Rise of Empires Hero - Roland

Roland was a legendary figure in the Frankish Kingdom in the 8th century. He was the head of the Paladins under the command of Charles the Great; he was also the leader of the army. Historically, Roland was a military governor stationed on the border of Brittany, defending against the Bretons. His kindness, loyalty, and passion outweighed mere strength and sword. Roland demonstrated the typical spirit of chivalry of his time - piety, loyalty to the king and the country, bravery and strength, and the value of friendship. He was often mentioned together with his sword Durandal, his horse Veillantif, and his horn Olifant. He was undoubtedly one of the outstanding heroes of his time.