Knights of the Eternal Flame
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| Photo by Jesse Gifford |
The Knights of the Eternal Flame were founded in 1991 by Shannon Slate. Thirteen individuals were knighted, three of whom are still active in the game today.
What does your knighthood stand for?
Depending on whom you ask about what the knighthood stands for, you might get a number of answers. The Knights of the Eternal Flame were originally founded, in part, as a way to recognize individuals who had excelled in a particular aspect of the game. But the much like the game, the knighthood has evolved as well.
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| Sir Vawn and Alex (Carrie Dolph/Sir Tetch) Photo by Robyn Nielsen |
That is because there is no checklist of tasks one must accomplish to become a KoEF. Each existing KoEF determines their own standards, and given the diversity of the order, that means that those individuals who are inducted have consistently demonstrated a wide range of personal qualities and accomplishments.
The "KoEF" is also both an in- and out-of-character knightly order. This means that those standards are both in and out of character. It is important to recognize that though there are in character expectations, being “friendly”, “approachable”, or even a “good guy” in character is not necessarily required. But if you look at both past and present Knights, there are some common threads, such as having high standards of personal honor, contributing to the game and the community, and being a positive influence.
What are your tenets?
Be true to yourself
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| Sir Aeston- Photo by Robyn Nielsen |
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| Sir Avendar Being Knighted- Photo by Robyn Nielsen |
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| Dame Twenaria Belting Sir Temorse- Photo by Robyn Nielsen |
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| Sir Jarrod fighting Sir Will Photo by Angela Gray |
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| Sir Eldrich and Dame Katasha- Photo by Robyn Nielsen |
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| Sir Shandar- Photo by Angela Gray |
What is your symbol?
As an order, it is a white field, with a red/orange/yellow fireball on it (The Eternal Flame).
This symbol does not appear on the knightly belts, however. Knights of the Eternal Flame wear white belts they with their personal insignia painted on the end.
Members of the order at times give others "fireball" belt favors, which have the KoEF symbol on them. These are bestowed by individual Knights based on their personal criteria.
Did you have a traditional Knightly power, if so what was it?
The Knights of the Eternal Flame are one of the orders that still has a backed power. Knights get to call Knight once a calendar year in response to a blow that otherwise may have killed them.
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| Dame Phoenix, Sir Radstar, and Sir Malaki Photo by Jesse Gifford |
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| Sir Zula- Photo by Robyn Nielsen |
The KoEF do not take on squires to the order, although individual knights may choose to mentor individuals in such a fashion.
Individuals are voted into the order.
Who is your current Knight Commander?
Sir Vawn Coupant of Eagle's Rook
Who are your currently active Knights?
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| Sir Kazmar and Sir Panther- Photo by Robyn Nielsen |
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| Sir Iawen and Sir Bright- Photo by Robyn Nielsen |
Sir Nighthawk Sir Malaki Dame Phoenix Sir Temorse Sir Shandar Sir Aven Dar Sir Kazmar Sir Borjid Sir Vawn Sir Oliver Sir K Sir Bright Sir Radstar Sir Diamond Sir Cecil Sir Freesia Sir Wil Sir Iawen Sir AEston Sir Zula Dame Twenaria Sir PJ Sir Da'oud Sir Veros Dame Katasha Sir Therian Sir Lysis Sir Makhta Sir Tetch Sir Blade Sir Panther Sir Duncan Sir Callin Sir Randall Sir Eldritch Sir Jarrod Sir Rob Scarlett
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| Dame Freesia and Sir Cecil- Photo by Angela Gray |
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| Sir Callin- Photo by Robyn Nielsen |
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| Nighthawk Being Knighted- Photo by Robyn Nielsen |
Do you have any interesting stories from your Knighthoods past?
The KoEF has been fortunate to include an array of noteworthy individuals, most of whom have at least a few interesting stories. You should ask them.
Anything else?
The Knights of the Eternal Flame is a storied order with a long history and a diverse population. If you have other questions, we’d encourage you to ask one of us.
