Lord Knights : Tesalon Gareth, San Godham, Privus the Good, Croyden Vesuvius, Darion Doreath, Vanaard V'Dare, Gideon Bane, Kiery Elistar, Krysten Corwen
With roots in the North, and the Fall of Serpantol fresh in the minds of those who had lost it, the Knights retreated south to the City of Althainia, which was built upon the old city of Midgaard. There at Gareth Keep they sought to rebuild their Order around the protection of the city. The world was still new, and the cataclysm not yet upon us and the feared Knights of Eclipse dwelt between the forest of Haon Dor and Althainia which sparked much active duty within and around the city walls.
For much of this time, the inhabitants of Gareth were commonly outnumbered by Eclipse and Malice. As the Code demanded, Gareth's knights were sent forth most commonly to remove the troublemakers of Malice from the east and the spawn of honourable evil in Eclipse that would come to her city from the west and lay their claim to it.
When the world was young, There was less balance. A lesser trained combatant could be successful in fighting many fully trained opponent just because they were of superior race or profession. Gareth�s Paladins and Yinnae Crusaders were two of this mettle, but the Keep�s paladins were far fewer.
Gareth's plucky fighters would hold their own on even terms, but such was the age of a multitude of Yinn Crusaders continuing the onslaught that had thrown Serpantol down in ruin. When the assassin's guild was formed, many Yinnae chose this as their profession which caused considerable consternation upon Gareth. The dogs-of-war could strangle Gareth's knights from the back of their very horses and even whilst in combat. Once down, they could be picked off one by one by dispelling and charging crusaders, blessed in early days of yore with imbuing magic.
In such ancient days thieves and assassins were unwelcome at Gareth by the General's decree, rather than by Nadrik.
In the early days of Gareth�s foundation, each arm of Knighthood was assigned a role.
The Shield became the place for protection, the Lance earned Gareth�s fighting arm. Those who proved themselves with the wisdom from the Shield, and the strength of the Lance were offered a place in the Crown, once they had earned officer ranks in both. Crown knights were designated masters of wisdom, combat and the added responsibility of political diplomacy.