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The Order of the Hallowed Flame

And the Brotherhood of Owyn’s Torchbearers

 

 

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=The Order’s History=

 

Late into the year of 1520, the Order of the Hallowed Flame was founded by the Magnate of Kaedrin, Cantonus Chivay. Upon the advice of the lord Arstan Bedell, a zealous Owynist through and through, he embraced the faith and took upon the fiery sun of Owyn and his dogma as the sigil of a new creed - a militant force dedicated to the pursuit of justice and these ideals laid out before him by the young baron. At the Order’s core sit the wilted remnants of the Flaming Rose, and other true-hearted Kaedreni men who look to a better future.

 

Zealous followers of the Holy Fire all, they heartily embrace the teachings of the Second Flame and their dogma that was once praised by Owyn Godwinson himself.  At the core of their belief sits a unbridled hatred for the Harrenites - the shattered remnants of the tyrant Harren’s bloodline. It was Owyn who first drove them from the lands of men, yet they continue to rear their ugly heads in the face of the true sons of Horen, something that shan’t go unpunished by the pious followers of Owyn the Arbiter.

 

The Order of the Hallowed Flame stands as the militant fist of Kaedrin, and the dogma they hail. Holding vigil across the counties of Redmark, Hengfors and Kreden - they safeguard the peasantry and ensure that foreign incursions on Kaedrini soil are met in kind. Injustice across the Commonwealth is met with fire and steel, and those who would dare threaten the virtuous are put to the stake.

 

Yet, their righteous crusade for the purging of all that is wicked and unjust does not end with the Harrenites. Maleficarum do not find solace in the wake of their march, nor do cultists of vile practices and dark creeds. Many a blasphemers have been put to the stake - burned aloft for all to spectate - at the hands of the most just. In this day and age, faith wanes, and rising to supplement it is the zeal and piety of Owyn’s adherents. A new age dawns, and it dawns in fire.

 

=Tenets of the Hallowed Flame=

 

The Order of the Hallowed Flame prides itself in discipline, and in this discipline comes a strict dogma in which each man is required to adhere to.

 

I. Remain Eternally Faithful in Owyn and the Holy Fire

It is he, Blessed Owyn, that guides our steel, and his Holy Fire that assures our salvation when we pass on to the otherworld. Never lose faith in Him and His Flame, for to do so would spell doom. Without faith, we cannot ever hope to succeed, and we shall fail as those who came before us have. Faith is our weapon, so wield it true.

 

II. Tolerate not the Half-bred Mongrel, for he is Unclean

Each man is required to show no sympathies towards those of mixed blood. And why would they? Owyn led man against the Harrenites, and to accept one into our fold today? A ludicrous notion, and the mere mention of such is a betrayal of our belief.

 

III.  Shun the Heathen, who does not love Owyn as We

If the basis of our order is built upon the reverence of Owyn, then we must hasten to spread his teachings across the realm. And to those who openly shun his ways, they are no better than the mongrels who lay with elves and pray before trees. Death to him, in the most righteous of fire.

 

IV. Respect your Fellows, who live and die aside Ye

At the core of any order is tried-and-true camaraderie. Fight not amongst yourselves, but find it within to make brotherly ties with your fellow soldier. For mutual respect and friendship make a man fight harder on the field to battle, in defense of their comrade.

 

V. Follow your Superiors with Unquestionable Loyalty

A matter which affects the discipline of the rank-and-file soldier is the faith he puts into his officers. If there is a lack of faith therein, men are more likely rout when push comes to shove on the field of battle. To allow doubt to fester is to defy Owyn’s teachings. Have faith, for your commanders always know best.

 

VI. Never Falter in the Face of the Enemy

To parade fear in the ranks, and to quiver before a foe is the greatest dishonor known. Have faith, for the Fire safeguards us against sword and lance. Falter not, and remain as a redoubt before your foemen and you will have no trouble in dispatching them.

 

=Religious Devotion=

 

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No evil can survive the Holy Fire; The Holy Fire enlightens, burns and cleanses. Behold the flame of grace and mercy.

 

True to it’s name, the Order of the Hallowed Flame elevates the Exalted Hero Owyn above all else. For he is their paragon; the embodiment of all things good in the mortal realm, and a righteous emblem of purity and justice shining ablaze alike the sun. Their reverence of him coincides with the reverence of his Holy Fire - sacrifice and prayer are commonplace, and many a men of the Order gather about a brazier at dusk to sing their aves and plead blessings for themselves, their brothers-in-arms and even their fellows - non-believers of the truest caliber who hold a skewed view on Owyn - one which does not align with the beliefs of fire.

 

This faith in Owyn, however, also breeds a hatred for all things of tainted bloodlines. It was Exalted Owyn who brought fire and steel upon the motley of Harrenites underneath his uncle who claimed themselves, truly, to be better than chosen man, those blessed sons of Horen himself who carried with them the harshest curse of them all. Doomed to live a mortal life, doomed to repeat the mistakes of yore. “Tolerate not the Half-bred mongrel” is a statement fresh upon the mind of many ordermen, and this deep-seated hatred is like to remain so long as their faith in Owyn does.

 

At the pinnacle of their trust and faith bestowed upon Owyn is a single ritual practice that makes them starkly different from their peers. The smell of charred flesh is not a pleasant one, yet, all men are commanded to give to the fire, to fan it’s embers.  To burn a foeman at the pyre is an act unmeasured in both piety and callousness. Ofttimes, the screams are what give a man his nightmares, yet those of the Order have grown accustomed to it nigh on a daily basis, and that which would make a lesser man’s stomach churn only empowers the son of Kaedrin with fervor and zeal.

 

=Hierarchy of the Order of the Hallowed Flame=

 

-SENIOR COMMAND-

 

Grandmaster

The Grandmaster holds supreme command over the entirety of the Order, whose orders are to be followed without question and doubt. This office is to be held until death, and provided that the Grandmaster had not designated an heir, the Master and Commanders shall convene and appoint another through discussion and vote.

 

Master and Commander

The Master and Commander typically presides over a single garrison of the Order, responsible for the upkeep and ability of his men. When stationed with the main force, they may also operate a limited portion of the Order or carry out a certain task on behalf of the Grandmaster.

 

-HIGH COMMAND-

 

Captain

The Captain is the head of all footmen, in charge of their pay, discipline, and equipment. He will lead the column of men during march, a task which requires patience and prowess in command.  Due to the extensive work this position entails, the holder will often be consulted by the Grandmaster upon matters of tactic and war.

 

Senior Knight

The Senior Knight is considered a high honor within the Order, the position itself requiring the member in question to be an official Knight of Oren. Commonly, they will serve as advisors to members of Senior Command for their thorough knowledge of all things chivalrous and related to faith. They are allowed to take upon a single squire who will be responsible in aiding him in a matter deem fit, whether that be through combat or the maintenance of his equipment.

 

Decurion

The Decurion is a high ranking officer within the Order, tasked with helping the Captain carry out his command of the infantry. They are one of the most veteran Order members, and thus will have numerous responsibilities and duties which are important to the overall functionality of the Order.

 

-LOW COMMAND-

 

Knight

The Knight is a seasoned Kaedreni warrior whose faith has been tested through numerous years of dedication to the Order and Owyn. Similar to the Senior Knight, they too are required to be a Knight of Oren.

 

Ensign

The Ensign is an entry-tier officer, working directly under the command of the Decurion in order to assure that the battle line remains steadfast. He holds the authority to call upon and command a small detachment of the ordermen.

 

-ENLISTED ORDER MEMBERS-

 

Man-at-arms

The Man-At-Arms is the rank-and-file soldier of the Order. Equipped with castle-forged steel and a higher salary than that of their footmen counterparts, they have been enlisted into the ranks for a significant amount of time, and are often promoted on the basis of merit or loyal service.

 

Footman

The Footman is the entry-level enlisted soldier. Given a bunk, an annual salary and armed with mail and steel, these men make up the backbone of the order and are by far the most numerous amongst its ranks. Discipline is expected, and those who step out of line are punished severely.

 

-UNOATHED-

 

Initiate

Initiate is the overarching label for all men associated with the Order whom aspire to enter into her ranks, though have yet to speak their oaths and enter officially into the ranks.

 

-SPECIALIZED RANKS-

 

Messenger(2)

Messengers are deployed across the realm, to carry letters and parcels to and from. Ofttimes, swift individuals are granted this position - unoathed or from a pool of lower ranked members.

 

Scrivener(1)

The Scrivener is the individual responsible for penning all documents pertaining to the Order. They are responsible for handling the maintaining of the roster and documenting all reports regarding patrols, incidents and so on.

 

Engineer(2)

Individuals learned in the matters of siege warfare. These men are trusted as siege masters, and are tasked to design and construct weapons of war to topple walls and bring cities to their knees.

 

Quartermaster(1)

The Quartermaster is in charge of keeping the flow of goods, and armaments, documented. They are required to keep the Order well-armed and the warehouse stocked in the case of an external shortage.

 

Drillmaster(1)

A grizzled ensign or Knight, more often than not, the Drillmaster is tasked with overseeing training within the Order; keeping the men both physically and mentally disciplined is a task nigh as important as leading the men into the field.

 

Medic(1)

Medics are men and women skilled in first aid and medicinal practices. They are often people from outside, barber surgeons and the like, and serve to aid the injured and sick amongst the Order.

 

=To Join=

 

To enter into the Order of the Hallowed Flame, one must fill out the form of application below and submit it to the Grandmaster (post below or PM Tirenas on the forums).

 

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Name:

Age:

Race:

Prior Merits and Service:

 

Do you understand that as an Initiate, your actions do not represent the Order of the Hallowed Flame?

Do you agree to submit yourself to the Hierarchy of the Order, and in doing such, serve with loyalty undying to both your superiors and to Owyn himself?

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MC Name: daelaris

Skype User: You have it.

 

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Name: Arstan Bedell

Age: Twenty.

Race: Kaedreni.

Prior Merits and Service: I served prior in the court of my uncle, winning several melees and numerous jousts as a house knight.

 

Do you agree to submit yourself to the Hierarchy of the Order, and in doing such, serve with loyalty undying to both your superiors and to Owyn himself? Absolutely.

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MC Name: Guck.

Skype User: You got it.

 

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Name: Athirius Aulpes Roke the Fourth.

Age: 28.

Race: Kaedreni.

Prior Merits and Service: Assisted in manning the garrison of Dour Watch and Peremont.

 

Do you agree to submit yourself to the Hierarchy of the Order, and in doing such, serve with loyalty undying to both your superiors and to Owyn himself?: I do.

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MC Name: daelaris

Skype User: You have it.

 

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Name: Arstan Bedell

Age: Twenty.

Race: Kaedrini.

Prior Merits and Service: I served prior in the court of my uncle, winning several melees and numerous jousts as a house knight.

 

Do you agree to submit yourself to the Hierarchy of the Order, and in doing such, serve with loyalty undying to both your superiors and to Owyn himself? Absolutely.

 

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MC Name: Guck.

Skype User: You got it.

 

IC

Name: Athirius Aulpes Roke the Fourth.

Age: 28.

Race: Kaedreni.

Prior Merits and Service: Assisted in manning the garrison of Dour Watch and Peremont.

 

Do you agree to submit yourself to the Hierarchy of the Order, and in doing such, serve with loyalty undying to both your superiors and to Owyn himself?: I do.

Both have been accepted prior.

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MC Name: Dougstalicious

Skype User: nice try sly guy

 

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Name: Marcellus de Sola

Age: 25

Race: Human, Kaedrini

Prior Merits and Service: Lancer of Dour Watch, veteran of many skirmishes and battles.

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MC Name: Dougstalicious

Skype User: nice try sly guy

 

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Name: Marcellus de Sola

Age: 25

Race: Human, Kaedrini

Prior Merits and Service: Lancer of Dour Watch, veteran of many skirmishes and battles.

Accepted.

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MC Name: Gunnerdude

Skype User: You have it

 

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Name: Borislav de Weyze

Age: 36

Race: Kaedreni

Prior Merits and Service: Orderman of the Order of the Flaming Rose under Grandmaster Helton Chivay the Ruthless.

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MC Name: Gunnerdude

Skype User: You have it

 

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Name: Borislav de Weyze

Age: 36

Race: Kaedreni

Prior Merits and Service: Orderman of the Order of the Flaming Rose under Grandmaster Helton Chivay the Ruthless.

Accepted. Past service to House Chivay in the form of the Flaming Rose has resulted in your immediate promotion to Footman.

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MC Name: FalconByte

Skype User: jonathan.andrews46

 

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Name: Aryan Roke

Age: 17

Race: Kaedreni

Prior Merits and Service: None of note

 

Do you agree to submit yourself to the Hierarchy of the Order, and in doing such, serve with loyalty undying to both your superiors and to Owyn himself? Yes

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MC Name: yimmya

Skype User: michael.yimmya

 

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Name: Boriv de Geit

Age: 57

Race: Kaedreni

Prior Merits and Service: Former knight of the Decterum, soldier in the 48th Brigade of the Imperial Army, soldier in the Flaming Rose.

 

Do you agree to submit yourself to the Hierarchy of the Order, and in doing such, serve with loyalty undying to both your superiors and to Owyn himself? I do

Do you understand that as an Initiate, your actions do not represent the Order of the Hallowed Flame? I do

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MC Name: AlpineAl

Skype User: You got it

 

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Name: Lucius Martin.

Age: 23.

Race: Kaedreni.

Prior Merits and Service: Served as a God-fearing mercenary for some time.

 

Do you agree to submit yourself to the Hierarchy of the Order, and in doing such, serve with loyalty undying to both your superiors and to Owyn himself? Yes.

Do you understand that as an Initiate, your actions do not represent the Order of the Hallowed Flame? Yes.

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MC Name: Mittosaurus

Skype User: U got it

 

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Name: Gavin Cvazi

Age: 21

Race: Kaedreni

Prior Merits and Service: None.

 

Do you agree to submit yourself to the Hierarchy of the Order, and in doing such, serve with loyalty undying to both your superiors and to Owyn himself? Yes.

Do you understand that as an Initiate, your actions do not represent the Order of the Hallowed Flame? Yes.

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MC Name:Silver_Espio

Skype User:PMed you

 

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Name:Frank

Age: 29

Race:Human

Prior Merits and Service:I'm already a Doctor, and I've done some training in the Holy Order of Amyas, but left them soon after I joined.

Do you agree to submit yourself to the Hierarchy of the Order, and in doing such, serve with loyalty undying to both your superiors and to Owyn himself?  Yes I do.

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MC Name: FalconByte

Skype User: jonathan.andrews46

 

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Name: Aryan Roke

Age: 17

Race: Kaedreni

Prior Merits and Service: None of note

 

Do you agree to submit yourself to the Hierarchy of the Order, and in doing such, serve with loyalty undying to both your superiors and to Owyn himself? Yes

Previously accepted.

 

 

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MC Name: yimmya

Skype User: michael.yimmya

 

IC

Name: Boriv de Geit

Age: 57

Race: Kaedreni

Prior Merits and Service: Former knight of the Decterum, soldier in the 48th Brigade of the Imperial Army, soldier in the Flaming Rose.

 

Do you agree to submit yourself to the Hierarchy of the Order, and in doing such, serve with loyalty undying to both your superiors and to Owyn himself? I do

Do you understand that as an Initiate, your actions do not represent the Order of the Hallowed Flame? I do

 

Accepted. Past service to House Chivay has resulted in your immediate promotion to Footman.

 

 

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MC Name: AlpineAl

Skype User: You got it

 

IC

Name: Lucius Martin.

Age: 23.

Race: Kaedreni.

Prior Merits and Service: Served as a God-fearing mercenary for some time.

 

Do you agree to submit yourself to the Hierarchy of the Order, and in doing such, serve with loyalty undying to both your superiors and to Owyn himself? Yes.

Do you understand that as an Initiate, your actions do not represent the Order of the Hallowed Flame? Yes.

 

Accepted.

 

 

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MC Name: Mittosaurus

Skype User: U got it

 

IC

Name: Gavin Cvazi

Age: 21

Race: Kaedreni

Prior Merits and Service: None.

 

Do you agree to submit yourself to the Hierarchy of the Order, and in doing such, serve with loyalty undying to both your superiors and to Owyn himself? Yes.

Do you understand that as an Initiate, your actions do not represent the Order of the Hallowed Flame? Yes.

 

Accepted.

 

 

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MC Name:Silver_Espio

Skype User:PMed you

 

IC

Name:Frank

Age: 29

Race:Human

Prior Merits and Service:I'm already a Doctor, and I've done some training in the Holy Order of Amyas, but left them soon after I joined.

Do you agree to submit yourself to the Hierarchy of the Order, and in doing such, serve with loyalty undying to both your superiors and to Owyn himself?  Yes I do.

 

Accepted. 

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Name: Hadrian Chivay
Age: 29
Race: Human
Prior Merits and Service: Marshal of Kaedrin, Man of Eshevurd, loyal servant to the Crown and Kaedrin for many years.

Do you agree to submit yourself to the Hierarchy of the Order, and in doing such, serve with loyalty undying to both your superiors and to Owyn himself? I do.

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