The Order of SIl'Malin

[thevilehobo 198]

THE ORDER OF SIL’MALIN - THE SWORDS OF MALIN

 

Coat of Arms of the Sil'Malin (By CaffeinatedCrow)

 

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SECTION I.
PURPOSE

 

SECTION II.
ORGANIZATION
 

SECTION III.
STRUCTURE
 

SECTION IV.
MEMBERSHIP

 

SECTION V.
CODEX

 

WRITTEN BY: Emluirth Diablos & Ellisar Aevaris

 

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SECTION ONE: PURPOSE
 

The purpose of the Order of Sil’Malin is first and foremost to protect the people of Malin'or, to preserve their unity and security. The secondary purpose is to help all mali, wherever they may be, through hospitality and cooperation with other nations. The duties of the Order may include such tasks as defending the borders of Malin’or, clearing bandits from a busy road, aiding physicians to cure an outbreak of disease, setting up a house for traveling mali to rest in, or engaging dangerous beasts in combat. The knights of the Order serve as inspiration to all the people of Malin'or; they must be just, virtuous and steadfast in their duties. Their character must be honourable and their motives true.

 

 

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Sil’Malin planning a patrol

 

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SECTION TWO: ORGANIZATION

Chapters:

 

The Sil’Malin consists of several chapters to ensure that the Order is well organized, represented throughout Malin’or and able to respond as needed throughout the lands it represents. This is also to ensure that it shan’t become too difficult to manage, alongside being able to take on multiple tasks without overtaxing one chapter. Each chapter is assigned to defend one specific part of Malin’or and to protect the citizens of that area and keep the peace, though the chapters may all unite when needed such as times of war or crisis.

 

Each chapter is obligated to coordinate with and alongside the local military for the defense of whatever country they find themselves in. Knights are encouraged to enlist in the military of the nation in which they reside in addition to serving in the Order. However, they must continue to uphold the main ideals and values of the Order and continue to protect the mali in the country in which they are in. They must respect the laws and keeping of the government of the country they are located in informed of their (gotta continue writing this one)

 

While it is necessary for each chapter to remain consistent with the others and to keep the main values and objectives of the Order and to answer to the Grandmaster when called upon, they are otherwise rather free-form. They are allowed to institute their own traditions and make minor changes to the uniform to indicate their chapter.

 

Governance:

 

The order is governed by a body known as the council of Masters. This council is made up of all chapter masters within the order. They all make their decisions by voting, unless the decision has been imposed by the grand master. However, if the majority of the council does not agree with the grand master, they can call a meeting in which they vote against the grandmaster

 

A second council can be found within the order, which is made up of the veteran knights of each chapter. These council members meet every two elven weeks to decide which squires are ready to be knighted and what their chapter needs.
 

 

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SECTION THREE: STRUCTURE

Ranks:

 

The Grandmaster: 

The highest commander of the Order, the Grandmaster, has absolute authority over the Order, ensuring the unity of the people of Mali’nor and keeping the Order functioning at its highest standard. A vote is taken each (not yet decided) to elect a new Grand Master.

 

Chapter Master:

Members of the Order who command their own respective chapters, Chapter Masters hold absolute authority over their branches. They are free to establish their own practices and traditions within their chapters, and they are authorized to call a meeting between the other chapter masters and the Grandmaster whenever they see fit.

 

Veteran Knight:

Veteran Knights are the men and women who have proven their experience and reliability within their chapter. Their duties are no different from those of a normal knight, but they play a crucial part in choosing if a squire is to be knighted, meeting every 2 elven weeks to decide so.

 

Knight:

Full fledged members of the Order, these are the men and women who have taken the oath of knighthood and constitute the bulk of the military force of the Order. Each knight can have their own objectives and tasks chosen personally by themselves. Knights are permitted to take on secondary duties and titles within their Order if they choose to do so.

 

Squire:

Initiate members within the Order, these are new recruits who are under the tutelage of a single knight or veteran knight to prove their worth to be knighted. They are given a set of trials they must complete before they may request to be knighted, after which the veteran knights will hold a meeting to discuss whether the squire is ready to be knighted.

 

Specialized Positions:

 

Chapter's Librarian:

The Librarians are very cultured members of the Order. They are responsible for documenting the history of their chapter and researching the history of Malin’or, keeping everything well documented and preserved.

 

Chapter's Apothecary:

The Apothecaries of the Order are highly medically qualified members. They are responsible for the treatment of injured knights in their chapter and the preparing and preserving of medicine.

 

Chapter's Warlock:

The Warlocks  are the most powerful magi of their chapter. They are responsible for assisting in the Order’s goals by use of their magical prowess, while also teaching other Mali the arcane.
 

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A Sil’Malin in heavy plate

 

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SECTION FOUR: MEMBERSHIP

 

Before one becomes a squire in the Order, they must first meet all the requirements to become one:
 

• To possess some quantity of Malin's blood.

• To identify and embrace the Malin Heritage.

• To be prepared to take vows to uphold the values of the Order of Malin.

• To be free of criminal charges and to be of good character.

 

They will then have to submit themselves to one of the veteran knights, who will decide if the potential recruit is suitable to be allowed within the Order. If the recruit is accepted, they will be enlisted under the supervision of a single knight, whom they must follow and serve during their time as a squire. The knight will train and prepare the recruit to become a full knight and help them to pass their trials.

Trial of Strength

The squire must fight against three veteran knights to prove that they are able to fight and wield a sword. While winning is not a requirement, the squire must show apt ability in defense and offense to pass the trial.

 

Trial of Knowledge

The squire must write a book in which he records the journey of his supervising knight, writes about a legend of Malin, or writes about an art the squire has mastered. Once he has finished writing it, it must be brought to the veteran knights to judge its quality.

 

Trial of Loyalty

The squire must prove his loyalty to the veteran knights, either by giving up something of great importance to them, by completing a difficult task or whatever else may be asked of them.

 

Upon Completion of the Trials, a squire will be sworn in as a knight of the Sil’Malin.

 

All sworn knights will be entitled to use the honourific of Sil, meaning sword in Elven, as a reminder of their sworn duties and to acknowledge their accomplishments in becoming a knight of the Sil’Malin.

 

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SECTION FIVE: CODEX
-Do justice wherever you venture, but be vigilant, for every coin has two sides.

 

-In all things, be honest, courteous and truthful.

 

-If an enemy surrenders, treat them with mercy.

 

-Your weapons, horse and armour are vital to your survival. Maintain them well.

 

-Obey your commanders and the laws of the Order and its host nation.

 

-Serve the nation hosting your chapter house, both to promote and to maintain good relations between the host nation and the order.

 

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OOC: Thanks to ZollaRet, VoxyNoir, JediMaestro, and anyone else who contributed and edited. Edit: rude of me to forget Kalehart who developed the initial idea of this elf knight order.

[Frisket 4545]

A young Li-ten boy looks at the Missive as he nods

 

"I now have a goal...TO BE A KNIGHT OF SIL'MALIN"

 

he says as he continues to train

[ColdestPepsi 1176]

An old Reinmaren man read the contents of a paper over in one of the rare moments of clarity he had these days. Upon finishing he spoke to no one in particular as he was almost completely alone by this point. "Hopefully this is something which makes you happy finally old friend, just like that massive trebuchet." 

[Morigung-oog 5699]

"Well, shit." Grumbled Valindra as she read the information on a charter she was practically all but barred from joining.