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== Background == |
== Background == |
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Knights were warriors that were granted knighthood. The [[Baharuth Empire]]’s ‘knights’ referred to the common folk who were part of the standing army. On the other hand, the knights of the Kingdom were those who were granted a title of nobility. For example the third son of a noble household would become a knight, since they were unable to inherit his household. However, since the Kingdom paid the knights handsomely, they only accepted those who were skilled with the sword. It was impossible with only connections even if one were a noble. |
Knights were warriors that were granted knighthood. The [[Baharuth Empire]]’s ‘knights’ referred to the common folk who were part of the standing army. On the other hand, the knights of the Kingdom were those who were granted a title of nobility. For example the third son of a noble household would become a knight, since they were unable to inherit his household. However, since the Kingdom paid the knights handsomely, they only accepted those who were skilled with the sword. It was impossible with only connections even if one were a noble. |
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| + | * [[Albedo]] |
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| + | * [[Bellriver]] |
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| + | * [[Cocytus]] |
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== Known Classes == |
== Known Classes == |
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* [[Cursed Knight]] |
* [[Cursed Knight]] |
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* [[Dark Knight]] |
* [[Dark Knight]] |
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| + | * Mystic Knight |
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* [[Knight of Niflheim]] |
* [[Knight of Niflheim]] |
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* Unholy Knight |
* Unholy Knight |
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== Known Knight Groups == |
== Known Knight Groups == |
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* [[Four Imperial Knights]] |
* [[Four Imperial Knights]] |
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| + | * [[Imperial Army]] |
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| + | * [[Imperial Earth Guard]] |
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| + | * [[Royal Guard]] |
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== Known Knight-type Monsters == |
== Known Knight-type Monsters == |
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* [[Death Knight]] |
* [[Death Knight]] |
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* [[Guardian Knight]] |
* [[Guardian Knight]] |
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| + | * [[Lord Knight]] |
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== Abilities and Powers == |
== Abilities and Powers == |
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Revision as of 21:50, 4 October 2018
Knight is the generic term used to refer to specialized warriors the Overlord series. Besides being a job class name for some, individuals not belonging to the class can still be classified as one to some degree by having different roles elsewhere.
Background
Knights were warriors that were granted knighthood. The Baharuth Empire’s ‘knights’ referred to the common folk who were part of the standing army. On the other hand, the knights of the Kingdom were those who were granted a title of nobility. For example the third son of a noble household would become a knight, since they were unable to inherit his household. However, since the Kingdom paid the knights handsomely, they only accepted those who were skilled with the sword. It was impossible with only connections even if one were a noble.
Known Knights
Known Classes
- Cursed Knight
- Dark Knight
- Mystic Knight
- Knight of Niflheim
- Unholy Knight
Known Knight Groups
- Four Imperial Knights
- Imperial Army
- Imperial Earth Guard
- Royal Guard
Known Knight-type Monsters
Abilities and Powers
Knights were warriors focused on offense. The lance charge was originally a technique used by mounted knights and made with the speed and weight of their mounts behind it.
Trivia
- Warrior-Captain was a newly fashioned title for Gazef since there was much opposition to granting him a knighthood.