About the Order
The Knight Order is an ancient institution, built up over the centuries to become one of the most respected and honorable military organisations in the Kingdom of Saphriel. We are not regular mercenaries, guards, or simple warriors. The Knights are trained harder, at all times are expected to maintain their code of honor, and serve as an example to all members of the Kingdom. The Order has standards of its own - respect for others and your elders, holding one's anger, standing up for what is right, these things and more are what define a knight. Not their armour, weapons, looks, or even social status. If you find yourself accepted, do all you can to bring honor to your brothers and sisters, both in public and in private.
Men and women of all races and creeds are accepted into the Order. Whilst it is welcome, we do not expect members to have magical abilities. The Order will train and discipline you, form you into a capable warrior and a respected member of the Kingdom. We will nurture and care for you. In exchange, you will be expected to maintain our high standards and follow the Oath in every step of your journey.
To inquire about joining the Order, you may reach out to any one of the councillors, though the Heart Councillor Sigyn (MC Name: Sathrae . Discord Name: Cat) is the best person to contact.
Ranks
Order Soldiers - Order Soldiers are those men and women who are assigned to the Knight Order but are not taking the Order’s Oath. They are professional warriors, devoted to the Kingdom and its values, under the direct command of the Knight’s Order, but without the obligations expected from other members.
Pages - All new members of the Order start out as Pages. As a Page, you will be expected to learn about the ways of the Knight Order, its values and culture. You will be trained in ways of combat, logistics, and begin your journey on the path towards becoming a knight and following our Oath. You will be assigned a Knight-in-Training to guide you in your first steps within the Knight Order.
Squires - It is at this rank that you will be expected to take up the Oath. You will first be expected to satisfy all members of the Knight Council that you are ready to take up the Oath, both spiritually and in your training. Your duties to the Order will expand, and you will be assigned a knight to train under and will be expected to join the Order on campaigns and combat missions.
Knight Aspirants - Knight Aspirants are those who have proven that they are able to follow the Oath, and are working towards becoming fully-fledged knights. As an Aspirant, you will be expected to take up leadership roles within a team, from taking charge in combat to leading lessons. You will also be assigned a Pgea to guide them on their journey to knighthood.
Knights - Knights are those who have proven to be the most worthy members of the Order, seldom faltering in their commitment to the Oath and their duties to the Kingdom. They are an elite, and receive the title of “Sir,” “Ser” or “Dame” in recognition of that - a title which carries great import not just within the Order, but is recognised by the whole Kingdom. The Knights of the Order take on Squires to train them in the ways of being a knight, they regularly lead men into battle, and are expected to understand the intricacies of the three different branches of the Order.
Councillors - Knight Councillors are the leaders of the Order. There are three councillors of the Order - Heart Councillor, War Councillor, and Hearth Councillor. They are usually chosen by the Order’s members for this position, in recognition of their commitment to the Order’s success in their individual branches and on the whole.
The Three Pillars of the Order
The Knights’ Order is built up of three pillars, all of which support the whole structure of the organisation and strive towards its success. These branches are Heart Council, War Council, and Hearth Council.
Heart - The Heart Council focuses on the spiritual matters of the Order. It is the Heart which ensures that members of the Order follow their Oath, are respectful to other members, as well as represent the Order in the best of light. The Heart Councillor also arbitrates any disputes between members of the Order, and has the final say in changes to ranks and promotions. The Heart also teaches Order members how to behave.
War - The War Council focuses on the military matters of the Order. It is they who select members for missions, take charge during campaigns, and train Order members in fighting and tactics.
Hearth - The Hearth Council focuses on the material matters of the Order. From keeping granaries and storages stocked, to keeping knights fed and equipped, to finances and public announcements, it is the Hearth whose job it is to maintain the Order as a fighting force.
Current Councillors
Dame Sigyn Tralban, Heart Councillor
Dame Nanna Fromm, War Councillor
Sir Varik Eries, Hearth Councillor
The Knight’s Oath
It is the Knight’s duty to:
Maintain the peace
Obey the law of the land
Respect the gods
Teach those who wish to learn
Do not abuse power
Fight with honor
Live with honor
Die with honor
Protect the weak
Treat all with equality