Knight

The Brave Protector

A frontline tank who stands between friends and darkness, breaking Darkness Points with fearless melee strikes and shielding allies with unwavering courage.

Overview

Knights are noble defenders who stand between darkness and their friends. Their strength is not in violence, but in their unwavering bravery and ability to knock darkness away with pure heart. When The Unwritten sends corrupted creatures charging forward, the Knight plants their feet, raises their shield, and refuses to let anything reach the ones they love.

Stats

Stat	Bonus
Might	+2
Brave	+1

Proficiencies

Shields
Swords and hammers
Medium armor
Heroic tools (whistles, banners)

Abilities

Bonk Strike

Break 1 DP with a harmless "bonk" of your weapon.

Guard Stance

Give an ally +2 Defense until your next turn.

Courage Call

All allies gain +1 to their next Spirit Save.

Signature Ability (Level 3)

Heartshield

Absorb the next DP damage for an ally instead of them taking it.

Once-Per-Rest Power

Heroic Charge

Rush forward and break 2 DP (or 3 if you had momentum).

Passive Feature

Noble Presence

Creatures under corruption hesitate to target you, giving you +1 Defense vs corrupted foes.

Suggested Species Pairings

Lion — A lion's natural leadership and Might bonus creates a fearsome but honorable Knight whose Courage Call carries true royal authority over the battlefield.
Penguin — Penguins have Brave +2 and Might +1, which stacks beautifully with the Knight's own Brave/Might focus, and their Slide Charge gives the Heroic Charge even more momentum.