The Ember Chronicles Vol. 2 The Summer's Flame & Legacy of Light
- Luke Soto
- Jun 5
- 5 min read
As summer unfolds its golden reach across the land, The Knights Forge rises to meet the season with fire, fragrance, and Lore.
We've entered the next chapter in our journey, both in lore and in life; and with it comes a new scent, a new legend, and a new path crafted through light and history.
Scent of the Season: Summer Honey
Spring awakened the senses with our bright lemon essential oil., A scent of cleansing, New Beginnings, and radiant Joy.
Summer calls for something golden, something drawn from the labor of bees and the blessing of sunlight. This season, we offer Summer Honey, A warm comforting aroma infused with notes of Wildflower nectar and sun softened sweetness. It's crafted using real honey from our signature blend, making each burn a celebration of nature's quiet abundance. It's the scent of long days of bloom, of harvest mornings, and golden afternoons. A reminder that in the heat of life, gentleness still reigns.
"From the hive to the flame, let sweetness light your way"
Lore of the Forge
The Knight of Redemption's Summer Pilgrimage
When we last left the Knight, he had emerged from his long silence, A warrior forged anew by sacrifice, now treading the path of grace.
This summer, his road carries him through fields of sun and silence. He journeys not for conquest, but for prayer, towards the ruins of a chapel long forgotten.
There, beneath blazing skies, he kneels before cracked stones and wildflowers that pop up through the floors, The sun beats down upon his armor. He leaves his sword sheathed and lights a single candle and placed in on the stone.
"Let this flame burn not for my name, but for the mercy I was given."
It was that small flame, humble and unwavering, that ignited something deeper within him. A quiet kindling of purpose, a memory of fire. Something that he had not remembered himself having besides when he first became knighted.
In the days that followed, the knight heard rumors of a nearby cloister, a place where monks lived in silence and song. Curious, and drawn by the quiet magnetism of their devotion, he made his way to their hidden sanctuary nestled among wooded hills.
Here, among the King's own monk's, keepers of the Light, the knight found shelter; but more than that, he found Meaning.
It was in these halls that he first learned the craft of candle-making: the steady hand needed to pour beeswax, the reverence with which wicks were set. These were unscented candles, pure, simple, used in vigil, study, and sacred rites. They bore no adornment yet filled the monastery with the presence of peace.
As he worked, he noticed the flickering flames dancing in the sanctuary, the light of sacred scents, where candles of Sage and Frankincense were lit at dawn prayers. Their aroma stirred something ancient in his spirit, as if the smoke itself reached skyward with prayer.
" These are the flames of healing, and remembrance," one monk told him. "We craft what the Light entrusts to us, and let the Fire speak."
One day, it was also here, where he first heard tell of the Apothecary's table. The humble station of a wandering monk who roamed the land gathering plants and roots to mix healing salves. Though the monk was away gathering his remedies, his table remained: full of jars, leaves, and amber bottles. The Knight studied it with quiet awe, the stirring of a deeper path blooming in his heart.
And so, by slow degrees, the fire grew. The first unscented candles, learned in silence, became a symbol of inner stillness, And from it, the journey of Redemptions Fire swelled.
These were the earliest accounts of candles he ever made. The very same unscented beeswax candles we offer, a light born not of perfume but of purpose. Later. the story of scents would unfold. But this is where it all began.
" Not all light begins in brilliance; some light is quiet. But it is faithful. And it is faithful light that builds a soul."
In every summer candle we craft, a sliver of this pilgrimage lives on.
Knights of History
William Marshal ~ The Greatest Knight
On our YouTube Chanel, we begin our series with a name spoken by Hero and Villain by kings and enemies alike: Sir William Marshal (1147-1298)
Champion of tournaments, loyal servant to the five kings. A man who rose from landless knight to the regent of England.
Here's a glimpse from our upcoming video:
He once saved young King Henry's life on the battlefield, earning eternal loyalty.
He pledged service under oath, never breaking his word, even when it cost him dearly.
At the end of his life, he became a Templar and was buried as one of them.
" He lived with honor, served with humility, and built a legacy as enduring as any flame."
Subscribe to join us as we explore the real-life legends who inspired The Knights Forge.
Candle Knowledge
The Natural Flame
We take pride in keeping our candles as pure as possible:
Essential Oils ~ carefully measured for safe diffusion and aroma without synthetic fillers
Jute and wood wick ~ Biodegradable. clean burning and chosen for character.
Beeswax ~ Natural purifier, known for releasing negative ions that bind with toxins.
Summer safety tips
Avoid direct sunlight~ heat can soften the natural wax
Trim wicks to 3/4 inch ~before lighting, reduce smoke and increase burn time.
Place candles on heat resistant surfaces and away from windows or fabrics
Natural candles glow with character, treat them with care, and they'll return the favor.
The Trial grounds
Tea Candles & Autumn Inventory
In the Forge, the alchemists are at work again, and this time, tea is on the table.
From green tea to chai, we're exploring tea- scented candles to deepen our apothecary style offerings.
Would you light a candle scented with Earl Grey & Bergamot or perhaps Chamomile & Vanilla?
Let us know on Instagram or X, your thoughts guide this flame.
We also are starting to stock up now for fall, new batches, new ideas, and limited-edition runs are in the works.
A Poem for the candler lovers,
Let Summer's Fire not burn away,
but shape the soul like melting clay,
Let beeswax soften, wick stand tall,
and light bring warmth when shadows fall.
You are the forge, the flame, the spark,
The quiet light that keeps the dark.
So, walk with honor, rest in grace,
and leave your fire in every place.
Until next time, may your summer be blessed, and your light never go out.
The Knight's Forge
Crafted with Fire, Forged in Virtue.
Vol. 3 returns this august
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