Trials of Knighthood

The Deian  are the challenges through which Deian Neophytes achieved Knighthood, and were sometimes retaken by accomplished Knights to attain the rank of Master.

Trial of Temptation
The Trial of Temptation was one of the first trials concocted to determine an Deian Knight, therefore it is one of the oldest trials in the series of tests administered by the Order. This trial was extremely vital in becoming a Knight, as it would demonstrate the Neophyte's resistance to the allure and enchantment of the Will of the Flesh and the Darkness, and then test that very resistance. The trial would pit the Neophyte against a foe, mainly a Templar simulation, that they couldn't possibly defeat alone, forcing them to call upon aid from the Will, which would be goaded upon by the opponent. It was the goal of the simulation to push the apprentice to the point of desperation and hopelessness, so as to force them to tap into the Will- not power nor skill- to survive. At a point near death, the apprentice would then have to decide- to draw upon their fear and hatred or dwell within peace, tranquility, and solemness. In order to accomplish this trial, the apprentice must come to terms with their faults and weaknesses and swallow their pride and accept that they cannot win without using the Will. While this trial is very crucial, it can also be very dangerous because it can place the apprentice extremely close to the darkness. Because of this, it's important for at least one Master or two Knights to watch over the trial, so that if it becomes too much for the neophyte to handle, they can stop the trial and administer healing to the afflicted apprentice.