This chapter serves as a reference guide to the main character, his house, powers, and the unique equipment featured in the story.
1. The Main Character: Vulcan Nocturne
Title: The Dark Knight
House: Young Lord of House Nocturne
Appearance: As a young man, Vulcan is tall with a lean, powerful build. He has dark hair and stormy grey eyes that hold a depth and intensity far beyond his years.
Demeanor: On the surface, he is a dutiful young noble and a prodigy in combat and strategy. Internally, he is a reincarnated individual, carrying the memories of another world, which makes him pragmatic, calculating, and often detached from those around him.
2. House Nocturne
Seat: Moonsrest
Motto: "The Light of Darkness."
House Symbol / Arms: The heraldry of House Nocturne blends traditional Westerosi elements with the theme of its unique order.
Core Emblem: A silver crescent moon rests within a black circular shield trimmed in gold.
Accents: Seven golden rays emanate from the top of the shield, a subtle nod to the Faith. Two steel-grey longswords are crossed behind the central shield.
[Image: House Nocturne Coat of Arms]
3. The Power System: The Moon Knights
The military might of House Nocturne is built upon a unique order of warriors known as the Moon Knights, created and led by Vulcan.
The Awakening Ceremony: Vulcan can select and train individuals who meet a certain physical and mental standard. Once they are deemed worthy and loyal, they undergo a secret ceremony in the basement of Moonsrest. This ceremony uses a magically endowed statue to "awaken" them, transforming them into Moon Knights.
Base Abilities: Upon awakening, a Moon Knight gains enhanced strength, resilience, intelligence, and a potent regenerative ability, making them akin to a super-soldier.
Rank Progression & Mana: As a Moon Knight proves themselves and rises in rank (signified by stars on their armor), they unlock a reserve of "mana" and a unique special ability.
1-Star Captain: Can awaken a signature ability (e.g., "Hardening" to make their skin as strong as steel, or "Ultra Sense" for enhanced reflexes). Their mana allows them to use this for short periods.
Higher Ranks: Increased rank brings a larger mana pool and a greater mastery over their unique ability.
4. The Dark Knight's Abilities
As the source of the power, Vulcan's own abilities are unique.
War Machine (Passive): In a combat situation, Vulcan's senses, reaction speed, and regenerative abilities are passively heightened to a superhuman degree, allowing him to perceive and react to threats with uncanny speed and precision.
Ultra Survey (Active): An analytical skill. When used on a person, it reveals their physical and mental state. On an object, it acts as an identification tool, revealing its history and properties. When used on land, it can detect hidden resources like mineral deposits.
5. Weaponry
The Dark Knight's Sword (Vulcan's Personal Weapon): An exquisite and masterfully crafted longsword.
Blade: Forged with an intricate, dark pattern reminiscent of Damascus steel.
Hilt: Elaborately designed with dark metals and accented with gold and subtle red details. It features no moon-related iconography.
Pommel: A single, prominent white crystal is set at the end of the pommel, which seems to glow with a soft internal light.
[Image: The Dark Knight's Sword on a pedestal]
Standard Moon Knight's Sword: The uniform weapon of the order.
Design: A functional and elegant longsword with clean lines. The blade is polished steel without intricate patterns. The hilt and guard are made of a dark metal with simple silver and gold accents, ensuring reliability and a unified aesthetic.
[Image: Standard Moon Knight's Sword]
6. Armor Sets
The Dark Knight's Armor (Vulcan's Personal Armor):
Coloring: Predominantly dark grey and black steel, with elaborate gold, white, and red detailing that signifies his lordship.
Features: An enhanced and more intimidating version of the standard set. It includes a more ornate metallic mask and hood, richer fur accents, and a flowing cape of deep red. The House symbol is prominently engraved on the chest plate.
[Image: The Dark Knight in full armor on his steed]
Standard Moon Knight's Armor Set:
Inspiration: Blends the aesthetic of traditional Westerosi plate armor with the mystique of a hooded knight.
Coloring: Primarily light grey steel with black, white, and gold accents.
Features: The set includes a full-face mask, a hood, and a flowing white cape. Subtle fur accents line the collar and pauldrons. The House symbol is engraved on the chest, with a plate below it to display rank insignia (stars).
[Image: A Moon Knight in full armor on his steed]