Von Sabot Knight
House von Sabot is the feudal ruler of the city of Luten-Augusburg, but their power extends far beyond the city, even deep into the Unseen. In order to protect their interests, they attract a host of competent knights trained for battle. Because the needs of the von Sabots vary greatly, the knights they employ vary greatly too.
Squires
The least of von Sabot knights, these are people who have some training equal to a knight but who aren't exceptional.
Attributes
Squires have a Prowess of 2, Erudition of 1, and Cleverness of 2.
Traits
Squires will have one of these traits.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Martial Adept | This character is well trained in the use of a mundane weapon. They gain a bonus of 1 to their Prowess when wielding a weapon within that category in combat. |
| Armored Fencer | This character gains a bonus to their Prowess when attacking equal to half their armor bonus. |
Knights
Those who have been knighted in the services of the von Sabots, but who have not yet embraced becoming a vampire. If, indeed, they are aware of the von Sabots' nature.
Attributes
Knights have a Prowess of 2, Erudition of 1, and Cleverness of 2.
Traits
Knights will have two of these traits.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Martial Master | This character has mastered the use of a mundane weapon. They gain a bonus of 2 to their Prowess when wielding a weapon within that category in combat. |
| Armored Fighter | This character has specialized in fighting with armor. When fighting in armor, their effective Prowess increases by one. When fighting without any armor, their effective Prowess reduces by two. |
| Lancer | This character is adept at fighting on horseback. They gain a bonus of 2 to their Prowess after charging with a horse, or 1 when fighting normally. |
Vampiric Knights
A knight groomed for war, with the power of a fledgling vampire.
For a Peer knight, double their listed attributes. Consider finding another martial trait such as The Westfalian Parry, and giving them that as well. Some especially powerful knights have learned 1-2 spells as well.
Attributes
Knights have a Prowess of 3, Erudition of 2, and Cleverness of 2.
Traits
These knights always have the Vampire trait, and with it one of the traits for a fledging vampire. They also have two of the other traits listed.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Martial Master | This character has mastered the use of a mundane weapon. They gain a bonus of 2 to their Prowess when wielding a weapon within that category in combat. |
| Armored Fencer | This character has specialized in fighting with armor. When fighting in armor, their effective Prowess increases by one. When fighting without any armor, their effective Prowess reduces by two. |
| Lancer | This character is adept at fighting on horseback. They gain a bonus of 2 to their Prowess after charging with a horse, or 1 when fighting normally. |