The Bannermen

''"For life, liberty, and the Princess of Joy!" - Proud and capable Knights, The Bannermen. ''

At a Glance


Well-equipped and noble, The Bannermen were a group of Knights assembled from across the human duchies by the Jenaris family to fight for peace after the Necrotic War. They were commanded by Captain Vapor and pledged their loyalty to the Jenaris family line during the Age of Adventure.

History
Following the Necrotic War, many of the duchies fell into disarray. To help maintain the peace, an elite group of Knights were funded and trained by the Jenaris family. Assembling the finest knights of the realm, The Bannermen were a united front against the force of darkness -- their courage and skill unmatched on the battlefield. When the patron of the Jenaris family died, the order was to be left to Princess Jenaris', but the manipulations of Duke Graefling, the uncle of Princess Jenaris, asserted his command over the knights stating that the princess was too young.

Age of Adventure
Swearing vows of service to the Jenaris family, The Bannermen served in and around the town of Peer's Point during the years after the Necrotic War. Forbidden from leaving their vows of service, The Bannermen upheld the law and fealty in the human duchies, taking orders from Captain Vapor and Duke Graefling.

While many of The Bannermen felt that Princess Jenaris was the rightful commander (being the daughter of the knight's patron who founded the order), internal strife against this idea as rumours began to circle the ranks of the Princess carrying an illicit affection for Captain Vapor. Doing her best to deny the rumours, Vapor kept the chain of command intact but many of the knights grew uncomfortable with the accusations and openly regarded Duke Graefling as the true authority of the Jenaris line.

The Band of the Thorn
The entirity of The Bannermen were assembled from across the realm to Peer's Point following Duke Graefling's announcement of his niece's wedding to Byron Cruentus -- an act that was quickly opposed by noble Sagan Anlu'moon. When Moor, the Dragon of Lyne appeared at Peer's Point, the Bannermen were recalled into the Jenaris Castle where they were captured by the Band of the Thorn. Taken captive, they disappeared with Byron and his allies.

Halruth
The Bannermen would resurface once more during the attack on The Shadowfell by the Band of the Thorn. Turned into a fierce army of undead, Tabetha Grottle led the Bannermen on the castle of Halruth. This would later be revealed to be part of a distraction to draw The Raven Queen's attention away from Byron Cruentus and his allies who snuck into the Tomb of the Unforgiven. Tabetha and the Bannermen destroyed during this deception, annihilated by Oros the guardian revenant of Halruth.