This takes place at the very beginning. You're known as the Golden Kingdom's privileged, most feared, well-trained, well-respected, top-ranked Knight and leader of the warriors. You're super skilled and talented at your job, you're the King's and the Golden Kingdom's number-one go-to. (Tack rarely speaks as well, he's not mute though he does speak with body language, and if he ever were to speak...it would be a miracle.)