{{ :red_knight.png?nolink&300|}} ====== Immortal Knight ====== Mythic figure from another [[planes|plane]] and the defender of [[nalos|Nalos]]. Also known as the "Red Knight". The title of “Immortal Knight” is passed down to individuals over several generations. Only one Immortal Knight is ever in existence at a time >//It is common knowledge that the post of “Immortal Knight” changes hands each time the current knight dies.// - Explorer's Guide (GS-Guide) The Immortal Knight once defended a united [[ulos|Ulos]] against any and all threats from other [[planes|planes]]. - Above the Dreaming Seas (RPA-ADV10) >//The Immortal Knight, the most famous hero in [[nalos|Nalos]], charges forward under [[gimnax|Queen Gimnax’s]] banner. He leads a troop of [[halfling|Halflings]], [[dwarf|Dwarves]], and [[elf|Elves]].// - Crack in Kulbak (RPA-ADV5) Legend tells of the three armaments possessed by the Immortal Knight; the [[immortal_helm|Immortal Helm]], the [[immortal_breastplate|Immortal Breastplate]], and the [[immortal_blade|Immortal Blade]]. >//It was [[azema|Azema’s]] magic that first drew the many [[planes|planes]] and their peoples to [[ulos|Ulos]]. It was then that she forged the armaments of the Immortal Knight, defender of [[nalos|Nalos]], who was the first being to cross into [[ulos|Ulos]] from another [[planes|plane]].// - Outbreak in Undercity (RPA-ADV3) |**Race:**| Multiple| |**Affiliation/Loyalty:**|[[nalos|Nalos]]/[[azema|Azema]]| ---- ===== Known Holders of the Title ===== * [[imbri|Imbri]] (GS) * [[landrus|Landrus]] (GS) * [[sir_faris|Sir Faris]] (RPA) There have also been many pretenders to the hallowed title. >//“Enraged that the Immortal Knight sided with the [[gimnax|queen]], he [ [[awook|Awook]] ] decided to restart the lineage. He painted his armor red, declaring himself to be the true heir to the Immortal Knight’s legacy.” //- [[eklar|Eklar]] - The Scrying Pool (GS-Epilogue) ---- ===== Literary and Artistic References to the Title ===== The Immortal Knight has been portrayed in many forms of literature, poetry, and song throughout the ages. ==== Song of the Immortal Knight ==== >//When she broke the veil and forged our world// >//[[azema|Azema’s]] flame lit torches three// >//The crimson blade and plate and helm// >//To warm our hearts immortally// >//These three were claimed by one so brave// >//To climb the pyre of her bones// >//And pledge forever after that// >//Allegiance to the crown of [[nalos|Nalos]]// >//Oh [[nalos|Nalos]], oh [[nalos|Nalos]]// >//Is her flame still burning bright// >//In the [[immortal_helm|helm]] and [[immortal_breastplate|plate]] and [[immortal_blade|blade]]// >//Of your immortal knight// ====Ten Tasks for You, Who Should See Azema's Return==== Poem by [[bertram_hoogna|Bertram Hoogna]], Esq. >//Circle a lake of blood and ash// >//Find a girl where two are one// >//Purge a fever, be not rash// >//Enter the palace all undone// >// // >//Seek your freedom from a tomb// >//Rid a tree of vile [[ghost|ghost]]// >//Make a path where spirits bloom// >//His ring to whom you love the most// >// // >//Ride a giant through the veil// >//And find our Knight Immortal// >//With blazing [[immortal_helm|helm]] and [[immortal_blade|sword]] step forth// >//To draw [[azema|Azema]] from her portal// ==== The Immortal Knight's Journey==== A [[the_immortal_knight_s_journey|book]], written by [[tarik_nowlin|Tarik Nowlin]], details a number of [[sir_faris|Sir Faris's]] incredible adventures. It documents his many travels, including his quest to travel through rifts to collect powerful artifacts. That journey eventually led him to the [[colosseum_of_ashes|Colosseum of Ashes]]. - Deathmatch at the Colosseum of Ashes (RPA-SQ1) >//Earning the rank of champion, the Immortal Knight was offered his freedom by the [[sylvian|Grandmaster]] of Games. Refusing, he demanded liberty for all combatants. Amused by this request, the [[sylvian|Grandmaster]] agreed to release one gladiator of the Immortal Knight's choosing. It was through this means that [[taron|King Taron]] was freed. After many more years in the [[colosseum_of_ashes|colosseum]], the Immortal Knight followed his lord back to [[ulos|Ulos]]. He found, to his dismay, that King Taron had built an arena of his own, subjecting combatants to the same cruelty he had witnessed in the [[colosseum_of_ashes|Colosseum of Ashes]].// ---- ===== References ===== ==== Taron's Trophy (RPA-ADV2) ==== You enter into an ill-advised drinking game with a pair of [[halfling|Halflings]]. >//“And the last one on their feet is the loser...winner. Last one on their feet is as hearty as the Immortal Knight himself. Bottoms up now.”// [[halfling|Halfling]] - Taron’s Trophy (RPA-ADV2) ==== Crack in Kulbak (RPA-ADV5) ==== You see the forces of [[khathandor|Khathandor]] and those of the Immortal Knight about to clash on the battlefield in a dream your first night at [[kulbak_prison|Kulbak Prison]]: * Aid the [[dragul|Dragul]]: * Succeed, and overcome the Immortal Knight. * Fail, and be taken away in chains. * Rally behind [[nalos|Nalos]]: * Succeed, and overcome [[khathandor|Khathandor]]. * Fail, and the [[dragul|Dragul]] emerge victorious. ==== Above the Dreaming Sea (RPA-ADV10) ==== Finding the Immortal Knight’s [[immortal_helm|helm]] hidden in the [[homeward_rift|Homeward Rift]], you place it upon your head. You now have taken the title of Immortal Knight. >//You place the helm on your head. Visions of past knights race through your mind, their knowledge and power fusing with your own. //- Above the Dreaming Sea (RPA-ADV10) ==== Deathmatch at the Colosseum of Ashes (RPA-SQ1) ==== It is alluded that the Immortal Knight is not a single being but a mantle passed across multiple individuals when a projection from a control collar appears to malfunction: >//Something seems to go wrong with the projected image of the Immortal Knight. At first it flickers in and out of existence, but then the Immortal Knight’s form appears to change. In rapid succession, he cycles through a variety of bodies: a female [[orc|Orc]], a male [[elf|Elf]], and many others. The only thing that remains constant is the bright red armor.// - Deathmatch at the Colosseum of Ashes (RPA-SQ1) The [[kobold|Kobold]] [[armaund_ra|Armaund Ra]] also relays that the [[dragul|Dragul]] general [[khathandor|Khathandor]] defeated the Immortal Knight in battle at the [[colosseum_of_ashes|Colosseum of Ashes]]; >//“The Immortal Knight was defeated in the [[colosseum_of_ashes|Colosseum]] by my great ancestor, [[khathandor|Khathandor]]…[[khathandor|Khathandor]] was the greatest [[kobold|Kobold]] warrior to ever live. No [[human|Human]] was ever his equal.”// - [[armaund_ra|Armaund Ra]], Deathmatch at the Colosseum of Ashes (RPA-SQ1) ==== Arcazion Pit (GS-ADV7)==== The Immortal Knight will be an important combatant during the [[battle_of_the_arcazion_pit|Battle of the Arcazion Pit]]. Pervious events will determine if the [[immortal_helm|helm]] is being worn by [[landrus|Landrus]] or [[imbri|Imbri]]. ==== The Scrying Pool (GS-Epilogue) ==== Not everyone agrees with the honor bestowed upon the Immortal Knight title. >//“Why is it that those who don the armor always seek to honor the legacy of the Immortal Knight? Why not use its power for other purposes? Are they simply inspired, or is there something deeper at work?”// - [[eklar|Eklar]] - The Scrying Pool (GS-Epilogue)