The Two Orders

[Viltaren 236]

[!] A notice is posted to the memo tree in the Sutican Square. In flowing cursive script it reads:

 

 

The time of major conflict is over, and as such Sutica may return to its peaceful ways. Every reminded that the peace we enjoy today, the freedom to live our lives unhindered by foreign invaders, has been paid for in the blood shed by the many heroes of the Federation of Sutica. Let us never forget their sacrifices.

 

Part of that remembrance is to never forget the need to be willing to fight. There are men and women of this federation who have prepared themselves to defend this plot of land we have forged. I believe it is time that they have been given proper distinctions for their service despite many having never served the Sutican Watch. Today, I am proud to announce the establishment of two Knightly Orders for the Trade Federation. Born from the dual nature of our residents. 

 

Both orders are to serve the Trade Monarch with utmost loyalty and are to serve as a replacement of the Sutican Watch. Therefore they will follow the orders of the Trade Princess while maintaining internal regulations of their members by their respective Grand Knights. However, the actions of the Knightly Order must still be approved by the Trade Monarch where it stands outside of their normal mission or where it extends outside of Sutican Borders. Knights have been granted their privileges while inside of the borders of the Federation of Sutica unless otherwise stated by the Trade Monarch. They will be granted the duty and the responsibility to protect the land and to enforce the law in the Federation. They are to be granted equal rights to Guards as defined in the Sutican Codex. Each member shall be selected for service by the Trade Monarch though they may use their discretion in selection. Knights are also allowed to maintain their own retinues which they may use to train others in their skills.

 

The Order of the Lubba is a successor to the old knightly order of Sutica. These members shall bear the colors of White, Blue, and Gold. Members of this order are to be taken from families who have served Sutica well to earn distinction (Vanguards, Averns, Snowells, etc), members of government, doctors, scholars, and all other manners of people whom the Trade Monarch deems fit. They are exemplified in the values of Courage, Loyalty, and Honor. Their mission is to be the protection of the institutions of the Trade Federation and to fight corruption and conspiracies which might see them destroyed.

 

The Order of the Catacombs is born of the seedier underbelly of Sutica. Members of this order shall bear the colors of Black, Red, and Gold. Members of this order are recognized not by their family, or position but by their skills. They are artisans, merchants, soldiers of fortune, and all other manners of people whom the Trade Monarch deems fit. They are exemplified in the values of Hard Work, Surprise, and Endurance. Their mission is the protection of the citizens of the Federation from all manner of threats against them.

 

With this, I leave you to your life knowing that the Federation of Sutica will forever be protected by these loyal individuals who wish for our best interests.

 

Her Highness Trade Princess Lily Helenson-Anarion Governor of Adherents and Uialbens. Sovereign Lady of the Whispering Isles.

 

[!] An illustration of a knight and a small message are at the bottom of the announcement.

 

 

“A retinue is a group of Squires. This means that Knights may opt to take on and train Squires, but are in charge of regulating and supporting those squires themselves.”

 

*Art by: https://www.deviantart.com/grafit-art/art/Kings-of-the-realm-466772586