
- Di Kanto
- Dominique Helmsman
- Dynrall Wickam
- Elias Solamnus
- Emelin Brightblade
- Garrick
- Genia Castlemore
- Geoffrey Quick
- Grendelor
- Harbard uth Farnan
- Heltann Auchuran
- Jeffrey of Palanthas
- John of Langtree
- Judeth
- Justin Thornbridge
- Kerwin Crownguard
- Morithan Brightblade
- Nigel of Dinsmoor
- Peradur Soth
- Percival Nelish
- Raphael Juventus
- Rowland di Caela
- Standel
- Torbin
- Trevor
- Trysten Brightblade
- Virtus Brightblade
Gallery[]
References[]
- Tales of the Lance (Novel)
- Dragonlance Adventures (Sourcebook)
- Dragonlance Campaign Setting (Sourcebook), p. 54-61
- Dragons of the Dwarven Depths (PB) p. 143
- Dragons of the Highlord Skies (PB) p. 37-38, 220, 495
- Knightly Orders of Ansalon (Sourcebook), p. 37-78
- War of the Lance (Sourcebook), p. 229