Origins
Knights existed as early as the 8th century.
Starting Out...
In order to become a knight a man first had to be a squire, or young man in training to become a knight. During the 14th century arming squires often joined their knights in battle, a part of the knight’s household unit or lance (the small unit that surrounded a knight when he went into battle during the 14th and 15th centuries).
The Entourage
A lance might have consisted of one or two squires, the knight himself, one to three men-at-arms, and possibly an archer. Lances were often combined under the banner of a higher ranking nobleman to form companies of knights that would act as an ad-hoc unit.
Age Requirements
A squire could not become a knight before he reached the age of 21.
Prerequisites
A person could not become a knight unless he could afford a suit of armour and a horse.
Chivalry
Knights who offended against the ideals of chivalry were banished. Chivalry is the code of behavior/ethics for knights, based on telling the truth, keeping one's word and protecting those weaker than oneself.
The Crest
A knight had to wear a shield with his crest on it. Otherwise others would not have been able to recognize him in his suit of amour...
Getting Around
Knights were only allowed to travel by horse or by foot.
Relationships
Knights were not allowed to get married.
The Suit of Armor
A knight’s suit of armor and his sword got blessed by a priest during his accolade ceremony, the ceremony by which in mediaeval times one was dubbed a knight.
Chess
A knight had to know how to play chess, amongst other things.
Conduct
A boy who wanted to become a knight would learn basic hunting and falconry, and also valuable battle skills such as the use of weapons and armor and the caring, readying, and riding of horses.
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Magic Wand
The staff is a weapon primarily used by Wizards or other users of magic and sorcery. Magic staves are used as a tool to focus the magic energy of the user. 
Halberd
The halberd consists of an axe blade topped with a spike mounted on a long shaft. It has a hook on the back side of the axe for grapping mounted opponents.
Double-Headed Axe
The weight of the Double-Headed Axe makes it less practical than the normal Axe, and only the strongest of warriors can wield them.
Scythe
Originally an agricultural tool for reaping grass, but the evil skeletons enjoy using it as a weapon. The scythe is used either 2 handed on a staff or single handed as an inversed scimitar.
Flail
The Flail is made of a weight attached to a handle with a chain. The evil skeletons prefer to use a spiked head (known as a morning star) to the end of the chain, as it looks more vicious.
Crossbow
The crossbow takes great strength to load, but requires little effort to shoot. It uses heavy bolts that don’t have the flight capability of an arrow, yet they are still very effective in battle.
Spear
One of the earliest weapons used by man, but still very efficient for both melee and as a ballistic weapon. A formation of trained spearmen will be able to defeat nearly any force.
Axe
The handle of the Axe varies in length, so it is possible to use it one handed or 2 handed. The Axe is great for impact.
Glaive
A spear-like weapon with a sword at its end. It is great for attacking the enemies from a distance, standing behind a shield wall.
Sword
A soldier’s preferred fighting weapon. When attacking, the warrior can use it for many things, but its ability to parry attacks make it the most versatile weapon available.
Lance
A heavy spear used by knights on horseback. Its additional weight makes it a very effective weapon against armored opponents.
The Dragon
“ROOOAAAAAAAR!”These legendary monsters used to fly down from the mountains to raid the kingdom’s towns for gold and other treasure. But now the Evil Wizard has learned to control them with his magic wand, and they must obey his every command. With their fire breath and powerful wings, they are the most dangerous part of the Wizard’s dark army. No one knows what will happen if they ever break free of his magic!
The Evil Skeletons
“Attack! Fight! Destroy!”Created by the sorcery of the Evil Wizard’s staff, the Evil Skeletons and their magical steeds never know fear, hunger or sleep. Mindlessly obedient to their master, they attack in great numbers to overwhelm their enemies. Some skeletons have been trained to ride and control the great dragons of the Wizard’s dark army!
The Black Knight Skeleton
“By our master’s command, the Castle and the kingdom will be ours. None shall stop us!”Clad in enchanted black armor, the Black Knight Skeleton leads the Evil Wizard’s dark army across the kingdom. Stronger and more cunning than the other Evil Skeletons, he is a master of fighting and lacks any honor in battle. Forever loyal to his master, he will do anything to capture or destroy the Castle!
The Evil Wizard
“Ha ha ha ha! Rise, my skeletal legions! Obey my commands and conquer the kingdom!”The Evil Wizard rules the barren wasteland to the East from the top of his Skeleton Tower. His wicked goal is to conquer the other kingdoms and rule them all with his magic. The dark sorcery of his lightning staff lets him create Evil Skeletons and control powerful dragons, and his crystal ball lets him spy on his enemies wherever they are. Beware his evil eye!
The Princess
“If a brave and handsome knight doesn’t get here to rescue me soon, I’m escaping on my own!”The King’s only daughter is beautiful and brave, but a little headstrong. When the Evil Wizard captured her, she tried to escape so many times that he had to lock her in the Skeleton Tower. Now she waits for a hero to come to her rescue…if she doesn’t get away herself first!
The Brave Knights
“To arms! To arms! For King and Kingdom, let no enemies get past our defenses!”The Good King’s army includes archers, crossbowmen, royal guards and a legion of brave and loyal knights. They’ve sworn to defend the king and the Castle against all enemies, even the fire-breathing dragons and the Evil Skeletons of the Evil Wizard!
The Lead General
“I would not order a charge that I did not lead myself. Swords up, shields ready…and to battle!”The fearless Lead General has fought in many battles and risen to become the general of all the King’s knights. He always fights with honor and never backs down from a challenge. With his shining armor, loyal steed and trusty sword, he’s sure to triumph over the forces of evil!
The Good King
The Good King“To me, my knights! Safeguard the kingdom and drive these villains from our gates!”
The Good King is the wise and noble ruler of the Western Kingdom. All the villagers and townsfolk of the kingdom respect him, and his legion of brave and loyal knights protect him and follow his commands. When the Evil Wizard sends his skeleton army to attack the Castle, the King and his Knights fight back with strategy, swords and catapults!
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