The Holy Order of St. Otto

[Mitchell 6]

Holy Knights of St Otto

 

The Holy Knights of St Otto are the personal attendants and guards of the High Pontiff, guarding him around the clock and residing beneath the College of Cardinals in the north. The Order was founded by the High Pontiff Lucien IV and granted to Holy Ser Sebastian the Lionheart, whom serves as the Commandant and founding knight of the Order.

They were created in hopes of expanding the churches power and influence, creating a true military wing with the capability of both guarding the Pontiff from all threats and being a powerful enforcing order of the church.

 

 

Command structure

 

High Pontiff

The High Pontiff is the supreme authority within the Order of St. Otto and the only member of the Church who has the power to Command those within the Order; he foresees all activities within the Order and monitors it directly.

 

 

Commandant

The Commandant of the Holy Knights of St. Otto serves the Pontiff with his captains as his personal guard and escort; other than the Pontiff himself, no one may supersede his will within the Order.

 

 

Officers

The officers of the Order of St. Otto are the right and left hands of The Holy Ser Sebastian the Lionheart; they serve as the commanding force within the order and enact his words unto the knights within. They can be easily recognised on top of their polar bear mounts, plated with runic forged armour and weapons, finely equipped and prepared to give their life for Pontiff and cut down any heretic

 

 

 

 

Chosen

The chosen are those whom have been handpicked by an officer to one day take their place or lead a division of Holy Knights within the order on their own; they are the crème of the crop and personally groomed by their commanding officer in order to prepare themselves for their future role.

 

 

Knights

The Knights of the Holy Order of St. Otto are battle hardened soldiers of war, whom have pledged their lives to the High Pontiff; unlike other Orders of past they have a more active role and are more equipped for battle in the name of the faith. Although some of the lowest ranking, the Knights of the Order still command respect throughout the church, belonging to the personal guard force of the High Pontiff himself.

 

 

Initiates

Initiates are those, whom have begun their trial to become a member of the Knighthood, they are tested both in faith and battle in order to earn their armour and colours. Those who surpasses the tribulations lain before them are granted the honour of being the personal attendants of the Pontiff.

 

 

The rules of the Order

 

The Holy Knights of St. Otto have a very simple set of rules, separating them from all other Holy orders that strictly follow the Palatine code and are forced to undergo the Testaments of faith; those within the Order simply must follow the word of High Pontiff and Commandant, for they are not expected to do any other than defend his Holiness and shed blood upon his call.

As long as one does not disobey the Pontiffs words or serve another other than God and his holiness, those of the Knights of St. Otto have a great breadth of freedom; they may wed, drink and live normal lives when not on duty, but are expected to answer the call of the Pontiff no matter the time and place. Upon pledging yourself to the Order, you must place and Pontiff and God above all when that is required and answer only to his whim, as well as follow the laws of the empire.

 

 

Payment

 

Those within the Holy Order of St. Otto are paid based upon rank and service; if they are actively doing their duties within the Order, they can expect to be paid each Saint’s week. Though to be noted, if one does not show their determination to serve and is found to be slacking on their duties, they may go unpaid and considered for removal from the Holy Order of St. Otto.

 

 

Officers

Those, whom claim the rank of Officer within the order, can be expected to be paid regularly every saint’s week with a sum of five hundred gold pieces.

 

 

Chosen

Those, whom claim the rank of Chosen within the order, can be expected to be paid regularly every saint’s week with a sum of three hundred gold pieces.

 

 

Knights

Those, whom claim the rank of Knight within the order, can be expected to be paid regularly every saint’s week with a sum of two hundred gold pieces.

 

 

Initiates

Those of the initiate rank are unpaid until they have proven themselves truly devote and worthy of serving his Holiness; unto which if they prove useful, they will be promoted to a Holy Ser, granting them two hundred gold pieces per saint’s week.

 

 

Weapons and equipment of the Holy Order of St. Otto

 

Unlike most of the churches forces, who use highly decorated ornamental weaponry; those within the Knighthood of St. Otto are equipped with heavy shock based equipment and steeds. An example can be seen with the proven knights of the Order whom possess on their person, a bearded one handed runic war axe as their primary tool for engagement, a round shield for interlocking shield walls and pushes, as well as a gladius for a side arm.

Members of the order once they have proven their worth will be granted a mount and a lance; those of higher ranks shall be gifted a rare and elusive polar bear, as well as a lance like all other members. Those within the order are also forged a set of Runic plate, granting them greater protection while serving the Pontiff and allowing them to take greater damage than they would otherwise.

 

 

Leaving the order

Those within the Order are free to leave only when they first announce their withdrawal to the Commandant at least two saint days prior and return all equipment and steeds granted to them. Those who leave the Order and take with them the equipment granted to them in service of the church will be treated as thieves

 

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26 minutes ago, The Salt King said:

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Sebastian stamps the scroll with the Seal of the Order of Saint Otto and offers a calming nod of approval

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Name: Garman

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Prior combat or military experience: Rebellion of '54, Guerrilla warfare against Courland, Infanteer since age 14. Mercenary work, Soldiering.

Do you swear your undying allegiance to the High Pontiff and wish to serve God with the body granted unto you?

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Sebastian stamps the scroll with the Seal of the Order of Saint Otto and offers a calming nod of approval

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