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=== Knights of the Four Lions === | === Knights of the Four Lions === | ||
The '''[[Knights of the Four Lions]]''' are an elite order founded | The '''[[Knights of the Four Lions]]''' are an elite order founded in the early days of the [[Kingdom of St. Stylinson]] to defend the first crowned king and, later, the [[Imperial Crown of Directionland|Imperial Throne]]. They have never broken rank in their thousand-cycle history and today are commanded by '''[[Ser Marcus Redholt]]'''. | ||
Although small in number compared to regular army units, the Knights: | Although small in number compared to regular army units, the Knights: | ||
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'''[[Saint Niam]]''' is celebrated annually in military parades and chapel services across the Empire. His story, charging alone through a horde of Netherkind to slay a summoner and save his battalion, serves as the foundational myth of army bravery and sacrifice. | '''[[Saint Niam]]''' is celebrated annually in military parades and chapel services across the Empire. His story, charging alone through a horde of Netherkind to slay a summoner and save his battalion, serves as the foundational myth of army bravery and sacrifice. | ||
Many regiments maintain shrines to Saint Niam in their barracks, and recruits often swear oaths | Many regiments maintain shrines to Saint Niam in their barracks, and recruits often swear oaths “like Niam before” when formally joining the army. | ||
=== Regional regiments and honours === | === Regional regiments and honours === | ||
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* '''[[Imperial Crown of Directionland]]''' | * '''[[Imperial Crown of Directionland]]''' | ||
* '''[[Knights of the Four Lions]]''' | * '''[[Knights of the Four Lions]]''' | ||
* '''[[War of the Empires]]''' | * '''[[War of the Empires]]''' | ||