Knights of the Realm¶

Named Knights appearing in AROTD through AROTD3 Chapter 58 (Story Day 299). The Conclave comprises roughly ninety-six Knights (Book 01, Chapter 64). The Knight-Commander crowns Kings, convenes the Conclave, and speaks for the order. Cross-reference: Locations/Nystria/Knights of the Realm.txt.

Full title = territorial designation and known office, as stated in text. Where no of [place] appears in canon, only Sir [Name] is listed.

Honor Code¶

The Knights of the Realm hold themselves to the following virtues:

Integrity
Respect
Courage
Honor
Honesty & Sincerity
Duty & Loyalty
Compassion

Knight-Commanders¶

Name	Full title	Tenure	Notes
Sir Lothar	Sir Lothar of Fulham, Knight-Commander (loyal)	From Day 252 (active in Privy Council)	Trains Milos (Day 2). Loyal order after Garrick's defection. Day 275: ordered to arrest Matthias; blocked at Newtown. Day 277: dock-burn compromise. Supports Great Charter path Day 282–285. Advises Robert on «Ánwíge» rules (Days 297–299).

Royal & Privy Council¶

Name	Full title	Notes
Sir Robert	Sir Robert of Fulham, Knight of the Realm	Tournament champion (mounted lance and sword on foot, pre-coronation). Second heir after Alfred's death; created Duke Robert (Day 12). Crown Prince → King Robert; first knight-King in ~200 years. Barred from tournament combat while King (ancient rule; Knight-Commander enforces, Day 119). See Robert.md.
Sir Leofric	Sir Leofric of Stonebridge, First Minister	Privy Council. Active through AROTD2 Ch 17; murdered with his wife and manservant later in Book 02 (AROTD2 Ch 70).
Sir Cedric	Sir Cedric of Waverly, Chancellor of the Exchequer	Privy Council. Signs Great Charter.
Sir Cullen	Sir Cullen of Kirkwall, Military Chief of Staff	Retired Army; knighted before appointment. Privy Council.
Sir Oswald	Sir Oswald of Highclere, Chancellor for Foreign Relations	Robert's distant uncle by marriage. Escorts King during Danian peace-crisis flight (Book 02).
Sir Michael	Sir Michael (Minister of Agriculture; Viscount Michael)	Privy Council. Addressed as Sir Michael by Miri though usually titled Viscount.
Sir Malcolm	Sir Malcolm, Lord Mayor of Fulham	Named Lord Mayor by King Edward (Day 42). Regent named by Knight-Commander after Edward's deposition (Day 84) until Robert's coronation. Signs Great Charter.

Dukes & ducal Knights¶

Name	Full title	Notes
Sir Devin	Sir Devin of Peterborough, Knight of the Realm; Duke Devin of Kirkwall	Loyal to Robert; later mediator with Matthias.
Sir Bertrand	Sir Bertrand; Duke Bertrand of Westmarch (Bertrand of Mardale)	Succeeds murdered Duke William. Allies with Matthias (Book 03).
Sir William	Sir William; Duke William of Westmarch	Murdered (Book 02 / Government notes). Gregor served as his squire (Milos arranges guard post, Day 17).
Sir Peter	Sir Peter; Duke Peter of Kirkwall	Named Duke in five-duchy restoration. Hanged for treason (Book 03).
Sir John	Sir John of Southham; Duke John of Kernow	Named Duke in five-duchy restoration. Hanged for treason (Book 03).
Sir Aidan	Sir Aidan of Hartswell; Duke Aidan of Kernow (deposed)	Authenticates Royal Warrant against Edward (Day 79); arrests Edward (Day 84). Rebel second-in-command (Book 03); amnesty costs his duchy. Royal Tournament sword-on-foot champion (Day 120); defeats Sir Milos in second bout. Titus jury (Day 121).
Sir Timothy	Sir Timothy of the Midlands; Duke of the Midlands (deposed)	Rebel leader; five-duchy restoration later reversed.

Knights of Fulham & Cumberland¶

Name	Full title	Notes
Sir Milos	Sir Milos of Cumberland (earlier Sir Milos of Newtown), Knight of the Realm	Sheriff of Hamilton County (Day 57). Knighted Day 61 (public ceremony, Haven; Sir Karl of Denham most senior present). Prosecutor at Edward's Conclave and murder trial (Day 84); executes hanging. Married Karla (Day 57). Royal Tournament Day 120: defeats Sir Nelson; loses to Sir Aidan. Titus jury (Day 121).
Sir Percy	Sir Percy of Fulham, Knight of the Realm	Seals Danian scout-cave sea entrance with mason (Day 54). Green Park royal protection (Book 03).
Sir Geoffrey	Sir Geoffrey of Fulham, Knight of the Realm	Stands watch at scout cave with Malchus (Day 54). Edward trial; Green Park protection.
Sir Alban	Sir Alban of Litchford, Knight of the Realm	Unhorsed by Sir James at Tournament; injured. Champion candidate (Book 03).
Sir Franklin	Sir Franklin of Cyningstow, Knight of the Realm	Champion candidate (Book 03).

Other named Knights¶

Name	Full title	Notes
Sir Karl	Sir Karl of Denham, Knight of the Realm	Most senior Knight; leads Conclave when Garrick recuses. Titus jury (Book 01).
Sir Gerald	Sir Gerald, Knight of the Realm	Edward deposition Conclave (Day 84); leads accusation with Milos; authenticates Royal Warrant (Day 79). Informs High Priest with Milos.
Sir James	Sir James, Knight of the Realm	Royal Tournament Day 120: joust and overall champion. Defeated Robert narrowly in prior year's joust. Unhorsed Sir Alban (injured).
Sir Callan	Sir Callan, Knight of the Realm	Royal Tournament Day 120: sword-on-horseback champion.
Sir Paul	Sir Paul, Knight of the Realm	Prior year's Tournament champion, sword on horseback.
Sir Lawrence	Sir Lawrence, Knight of the Realm	Titus jury (Book 01).
Sir Donald	Sir Donald, Knight of the Realm	Corroborates witnesses at Titus trial.
Sir Richard	Sir Richard, Knight of the Realm	Speaks with Karla at inn; she declines his advances (Day 5).
Sir Ulrich	Sir Ulrich, Knight of the Realm	Popular in Southham; denounces peace treaty; aids common folk with personal wealth.

Counts & other nobility (Book 01)¶

Name	Full title	Notes
Duke Matthias	Duke Matthias of Cumberland (formerly Count of Hamilton / Newtown)	Titus appeal panel (Day 121). Duke from Knight Conclave (Day 176). See Matthias.md.
Count Morgan	Count Morgan of Peterborough	Lump-sum mill license buyer (Day 120–121); longest-serving Count on Titus appeal panel.
Count Godwin	Count Godwin	Titus appeal panel (Day 121).
Earl Fredrick	Earl Fredrick of Stonebridge	Rescues Company ambush survivors (Day 105). Deposed Titus from High Priest office with Earls James and William (Day 119). Béal Feirste delegate (Day 182); captured near Dyflin (Day 189); rumored executed (Days 191–192); not confirmed through AROTD2 Ch 43.
Earl Adam	Earl Adam (Fulham)	Lord Mayor candidate (Day 42); passed over for Sir Malcolm.

Historical reference¶

Name	Full title	Notes
Sir Galron	Sir Galron, Knight of the Realm	Invoked ancient single-combat right after murder conviction by King Edmund (758 AHF); last such invocation before Book 03 crisis.

Status key (latest canon)¶

Status	Knights
Active — loyal	Lothar (Knight-Commander from AROTD3 Ch 14), Robert, Cedric, Cullen, Oswald, Michael, Malcolm, Milos, Devin, Bertrand, Percy, Geoffrey, Karl, Gerald, Lancel, James, Callan, Alban, Franklin, Lawrence, Donald, Ulrich, and most Conclave signatories of the Great Charter
Active — rebel / amnesty	Godfrey (retired), Uther, Mallory, Nelson, Aidan (duchy forfeited)
Deceased	Leofric, David, William (Duke)
Executed	Peter (Duke), John of Southham (Duke); Edward (King, hanged Day 84 by Sir Milos's detail, Pillory Square); Thomas of Haven (Day 297)

Book 01 Part 01 appearances (Ch 1–21, unnamed)¶

Context	Count	Chapters
Kranos trial jury	3	12
Wedding consummation escort	4	13
Haven journey escort	4	16
Miri's departure escort	4	21

Sir Lothar (Ch 2), Sir Richard (Ch 5), and Sir William (Ch 16, Gregor's former knight) are the only Knights named in Part 01 Ch 1–21.

Book 01 Part 02 appearances (Ch 22–42)¶

Knight	Role	Chapters / Days
Sir Lothar	Trains Milos at Fulham Keep	2 / 2
Knight-Commander (Sir Garrick)	Crowns Robert and Miri (Day 92)	70 / 92
Sir Malcolm	Named Lord Mayor of Fulham	28 / 42
Sir Percy	Cave sea-entrance sealing; mason coordination	37 / 54
Sir Geoffrey	Cave watch with Malchus	37 / 54
Sir Malchus	Cave watch with Geoffrey	37 / 54
Sir Milos	Sheriff; Knight conferred (ceremony Day 61)	38–42 / 57–60
24 Knights	Edward/Ælfwynn coronation escort	33 / 49

Book 01 Part 03 appearances (Ch 43–65)¶

Knight	Role	Chapters / Days
Sir Karl of Denham	Most senior Knight at Milos's knighting	43 / 61
Sir Milos	Knighted; Wickham mission; Edward prosecutor and executioner	43–65 / 61–85
Sir Gerald, Sir Aidan, Sir Uther, Sir Landon	Authenticate Warrant; accuse Edward	60–61 / 78–79
Sir Robert	Joins accusation; authenticates father's signature	61 / 79
Knight-Commander	Convenes Conclave; names Malcolm Regent; restores crowning tradition	64 / 84
Sir Aidan	Arrests Edward in dungeon trap	64 / 84
21-Knight Grand Jury	Unanimous murder conviction of Edward	64 / 84

Conclave outcomes (Day 84)¶

Edward deposed; Throne vacant; Edward declared outlaw (90/96 vote).
Traditional rights restored: felony trials before Knights; public trials; Knight-Commander crowns Kings (usurped by High Priest ~200 years ago after jousting calamity).
Peace of King Henry provision forbidding sorceress-Queen revoked by Conclave majority (enables Miri).