Ser Corbeau ⚔️

Witnessed a knight cracking an egg upon his comrade’s breastplate when I went to inform them it was time for a changeover and they were , therefore, excused indoors after fulfilling their sentinel duties for the afternoon. Heard more than saw the collision of the raw egg upon the knight’s foot as they both looked at the egg and then turned their heads to look at me. Needless to say, during these warmer summer months please remember, especially for outdoor shifts, it is important to changeover guards slightly more frequently due to the heat. While the egg did not cook upon the knight’s breastplate it does serve as a reminder of how effectively the sun can heat plate armour.

Sent some knights on their first hunt without me and upon their return there was some scrawny little thing trailing after them. They brought back two stags, a boar, and some wee slip of a creature with what looks like mange by the state of the dublet it wears. One in particular has begged to keep it as a squire and while I do not usually allow strays I am struggling to deny them. If it is not diseased I will consider it, but I do not recommend this to others, especially less experienced knights.

Stumbled upon the stone steps in front of m’lady, full plate armour-even gauntlets over my gloves. I pray the next sound I make is my death cry.

A rather disgruntled squire approached me this afternoon to tell me that whilst walking let the armory this morning, he believes he may have seen one of the knights licking a whetstone. While many are likely to interpret this as a result of a sort of nutritional deficiency, specifically inadequate roughage in the diet, it is always important to keep track of these behaviors if they become persistent in a knight regardless of dietary or any other changes, as that is not the only reason for this behavior. Upon clarifying which knight it was, I was able to reassure the squire that that knight in particular simply enjoys licking a whetstone now and then as a treat. Some knights are known to do this, it is important to note which ones so as to not ignore any nutritional deficiencies that may arise in your knights as misdiagnosed ‘treat’ whetstone licking. It is also crucial to limit this activity, even though it is enriching, as occasional rewards for good behavior or accomplishments as to not encourage greed or gluttony within a knight.

May I remind everyone that, with the recent fairness of the weather, it is highly encouraged to set aside time in the day for your knights to dress themselves in but their fighting leathers as to not only freshly polish their armour but also allow their gambesons, padding etc., an opportunity to be cleansed and lay out in the sun. Allowing the knights themselves to lay out in the sun is also proven to refresh their spirits and instill them with renewed vigor as the seasons shift and change.