"A crown is but a symbol. True power lies in the will to defend it, and the courage to build a kingdom worthy of its weight."

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Over a thousand years ago, during the chaos of the Era of Strifes, when the Kingdom of Arnewynd was but a scattered collection of warring settlements, a figure of humble and mysterious origin rose to become its champion. Nobody truly knows where Dame Joan came from; she appeared as if from nowhere, a commoner with an unshakeable will, claiming to be guided by divine visions. In her actions, she became the ultimate embodiment of The Knight—a guardian's heart and a champion's valor, serving as the shield that defends the innocent from the encroaching darkness.
Joan's purpose was not to conquer for herself, but to build a foundation for others. She represented the purest ideal of The Throne: the establishment of righteous rule and enduring legacy from the ashes of conflict. She rallied the fractured armies of Arnewynd under a single banner, fighting to forge a just kingdom where order could prevail over the ever-present threat of The Ruin. Her unwavering conviction laid the very groundwork for the modern Kingdom of Arnewynd, ensuring its throne would be a symbol of endurance for centuries to come.
Her triumphs also emboldened the concept of The Gem. The prosperity that followed her victories demonstrated that great success and reward could be earned through courage and sheer effort.
Whispers and rumors persist that she is an ancestor of the powerful Ragnarthane bloodline, though other tales claim her legacy is not one of blood, but of the unshakeable will that defined an era.