Purple Dragon knight Purple Dragon knights were the officers and warrior elite of the Cormyr ian army , the bulk of which was known as the Purple Dragons . The Purple Dragons and the knights within distinguished themselves with courage and honor several times in the past and being awarded knighthood within the Purple Dragons was a great honor for anyone from the Forest Country . On the battlefield they worked with the War Wizard s in order to overcome the enemy . The knights ' name came from Thauglor , an ancient black dragon who once dominated the area encompassed by the present kingdom . As Thauglor matured , his scales faded from ebony to violet . Culture . As knights of the crown , members of the Purple Dragons put their honor before anything else and would not bend it for any purpose and the order had high ethical standards for all its initiates . As such , Purple Dragon knights were servants of law and of good , though not always of both . But regardless of a Purple Dragon ' s individual feelings all were expected to do what was best for Cormyr and to serve justice , giving no rest to evil nor corruption . In return for this devotion Purple Dragon knights were well rewarded and the training of the Purple Dragon knights was as legendary as their discipline . Purple Dragon knights were excellent soldiers by any measure , with intense martial prowess that exceeded most enemies they were likely to face . But more important than their own physical strength was their ability to command and Purple Dragon knights were not only the best soldiers in Cormyr ' s service but its most impressive leaders as well and leadership capability was a major aspect of the training a knight receives . Abilities . Purple Dragon knight training allowed members of the order to gain several special abilities that served them well in combat . New initiates into the order learned quickly how to make the best of a bad situation , pulling themselves together when bloodied and bruised so they could strike their foe once more . Purple dragons learned to rally their spirits and push onwards , even when things seemed at their worst . This aura of confidence inspired others to do the same , giving them further resilience against all the ills that might befall them in battle . Purple Dragon knights gained access to several useful exploit s , many of which centered on their role as the commanders of their fellow soldiers . " Rallying cry " , sometimes called " final stand " , allowed purple dragon knights to inspire their troops , giving them a potent edge in battle . Similarly , " for Cormyr ! " was a resounding war cry shouted by many of the order which had the reverse effect , striking fear into the enemies of Cormyr . " Rallying attack " was a more purely offensive power , though still with a leadership aspect , for with each use of the exploit the spirits of the Purple Dragon ' s allies were roused . Many Purple Dragon knights also swore an oath , once per day , to destroy a single enemy in battle . This oath gave confidence and strength of resolve to the knight and so long as they were engaged in combat with that opponent , their morale remained strong and they were more potent in battle .