Cover image: by Denis Rybchak

The term Freehold Knight refers to any individual who lives within The Freeholds and have an abundance of power and influence within their respective freehold. They are usually divided into elite orders, each freehold having their own organization and each knight having their own unique style and skill set that stands apart from the rest. While many do practice, most don't practice magic at all, but their abilities as well as the equipment that they possess often can be confused for it.The Knights of the Freeholds are known for their outfitting. These ancient artifacts have seen many wars as they were passed down from generation to generation. The knights travel, standing taller than any man, modifying and upgrading their gear steadily through the ages. The knights are a strange breed, as they are remarkably idealistic. They are romantics to a fault and with each passing year, they descend further into their delusions.The knights are those who inherited power in the freeholds in one form or another. Some are monarchs of their city state, some come from families who were given their land and titles by another, others still are hedge knights, stripped willingly of land and title who live in the Phobic lands of the freeholds.The freeholds have always been in a constant ebb and flow between war and uneasy peace. This has led to an ongoing arms race despite the fact that arms dealing is illegal. The knights constantly barter and trade with foreign nations and each other hoping to get an upper hand. They each have a vision and that vision changes routinely. Each trade brings them closer to realizing their true potential. Each new item is believed to be the edge they need, and if it isn't, they merely trade it off for the next bauble that feeds their delusions.The Knights are known for being larger than life. This comes from their armor which served as the inspiration of the armor worn by The Judges of Law and Merit . A freehold knight requires at least 30 minutes in order to put on the armor. While most armor is attached, the freehold knights are encased in their armor, needing to step inside. The armor is said to have an aura that infects the minds of those within.