This group operates in the Embers ward of Oldgate. Karrns and worshipers of the Blood of Vol, the Dark Six, or other exotic religious movements are advised to avoid Embers; Commander Valen Vanatar believes such faiths pose a threat to the stability of Embers and acts accordingly
When King Thalin of Thrane died, a popular uprising turned the people against Prince Daslin and ushered in the theocratic government that reigns today. The Knights of Thrane were the sworn defenders of the throne, and many were prepared to lay down their lives to defend the rights of their king. Daslin wouldn’t allow it, demanding that his soldiers obey the will of the people. Many did, and in Thrane the order now serves both Queen and Keeper. However, some simply couldn’t stomach the change. These knights turned their backs on Galifar and made their way to the expatriate community of Stormreach.
The Knights of Thrane seek to protect their own and to preserve the old values of Thrane. They see Embers as the last bastion of Thrane culture, and new immigrants are pressured to conform to their traditions. Foremost among these is respect for the blood of Wynarn and the royal family of Thrane. A knight begins every meal with a toast to Queen Diani and to the day when she holds her throne once more. Even so, most knights are followers of the Silver Flame and seek to live by the virtues of the Flame, which sets them apart from the secular Throneholder movement (FN 135). Faith is important to the knights and the people of Embers. But they believe that their faith—their dedication to the true principles of the Silver Flame—demands that they oppose the theocracy, which will inevitably tarnish the values of both church and state.
Despite the fact that most of the knights have never set foot in Thrane, they are passionately devoted to the idea of their homeland. This attitude leads the knights to take violent action against those they consider to be enemies of their state. Most of the knights are good people, and they won’t attack helpless innocents. But anyone who raises suspicions—such as former soldiers—might trigger violent action. The Swords of Karrn are seen as a threat, and the knights occasionally strike at Sword patrols. And if Dannel’s Wrath launches attacks across the city, the knights might conclude that all Cyrans are dangerous.
The knights are led by Valen Vanatar, the grandson of one of the original knights. Vanatar is a passionate man, easily stirred to action by perceived injustice or a threat to Embers. The khoravar Taris Irvalo is one of the few people in Embers who has a true connection to the Silver Flame, but she chooses to work with the knights instead of at the Keep of the Silver Flame. She is a gentle woman, and she tries to prevent Vanatar from engaging in rash action. The dwarf Arrun Stone is the last of the original immigrant knights. Arrun is a stoic individual who prefers to let Vanatar direct the knights, but he is the strongest among them and always at the forefront of any battle.