Lore:Knights of the Flame

"Protectors and warriors for the town and royal family of Anticlere. They are sworn to guard the Flytes, though they are curious why they are not permitted to stop highwaymen outside the Anticlere limits, but to keep their activities to the palace and town of Anticlere. Several of the better-looking, dimmer knights are personal guards of Lady Flyte, and enjoy great privileges. Everyone is pretty loyal and dedicated, as grateful as they are to the Flytes for rescuing the town formerly known as Reich Gradkeep."
- The Daggerfall Chronicles

The Knights of the Flame are a knightly order from Anticlere. During the mid-Second Era they were sworn to High King Emeric and his brother, Duke Nathaniel at Alcaire Castle. In the Third Era, their allegiance was to Lord Auberon and Lady Doryanna Flyte, who rescued them from the chaos following the War of Betony in 3E 403. Only those known for their loyalty to Anticlere and their blessed patrons are judged worthy to join the order. In return for their allegiance, the knights are treated as veritable gods in Anticlere where the guilds are mainly found. Their garrisons can be found in many cities and towns in Anticlere, such as Charborne Wood and Chestermarket.

History

Their origins can be traced back to 2E 542, when Sir Byric of the Flame set fire to the fields surrounding the Alcaire Castle in order to hold back invaders from the Reach. To honor his bold action and determination, the Alcaire Knights (as they were previously known) were renamed the Knights of the Flame. During that battle, the Knights of the Flame fought alongside their loyal dog companions.

In 2E 582, the knights were led by Sir Hughes, with their main base being Firebrand Keep. Sir Hughes had gone mad due to being possessed by the Omen of Fear, a Watcher in service of Vaermina. This caused him to order the Knights to attack the Redguard encampment at Alcaire Castle, an act which threatened the fabric of the Daggerfall Covenant; however, not all the Knights agreed with him and a large number were exiled, such as Sir Edmund, forming a resistance faction. This resistance recruited fellow Knights still in Firebrand Keep and eventually mustered enough strength to attack the Keep and kill Sir Croix. This led to Sir Edmund assuming command of Firebrand Keep, and the Knights of the Flame didn't proceed with the attack on the Redguards.

By the fifth century of the Third Era, the Knights of the Flame had been affiliated with the Flyte family of Anticlere for generations. The War of Betony left the knighthood in disarray but they were guided back to restoration by Lord Auberon Flyte, who rose to power as the new Lord of Anticlere and named them the region's new knightly order. Members of the order were loyal to the ruling family and the people of Anticlere, and were thus celebrated in return. Some members were appointed as Lady Doryanna Flyte's personal guard and enjoyed great privileges. For a time, the order was kept in the cities and restricted from patrolling the region's highways.

Gallery

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  A male Knight of the Flame

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  A female Knight of the Flame

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  Statue of Sir Byric

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  Firebrand Keep

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  Knights of the Flame Pup

See Also

• For game-specific information, see the Daggerfall and Elder Scrolls Online articles.