IMPERIAL ORDER OF THE RED DRAGON

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Courtesy: Council of Renatus

 

IMPERIAL ORDER OF THE RED DRAGON

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“We walk in the light of the Emperor.”

This declaration, issued and affirmed by His Imperial Majesty, Antonius of the House Horen on the 8th of Tobias’ Bounty, reforming the ancient Imperial Order of the Red Dragon.

 

THE MISSION OF THE IMPERIAL ORDER

 

Following the anarchic descent of past knightly groups into misrule and dispute the Imperial Crown has seen fit to order the reformation of the Imperial Order. The group is to serve as not an all encompassing force of chivalrous warriors, but instead a collection of the Empire’s most elite Knights. They have a single purpose - the protection and maintenance of Imperial power.

 

Knights of the Red Dragon are mandated to protect the lives of the Imperial house and Horenic line, whilst also acting as the vanguard of wider military efforts. They are to be at the front of every military action and represent the bravest, most skilled and experienced of knights, while answering only to the Emperor himself and, established beneath him, the Ordermaster.

 

DEGREES OF KNIGHTHOOD

 

1. DRAGON KNIGHT

 

The ‘Dragon Knights’ stand at the pinnacle of the Order. The finest warriors of the Empire, renowned across the entire world, they are embodiments of all the values which the Red Dragon represents: power and dominance over challengers, obedience to the Emperor, courage in the face of certain death, unbridled military might. It is rare for any one knight in a single generation to attain such a privileged position - to do so means they have dedicated themselves entirely to the service of the Empire and proven themselves to be fighters without parallel.

 

2. RED KNIGHT

 

The majority of the Order consists of Red Knights. While to many these are considered the average knights, merely normal compared to the paragons of virtue who stand above them, they are anything but. Each Knight has undertaken a lifetime of preparation for their role, proving themself totally as devoted to the Empire and capable of bearing arms in its name. Red Knights have responsibility for many things - upholding their code, guarding the Empire and its Imperial family, maintaining peace amongst the realm, leading soldiers, and aiding the Emperor in conducting his duty.

 

THE PATH TO KNIGHTHOOD

 

Although it is the right of the Emperor to dispense ranks as he so desires, should he recognise the exemplary strength of a certain individual and desire to place them into his service, the vast majority of new knights emerge from within the Order. Beneath Red Knight stands a lower rank - that not of a knight but an Orderman. These Ordermen are apprenticed and or squired to the legendary Dragon Knights so that they may learn their duties and train to improve themselves. Serving as auxiliaries and levy forces to the heavily armoured core, it is not rare for many to never complete their training due to its intense rigour - only the most dedicated and most skilled go on to take their place as Red Knights.

 

Proving oneself as worthy of the position requires a hopeful to exhibit all the traits a member of the Imperial Order should display: dedication and obedience, strength and valour, piety and zealotry, intelligence and innovation. They must know the Code and live by it.

 

LISTS OF CURRENT KNIGHTS

 

Dragon Knights:

Ser Darius Ault, Ordermaster

Ser Martinus Horen

Ser Jan Sigmar

Ser Carlovac Kovachev

 

Red Knights:

Ser Uthred Gromach

Ser John Ballard

Ser Cassius Horen

 

Ordermen:

Aurelius Iani, apprenticed to Cassius Horen

Theobald d’Anpalais, apprenticed to Carlovac Kovachev

Edward d’Anpalais, apprenticed to Darius Ault

Vitus Horen, apprenticed to Antonius Horen

Zvonimir Kastrovat

Philip Windsor

Konyves Ivanovich

Gotz Tannhauser

Daniel

Karl

 

THE CODE OF KNIGHTHOOD

 

The Imperial Order of the Red Dragon rests its values upon the ancient Code of Chivalry, revised over two centuries ago by Ser Maric II Varodyr. It is appended here:

 

A knight shall live by honour, for glory, and guard the honour of fellow knights.

Honour The Creator and maintain His Church.

Keep the faith and act in righteousness.

He shall serve his liege lord valorously and with conviction.

Persevere to the end in any quest begun and never turn his back upon a foe.

 

A Knight shall not give wanton offense and shall despise pecuniary reward.

Give succour to widows and orphans and regard the honor of women.

He shall offer that which is not needed, to those who are needy.

And safeguard the helpless and uphold the weak.

 

A knight shall respect those in authority but fight for the welfare of all.

Abstain from Injustice, cruelty and deceit.

He shall be vigilant and show courage, even in the face of evil.

Resolve not with swords what can be with words.

And at all times speak the truth, even if faced with death.

 

In his blood the creator’s will shall be written.

[Harri 4815]

daniel thinks he wants to apply “i want to apply”

[Publius 4098]

Timeo de la Baltas is disheartened to hear that the order is now headed by a man stripped of his Knighthood for dishonour, fresh from a banishment that was unrelated. Over this, he pondered on the old tales of Chivalry that young Auvergne men were raised listening to...

[Enlightenment 2300]

Demetrio smiles as imperial knighthood was now led by perhaps the most dishonorable knight there is, he said to himself, “Ah, what a great empire we live in no?”

[Junar 808]

The Dragoon captain would wipe his butt with the flyer.

[sophiaa 778]

Theodosia claps. 

[Nug 2011]

“So they’re just swordsmen that are the Emperor’s *******? Why would they want to do that? They’d surely get more done for themselves by just being road-bandits or something,” Thae rambles to himself beneath his breath as he came across a stray flyer outside of Renatus, rubbing his chin as he looked over it.

[1_Language_1 1671]

 

1 hour ago, Publius said:

Timeo de la Baltas is disheartened to hear that the order is now headed by a man stripped of his Knighthood for dishonour, fresh from a banishment that was unrelated. Over this, he pondered on the old tales of Chivalry that young Auvergne men were raised listening to...

 

57 minutes ago, Junar said:

The Dragoon captain would wipe his butt with the flyer.

 

58 minutes ago, Enlightenment said:

Demetrio smiles as imperial knighthood was now led by perhaps the most dishonorable knight there is, he said to himself, “Ah, what a great empire we live in no?”

 

A man would take the flier from the Dragoon Captain, and then toss it into the tavern’s fireplace. It didn’t take long before the flier was turned into unrecognizable ashes.

“It seems as if they overlooked the reason why his hand is missing. It seems that the emperor’s first act was to undo the previous emperor’s last act. Darius wasn’t supposed to even seek a pardon for nine more saint's days, let alone be seen in the realm of man.”

[JEEGK 1367]

A red dragon frowns, ”I am upset.”

[Babadooks 566]

John Ballard smiles the Sun’s smile.

[MeteorDragon 3441]

Xavis Ashwood would glance at the flyer. He takes it with him and walks out of the capital while saying, mainly himself, "The Empire has betrayed Vira'ker."

[Vaasek 224]

47 minutes ago, Quintessential said:

 

 

 

 

A man would take the flier from the Dragoon Captain, and then toss it into the tavern’s fireplace. It didn’t take long before the flier was turned into unrecognizable ashes.

“It seems as if they overlooked the reason why his hand is missing. It seems that the emperor’s first act was to undo the previous emperor’s last act. Darius wasn’t supposed to even seek a pardon for nine more saint's days, let alone be seen in the realm of man.”

Philippe d’Orléans, who just so happened to have been at the tavern in Ves to catch up on some news had overheard the man, shaking his head.

 

”It seems that vassals have forgotten why they are vassals... perhaps they need to be remembered....”

[1_Language_1 1671]

19 hours ago, Brazilianski said:

remembered....

ooc: reminded?

[Vaasek 224]

4 hours ago, Quintessential said:

ooc: reminded?

ooc: you get it, not my main language and it was late

 

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