Hervis Daubeny: The Lion of Feronia

Hervis Daubeny, one of the most iconic characters in the For Honor story. Though he only was seen in one chapter of the story mode, he has gone down as one of the most memorable characters. But who is he? When I first played the campaign, I thought he was just a cowardly warlord who had betrayed Apollyon and got shamed for his cowardice. But the more I dove into the lore...the more I pushed and studied...I began to realize there was more to Daubeny than I...or maybe even he thought.
It would be the greatest of all ironies if Daubeny, being aware of his own shortcomings, allowed this to blind him to his own selfless attributes. He is not the Cowardly Lion in search of courage. He is a Regal King of Beasts who had forgotten his honor. Now he has it back...and Chimera is far better for it.
In this video, I discuss the history of Daubeny and I explain how Daubeny evolved from the Blackstone defector to the Sponsor of the Chimera Alliance.
A HUGE thank you to @vitaneon for reaching out to me. Literally I got a message from the man offering to help me get footage for this video, since he's something of a Daubeny fan himself. He got all of the gameplay footage of Daubeny you see in the video himself, and saved me a lot of time and grief getting it myself (especially since the first time I tried, I accidentally forgot to make my Daubeny a male so.......yeeeeah)
Go check out his channel and support Vita! He's a fantastic content creator and a god tier player.
Link here: / @vitaneon
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Thanks for watching!

[@vitaneon]

LOVELY LORE STUFFS

[@ediblemussel4115]

RK: *explaining the lore* Vita in the background: "That is how it is done, you see."

[@-M_-]

You didn't have to cut me offff

[@AxisTheHunter]

Daubeny rebelled against apolloyon while the other captains stayed. Dude has balls of steel

[@pickledcactus5480]

And even luckier... he survived!

[@josephpena4408]

That's what I'm saying "balls of steel"

[@thebaetomato]

I wouldn’t say balls are steal more like “a ball of steel”

[@palpha0181]

Raven Knight: (Reads the entire lore) Hervis Daubeny: That is how it's done, you see?

[@onejediboi]

I love how daubeny is voiced by the same dude who played Cesaré Borgia and francesco De pazzi in AC

[@RavenKnightYT]

And also Barnabas in AC Odyssey

[@Spot_Faceless-Soldier]

@@RavenKnightYT MAN, THAT EXPLAINS ALOT.

[@louisalmeida45]

actually, that can explain most of the characters he like to portray

[@Gritt_1]

Didnt he also Voiced lord farquad?

[@laserlights9684]

ASSASSINO ASSASSINO, Oh sorry Mercy. I just... Nevermind..

[@kiencancap]

"Daubeny is a surname that roughly means 'white'." Now I can't stop thinking about the campaign warden going up to Daubeny on 1-1 saying "ayo Mr. White".

[@bro-bafett9807]

In what language?

[@HacesAndCo]

@@bro-bafett9807 all of em

[@Era551]

We need to cook Mr white

[@slimdangerous1928]

Yeah, honor bitch!

[@matteolesina8952]

Jesse, Apollyon is gonna kill us, Jesse!

[@ahmesbaloshy472]

“Holden wasn’t strong as he used to be” he says as he kicks you into a top heavy that does 38 damage and Dodge attack that has I-frames more than you have eyes

[@FullAdDariusBR]

It was 28, not 38, and 28 damage was far from OP, even though they nerfed him because For Honor players can't use their brain.

[@AArbiter]

played ai duels against a gryphon and the level 2 bot fucking won. gryphon is op

[@russianoftheinternet8907]

I like to imagine that after Holden left, he went on a journey of self searching, and went on a crusade. A golden crusade.

[@bongo9840]

his armor is bronze, not gold i think

[@Hellisforever240]

Ahhh. A Vitaneon enjoyer

[@russian_knight]

In many ways the tale of hervis daubeny is inspiring proving any man perceived as a cowardly person can do right with enough willpower. "by all accounts it is the coward who is capable of the highest heroism, for his obstacles are the greatest of all"

[@GeistDrachen]

I've come to appreciate Daubeny more after watching this.

[@Brass_Buckle]

As you should

[@dr.calibrations7984]

Bravery is not a lack of fear. Bravery is having an abundance of fear and overcoming it.

[@oceanic9348]

I still believe that Hervis didnt deny Holdens challenge because he knew that should Holden die by some stroke of luck the blackstones would crush Hervis and his mercenaries

[@crownjewel555]

no, he denied the duel, calling it an execution, yet little did Cross know, Daubeny would be the executioner.

[@youtubefakename6890]

@@crownjewel555 how

[@hirschmeistr6842]

@@youtubefakename6890 daubeny is all powerful.

[@reshzy3807]

@@youtubefakename6890 shoulder bash

[@Inuxxus]

​@@hirschmeistr6842he would then go on a golden crusade

[@x_ruevit_x2895]

In the "Wiki" about the first meeting of Daubeny and Astrea in the fortress "Feronia", during the event "Tyranny", I read this - "In this safe haven he remained, holding his borders and keeping to his own business. Until the neutrality of his land was disrespected by those who spit in the face of peace. When the Order of Horkos made their opening gambit there was no where else better to strike then the lone beacon of peace in a war torn land. The assault was fast, but Daubeny was faster. Successfully holding back Astrea in a duel to distract her forces, allowing the majority of Daubeny’s Allie’s to pull out and regroup. Outnumbered in the end, Daubeny was forced back and successfully escaped the trap, though the message was sent. Peace is no longer an option, and this Order of Horkos would see that message through". Therefore, based on this video, I did not understand one thing, did Dobney fight Astraea only once in the "battle of the Eclipse"? Or twice, The first time defending his fortress, giving his people a chance to leave, and the second time in the "Battle of the Eclipse?

[@Hellisforever240]

Two times. First to save my troops. A second time in the battle of eclipse

[@saueqietrollageposting1477]

Daubeny is most certainly a noble warrior, more so than many care to admit. Great video, Raven, I very much enjoyed it! Thank you for bringing us your great content

[@LittleSilva422]

Daubeny's ark is absolute poetry, he wanted to be lord, but was a coward at times, it is when a selfless act, made him the lord he is today.. amazing stuff

[@snowdrifter6187]

A coward is one that runs for his life. A smart man is one that stops takes in his surroundings and considers his next move.

[@hectorvizsla87]

I really enjoyed the video, Daubeny’s story apart of memeable is in fact, very interesting and encouraging. How he changed from the astute “coward” of the sieged fortress, to the brave Lion of Feronia. Also for the ones that play it, the Chimera Banquet event is a viable again right now. Take care all!

[@estaticethan1752]

Even though Daubeny was a coward in the eyes of Apollyon and her subordinates and other warriors, in the end even the coward is smart enough to survive. And at the end of the day, Daubeny is a survivor in a world of chaos and war. Apollyon may be stronger, better, even more ruthless in combat than Daubeny, at least he manage to live on, where she perishes. Holden Cross, the opposite of Daubeny, realizes too late and has to live with the guilt of starting a war. I would imagine, have Daubeny not left the Blackstone Legion: Apollyon would survive, the Legion itself would survive too, as well as plummeting Heathmore into an endless state of war faster than in the campaign.

[@FeeshOfTGMC]

She didnt care if she died at end. She wanted to remind them of what they are.

[@DaedricHeals]

Daubeny story is something I feel like I and many others can look at and some what relate to, before when I was young I always wanted to be social, popular with people, out going not fearful of anything to do. But sadly my quietness and shyness always stopped me from doing so and for many years I had to deal with it, sure there were sometimes where I was social and popular but it was only at events and that was it. Until my junior year came and man oh man did I have a light up, when I came back to school I wanted to talk to a lot of people! So when I came back I did and because of that I came popular in my friend groups, then because I become "popular" I had people inv me to hang out and me changing and becoming more brave (or outgoing) I did a lot of stuff that I normally wouldn't do. So even tho I haven't done many things where I stopped an entire cult of warriors and saved the protags team, I still was able to reach/get my wish of stuff just like Daubeny and man oh man do I feel his achievements.

[@aqu9973]

In many ways Daubeny is the last hope for the Knights in For Honor. Unlike the Samurai and Vikings Daubeny truly wants peace for the world but is blinded by power. In the first level of the Knights campaign he hides from the Blackstone's as a coward, in a tiny rotting fortress and is only let free after he gives up his best warrior... But in recent seasons Daubeny has been actively fighting the good fight, helping Chimera survive and prosper. Instead of being blinded by treasure's and power he is now fighting Horkos coming out of the dark and finally showing himself. Daubeny to me is an allegory for doubt, many men and women are scared, and doubt their own power not realising how important they are just like Daubeny, taking damage from the Blackstone's in a tiny castle. But it's only when we take these hits we learn to recover and face these problems ultimately making a difference whether we are aware of this or not. And even though we may take damage in life we can always learn from it and eventually overcome the things that hurt us and overall learn to become better men...

[@francosamericanmusings1560]

Love that

[@Hussman493]

Daubeny had one hell of a redemption arc, I'd say.

[@IronWarrior_69]

His helmet is cool

[@sergioriggio1769]

He is the definition of cool

[@Hellisforever240]

Thank you, yes yes, i have a sense of style

[@Falkaster]

i think Daubeny is a very skilled warrior but with limited bravery, because if i remember correctly during the eclipse event it was stated that Astrea had Gryphon at her mercy then Daubeny proceded to defeat her, beat her to a pulp and force her to flee for her life, even tho he is percived as a cowardly lion a lion is still a lion and this one has bared his claws

[@budowniczypylonow7026]

Daubeny is literally impossible to kill. His forces may have been defeated in the past but he always recovered and came back.

[@khristianines9082]

Besides the memes Daubeny has been in he has been a big infuence in for honor lore. He is a smart badass knight

[@lethalkrab]

For Honor Lore Then: "this action both stripped daubeny of his finest warrior, but also his sword. Essentially, shaming him as a mercenary. Holden even gives Hervis the warden's old sword showing the clear difference between them now. The warden has taken Daubeny's place in the Blackstone legion...and Daubeny? Is nothing more than a mercenary now...a nobody, and he must live with that shame..." For Honor Lore Now: hahaha, magic rocc.

[@godlymoose9118]

the lore used to be so simple back then, just vikings clans, samurai daimyos, and and knight lords, fighting each for reasons long forgotten to themselves because of a chaotic and changing world

[@Haos51]

The perfect leader for the Chimera Alliance, and with the lore behind him I say he's great. My only question is if we'll get any other characters like him in the lore for the other factions.

[@idontknowyet8540]

6:14 I never interpreted this line as Daubeny stating the facts as many seem to think. I always saw it as a bluff to save face, trying to avoid a battle he knows he can't win by instead taunting Holden, essentially saying "You can't handle me. Go home." Likewise, Holden's snide response, calling his second-in-command to face Daubeny, was him turning his bluff back on him, reinterpreting the meaning from "You can't handle me" to "I can't handle *you.* Have me fight someone at my level." Finally, Daubeny calling up The Warden as *his* second to fight in his stead was one last attempt to save face in front of his troops. If he accepted the comparably easier challenge of fighting Adamar instead of fighting Holden as was originally arranged, it wouldn't just be a blow to his pride. It would be seen as an insult to his troops, inspire disloyalty. After all, even if most of his army were just mercs looking for their next payday, what soldier would follow a man, no matter how rich, who takes the easy road every chance he gets, rather than being willing to fight a losing battle and die, as they had been doing during this whole siege? The outcome would be catastrophic if he bore arms to fight Adamar, but *not* Holden, the enemy commander. So he didn't.

[@minecraftergamer3515]

That some good stuff always love this type of character. An anthesis of a Warden but smart cunning warlord who knew respect and consequences of his actions. Thats why Daubeny is so goated he literally is weaker palpatine whos always 3 steps ahead.

[@francosamericanmusings1560]

That casts his actions in a much different light

[@IronWarrior_69]

Hes like Cain so cowardly that he does heroic things.

[@C0L0NY]

YES! DAUBENY! He's my favorite character in for honor thank you!

[@Recoil1808]

As an added point, isn't it generally the norm for seconds in a duel to fight other seconds, especially in a trial-by-combat (and, if I am not mistaken, if the Warden lost, would he not then have been executed all the same)? And in the same level, in a scene you show, Daubeny also puts himself at risk to check the status of one of his troops he sees was hit by an arrow. We do not know if this is a soldier that followed him from the Blackstones, or a mercenary hireling from the Warden's party, though this act in-and-of-itself is, to me, telling of his character.

[@Bam_Bizzler]

I don't know if its just how you piece the info together or for honor has some sleeper hits when comes to writing but daubany's ark is genuinely great.

[@dylankosmos8358]

I thinks its an awesome combo of both, Apollyon is honestly one of the greatest villains of all time imo

[@botondmatrai1366]

I like how a meme line at the beginning became the character developement for him, i mean really: Daubeny, show yourself! It entails he should show himself (his true self, not "the coward" ) and in the end that's how he got what he wanted.

[@NaytecDMR]

7:05 “again daubeny plays the bit- cowardly” i laughed at that too hard

[@whiskeybalor7187]

If the Horkos come to lay siege to Feronia, you won’t have to keep them off the walls, he will

[@havel4385]

i love how the same day this gets uploaded the daubeny themed event starts

[@Frank-gh3gn]

I'm gonna need this in a full length comic book series

[@ImposCoE]

This is a great video man! You really shone a light on For Honor's true lion!

[@renamonthewise1622]

All the campaign characters words have truly shown what is to be yourself and what it means to be what you are

[@DefferedDreamer]

Finally got some closure to this topic all these years I’ve wondered what happened to him glad he’s alive and thriving

[@woodworm8368]

I know this video is about Daubeny but i just wanna say something. I'm making a fan lore for Ademar. The start is when 'The Warden' defeated him with a hilt to the collar bone. Ends when he finds Apollyon's corpse at the feet of an Orochi. He still wears his colours when travelling and fighting his foes (multiplayer).

[@Hellisforever240]

I like what i see!

[@sthdeath115]

Yet again the lord of history has revealed himself Well done Raven i enjoyed the video Daubeny would have too

[@memories2636]

Imagine when warden got knight he picked up his other sword than said "duel wielding... I can try"

[@lobstercorgi4558]

I can't believe I just found your channel a few days ago, I'm loving your stuff and can't wait for more.

[@artofwargaming4616]

These deep dives into for honors lore are will needed; thank you. Everytime I watch your vids my experience in the game changes.

[@brotherlorcalthetheloyalis4928]

Great video Raven! I love how you show that there is more to Daubeny than anyone sees on the surface

[@Inward_Outward]

If you told me five years ago that Hervis Daubeny would become the single most interesting character in For Honor, there was no way I'd have believed you.

[@Sheff_D_]

You know raven knight is good at the game when he lasts more than two seconds against a raider gank

[@daanis8008]

You deserve way more views with how much effort you put into these videos mr raven knight, good stuff

[@vanVoltaire]

I feel like For Honor writers did not put enough time to actually make the "lore" consisten enough, at least about Daubeny himself. It is quite weird how "coward" can be seen putting himself at risk multiple times, and be seen defeating another warden during that scene. Also there is no fear when he says "that would be an execution" he is rather angry. He closes distance to Cross, spitting that words into his face. If Holden had more agressive personality it would be like asking for hit with that halberd. Only "scared" reaction from him we can see when his sword is about to be taken from him. It's not fear of death, but rather of loosing his status, he is reluctant to loose his position as a knight. Plus after all this time you see that he left most powerfull warlord in area, for what? He was safer under her. The only reason I can find, is his own honor. But that was not highlighted by writers, and he got additional lore only after he got popular. As he was popular, of course he was getting rather positive additions. Only defects of Daubeny, by our standards are haughtiness, and tendency to showing off. His "cowardness" is only in that he is not plainly suicidal.

[@bananaknight8575]

Oh dude, every time I watch one of your videos, that video's subject becomes my favorite character, first Apollyon Holden and now daubeny... Love your content

[@Zero-tk1hb]

The two legends are togheter in making this amazing video? On the same day i begun to use my warden again? Now that makes me smile. Great video Raven, i really enjoy the way you made this one. It really makes Daubeny shine like the sun on his cape.

[@anoriginalusername4527]

Just found this channel, never knew for honors lore, time to binge the series

[@davidpetrache6027]

Absolutely amazing!

[@The_Shadow80]

THIS GUY HAS BEEN MY FAV FOR ALL TIME THAT IS HOW IT IS DONE, YOU SEE

[@DIVICGamingDiscussion]

Need more of these.

[@elinsierra4997]

Had no Idea Dob lived through the first arch of for honor lore

[@ratick.g7869]

I love these for honor lore videos you make ❤ and good stories telling, way more effort than ubisof

[@cherrycola4476]

FINALLY!

[@MeisterSchwabbo]

I love your vids, especially the lore vids. sad that toasty no longer does them.

[@DaimyoOfTheMyre]

There he is, keeping them off the walls!

[@murdock1187]

This was awsome thank you both for this

[@gronthgronth2628]

While people call Daubeny a coward due to declining the duel, bare in mind few things. One, he was the only one around there with mind sober enough to piece thing together. Two, by challenging him, Cross did not give him a chance. It was an insult. Keep was already taken, soldiers defeated. Holden Cross simply wanted everyone to see Daubeny defeated in person, as there was no winning, no matter what would happen during the duel. If Daubeny looses, he dies and will be branded as a traitor. If he declines, he will be cast away as coward. If by some slim chance Daubeny wins, he will be persecuted by Blackstone Legion either way.

[@LegatusLucius1994]

I have watch the video 3 times absolutely excellent storytelling

[@futuristicbus61]

I love the lore for this game, now I want to binge more lore videos. Warmonger is one of my favourite characters and I want to learn more about that battle between Horkos and Chimera

[@cherrycola4476]

When Daubeny told the warden to fight Ademar part of me always believed it was a matter of pride. To have his second fight another second. Like when George Washington had his second retrieve the enemy generals weapon from their second when they didn't show up for being "sick"

[@dazeko6707]

Really good video man! Very different and catching.

[@Tekpezent]

These videos are great to watch at night

[@timmymine4867]

When I first saw Daubeny he became m favorite For Honor character.

[@LegatusLucius1994]

He was a shepherd it could guide the week but was never among the strong

[@sergioriggio1769]

*Trial by première, right now!*

[@W33bJaeger]

I would love it,if Raven would do more For Honor lore videos.Like the entire For Honor lore.

[@holy2043]

Great Video! I always liked Daubeny. It kinda makes me want to return to the game

[@logeyperogi1805]

Daubeny got power over and over, and yet every time he chose to run, and that power was lost because of his fear But when he finally chose to put aside his fear, to stand in the face of grave danger and say “Bring it on” he not only saved the Chimera alliance, but he managed to gain everything he ever wanted, he became the lord he always aspired to be, all because the lion within him was done running and hiding, HE was done running and hiding, and so, this is Daubeny’s story A man who ran from that which he feared, because the things he feared were also the things that he acknowledged to be beyond his limitations, to a man willing to face those fears because he’d finally discovered the one truth about our limitations and chose to act on that truth and make a brave decision The only way to overcome your limitations isn’t about preparing for them, but about confronting them without preparation, it’s about making the decision to overcome your limitations by facing them whether you’re ready or not Daubeny embodies what the Chimera alliance stands for; overcoming your limitations by fighting to draw out your inner strength After all “That is how it is done, you see”

[@joghanson5148]

Man, this lore is so much better than what ubisoft gave us

[@6-4crusader55]

All hail lord Duabeny

[@josephpena4408]

I am genuinely happiest video exist this makes me look into Daubeny more like a Hero and not a coward

[@tman0570]

Raven night, could you maybe make a complete lore of for honor, it’s a big ask, but when you mentioned that the black prior went against the Vikings, I had no idea it was a thing, it would just be nice to be informed. Especially by you, keep up the great work

[@zombiebeast3929]

Love the video but I am curious are you gonna go over the viking warlord Stigandr I am curious about him. And Daubeney is better than I thought I didn't know much about him but it's nice to understand the character a bit more. Other than that great video raven. :)

[@wolfvsdoge6101]

I needed to see this

[@ksword6009]

The event is back so time to play warmmommy again :)

[@optumis1433]

Daubeny: You! You will be my second. Warden: Ah shit!

[@Brass_Buckle]

He still won didn't he?

[@Hellisforever240]

@@Brass_Buckle I was tactically smart enough to know he was the right one

[@Brass_Buckle]

@@Hellisforever240 You want to start this foolishness again? We picked somewhat equally skilled mine was obviously better but we don't need to get into it

[@Hellisforever240]

@@Brass_Buckle Since deep down you know you're wrong, we really don't need to start this

[@timmymine4867]

Like how Raven Knight gave Daubeny the title of The King of Cowards

[@haiserulzok3933]

Some artist please make an animatic of this

[@Nugsized23]

God I love videos like this of lore of for honor

[@annihilator5494]

That is how it is done.

[@evilwaifu7902]

Can you do a video on The Warden and general tozan

[@catneko6855]

MMMMMMMMM LORE like a good strong tea before work its nessisary and you keep sipping it!

[@FullAdDariusBR]

This video is great.

[@tas19921]

I've played this game from the beginning and honestly barely know any of the story and it never really clicked that there was lore in for honor lol

[@theelkmenarrive7288]

THIS IS NOT A FIGHT! THIS. IS AN EXECUTION!

[@serges.a.s1841]

I always loved daubeny

[@dylanmalone14]

To me, Daubeny was a coward at the beginning, relying on his battle tactics and deception to rise to the top. But over time and many hardships after being cast out of the Black Stone Legion, He has finally seen what made him weak and fearful and wanted to make himself stronger and brave. In the end, he made himself into a self respecting lord and now is fighting to protect his home and redeemed himself in the process

[@LegatusLucius1994]

Raven you should make a folder filled with stories like this so it's easier to find

[@Hell_peacemaker]

there is someting strangely epic in imaging astrea being hit by daubeny

[@oneofevery9365]

I think when ever a warden customizes him self just like daubeny to the nail Voice lines change into daubeny

[@holdencross322]

DAUBENY

[@holdencross322]

Daubeny -.__.-

[@Hellisforever240]

HOLDEN! HOLDEN!

[@nahruz.w3044]

Daubeny is an interesting man

[@phosphorusthemessiah9347]

You are to for honor as MynameisByf is to destiny, the supreme lore master

[@thegremlin8782]

nice lore man, one tiny issue, you didn't put "prepare to cry" in the thumbnail or title.

[@tekaruki8899]

As gladiator say "Audaces fortuna iuvat!" Fortune favors the brave I think daubeny is a survivor He knows, most of the time, how to adapt and how prepare for certain situations, but when the situation calls for his actions in person he panics like would do, no matter how much we say we are brave, when we are face to face with death we break, and our instinct, our body tell us to run and hide But it's those moments when we answer that call and control ourselves is when we show how brave we can be and how much we can do