AmericanSimp 510 Share Posted August 13, 2021 ✠ THE HOLY CATAPHRACTS ✠ “The Dream that is Atrus” Contents: ✠ Introduction ✠ Recruitment ✠ Ranks ✠ Traditions INTRODUCTION The Holy Cataphracts are the sworn defenders of Sabattus. Holding an oath to defend the Lord Almighty, and all who serve, worship, or praise His name within the lands of Atrus. From the Manglivati who travel within the city on foot adorned in heavy armour to ensure the people are well taken care of, to the Domestikos who mount the armored horses of Sabattus in both ceremony and warfare. The Holy Cataphracts strive to defend those who cannot always do so themselves, proving to both the Lord and their individual self that their lives bear a holy purpose. RECRUITMENT Any who wish to join the Holy Cataphracts or learn the art of chariot racing simply need to contact the Stratos Patron, the Komes or any of the Ourghos. When doing so oocly, please mention your goals/ambitions and what you hope to get from the roleplay, so we can help set a path for you! If you are interested in that which is above, you can find the leadership in this discord:https://discord.gg/Gqjvmsa3FD RANKS Within the Holy Cataphracts there are a few roles to claim, each capable of being held by any defender within the ranks. The Defenders of Sabattus are a professional group, their prowess tested both in combat and ceremony. ✠ Komes This role is held by the leader of the Holy Cataphracts, appointed by the Stratos Patron and held until death or retirement. Acting as a guide to the Ourghos, the Komes helps direct and ensure the tasks passed down by the Stratos Patron are fulfilled. Should there be a change in the Stratos Patron or revision of the military, this position will always remain. [Should the Komes grow corrupt, through consent of the Stratos Patron and ⅔ of the Ourghos the Komes may be removed should the Komes refuse to step down] ✠ Ourghos This is the role held by those incharge of the Manglivati and Domestikos, training, mentoring, and recruiting the next generation of defenders. Each having a specific designation, and in times of war lead small groups of defenders. This role is meant to have a few defenders stand apart from their brethren, though isn’t meant to be held for an extended period of time. Ourghos are often rotating, some performing better during peace, while some performing better during war. ✠ Domestikos This is the role held by the Cavalry and Chariot Racers of Sabbatus who have proven their prowess on horseback. Each member of the Domestikos has the ability to be chosen as a racer within the Grand Sabato, so they are often seen training and honing their abilities along the tracks of Sabattus. Atop their prowess along the tracks, these men and women are feared among the battlefields for their unforgiving lack of mercy is etched along their ceremonial blades with numerous crimson crosses. Domestikos are often seen adorned in their golden armor, a purple cloak draped across their back. Even when not adorned in armor, Domestikos can be seen wearing the purple cloak given to them by the Komes. ✠ Manglivati This is the role held by the foot soldiers and city guardsmen of Sabattus. Also known as the initiates to the Holy Cataphracts, these men and women are simply in a state of training. All members of the Holy Cataphracts having performed the duties of the Monglivati can be called to take up the role of a foot soldier or guardsman, even in times of need the Domestikos are called to step away from their horses to defend the walls afoot. What separates initiate and Domestikos is the purple cloaks of the Domestikos, allowing the cavalry to still take pride in their abilities after having put in the work to earn such a title. TRADITIONS ✠ The Domestaka When a Manglivati has proven their worth defending the lands of Atrus, and showed their abilities atop horseback to a Ourghos they are ceremonially given the title of Domestikos. During this ceremony the soon to be Domestikos partakes in their first chariot race alongside his fellow Domestikos. At the end of the ceremony the Domestikos is bestowed a unique short sword wrapped in a purple cloak by the Stratos Patron. ✠ The Grand Sabata Held at the whim of the monarchy, this sponsored chariot race brings the attention of all in the Holy land of Atrus. Each racer and their weapon was hand picked by Sabattus politicians to represent themselves and their position in the city. For both racer and politician, the Grand Sabata often finds itself deciding the political standing of many in the city. ✠ The Koggen Initiates to the Holy Cataphracts often receive a warm welcome from their future comrades, most of the events to unfold during this tradition vary from those offering it to the initiate. Though the end result always has been the Manglivati spending a night meditating in the Holy Church. 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guzr 2049 Share Posted August 13, 2021 Holy Sir Edwin de Sarkozy readies the knights to fight alongside the cataphracts! 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tetho 139 Share Posted August 13, 2021 Holy Sir Hiryon would give the Holy Knight a nod as he readies himself to fight alongside with them. "For in our faith to God, we find purpose. In His eternal Light shall we find rest." the Holy Knight would say towards to his fellow Knights. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
annanicole__ 1546 Share Posted August 13, 2021 Apollonia Lysistrata Abdallah sits alongside her mother and watches them. “Mom, can i join them one day?” @Qizu 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambit 964 Share Posted August 13, 2021 "In Service of GOD, in the name of no king, nor emperor, yet the Pontiff himself." 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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