Post by TheCalmOne on Sept 16, 2017 3:08:36 GMT
The Knights Solaire
"... for who, if not the chosen of Artis, can protect this holy land from Death, the destroyer of worlds?"
- Electus Maximus Lucius Agathos, on why they fight.
Army: 4 | Navy: 1 | Economy 2 | Logistics 4 (+1) = 5 | Castle: 4 | Espionage: 0
Summary
Faith
Their faith is similar to Routaille’s in that they believe that Arturas was simply one of Artis’ chosen.
However, they are often considered extremists due to the fact that many members believe that they are chosen by Artis himself and tasked with protecting the lands of Trevast against those who would wish it harm. Although there have been conflicts over the meaning of said phrase in the past.
The head of the faith is known as the Electi Maximus. They are voted into office by the 4 Electi Secundo, the leaders of the chapters scattered across Trevast. The Electi Secundo are voted in by a ballot of their chapter members and are often chosen based on strength and devotion to the faith.
The Electus Maximus is in charge of overall political and military matters, as well as command of the Solain headquarters, located in Routaille.
The Electi Secundo are beholden to the Electo Maximus for political matters, should they arise, but are given free reign militarily unless called upon by the Electo Maximus.
The Knights-Solaire are considered both priests and warriors. They often go on quests for both personal honor as well as to spread the faith in order to gain recruits for the cause.
Other members are primarily pages serving under a Knight.
Chapters
Chapter Routaille – Headquarters:
Chapter Rjillund:
Chapter Luska:
Chapter Valdez:
TBD
Chapter Alendron:
TBD
History
Military
Pages Arcum
Pages Arcum are pages who have been training for under two years. Thus, they are still beginning their journey to knighthood and are given bows and short swords in battles. While inferior in skill to professional archers and crossbowmen, they are mostly able to handle themselves in a melee.
Pages Gladius
Pages Gladius are pages who have been under the tutelage of a knight for more than two years and less than six. They are given a sword, shield, and are provided with a mix of medium and light armor. However, they are allowed to purchase heavier armor if they wish so.
Knights-Solaire
The knights of the Knights Solaire inherit their order’s name. The Knights-Solaire form the backbone of the Order’s military. They wear heavy armor and are usually seen mounted on horseback with a lance and shield at their side. However, they are still formidable on foot and are commonly seen acting as heavy infantry.
Electo Electi - Chosen of the Chosen
The Electo Electi, Chosen of the Chosen, are the best of the best. They are provided with gleaming white armor and are only seen acting as heavy cavalry. There are only ever 2,000 Electo Electi per Chapter. No more, no less.
The Electus Secundo and Electus Maximus are often chosen from these men. All Knights aspire to be inducted into the Chosen.
"... for who, if not the chosen of Artis, can protect this holy land from Death, the destroyer of worlds?"
- Electus Maximus Lucius Agathos, on why they fight.
Army: 4 | Navy: 1 | Economy 2 | Logistics 4 (+1) = 5 | Castle: 4 | Espionage: 0
Summary
Faith
Their faith is similar to Routaille’s in that they believe that Arturas was simply one of Artis’ chosen.
However, they are often considered extremists due to the fact that many members believe that they are chosen by Artis himself and tasked with protecting the lands of Trevast against those who would wish it harm. Although there have been conflicts over the meaning of said phrase in the past.
The head of the faith is known as the Electi Maximus. They are voted into office by the 4 Electi Secundo, the leaders of the chapters scattered across Trevast. The Electi Secundo are voted in by a ballot of their chapter members and are often chosen based on strength and devotion to the faith.
The Electus Maximus is in charge of overall political and military matters, as well as command of the Solain headquarters, located in Routaille.
The Electi Secundo are beholden to the Electo Maximus for political matters, should they arise, but are given free reign militarily unless called upon by the Electo Maximus.
The Knights-Solaire are considered both priests and warriors. They often go on quests for both personal honor as well as to spread the faith in order to gain recruits for the cause.
Other members are primarily pages serving under a Knight.
Chapters
Chapter Routaille – Headquarters:
Chapter Rjillund:
Chapter Luska:
Chapter Valdez:
TBD
Chapter Alendron:
TBD
History
According to records, The Knights Solaire first appeared near five decades after the death of Emperor Arturas in beginning of the Old Empire. However, beyond that there is not much known of the beliefs and actions of the Order during that time other than the fact that they appeared, both bidden and unbidden, in almost every battle against potential invaders.
While originally, the Order operated out of a single fortress located in Rjillund, it eventually expanded to other parts of the Empire, with permission of successive Emperors.
This was likely because of the neutral stance it developed and held towards the internal politics of Trevast. The Order focused its efforts towards preventing Boteri attacks on the chosen land of Artis.
This continued until the Grand Inquisition. As House Valdez and House Merov engaged in a bloody civil war, the Knights Solaire suffered internal strife as well.
The Electus Maximus, a wise man, died a sudden death and in a break with tradition, named his successor in his will. Thus, the Electi Secundo, trusting in his judgement, blindly named Garen Bain the Electus Maximus of the Knights Solaire.
Garen was faithful, even when compared to his fellow extremists. When news of the civil war reached his ears, he immediately decided to pledge the Order to the service of the Valdez.
Of course, the Electi Secundo did not take kindly to this break in the traditional political stance, and collectively excommunicated Garen, who controlled the Rjillund chapter (the capital at the time).
Thus, civil war erupted amongst the Knights Solaire. Chapters Luska, Valdez, and Alendron all marched upon Garen’s forces in the Chapter Rjillund. The battle lasted nearly a year before Castle Rjillund finally fell.
Eventually, the Knights Solaire moved its headquarters to a castle purchased from Routaille in order to separate its politics from the politics of the Trevastian mainland. Garen was executed as a traitor who wished harm done upon the lands of Artis. Then, all returned to normal.
Military
Pages Arcum
Pages Arcum are pages who have been training for under two years. Thus, they are still beginning their journey to knighthood and are given bows and short swords in battles. While inferior in skill to professional archers and crossbowmen, they are mostly able to handle themselves in a melee.
Pages Gladius
Pages Gladius are pages who have been under the tutelage of a knight for more than two years and less than six. They are given a sword, shield, and are provided with a mix of medium and light armor. However, they are allowed to purchase heavier armor if they wish so.
Knights-Solaire
The knights of the Knights Solaire inherit their order’s name. The Knights-Solaire form the backbone of the Order’s military. They wear heavy armor and are usually seen mounted on horseback with a lance and shield at their side. However, they are still formidable on foot and are commonly seen acting as heavy infantry.
Electo Electi - Chosen of the Chosen
The Electo Electi, Chosen of the Chosen, are the best of the best. They are provided with gleaming white armor and are only seen acting as heavy cavalry. There are only ever 2,000 Electo Electi per Chapter. No more, no less.
The Electus Secundo and Electus Maximus are often chosen from these men. All Knights aspire to be inducted into the Chosen.