The tale of Sir William, the True
Once upon a time, there was a young boy who dreamed of becoming a knight…
William was the youngest son of a blacksmith in a small village in the province of Efrines. Despite their humble standing, William's parents were devoted to providing their children with the best possible education. They ensured William received an education in reading, writing, and mathematics.
As the youngest child, William often felt overshadowed by his older siblings, who were already working in the family forge by the time he was strong enough to hold a hammer and tongs. While his brothers were acquiring the skill of the forge, William spent his free time exploring the surrounding countryside and dreaming of one day becoming a knight.
William's love for the tales of Albion's Hautecalrian Order of Knights was born during his childhood, when he would listen to the village elders tell stories of Sir Olivier Hauteclaires and his knights. He then learned about all the Orders. He was particularly drawn to the tales of the knights' bravery, chivalry and loyalty. William would often spend hours imagining himself as one of them.
As William grew older, he began to realize that his dream of becoming a knight was more than just a childhood fantasy. Despite the obstacles he faced as a lowly smith's son, he remained determined to pursue his dream. He spent his spare time honing his combat skills, studying the code of chivalry and practicing the art of diplomacy. All this in the hopes of one day being noticed by a nobleman who would take him under his wing and train him as a knight.
This unwavering determination and dedication to his goal ultimately led William to decide to set out on a quest to join one of the Orders.
William travelled through many villages and towns, encountering knights from various Orders. He witnessed the Durandians' discipline and military prowess, the Frobergians' connection to nature, the Hauteclairians' sense of justice and fairness, the Almacians' dedication to preserving tradition, the Charles Joyeuse's commitment to knowledge, and the Cortanians' love of art and culture.
Despite his passion and dedication, William was initially rejected by all the Orders he approached. But he refused to give up. He knew in his heart that he had what it took to become a knight, and he was determined to prove it.
William continued to travel, training and helping those in need along the way. He faced many challenges but always kept his goal of becoming a knight in mind.
One day, as he was passing through a forest, William came across a group of knights who were in trouble. They had been ambushed by a group of bandits and were outnumbered. William didn't hesitate. He joined the fight, using his newfound skills to help defeat the bandits.
Impressed by his courage and skill, the knights invited William to join them. But William was faced with a difficult decision. He had seen the best of all the Orders and wasn't sure which one to join.
In the end, William realized that the qualities he admired in each Order were all important and that he could use them all to become a truly great knight. William became known as a hero throughout Albion, revered by all the Orders for his courage, wisdom and dedication to justice.
William knew that he had found his true calling, a knight of all Orders, united in service to the land and its people.
And so he was knighted: Sir William, the True.
