((zooming can sometimes be difficult due to me lowering the camera inside the courtyard or other tight places, but I will give that a try next time.
For now, let's get this story started. Enjoy. ))
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Growing concerned with this Dread Baron, King Phillip and Baron Blacktower have invited several knights of the kingdom to live at the castle, to help keep it safe.
They arrive precisely on time, three knights, a squire and a herald, but it seems there is also a lady with them! who could this be?
Being expected, they received a royal welcome in the courtyard. King Phillip, Baron Blacktower and Cedric the swan knight where eager to greet the new arrivals personally.
The soldiers looked in awe at the colorfull knights, but soon their attention went to the friendly lady who was waving kindly at them and everyone else with her hankerchief.
Frederick, Henry and Roderick (from left to right) weren't all too impressed with these additional knights. Although they where young they where sure of it that they could keep the castle safe from this baron. Their friend Charles the Templar Knight has also been around to help for a while now.
Henry:
"they don't look so tough to me, I faced tougher knights in the tournaments."Frederick:
"Who does this other tower knight think he is with his feathered helmet and barded horse? he's surely trying to steal my place!"Roderick:
"I am sure they just come here to help us, they are not our competition."The knights stepped down from their horses and presented themselves to the king while their horses where led away from the crowd by the stable boy and the maid.
King Phillip:
"Welcome in my castle, I have summoned you all here to make sure we are well protected against the increasing dangers that threaten my kingdom."Baron Blacktower added:
"You have all been selected for your proven experience, not even a Dread Baron can hope to threaten us now!" He spoke boldly.
Sir Cedric just smiled at the new knights. He was fine with having more knights around, but was confident he could handle this Dread Baron on his own, and pretty much every other threat. He has proven himself both in tournaments and in war many times after all.
All three knights spoke together:
"Hail king Phillip the third, we honour you as our king. Hail Baron Lambert Blacktower, we honour you as our lord. Hail Sir Cedric, we honour your bravery in battle. We hereby swear to protect your families, this castle and all its inhabitants."
These knights sure seemed impressive, each of them was well known for their accomplishments.
Sir Jory, a blacktower knight.
He had proven to be a favorite in jousting matches, and once protected several humble farmers against armed bandits on his own.
Sir Stephan, a Fleur de lis knight.
Also a jousting favorite, he has fought bravely in several battles as well to protect the kingdom.
Sir Ranulf, another Fleur de lis knight.
A veteran who fought alongside King Phillip in the past, and saved his life once when he was still a prince. They where good friends in the past.
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((tomorrow or perhaps tonight the story will continue, and then the lady will be properly introduced.
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