Talon Knights

[Tohm]

"Deeds, Not Words."

The Talon Knights are an elite subdivision of the Hawklight military comprised of highly skilled and trained commandos. Men are hand selected by the Knight Commander, or recommended by the crown for the chance to join the Order.

As a recruit, or squire in the order, they undergo a rigorous two phase training program. The first phase acts as a physical and mental preparation for their duty. In this phase, the squires are subject to rigorous physical training, lack of sleep, fatigue, and the cold. After the completion of this first phase, they begin to sharpen their skills as the warrior elite of Hawklight. They are drilled relentlessly to perfect their form in the art of warfare, whether it be martial, or unconventional. After the initial completion of this phase, the squires are rewarded their title “Sir”, deeming them a knight of the order. Their training does not stop here, though, as they are expected to hone their skills whenever they are not deployed.

The tasks that these knights take upon themselves vary, but are generally kept within a shroud of mystery, the Crown being the only others who may be aware of these missions. Tasks they undertake may be under, but not exclusive to the following;

• Clandestine Warfare. Those within the order may participate in wars that Hawklight is not officially involved in in order to protect the interests of Realm and the Crown.
• Foreign Internal Defense (FID). Embedding themselves within the militaries of ally nations in order to provide training and instill a sense of martial into soldiers.
• Sabotage. Whether it be to instill chaos and terror, or to give an edge in combat, those in the Order may utilize whatever means necessary in order to give them and their allies the upper hand.
• Mage Hunting. In order to protect the realm of Hawklight from the blasphemy that is magic, the order will hunt mages as they see fit.

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Each Knight carries the equivalent to an arsenal on their horse. Upon completion of their first phase of training, they are issued an arbalest, custom-forged longsword, mace, short sword, dagger, their choice of a “heavy weapon”, and a kite shield. In addition to these weapons, they are issued chainmail and a set of full plate armor. Radiants are not spared in the arming and training of these men.

((OOC Note: Metagaming the existence, or the members of this organization is punishable. It is not common knowledge.))​