Kingdom of San d ' Oria The Kingdom of San d ' Oria is a large and powerful monarchy in " Final Fantasy XI " . It has been ruled by King Destin R d ' Oraguille for over thirty years . His sons , Prince Trion and Prince Pieuje , are constantly vying for his attention as he has not yet selected an heir to the throne . Life in San d ' Oria . This kingdom of proud Elvaan warriors is situated to the north of the Quon continent and was built on the ashes of a brutal civil war . It has been ruled by a succession of kings from the d ' Oraguille royal family for a span of more than five hundred years . The kingdom ' s capital of San d ' Oria is a walled city defended by two orders of knights : the Royal Knights , who patrol the country ' s borders and seek to expand its territories , and the Temple Knights , responsible for protecting the city itself and maintaining domestic tranquility . Culture . Despite the fact that San d ' Oria ' s culture revolves around the use of iron , it is a technologically stagnant society . However , with traditional methods passed down over generations , San d ' Orian blade smiths forge weapons that rival the swords of the East and are known throughout the world for their quality . The Elvaan culture also centers around a " better than thou " attitude regarding foreigners and especially Humes . This is most prevalent amongst the royalty and military , still angry over their past defeats to the Republic of Bastok . Living Standards . The ancient forest capital shows signs of deterioration , but with population growth in a state of gentle decline and many residences left vacant , overcrowding has not become an issue . The region is also blessed with an abundance of fertile land for crops , and food is plentiful . However , heavy taxes and long military tenures leave few hands to work the fields , making life a challenge for the citizens of San d ' Oria . Climate . Even though it lies in a relatively cold region , San d ' Oria has long been able to export its verdant crops of wheat and rye , along with shipments of lumber , through the independent town of Selbina . Also , large imported Selbina sheep can be seen grazing in the furthest reaches of the kingdom . The San d ' Orian Military . The San d ' Orian army is divided into two arms : the Royal Knights and the Temple Knights . As well as having different duties , both orders are structured in different ways . The Temple Knights . The Temple Knights are a religious order charged with maintaining civil harmony within the capital . In times of peace , the Temple Knights are responsible for arresting criminals and heretics , providing security for the Chateau d ' Oraguille and the cathedral , and putting down civil strife . When war engulfs the kingdom , they are often sent to the battlefield ; in war , their duties extend to holding prayers for victorious outcomes and punishing crime and acts of immorality within the San d ' Orian army . The Order of the Temple Knights consists of around sixty units led by a general . An average unit is formed by thirty Myrmidons under the command of a Temple Knight and ten Temple Squires who have been baptized by the papsque . A Grand Temple Knight has ten Temple Knights as subordinates , and accordingly commands a force ten times the strength of a normal unit . All funding for Temple Knight activities comes from the San d ' Oria Cathedral , so while they are theoretically under the command of the king , any large - scale mobilization requires the permission of the papsque . The Royal Guards . The Royal Guard is unit of knights responsible for the protection of the king and the royal family . Exact numbers are unknown , but this unit is thought to hold close to one hundred members , traditionally chosen from the two orders of knights . It is considered to be an extremely high honor to be offered a position in the Royal Guard , and recently many adventurers of remarkable achievements can be found within their ranks . The Reserve Knights . This title is given to mercenary and volunteer groups that have been officially sanctioned by the King of San d ' Oria . Since they are only paid during times of war , most members of these groups take up adventuring while waiting for the call to arms . The Dragoon Knights . The knights in direct service to the king , these warriors were skilled for their ability with the spear and to control dragons . However , their distinct armor soon vanished from the battlefield , and the last Dragoon soon left the capital on a secret mission never to be seen again . However , word in the streets is that these proud warriors have been seen in the lands to the east . Perhaps their order will someday be reborn .