Overview
The Winter Knights is an exclusive order tasked with the defense of Solstice against all threats, and acts under the direct command of the Lord of War.
They are based in the Frostguard Citadel built into the northern wall of the city.
All knights are trained in both martial and arcane prowess, but the balance varies depending on the knight's specific order.
Order of the Frozen Blade - Focus on martial practice, wield frozen blades
Order of the Cold Flame - Focus on arcane studies, are given access to unique evocation magic
Order of the Crystalline Hammer - Focus on crafting arcane arms, armor, and defenses for the city, are given access to chroma and enchantment tools.
People
Eledar Winterthorn
Knight Commander / Lord of War
Organizes the city's defense against external threats, such as Embers and invaders from beyond the valley.
Elected by members of the Winter Knights.
Lyra Whitewind
Order of the Frozen Blade
Finarion Winterthorn
Order of the Crystalline Hammer
Mary Hail
Order of the Cold Flame
Haldor Ironeyes
Order of the Crystalline Hammer
War Wizards of Solstice
Arcane Knights
The Winter Knights extensively use ice-based magic to damage foes and protect allies, as nearly all of their studies focus on martial applications. In all cases their magic is strongest in group context, as it is designed for warfare over duels.
Preferred Schools: evocation, abjuration, and alteration
Unique Spells
Winterheart - Provides resistance to heat and cold to allies in a radius.
Enveloping Frost - Creature takes increasing cold damage and is slowed over time.
Icespike Burst - Creates spikes of ice out of the ground, dealing damage and freezing ground
Equipment
Weapons
Any +1 Weapon 800g
Any +2 Weapon 2500g
Giantslayer Longsword 3000g
Armor
Any +1 Armor 800g + Base
Shield +1 800g
Miscellaneous
Cloak of Protection 900g <sold>
Ring of the Ram 1500g
Consumables
Misc
Arcane Paper and Inks 50g x20
Parchment of Sending 100g x10
Chroma
Shadowpast 100g x4
Nightcrest 300g x3
Soulspark 600g x2
Dawnfire * 1000g x1
Sungleam * 1500g x1
Arcane Scrolls
*Requires membership or approval from the Knight Commander