Purple Dragon knight

Purple Dragon knights are the officers and warrior elite of the Cormyrian army, the bulk of which is known as the Purple Dragons. The Purple Dragons and the knights within have distinguished themselves with courage and honor several times in the past and being awarded knighthood within the Purple Dragons is a great honor for anyone from the Forest Country. On the battlefield they work with the War Wizards in order to overcome the enemy.

The knights' name comes from Thauglor, an ancient black dragon who once dominated the area encompassed by the present kingdom. As Thauglor matured, his scales faded from ebony to violet.

Culture
As knights of the crown, members of the Purple Dragons put their honor before anything else and will not bend it for any purpose and the order has high ethical standards for all its initiates. As such, Purple Dragon knights are servants of law and of good, though not always of both. But regardless of a Purple Dragon's individual feelings all are expected to do what is best for Cormyr and to serve justice, giving no rest to evil nor corruption.

In return for this devotion Purple Dragon knights are well rewarded and the training of the Purple Dragon knights is as legendary as their discipline. Purple Dragon knights are excellent soldiers by any measure, with intense martial prowess that exceeds most enemies they are likely to face. But more important than their own physical strength is their ability to command and Purple Dragon knights are not only the best soldiers in Cormyr's service but its most impressive leaders as well and leadership capability is a major aspect of the training a knight receives.

Abilities
Purple Dragon knight training allows members of the order to gain several special abilities that serve them well in combat. New initiates into the order learn quickly how to make the best of a bad situation, pulling themselves together when bloodied and bruised so they can yet strike their foe once more. Purple dragons learn to rally their spirits and push onwards, even with things seem at their worst. This aura of confidence inspires others to do the same, giving them further resilience against all the ills that may befall them in battle.

Purple Dragon knights gain access to several useful exploits, many of which center on their role as the commanders of their fellow soldiers. Rallying cry, sometimes called final stand, allows purple dragon knights to inspire their troops, giving them a potent edge in battle. Similarly, for Cormyr! is a resounding war cry shouted by many of the order which has the reverse effect, striking fear into the enemies of Cormyr. Rallying attack is a more purely offensive power, though still with a leadership aspect, for with each use of the exploit the spirits of the Purple Dragon's allies are roused.

Many Purple Dragon knights also swear an oath, once per day, to destroy a single enemy in battle. This oath gives confidence and strength of resolve to the knight and so long as they are engaged in combat with that opponent, their morale remains strong and they are more potent in battle.

Notable Purple Dragon knights

 * Alusair Obarskyr
 * Sthavar