Way of the Knights

The Thotor̃os, the knights of Atlantis. They are an elite group of skilled warriors who have trained from their youth and are experts at all types of warfare. However, war is not the largest part of the life of the Thotor̃os, but that instead is the honing of one’s mind and spirit. Many follow this path in an effort to seek virtue and greater self control, for they view the pushing of one’s body a way of pushing one’s spirit and growing closer to the gods: Borgodérgos, friend of those who seek to do good, Tacor̃dérgos, defender of the needy, Gabr̃edérgos, protector of the oppressed, and especially Tacomanti, the omnipotent lord of the gods who is goodness and wisdom itself. Both Atlantean mythology and culture value heroism, so the Thotor̃os strive for it in every facet of their lives, both in helping people and living with heroic virtue. They train with various weapons, which are usually made of a magical variant of bronze called Orichalcum. This bronze is extremely durable and can be easily cast and tempered into weapons and armor that are extremely effective. It also has an appearance like that of gold (the sword and the man’s armor in this picture are both made of Orichalcum) and is among the most precious materials on Earth. You are a young person in the great city of Atlantis, and you have decided to try to become one of the Thotor̃os. Fortunately, a kindly old man among them named Torodéan (the man in this picture) has agreed to become your master and show you the way of the Thotor̃os. He will help you train both your body and spirit and achieve greatness. He is a patient and kind teacher, but he also will not hesitate to push you. When you meet him, he gives you a dóglis, a one handed sword made of Orichalcum (the one shown in the picture) that is often wielded with a shield, which he will teach you how to wield as you learn discipline and power. A quest of self discovery lies before you; are you ready to face the challenges and become a Thotor̃os?