Archetype:Chivalric Knight

Chivalry
The Ark Incorruptus (White Knight Chronicles series) gives its users a knightly appearance.
Power/Ability to:	Be the noble knight archetype.

"Don't you dare...give unwanted support in a duel between men! If you're going to laugh at that idiot...then laugh at me too!!"

― Charlotte Katakuri to his sister, Flampe for interfering in his fight with Monkey D. Luffy (One Piece)

"Be without fear in the face of your enemies. Be brave and upright that God may love thee. Speak the truth always, even if it leads to your death. Safeguard the helpless and do no wrong. That is your oath. And that is so you remember it. Rise a Knight."

― Balian of Ibelin, Kingdom of Heaven

"There are times when a gentleman has to be courageous and fight, even when his opponent is bigger than he is and he knows he's going to lose!!"

― Jonathan Joestar (JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Part I: Phantom Blood)

"A man should suffer greatly for his lord, Endure both biting cold and sweltering heat And sacrifice for him both flesh and blood."

― The Song of Roland, Line 1117

"A real man is someone who forgives a woman for her lies!!"

― Sanji (One Piece)

The ability to use the abilities/powers of the noble knight archetype. Note that this is essentially a definition of an archetype/concept.

Also Called

• Bushido (The Way of the Samurai)
• Crusader
• Knighthood
• Noble Knight
• Paladin
• True Gentleman
• White Knight Syndrome (Lance N' Masques)
• Man-at-arms

Capabilities

The user possesses an innate ability to manifest great courage and nobility at all times, especially in the face of adversity. The knights express a desire to maintain order and are well rounded in many aspects. They are well versed in the seven knightly virtues and some are as zealous as to try and destroy that which they see as impure, as well as suffering from psychological stress due to having to suppress their natural instincts and desires. Their selflessness and compassion makes them very charismatic and they soon earn the trust of those around them.

The knights are determined and their enthusiasm allows them to master whatever they put their minds into. Although knights may have an indomitable will, most fall prey to mental control and illusions because of their constant absence of their personal needs. If their will is strong, however, and they do not easily fall prey to temptations. Their greatest weakness is, indeed, the over-trust in their dogmas, the trust in those who are closest to them and their naive disposition.

As maintainers of the status quo, knights expect those alongside them to behave properly, however, they are always loyal to them to an extreme degree, to the point that they may even give up their lives for those who become their allies. Certain kinds of animals have an affinity, such as war-dogs and horses, due to their loyalty to their masters and great reliability in times of conflict.

Applications

• Combat Perception
• Enhanced Accuracy
• Enhanced Charisma
• Enhanced Combat
• Enhanced Crafting
• Fear Masking
• Indomitable Will
  • Undying Loyalty
• One-Man Army
• Riders Aptitude
• Tranquil State
  • Tranquil Emotions
    • Tranquil Fury
• Weapon Improvisation
• Weapon Proficiency
  • Blunt Weapon Proficiency
  • Dagger Proficiency
  • Enhanced Archery
  • Enhanced Axemanship
  • Enhanced Polearm Proficiency
  • Enhanced Shieldmanship
  • Enhanced Swordsmanship

Associations

• Guardianship
• Magic
  • Magically Enhanced Physiology - Empowered by wizards, mystic objects or arcane forces.
  • Mysticism
  • White Arts
• Supernatural Hunter Physiology
  • Demonic Slayer
  • Dragon Slayer
  • Monster Slayer
  • Undead Slayer
• Virtue Embodiment - The Seven Knightly Virtues.
  • Courage
  • Generosity
  • Hope
  • Justice
  • Mercy
  • Nobility
  • Truth

Limitations

• Knights have their fair share of limitations.
• Sin Embodiment - The Seven Deadly Sins
  • Envy
  • Gluttony
  • Greed
  • Lust
  • Pride
  • Sloth
  • Wrath
• Some can fall from their knighthood due to great temptation.
• In a world where Chivalry is dead, the User will be easily manipulated and discarded.

Known Users

• Green Knight (Arthurian Legends)
• King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table (Arthurian Legends)
• Azan (Berserk)
• The New Band of the Hawk (Berserk)
  • Grunbeld
  • Locust
• Crusaders (Diablo)
• Diarmuid Ua Duibhne/Lancer (Fate/Zero)
• Sir Boris (The Big Knights)
• Sir Morris (The Big Knights)
• Sir Horace (The Big Knights)
• Sir Doris (The Big Knights)
• Royal Paladins (Cardfight!! Vanguard)
• Brotherhood of Light (Castlevania: Lords of Shadow)
  • Brotherhood Soldier
  • Gabriel Belmont
  • Trevor Belmont
• Fright Knight (Danny Phantom)
• Four Knights of Gwyn (Dark Souls)
  • Artorias the Abysswalker
  • Dragon Slayer Ornstein
  • Hawkeye Gough
  • Lord's Blade Ciaran
• Burnt Ivory King (Dark Souls II)
• Raime, the Fume Knight (Dark Souls II)
• Sanctum Knights (Dark Souls II)
• Sir Alonne (Dark Souls II)
• Abyss Watchers (Dark Souls III)
  • Hawkwood
• Shining Knight (DC Comics)
  • Justin Arthur
  • Ystin
• Nelo Angelo (Devil May Cry series)
• Digimon Royal Knights (Digimon series)
• Cecil Harvey (Final Fantasy IV)
• Holy Knight/White Knight (Final Fantasy Tactics)
  • Agrias Oaks
  • Delita Heiral
  • Wiegraf Folles
• Black Knight (Folklore)
• Ghostdog (Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai)
• Arthur (Ghosts n' Goblins series)
• Hallow Knight (Hallow Knight)
• The Knight (Hallow Knight)
• Godric Griffindor (Harry Potter book series)
• Duncan MacLeod (Highlander)
• Yuuto Kiba (Highschool DxD)
• Beruka Furcas (Highschool DxD)
• Arthur Pendragon (Highschool DxD)
• Jonathan Joestar (JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Part II: Phantom Blood)
• Jean Pierre Polnareff (JoJo's Bizarre Adventure)
• Galacta Knight (Kirby series)
• Meta Knight (Kirby series)
• Ri Shin (Kingdom)
• Knights of the World (Lance N' Masques)
  • Dorgon
  • Shin Hanabusa
  • Yōtarō Hanabusa
• Darknuts (Legend of Zelda series)
• Link (Legend of Zelda series)
• Black Knight (Marvel Comics)
  • Dane Whitmen
• Tigrevurmund Vorn (Madan no Ou to Vanadis)
• Roland (Madan no Ou to Vanadis)
• Sir Daniel Fortesque (Medievil)
• Hyogoro (One Piece)
• Vinsmoke Sanji (One Piece)
• Roronoa Zoro (One Piece)
• Dracule Mihawk (One Piece)
• Charlotte Katakuri (One Piece)
• Gallade (Pokémon)
• The Swords of Justice (Pokémon)
• Hayato Shingu/White Knight (Project ARMS)
• Annelotte (Queen's Blade Rebellion)
• Sparkster (Rocket Knight Adventures)
• Honos (Roman Mythology)
• Jack (Samurai Jack)
• Kenshiro (Fist of the North Star)
• Samurai Warriors (Samurai Warriors)
• Sir Galleth Cooper (Sly Cooper)
• Knights of the Round Table (Sonic and the Black Knight)
• Sonic (Sonic and the Black Knight)
• Flynn Scifo (Tales of Vesperia)
• Knights of the Nine (The Elder Scrolls IV: Knights of the Nine)
• Knight-Paladin Gelebor (The Elder Scrolls V: Dawnguard)
• Paladin (Valkyrie Crusade)
• Samurai (Valkyrie Crusade)
• Paladins and various Knighthoods (Various fantasy stories and RPGs)
• Armies of Bretonnia (Warhammer)
• Blood Knights (Warhammer)
• Knightly Orders of the Empire (Warhammer)
• Users of the Ark Incorruptus (White Knight Chronicles series)
• Iris Ascarid (Rakudai Kishi Eiyuutan)
• Koutarou Satomi (Invaders of the Rokujouma)
• Ichika Orimura (Infinite Stratos)
• Alyssa Sutcliff (Magika no Kenshi to Shōkan Vasreus)
• Britain Knight Order (Magika no Kenshi to Shōkan Vasreus)
• Jaune Arc (RWBY)
• Various Characters (Usagi Yojimbo)

Gallery

Green Knight (Arthurian Legends)

Grunbeld, The Great Flame Dragon Knight (Berserk)

Fright Knight (Danny Phantom)

Ystin/Shining Knight (DC Comics)

Justin Arthur/Shining Knight (DC Comics)

Dukemon/Gallantmon (Digimon)

Cecil Harvey (Final Fantasy IV/Dissidia)

Arthur (Ghosts N' Goblins series)

Godric Griffindor (Harry Potter)

Meta Knight (Kirby)

Link (The Legend of Zelda)

Lumiere, the Knight of the Moonlight, Tigrevurmund Vorn (Madan no Ou o Vanadis) became renowned for his selflessness, valor, and compassion.

As the summoner of King Arthur, Alyssa Sutcliff (Magika no Kenshi to Shōkan Vasreus) is an honorable King who dedicated herself to chivalry, which is the source of her great power.

Dane Whitmen/Black Knight (Marvel Comics)

Hyogoro of the Flower (One Piece) is legendary as the living epitome of Samurai Bushido in Wano.

Pirate Hunter, Roronoa Zoro (One Piece) is a swordsman dedicated to the Bushido Code.

Dracule Mihawk (Onbe Piece)

A an honorable man who dislikes other people interfering with his fights, Charlott Katakuri (One Piece) injured himself in the same spot he injured Monkey D. Luffy to compensate for his sister's interference.

Gallade (Pokémon) is a highly chivalrous Pokémon that will always fight to protect the weak and helpless.

Iris Ascarid, the Black Knight (Rakudai Kishi Eiyuutan)

Tsukio (Rurouni Kenshin) lost his pride as a samurai and attempted seppuku as a way to keep his honor.

Sir Galleth Cooper (Sly Cooper) was an honorable knight of the Cooper Clan who is described to be very bombastic and chivalrous.

Sonic (Sonic and the Black Knight)

Miyamoto Usagi (Usagi Yojimbo)

Striving to become a "True Gentleman", Jonathan Joestar (JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Part I: Phantom Blood) carried the Joestar name with pride, never betraying his personal code of conduct and treated any of his fellow humans with the utmost respect unless they prove truly evil.

Ghostdog (Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai)

Paladin (Valkyrie Crusade)

Samurai (Valkyrie Crusade)

King Arthur Pendragon (Arthurian Legend) is the legendary King of Camelot for his chivalry, honor, and benevolence.