Note: Knightcore, the aesthetic, is not to be confused with Nightcore, the music genre.
Knightcore is a Royalcore sub-aesthetic inspired by medieval knights. Knightcore has a large presence on Tumblr. There is also a portion of the aesthetic community that related Knightcore to Rangercore, using the shared themes of combat and nature visuals.
Fashion
Real and Fantasy
Due to their practical purposes, historically accurate and historically-inspired knight attire is generally uncomfortable and regarded as inappropriate for everyday wear and most formal occasions. They are mostly used in art and cosplay.
- Leather
- Metal armor
- Gauntlets
- Chainmail
- Vests
- Cloaks
- Crowns
- Jewelry, especially rings
- Sheaths
- Swords
- Shields
Practical
- Layering (eg. firm fabrics on soft)
- Tucked shirts
- Leather
- Metal
- Headpieces, eg. small crowns
- Sun and moon designs
- Corsets
- Puff sleeves
- Vests
- Gloves
- Belts
- Buckles
- Jewelry, especially rings and bracelets
- Boots
- Chains
- Small bags and pouches
Visuals
Knightcore uses visuals similar to other Royalcore sub-aesthetics, but differs in its focus on knighthood, war, and adventure. Here is a short list of common Knightcore visuals:
- Wide, open skies
- Fields
- Crosses
- Palaces and castles
- Medieval marketplaces
- Horses
- Metal, especially armor
- Chainmail
- Swords
- Daggers
- Shields
- Leather
- Flags, especially medieval flags
- Symbolic imagery
- Fire
- Blood
- Forests, especially during autumn and winter
Media
Written Works
- Krzyżacy (Knights of the Teutonic Order) by Henryk Sienkiewicz
- Grażyna by Adam Mickiewicz
Films
- A Knight's Tale (2001)
- Braveheart (1995)
- Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975)
- El Cid (1961)
Music
Playlists
YouTube
- you've fallen in with love with the prince you're supposed to assassinate (dark royalty core)
- the prince asks you for a dance at his spring ball and you fall in love
- running away with your lover that you were told to stay away from while it rains (royalty core)
- World's Most Epic Adventure Music | 2-Hour Orchestral Music Mix
Bands
- Blind Guardian
- Jethro Tull
- Rush (Caress of Steel, A Farewell to Kings)
Resources
Accounts
Tumblr
Gallery
