The Chapter Of The Lion

[TornadoWatch 364]

-HISTORY-

The Chapter of the Lion was started under the Knight Commander Ser Lion the Horror. The Chapters’ purpose was to keep the Emperor’s Peace and fulfill the Emperor’s will in the Lands of Furnestock, Marna, Westfall, the Crown lands, and Arethor. They hunted down all Rogue Mages, criminals, traitors, and more. They continued to do this for many years under Lion's command. Then, after about fifteen years of doing this, the Knight Commander rank was given to Ser Mizu Silverblade the Bold. He continued the duties of the chapter of old, but was given the other duties of protecting the Imperial family as well once the Dragon Guard went inactive due to some mishaps still kept to those who know only. For many more years they continued to do as they were ordered. The Chapter first flourished under the Command of Ser Lion and Ser Mizu. But the Chapter began to slowly decline when their Knight Lt. was sent off on a quest, leaving the order without a Lt. and Knight Commander; Mizu had gone missing as well.

During Mizu's missing time period, Grand Ser Uthor Silverblade went and picked up the remaining Knights. Uthor spoke to the Emperor and Grand Marshal Thomas Chivay on his plans of picking the Sariant Jonathan Black, a name he had heard only good about. The Emperor gave Uthor the blessing to bring him into Knighthood and give him the rank of Knight Commander. Now Ser Jonathan Black the Faithful leads the Chapter, continuing the duties of the ones before him into an uncertain future.

-KNIGHTLY RANKS-

Being a chapter of the Holy Order of the Red Dragon, the Knightly ranks are fundamentally the same. Knightly ranks and the associated information can be found at (http://www.lordofthecraft.net/forum/index.php?/topic/78658-the-holy-order-of-the-red-dragon/page__p__666324__hl__%2Bholy+%2Border__fromsearch__1#entry666324 ).

-ENLISTED RANKS-

Knights, while given the highest honor and respect in the Chapter, are not to be the most numerous kind of person in the Chapter; instead, the Chapter is to have a strong core of Knights while having men-at-arms and such as well, men who are not Knights but fight alongside the Knights. Enlisted men are given food, quarters, and gear. Enlisted men who are truly exceptional may be recommended to become a part of the gentry of Oren.

Footman - Footmen are new to the Chapter and are either still in training or are simply extremely new.

Man-at-arms – Men at arms are seasoned enlisted men that have proven themselves to be competent and loyal.

Sergeant – The sergeant is in charge of all the Enlisted men, and is a man who has proven himself to be extremely competent, loyal, intelligent, and good at management. The sergeant has roughly the same authority as a Knight, but only in regards to managing the Enlisted men.

-EXPECTATIONS AND DUTIES OF A MAN OF THE CHAPTER-

- Men of the Chapter are expected to work and contribute to the Chapter, including doing tasks such as mining, woodcutting, farming, smithing, and fighting.

- Men of the Chapter are expected to purge heresy wherever they find it.

- Men of the Chapter are expected to protect the Royal Family and the Emperor; this is our main duty.

- Men of the Chapter are expected to keep the Emperor’s Peace in the Empire, especially in the Capital City, wherever this may be at the time; this is our main duty as well.

- Men of the Chapter are expected to be honorable, loyal, and respectful.

- Men of the Chapter are expected to represent the Chapter in a good way in public; random acts of crime will not be tolerated.

- Men of the Chapter are expected to hold a faith in the Emperor, The Creator, and the Creator’s making of Horen and the world.

- Men of the Chapter are expected to follow the Code of Chivalry as closely as possible.

-OOC RULES-

(( - No trolling people outside of the Chapter, it looks bad.

(( - No powergaming or metagaming.

(( - Be mature and respectful.

(( - Follow all server rules and regulations, etc..

(( - Be active in Teamspeak or Skype. Preferably both. Communication is key.

-SKINS-

- Coming soon.

-JOINING-

To join the Chapter of the Lion as an Enlisted man, either speak to Knight Commander Jonathan Black (TornadoWatch) or mail him the following application format:

In Character

Name:

Age:

Race:

Short Biography (1-2 Paragraphs):

What are your professions and talents?

Why do you wish to join the Chapter?

Do you swear to remain loyal to the expectations outlined in the document you just read? Sign here:

Out of Character

MC Name:

Do you have the following (Preferred.)

Skype (Y/N, if so give Skype name)

TeamSpeak (Y/N)

Can you be active on Teamspeak or Skype, and active on the server in general? (Y/N)

Are you going to follow the OOC rules? (Y/N)

If you're a Knight of Oren in need of a chapter, send him a letter or speak to him personally.

[SkyyoBee 249]

Moved to the Great Library. It shall be sorted into appropriate category shortly.