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[Belhi]

Considering that Dark Knights sound basically like vigilante knights that punish corrupt members of the Theocracy, and considering that the Holy See seems to be the center of 'holy' style knights in Ishgard, I could see the Dark Knights having their origins from individuals looking for a power to fight back against said corruption. With the Paladin style power the primary demain of the Theocracy, said individuals find a source of power in one shunned by the Theocracy.

Pure speculation of course.

[gamesmart]

Considering that Dark Knights sound basically like vigilante knights that punish corrupt members of the Theocracy, and considering that the Holy See seems to be the center of 'holy' style knights in Ishgard, I could see the Dark Knights having their origins from individuals looking for a power to fight back against said corruption. With the Paladin style power the primary demain of the Theocracy, said individuals find a source of power in one shunned by the Theocracy.

Pure speculation of course.

Basically, Batman.

The lore on Au Ra is pretty interesting though. I guess not even the people in game know their true origins.

[Alacran]

Basically, Batman.

The lore on Au Ra is pretty interesting though. I guess not even the people in game know their true origins.

Black/ Dark Knights have existed since Arthurian legend, if i'm not mistaken those predate batman by a few years...

"Dark knights, also known as black knights, were a minority group of knights who refused to serve lords or kings. Instead they either looted and raided, hunted bounties, or lived off the charity from the more humble folk, in much the same manner as a Japanese ronin. As they had no master, and thus no squire, they would paint their armor a signature black color to prevent rust and damage. Dark knights were considered by many a necessary evil, as they would protect villages and lesser people from invaders and bandits, but would also cause problems in the regions they dwelt in to sustain themselves."

[Kotemon]

Black/ Dark Knights have existed since Arthurian legend, if i'm not mistaken those predate batman by a few years...

"Dark knights, also known as black knights, were a minority group of knights who refused to serve lords or kings. Instead they either looted and raided, hunted bounties, or lived off the charity from the more humble folk, in much the same manner as a Japanese ronin. As they had no master, and thus no squire, they would paint their armor a signature black color to prevent rust and damage. Dark knights were considered by many a necessary evil, as they would protect villages and lesser people from invaders and bandits, but would also cause problems in the regions they dwelt in to sustain themselves."

Wasn't Zawisza Czarny also the only historical figure to wear black armor? As is often often associated with the metal armor worn by black knights.

[Alacran]

Wasn't Zawisza Czarny also the only historical figure to wear black armor? As is often often associated with the metal armor worn by black knights.

Actually it was beyond counting, for example poorer and defeated Knights often had no squire to maintain their armor. As such armor would be coated in pitch to prevent rust. Another example would be Edward the Black Prince who wore a suit of black armor.

[gamesmart]

historical stuff

Oh, I'm quite aware that Batman isn't the first "dark knight" - but the lore for DRK does have a bit of that vibe.

Also Yoshi-P teased it with a Batman shirt anyway.

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Black/ Dark Knights have existed since Arthurian legend, if i'm not mistaken those predate batman by a few years...

"Dark knights, also known as black knights, were a minority group of knights who refused to serve lords or kings. Instead they either looted and raided, hunted bounties, or lived off the charity from the more humble folk, in much the same manner as a Japanese ronin. As they had no master, and thus no squire, they would paint their armor a signature black color to prevent rust and damage. Dark knights were considered by many a necessary evil, as they would protect villages and lesser people from invaders and bandits, but would also cause problems in the regions they dwelt in to sustain themselves."

To me the Dark knights from the arthurian legend are more evil than they are chaotic good. But I'm not an expert in these legends so maybe it's just me.