[Recruiting] Order Of Saint Amyas

[Altiak 1648]

Order of Saint Amyas (Knights Lorraine)

 

 

 

"With God's Favour"

 

History

 

Finding its origins in the stark quest for a chance to spread the goodwill of the Creator, and the greed of a sellsword, the Order of Saint Amyas’ distant history hums with piety and opportunity. The first Grand Master, Guy de Varodyr, allied himself with a prelate whose actions send ripples across the sands of time, Goddard of Salvus, and with this newfound alliance he was granted papal legitimacy for his group of sellswords as well as a chest of Imperial marks with which to arm his men.

 

Thus began the First Crusade of 1416, commissioned by High Pontiff Lucien I. The intent of the First Crusade was to secure the relics of one ‘John de Burcard’, an ancient messiah who had perished on a mission to convert the orcish savages to the faith of the one God. He had been martyred while there, and the High Pontiff had declared the land on which he walked sanctified. This crusade was chiefed by the newly-created holy Order known as the Order of Saint Amyas, led by their Grand Master, Guy de Varodyr, a sellsword part of a distant cadet branch of the noble line of Varodyr, who travelled to the orcish lands accompanied by Goddard of Salvus.

 

During the First Crusade, the knights of Saint Amyas enjoyed a relatively short lived success, fending off multiple Orcish raids and skirmishes with an arsenal of tactical genius, brilliant fort design and the will to serve the Creator to any lengths from its members. While taking residence in the sanctified ground that was considered the Holy Land, they built the stronghold of Fort Antrim, acclaimed as uncapturable. After two years occupying the Holy Land, Grand Master Guy created the title of the Prince of Junavos, the stronghold’s attendant lands becoming the independent crusader principality of Junavos. Eventually the knights were recalled to the Empire by Lucien I and were forced to relinquish their nascent crusader state, ending the holy war for good.

 

After the glorious First Crusade, the Order participated in the Inquisition’s militant sanctions on Kingston in Salvus, rooting out heresy and abomination alongside the Chapters of the Red Dragon. The Order then enjoyed a long period of silence coinciding with the peace within the Empire. Grand Master Guy contracted a grave ailment, and as his health began to deteriorate he commanded the pious soldiers of Saint Amyas to disband their arms and return to their lives until he called again.

 

The next stint of the knights of Saint Amyas was during their brief return to glory under King Otto I, using its titles and doctrines as a honorary Order to commend valour and bravery, so as to continue their legacy. During this time, Gavin Wold was appointed to the position of Grand Master. This was the last recorded Council of Balion, and after this Grand Master Gavin declared the Order of Saint Amyas decommissioned until further notice.

 

The Order was briefly rebirthed by Gwenael de Bar as an independent knightly Order who was deemed incapable to lead because of illness and the title passed on to his son, Richard de Bar. Today, the Knights Lorraine are dedicated to fulfilling what they see as the work of God directly instead of through the medium of the Church, seizing sanctified land, killing monsters, punishing nonbelievers and claiming relics for God’s truest followers. It seeks prospective members to take the cross and join its ranks, aiding it in its many goals.

 

Ranks

 

All members of the Order of Saint Amyas are beholden to High Command, and are expected to obey their authority in all matters or face their punishment. Members of High Command lead the Order in battle and in times of peace.

 

(Senior Command)

 

Grand Master

 

The first and lord of the Order, the Grand Master serves a lifelong oath and may only pass up his mantle by death. Richard de Aldersberg, the fourth and most ruthless Grand Master now functions as the autocratic head of the Order and has recommissioned the knights to establish themselves in the world and offer their services to fellow God-fearing humans.

 

Master Chancellor

 

An experienced statesman who handles the diplomatic and financial affairs of the knights, operating the treasury and diplomatic service. His duties range from religious and secular politics, maintaining and writing scripture pertaining to the knights as well as the history of the body and her members. During the absence of the Grand Master, the Master Chancellor joins council with the Master Cross to dictate the Order’s action.

 

Master Cross

 

The Master Cross is a skilled commander, entrusted to lead the Order alongside the  Master Chancellor in times of the Grand Master’s stead. He is chosen from the Knight-Sergeants that display the utmost of merit and loyalty. Power over a specific section of the Order may be assigned to him.

 

(High Command)

 

Knight-Sergeant

 

The Knight Sergeants are born leaders and veteran crusaders who have shown their devotion to the Order, the Grand Master, and God. Promoted from the knights, they are obligated to demonstrate unfaltering steadfastness and courage and serve as examples to men below them.

 

Decurion

 

The Decurions are stern and charismatic disciplinaries that are well-versed in the principles of warfare and combat, often spending time with newly-enlisted soldiers to educate them. They also are expected to organize and establish drills and exercises at which all members are encourage to attend.

 

(Low Command)

 

Knight

 

The elite of the Order, the knights are the valiant warriors that have dedicated their lives to upholding the Creator’s will. Once a squire has proven his worth to a knight, he will be ordained with such a rank. An ordained knight is entitled to use the prefix ‘Ser’ in front of his name.

 

Ensign

 

The Ensigns serve as junior officers typically tasked with assembling and leading a specialized force to accomplish scouting or espionage missions.

 

(Enlisted)

 

Man-At-Arms

 

The Man-At-Arms are resolute soldiers, making up the bulwark of the Order. They are expected to obey all Orders and file into formation without hesitation.  Additionally, they are expected to attend training sessions to better themselves and improve their abilities for the benefit of the Order.

 

Footman

 

The Initiates that have proven their salt in combat and loyalty, the Footmen have been given their tabards after several grueling tests and skirmishes. The Footmen will tend to undergo tough labor and other general tests to further improve their general skill as proven soldiers of the Order.

 

Initiate

 

Being the newest addition to the Order, Initiates are observed inquisitively by all Order members and expected to adapt to the gritty and obedient life-style typical of a soldier. He will have to undergo various trials and phases to prove himself fit of earning a tabard and the following rank.

 

Allegiance

 

The Order of Saint Amyas’ only allegiance is to the Grand Master and God to fulfill the quest to purge heathens, heretics, and unholy beings. As of 1464, the Order fights alongside the forces of House Carrion and her vassals.

 

 

Goal

 

Colloquially known as the ‘Knights Lorraine’, since its reformation, the Order of Saint Amyas will now function as an independent holy Order of knights beholden to none but their Grand Master. They seek to seize heathen land and erect a fortress upon it from which to base their reestablished Order as well as reclaim any holy relics from infidel hands.

 

When an individual is ordained a knight of the Order, in addition to their tabard and set of armor they are given a golden collar neck-chain bearing the lorraine, which they are expected to wear when not in uniform as a symbol of their status as a knight of Saint Amyas.

 

The Order of Saint Amyas are secularly sovereign to none but their Grand Master. Any man of the faith can join the Order, a peasant, a burgher or even a lord.

 

The coat of arms of the Order of Saint Amyas is a golden lorraine cross on white. As well as being the reincarnation of the old knights of Saint Amyas, the reformed Order can be considered the successor to many of the past holy Orders dedicated to the Creator, including the Order of the Griffon, the Knights of the Eventide and the Sons of Owyn.

 

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Virtues:

 

The Knights Lorraine have a spoken code; the tenets they strive to uphold with righteous morals and honor - the Virtues.

 

I - The Virtue of Obedience

 

An Order member will relay his commands when given orders by those above him, and follow his instructions with devoted loyalty. He shall not attack, or steal from a fellow Order member, and will not partake in petty, impractical skirmishes over senseless matters, displaying restraint.

 

 

II - The Virtue of Piety

 

 

An Order member will strive for purity, patience, chastity, and temperance. He will partake in regular sessions of worship, and will not use the name of the Holy Creator in vain. An Order member will remain faithful to God and his teachings, and will not sway in his religion.

 

III - The Virtue of Chivalry

 

An Order member will protect the weak and frail, and in combat will fight with the honor to bring down his foe without frivolity or twisted pleasure. An Order member will demonstrate benevolence and charity by donating a fraction of his riches to the clergy or the downtrodden.

 

IV - The Virtue of the Purge

 

An order member will not hesitate to cleanse wicked, unholy heretics by any means necessary, and will remember to make a lesson of all godless, unsanctioned savages, be it by the sensible method of converting these sinful heretics into god-fearing men or burning them at the cross.

 

 

Recruitment:

 

To enlist, there are a few options one may take to join the ranks of Aymas.

 

Sending a bird to The Grandmaster (Altiak) or Visiting the Knights’ Fort near Severski.

 

Alternatively, you may apply by filling out an application and giving it to an Order member ((post on thread)).

 

OOC:

 

MC Name:

Skype Name:
Do you have or are willing to get TS?:

 

IC:

 

Name:
Race:

Are you of a noble birthline?:
Why do you wish to serve the Knights Lorraine?:

[calculusdesola 1658]

The August Ser Vibius de Sola, Marshal of the Empire, hereby formally recognizes and authorizes the Order of St. Amyas and the Knights Lorraine.

 

[Ford 1996]

Archibald writes a note to the Grandmaster, reading:

"Would this order accept mages if they were devout and loyal to the Creator above?"

[Norman 492]

Ser Sascha intercepts Archibald's letter, writing back a hasty reply.

 

"If you are a unfaltering servant of the Faith, then you are welcome amongst our order and encouraged to apply, be you a mage, a plebian, or even an elf."

[Drelik 865]

OOC:

 

MC Name: csalz96

Skype Name: Not trying to get ddosed wtf you know better
Do you have or are willing to get TS?: Yes

 

IC:

 

Name: Croesus Letholdus
Race: Human

Are you of a noble birthline?: Gentry
Why do you wish to serve the Knights Lorraine?: Because I want to serve my Empire!  God!

[Areon 947]

OOC:

 

MC Name: Areontrade

Skype Name: you got it
Do you have or are willing to get TS?: yeh

 

IC:

 

Name:

Michael Bellangere-Geminine
Race:

Human

Are you of a noble birthline?:

Descendant of Baron Alianor Geminine of Simonia, true heir to the Geminine House
Why do you wish to serve the Knights Lorraine?: Fack Mirtok - Repentance

[Norman 492]

Croesus and Michael's inquiries have been accepted. They are to report to the Knight's Fort for their oaths.

[cruzazul 2815]

Boris salutes the pious guild. o7

[Haribo 385]

+1

[Proddy 2415]

MC Name: Xtreme_Prodigy

Skype Name: harrison.oleary69
Do you have or are willing to get TS?: Yep

 

IC:

 

Name: Edmond
Race: Human 

Are you of a noble birth line?: Nay
Why do you wish to serve the Knights Lorraine?: I feel it would be the greatest honour, to spread and uphold the true virtues of our one god, the Creator.

[Altiak 1648]

 

MC Name: Xtreme_Prodigy

Skype Name: harrison.oleary69

Do you have or are willing to get TS?: Yep

 

IC:

 

Name: Edmond

Race: Human 

Are you of a noble birth line?: Nay

Why do you wish to serve the Knights Lorraine?: I feel it would be the greatest honour, to spread and uphold the true virtues of our one god, the Creator.

 

A letter is sent in response, reading, "Accepted! Report to the fort near Severski to take your oaths."

[Altiak 1648]

 

The soldiers of the Order of Saint Amyas grew restless as they prepared ladders to storm the heretic stronghold. The sun began to rise and soon the work was concluded. Two men were dispatched by the Grand Master to clamber up the crude palisade and they managed to open the gates for their order-men below. The Knights Lorraine marched through in a disciplined fashion and were met with no resistance as the opposition fled. Sparing no mercy for the resting place of God's enemies, the village and keep were put to the torch and destroyed. Smoke withdrew into the air in the wake of the rubble below. With gleeful cheers of "With God's favour!" and "For the Order and God!", the victorious soldiers returned to their fortress with heightened spirits and thicker purses.

 

 

[MaybeDamo 32]

"Red Ederson II, footman of the Order of Saint Amyas, returns to the fort happily, carrying booty, that formerly belonged to the heretics of the raided stronghold."

[Idioticozzy 66]

Ser Alen, Knight-Sergeant of the Order lets a grin spread across his face as the black smoke wisps up from the burning settlement.

 

"This is God's work in action."

[cruzazul 2815]

"Godani jest wielki."