Knight Fall Quotes

“I am not a noble, I do not have the blood of knights in me.” Elissa squeezed his hands.  “I am not asking for your blood, but your heart.”
― Brad Clark, Knight Fall

“Someday, your impetuous arrogance will get you killed.” The archer smiled, still chewing his grapes.  “Not until you actually find some guards that can actually guard.”
― Brad Clark, Knight Fall

“Wars were not won because you fought every battle, wars were won by winning those that you could win. ”
― Brad Clark, Knight Fall

“If she were a few years younger, he would just smile and nod, but still send Conner back to his village.  There would have been some kicking and screaming and yelling and tantrums, but in the end she would have lost the battle.  But now that she was older, with power and clout, her words meant something and her orders were to be listened to.  She would have to be obeyed.  At least until the king heard of it.  And then he would take care of it.  He could handle his daughter and the anger that would ensue.  His large shoulders and even larger heart would handle that burden.  He also was the only one who had the authority right now to tell the princess no. Conner stood like a man, waiting for Brace to say something.  All the knights stood waiting for something to be said.  Brace knew what this all meant, probably more so than the princess did.  Certainly more than Conner did.  Maybe the princess thought it was a game, or maybe she really did understand what being a Champion meant.  But Conner was certainly not a Champion.  Yes, he was able to help her survive the forest, keep her from the ambushers and bring her back to safety.  But a Champion must stand up to any who would come against her or challenged her authority.  He had a hunting bow and was a good shot.  A small knife hung at his side.  It was unlikely that Conner ever even held a sword, much less swung one.  A Champion would have to know the skills of the blade and be ready to defend the princess.  He would go along with this game for the moment, but he knew that the king would put an end to it.  This boy, for all his heart and confidence, could not possibly serve properly as her champion. He felt sorry for Conner because he was simply a victim in this game.  He didn’t act proud to be called the Princess’ Champion.  In fact, based on the way his cheeks turned red each time it was mentioned, it was likely that Conner really didn’t want the honor.  But the princess asked him, and he accepted.  So for at least for the time being, he was her Champion.   But the king would put an end to it and then the boy would go back to his home.  Maybe he’d be lucky enough to spend a night or two in the castle, but it wouldn’t be long.  He’d be given a decent reward and a horse to return to his home.  He’d probably even be allowed to keep the horse for his trouble.  But he would be forgotten in time.  The princess would move on to be courted by serious men.  Men who would be able to provide her with a proper blood line, men who would be able to stand in until a male heir was able to take the crown.  Conner was a commoner, and that was all that he could ever be.”
― Brad Clark, Knight Fall

“Taran Empire wouldn’t even bother with trying to expand into the kingdom, it would simply come in and wipe out the entire population.”
― Brad Clark, Knight Fall