Mage Knights
The Mage Knights were warriors in the service of the Great Areth Emperor, the ruler associated with the continent of Areth. The order represented a significant military and arcane institution within the Emperor's domain.
Overview
The Mage Knights served as elite warriors under the command of the Great Areth Emperor. Beyond their martial function, the Emperor harbored ambitions to augment the order further by acquiring the powers of crystal-wielding settlers for their use. The precise nature of crystal magic and how it was intended to be transferred or granted to the Mage Knights is not specified in available sources.
Role in The Iron Wedding
In The Iron Wedding, the Mage Knights are referenced in the context of the Great Areth Emperor's desires: as the text states, the powers of crystal-wielding settlers were something "the Great Areth Emperor wished to have for his mage knights." This ambition underscores the broader geopolitical tensions present in the novel, in which powerful factions sought to harness crystal magic for military advantage.