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The DragonSwolf Kingdom & its Sorcerer Knights
- The Kingdom of DragonSwolf
- The Ancient Guardian of DragonSwolf Castle
- Sorcerer Lord Dragonis
- Sorcerer Knight Evensburdge the Grey
- Sorcerer Knight Redsfear
- Sorcerer Knight Hellington
Knights of the Destroyed Kingdoms of Avaloth & Orchington
- Blue Knight from the Lost Kingdom of Avaloth
- Red Knight from the Lost Kingdom of Orchington
- The Deeper Story of the Blue Knight of the Destroyed Kingdom of Avaloth
- The Deeper Story of the Red Knight of the Destroyed Kingdom of Orchington
- The Young Knight of Orchington
The DragonSwolf Kingdom & its Sorcerer Knights
It is home to an ancient castle passed down through generations for centuries. This mysterious fortress sits high in the mountains of the kingdom, its very name unknown to the outside world. No one dares speak it aloud—for even a whisper, a mere thought, or a single mention is said to summon a great, fang-baring beast that encircles the entire castle, protecting it from invaders.
Shrouded in mystery, this ancient guardian has led many to dismiss the kingdom, the castle, and its evil sorcerer knights as mere fairy tales told to children at bedtime. Even the Clumsy Knights believed them to be nothing more than bedtime stories.
The Lord of the Castle, Lord Dragonis, and Sorcerer Knight Hellington are the only ones who know the castle's true name. Sorcerer Knight Hellington shadows his lord within the castle walls and serves as one of its primary defenders.
Shrouded in mystery, where did this great shadowy beast come from? It is the sole protector of DragonSwolf Castle. By speaking the castle's true name aloud, this majestic shadow beast—with its piercing red glowing eyes, spiked scales, and body woven from smoke, shadows, and pure enigma—is instantly summoned to defend the fortress.
If the old fairy tales whispered to children at bedtime hold any truth, even the Clumsy Knights' legendary clumsiness may not be enough to overcome this formidable guardian. Its head is that of a true dragon, armed with wicked, fang-like jaws. Its form drifts and fades at will, materializing and vanishing within the thick mist and darkness it conjures upon awakening.
The castle's ancient, forbidden name is known only to two souls: Lord Dragonis himself and his loyal Sorcerer Knight, Hellington. It is guarded with utmost care—even the slightest whisper or fleeting thought of the name is said to call forth the beast. To this day, Lord Dragonis has never needed to summon it in defense of his realm.
This Shadow Fang Dragon was forged through a powerful spell of ancient magic runes, eternally bound to the castle's secret name. The runes are carved deep into the dungeon walls and ceilings below. A mere mention—or even a stray thought—of the name awakens the great beast. When summoned, thick, impenetrable mist engulfs the entire castle, within which the shadowy dragon circles endlessly, seeking out any threat. As it patrols, it trails streams of cloud-like shadows that linger like an ominous veil.
The Kingdom of DragonSwolf—ruled by the most powerful yet evil sorcerer known as Lord Dragonis, the founder of the Dragontooth Order —is one of the mightiest in the known lands. He has mastered the forbidden arts, including the rare skill of summoning a fierce Dragontooth to do his bidding. He uses this ability only in dire emergencies, such as when the kingdom is under attack and his sorcerer knights are overwhelmed.
The drawback is severe: when such a beast is summoned, Sorcerer Lord Dragonis is temporarily incapacitated or enfeebled. In this vulnerable state, he must seek safe shelter before casting the spell, for attempting it in the midst of battle could cost him his life.
He has heard tales of the Legendary Clumsy Knights who reside in the Kingdom of Clumsalon. Unfortunately for Lord Dragonis, this particular kingdom is shrouded by an unknown spell that repels evil and evil thoughts. So, despite trying several times, the Sorcerer Lord cannot locate the Legendary Clumsy Knights’ Kingdom.
Commanded by his Lord Dragonis, he wears a set of specially crafted armor, face shield, and hood similar to his brethren Sorcerer Knights under Lord Dragonis’s command. This formal wear is mandatory. All of Lord Dragonis’s sorcerer knights must comply.
One day, Sorcerer Knight Evensburdge ran into two Black Knights of the Terrifying Valley of Gloomfen: the Black Knight of Gloomfen and the Black Knight of Terror. The sorcerer knight managed to temporarily defeat them due to his masterful skill in manipulating water at his command.
In the encounter, he repeatedly manipulated small volumes of water, sending the two Black Knights slithering away to a safe distance, far from the sorcerer knight himself. He could manipulate larger volumes of water, but doing so takes a heavy toll on his strength afterward, requiring him to rest and meditate to regain his full power. This is why he mostly relies on smaller volumes of water in a repeating pattern, pushing his foes further away to a safe distance.
One of only two Sorcerer Knights of the Kingdom of DragonSwolf who has actually faced off against a few members of the Legendary Order of the Backwards Plume—the Clumsy Knights: Sir Pubbleglum the Soggy, Dame Clattercrash, and Sir Ouchington.
The Clumsy Knights were on a training mission, heading to the Kingdom of Perfectia, their newfound allied partners in battle. From a distance they noticed a heavier-than-normal wind. This kind of wind and air felt like something was grabbing the Clumsy Knights’ arms and legs. Luckily, Dame Clattercrash was on the opposite side from the other two Clumsy Knights, looking for beautiful flowers. In the midst of it all, the two other Clumsy Knights were trying to figure out what was going on. From a distance, a tall grey figure appeared, sword in one hand, the other waving in front of him. Sir Pubbleglum yelled at Sir Ouchington, telling him that this might be one of the Sorcerer Knights of the Kingdom of DragonSwolf—a fairy tale usually told to young children before bedtime.
Sir Ouchington snapped back at Sir Pubbleglum the Soggy himself and yelled, “Does he look like a fairy tale?!” Before the Clumsy Knights even thought about escaping—distracted by their blabbering back and forth—Dame Clattercrash lived up to her famous namesake. Her left foot snagged on a slight sinkhole in the ground, propelling her into a swirling ball that came crashing down on top of the Sorcerer Knight Redsfear, temporarily debilitating him just long enough for the other Clumsy Knights to escape his wind grasp. All three Clumsy Knights fled to a safe distance. The bewildered Sorcerer Knight went off in the other direction. The Clumsy Knights are sure to report this to the Order and warn the Kingdom of Perfectia, for this once-told fairy tale is actually no fairy tale at all.
He rarely leaves the hidden Kingdom of DragonSwolf, where he shadows his master, Lord Dragonis, like a silent storm. His unique power lies in manipulating the earth itself—raising jagged spikes from the ground, splitting the soil beneath an enemy’s feet, or summoning tremors that swallow armies whole.
Born to poor parents in a harsh land, Hellington endured a rough and troubled childhood. Desperate for their son to survive a cruel world, they scraped together what little they had to pay for sword lessons, dreaming he would one day earn a coveted place in the legendary elite Perfechian Guard of Shearmelstrom in the Kingdom of Perfectia. Through years of relentless training, he mastered the blade to near perfection. One fateful day, as he honed his skills, a cloaked stranger appeared: Lord Dragonis himself. The dark lord offered Hellington true purpose—and the forbidden arts of sorcery. Skeptical at first, Hellington reached for his sword, ready to defend himself. Dragonis merely smiled and summoned his ferocious Dragontooth beast, yet held it at bay with effortless control, demonstrating the overwhelming power of magic. Awed and humbled, Hellington knelt and pledged his allegiance and his blade forever.
His parents were furious at his choice, but Dragonis bound them to eternal silence: any mention of the hidden kingdom would summon a guardian beast to silence them forever. Today, Hellington resides in the foreboding castle perched high in the jagged mountain peaks, one of only three Sorcerer Knights sworn to defend DragonSwolf—and the most loyal shadow at Lord Dragonis’s side.
Knights of the Destroyed Kingdoms of Avaloth & Orchington
The Blue Knight and Red Knight are enigmatic, cloaked figures shrouded in tragedy. They are the sole surviving knights of their once-proud realms— the Kingdoms of Avaloth and Orchington— ruthlessly conquered and reduced to ash by the Sorcerer himself, Lord Dragonis along with the rest of the Dragontooth Order of Sorcerer Knights. Many whisper that wielding forbidden sorcery to topple entire nations is an unfair advantage, but as the tales remind us, that is simply what evil does.
Now, these two mysterious warriors wander in exile, driven by a faint spark of hope. Rumors have reached them—whispers carried on the wind, tavern chatter, frantic messages from fleeing refugees—about a distant land called Clumsalon, home to the unlikely heroes known as the Order of the Backwards Plume. Word is that these brightly armored knights, swords in hand and shields at the ready, once encountered a full Sorcerer Knight in battle and somehow escaped unscathed through sheer, baffling luck.
Even more astonishing are the tales of when the Clumsy Knights rode to the aid of the Kingdom of Perfectia, answering a desperate plea against the terrifying Black Knight of Terror—an unstoppable enforcer sent by the malevolent Lord Malice himself. Against all odds, the bumbling order found a way to defeat this nightmare in black armor, turning certain doom into yet another improbable victory.
Desperate for any edge against Dragonis, the Blue and Red Knights now seek Clumsalon. They believe that if anyone can stand against the dark lord’s sorcery—however accidentally—it is this ridiculous band of stumble-foots who keep defying fate itself.
The Blue Knight of Avaloth had been sent on a vital training mission: to seek out new alliances throughout neighboring lands, a task commanded directly by his king. It remains unknown whether the evil Sorcerer Lord Dragonis knew of the Blue Knight's departure, for this particular knight was the sworn defender of Avaloth and its entire realm. He wielded the ancient sword of the Avalothian Guard, a weapon passed down solely through birthright. This ancient and powerful blade could summon bolts of blue lightning whenever its wielder commanded it to do so. It is unknown whether the Blue Knight and his legendary lightning sword would have been enough to repel Sorcerer Lord Dragonis and his army of Sorcerer Knights. Yet such a brave knight would surely wish to find out, sword and shield in hand, in the heat of battle.
The alliance-seeking mission was expected to take several months. This absence gave the lord of the rival Kingdom of DragonSwolf the perfect opportunity to strike at the heart of Avaloth—its prized castle. It is still unknown whether the king and his family escaped the assault, but rest assured: the Blue Knight of Avaloth now searches for the legendary Clumsy Knights. This proud knight will humble himself at the feet of the Order of the Backwards Plume, seeking their assistance and guidance. Both the Blue Knight and the Red Knight hail from neighboring kingdoms bound by a strong alliance. The king of Avaloth and the king of Orchington are brothers, forging an unbreakable family bond. The Blue Knight and Red Knight wish to honor and continue this alliance, dreaming one day of uniting their realms into a single great kingdom: Avaloth-Orchington.
In the past, the two knights fought side by side against Lord Malice of Snootwhistle and his Black Knights of Gloomfen. They also battled the Order of the Perfectian Guard from Shearmelstrom. That changed when the three kingdoms realized they shared the same enemies and the same common goal: to defend against the Black Knights of Gloomfen under Lord Malice, as well as the Snow Knights of the Valley of IcingSnow, commanded by their ruthless yet mysterious Lord CatsScull himself. Without delay, all three kingdoms—Perfectia, Avaloth, and Orchington—forged a powerful alliance several years ago. Today, unfortunately, the Kingdom of Perfectia could not send aid quickly enough, as it lies a five-day journey on horseback from Avaloth.
The Destruction of Orchington
Just like the Blue Knight of Avaloth, the Red Knight was commanded to accompany him on a vital training mission: to seek out new alliances within their respective kingdoms. These realms are part of vast lands stretching roughly 100 miles each—totaling more than 200 miles of thick forests, fresh-water rivers, ancient ruins, and small towns under the protection of their respective kingdoms.
The Red Knight, also known as the Defender of Castle Orchington and its surrounding areas, wields a powerful sword shrouded in ancient mysteries: Where did this enigmatic red flaming sword truly come from? Deep within the Orchington library, hidden beneath the castle's dungeon and well concealed from prying eyes, lies the Red Scroll of Flame. This scroll is the only known record that mentions anything about the legendary Red Flaming Sword of mystery.
The Red Knight was honored with this sword and named Defender of the Kingdom of Orchington and its surrounding areas. The mysterious Red Flaming Sword was gifted to him for his unwavering courage, steadfast commitment to righteousness—as expressed in the Knight's Oath—purity of heart and soul, protection of the weak, and willingness to sacrifice for others.
Unlike the Blue Lightning Sword, which is passed down solely by birthright, this Red Flaming Sword is bestowed through deeds of valor, purity of heart, and unwavering courage. Both flaming swords possess incredible power, but is that power enough to defend their lands from the evil Sorcerer himself—Lord Dragonis—and his relentless Sorcerer Knights of the Kingdom of DragonSwolf? A threat once dismissed as a child's bedtime story... now terribly come to life.
Red Child Knight of Orchington
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A mysterious young knight who guards a profound secret: he is the king's son and the true heir to the Kingdom of Orchington, should it ever be restored to its former glory.
This brave but untested knight miraculously survived the relentless sorcerous attacks that destroyed his homeland. At the time of the fall, he was on the verge of joining the prestigious Orchington Red Guard. He had been sent away from the castle, following a quiet riverside path as part of his final duties to prove himself worthy of the Order.
On that fateful, dark day, the rival Kingdom of DragonSwolf launched its devastating assault, setting the castle ablaze. Led by the evil Lord Dragonis and his fearsome Dragontooth Order, the invaders struck with merciless fury. The young knight, clad in his new red armor, raced toward the burning castle to defend his home—only to have his cloak snagged on a tangle of vines hidden in the thick forest brush.
In his desperate struggle to free himself and reach the ruins, he tripped spectacularly, bounced backward down the riverbank, and plunged headfirst into the water with an undignified splash. Soaked to the bone and sputtering, he came out of the water looking more like a drowned wet rabbit than a heroic defender. Was this simply pure clumsiness? Or something more? For it is said that only those with a heart both pure and genuinely, unadulteratedly clumsy can ever stumble upon the hidden Kingdom of Clumsalon—a whimsical realm of lopsided castles, crooked towers, and the noble Order of the Backwards Plume, whose knights guard the land from evil with awkward valor and unexpected grace.
Meanwhile, the renowned Red Knight and Blue Knight scoured the countryside. They searched tirelessly among the destroyed castle walls for any sign of survivors, but found no one—not a single living soul, nor even the fallen. (That mystery is a tale for another day.)
In truth, the young knight's tumble into the river saved his life. Had he reached the castle in time, he almost certainly would have shared the fate of his people. His clumsiness, may have been a blessing in disguise—and perhaps the very key that would allow him to locate the legendary Kingdom where the Clumsy Knights live.
Driven by hope and destiny, the young heir to Orchington—the king's hidden son—set out with haste to find Clumsalon. The young knights journey would first lead him to the Kingdom of Perfectia, where everything is flawless, to seek any clues about the elusive realm's location.
Along the way, might he cross paths with the Red Knight and Blue Knight, who are themselves searching for Clumsalon? Only time will tell.
Stay tuned—the chronicles are still being written...
Quick Links
Part 1: Tales of the Clumsy Knights
Part 2: The Clumsy Knights Saga Continues
Part 4: The Clumsy Knights and the Seven Kingdoms
Part 5: The Clumsy Knights and the Alliance
Part 6: The Clumsy Knights and the Hidden Kingdom
Part 7: The Clumsy Knights and the Abandoned Castle
Part 8: Chronicles of the Clumsy Knights
Part 9: Adventures of the Clumsy Knights
Part 10: TimberMist and the Clumsy Knights
Part 11: The Famished, the Yummy and the Clumsy Knights
Part 12: Trolls, Sorcerers and the Clumsy Knights
Complete Story Guide: The Clumsy Knights: Complete Story Guide
The chronicles are still being written. Somewhere in the castle tonight another knight is oiling his armor, polishing his sword with butter, and preparing to save the world by tripping over it tomorrow.
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