Editing Knights (section)

== Being and becoming a Knight ==
Possible factors in becoming a [Knight] are:
* Being a [Warrior] or fighting [Rider] of a certain level. (known exception: Durene was a low-level [Farmer] before being appointed a [Paladin])
* Being heavily armored and/or mounted. (Most [Knights] follow that description. Also, [Camel Knights] would otherwise just be [Camel Riders] or [Warriors] sitting on a camel.)
* Having a dedicated mindset and code of conduct. (not necessarily one of honor and chivalry, as can be seen with Toren)
* Being inducted by other [Knights]. (as would be the case with [[Rabbiteater]]<ref name="Talia" />, and most [Squires])
* Being appointed by [[Royalty]]. It can be done at their discretion if they are in anonymity, but would otherwise require permission of the throne, as it would induct the knighted into the nation's Order.<ref name=":0" /> (as has been seen with [[Brunkr]] and [[Durene]])
*Performing a ceremony of knighthood. (as seen with [[Norman]])<ref name=":0" />

Most [Knights] seen in the storyline of the Wandering Inn are [[Humans]], although the class is ''not'' race-restricted. [[Drakes]] have been said<!--by Noass and Relz!--><ref>[https://wanderinginn.com/2020/02/26/7-10-k/ Chapter 7.10 K]</ref> to not gain the class, similar to [[Gnolls]] - however, this just seems to be a matter of custom and accessibility, as [[Brunkr]] was able to gain the class. Instead, it seems that [Humans] are trying to not make the class available to most other races. Aside from those already mentioned, [[Goblins]] may also gain the class.<ref name="Talia">[https://wanderinginn.com/2019/11/30/interlude-talia/ Interlude - Talia]</ref> Some other races also ''seem'' predisposed to have [Knights], but have not been witnessed to have any: [[Centaurs]] have [Lancers] as their heavy cavalry instead.<ref>[https://wanderinginn.com/2018/03/10/1-06-d/ Chapter 1.06 D]</ref> [[Dullahans]] seem less comfortable with riding and apparently excel in [Armored] combat classes (some strive to become [[War Walkers]], with special classes like [Juggernauts] and [Behemoths] among them). [[Half-Elves]], [[Dwarves]] and [[String People]] are races extremely close to the Human build, as well.

=== Forming a Knight Order ===
Normally, the recognition of a new Knight Order requires substantial representation such as at least a hundred members of pre-existing class, and may include the credentials of a notable chivalrous individual. The bar for the minimum amount of members in a new Order was raised to two hundred on [[Terandria]] after the formation of the Order of the Hydra, and remains lower on other continents which have less [Knights], but [[Izril]], [[Baleros]], and [[Rhir]] still need special dispensation to establish a new Order. [[Chandrar]] maintained that the amount of [Knights] in good standing needed to pledge to form an Order were as many as there were [[Shield Kingdoms]], which is currently four plus one leadership role, for a minimum of five members.

One can declare an Intention of Familiarity, or ''Intent Valoris'', which requires at least two [Knights] wishing to form an order and expressing interest in the same causes. An Order can be declared via crusade-law, which can be invoked by ''Virtue Familaris''. A Knight Order can be convened anywhere with enough authority, regardless of where they were declared to have been formed.<ref name=":0" />