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A Brief History of the Order Our Purpose If one were to delve into the expansive history of Humanity, they would find that the Teutonic Order has been a major contender throughout the many eras dating back to the reign of the Pereas of Al'Kazaar in Aegis. Originally created to destroy the many guilds and singular organizations that brought weakness to the Human race, bringing power under one banner, a precursor to what would later become the first Empire of Man. Eventually our purpose was to serve the Realm of Hanseti and later grew to service under Emperor Godfrey; A role that was fulfilled to the utmost. However, now the driving purpose of the Order is to once again protect and serve the displaced people of Hanseti; To defend it and its people against any and all enemies. We call no one our master expect each other for each of us belongs to the Order and the Order belongs to us. The Orders Way The Order was founded on the principle of reviving and restoring the Human kingdom of Oren to its highest potential. Its role and purpose has morphed and changed throughout the many decades and leaders, but its underlying goal has been in the best interests of the Human race. For many decades the Order had operated in secrecy, working behind the scenes and only emerging to decimate the several guilds in Aegis' Oren. From its very beginnings The Order and its Sariants have lead a heavily militaristic life, adhering to the old customs of Gaius that were brought from his homeland. Ancient hymns and songs were sung before battle, special traditions upheld on and off duty and a profound comradery was felt among Sariants and their order brothers. Sariants are expected to remain loyal to their Hochmeister and their fellow soldiers. Ever following them into battle with the utmost courage and honor. Together they form a nuclear bond that surpasses all other desires held previous to admittance. The Hochmeister is the leader of the Order, and therefore among the top priorities of the Order under remaining loyal to the Nation. He leads the Sariants on the field of battle and on home shores as well as handles transcontinental diplomacy and national relations. Sariants are responsible for his life, as he too is responsible for them. The Hochmeister has the duty of making sure all his Sariants are well equipped, cared for, housed, fed and trained. All Sariants are provided free homes, free gear, and access to the Sariant Storehouse for any material or produce needs. Starting members are equipped with lower grade gear but the more they progress in the Order the more they are trusted, yielding better gear and higher privileges. The primary method of rank progression can be achieved through combat and clear displays of loyalty to the Order. Rank progression can only be issued by the Hochmeister and those he appoints to perform the same task. However, disobeying the Hochmeister will reverse their progression, leading to possible removal from the thrills of battle or increased workload. Remaining loyal and respectful to the Hochmeister and the other Sariants is important for each member. Members of the Order are expected to be the best that they can be. This means that every soldier who wishes to fight must be a master in their preferred weapon. The Order trains all those whom need it to be fit for battle and to become an experienced warrior. However, the Order also favors intelligence among its ranks. Members must adopt the “Whole Soldier” concept as they progress through the ranks as a Sariant. Proficiency in the art of war, service, dedication, knowledge of the Order and loyalty are a must and are the base requirements for every member. The Order functions heavily on trust and community. Sariants are never permitted to steal from each other or citizens of the Nation. The act of banditry or act of aggression for the purpose of obtaining goods outside of orders issued by the Hochmeister are severally disregarded and are the early steps to a life of regression into a common criminal- this path will lead to one of discharge from the Order and possibly a sentence of death. Because everything a Sariant needs is provided, it is encouraged that all members work solely for the Order and in the best interests of the Nation. It is possible to be granted special privileges for aspiring merchants or members of significant positions. Most of the material gained from mining, exploring, claiming, foresting or growing should be added to the Sariant Storehouse for all members to enjoy. Using Order materials to further your own personal benefit or favor is strictly prohibited and will lead to a swift execution if discovered. The act of hoarding valuables or withholding battle claimed gear is greatly disrespectful to the Hochmeister, detrimental to the strength of the Order and against the Teutonic customs. Achievements of the Order - Spearheaded anti-Undead activity for Humanity in Aegis and brought down an Undead keep during the battles for the Northern Lands - Uncovered Undead corruption in the Human Kingdom of Oren and repelled Invasions perpetrated by the Undead on Human lands. - Captured the Crimson Keep - Sieged the City of Al'Kazaar 4 times and Captured the Keep of Al'Kazaar 3 times - Arrested Kingship of Oren and restored peace to Humanity, splitting the Kingdom in half in favor of the Phoenix Rebels of Galahar. - Sent Three Champions into the Nether to bring down the Realm of Iblees, prevent total destruction of all races and peoples; Of the very few to emerge from the hellish depths, a Champion of the Order was among them. - Transported people indiscriminately to each and every new lands we have come into contact with, providing refugees with free food and protection until the conclusion of the voyages into unknown places. - Defeated the Kingdom of Renatus at the Battle of the Boot and the Battle of Greenwall. Brought the Kingdom to its knees and spared it in the name of justice and mercy. - Defended the Kingdom of Salvus against a World War threat and subsequent invasion. - Was a major founding member of the formation of the first Holy Oren Empire - Defeated the Flays - Defeated the Blood Mages - Defeated the Crusader States and took over their citadel for the Emperor - Defeated the Raider Pirates of Skullcove and took their hideout for the Emperor as well as securing a whole division of ships for the Oren navy. - Fought alongside the Emperor during the Wilding Uprising in the Western Lands - Enacted the Emperor's will in the face of all other races in the world, repelling the Dwarven invasion of the Southern Seas of Hanseti, ending the war in a single battle. - Developed life saving technology to combat the effects of the Plague in Asulon and ensured that all peoples had access to it. - Quelled the Rebellion of the Tarus and Elendil rebels, averting a full scale civil war. - Was named the Sword of the Emperor and later the Shield of the Empire - Brought down three of the first encountered Dragons and Drakes that invaded the world. - Defended the Empire and World from the Borha Invasion, decimating its forces and downgrading their threat. - Held off attacks by the Dark Drakes of The North for a little over a decade - Prevented the Scourge forces from overwhelming the struggling peoples of Anthos after the migration from Asulon. - Served the Empire with loyalty and with eternal dedication until it was forced out by invading forces into Hanseti. - Freed the people of Peaceful Lake from a ruthless dictator. - Liberated numerous settlements from oppressive rule. - Went to war against the Third Empire of Oren and held its own on numerous occasions, tipping the scale of every battle in favor of Bloc forces. - Posted on several boats during the migration to Athera and defended people from the monsters that boarded and inhibited the espace. - Brought down a massive three headed demon that sunk several boats during its rampage on the escaping races. - Founded the City of Snowdrift in Northhaven with the Citadel Stonehallow as its centerpiece, a true testament to the ability of the Order refined by centuries of experience. The Sariants Code The Sariant shall protect the Realm of Hanseti and Her most Honored Citizens The Sariant shall protect and serve the Hochmeister and His Most dedicated of soldiers. The Sariant shall respect his brothers and sisters. The Sariant shall seek to end all conflict within the Realm of Hanseti. The Sariant shall have loyalty unwavering and unrelenting. The Sariant shall not tolerate the Heretic, nor the Witch, nor the Criminal, nor the Usurper. The Sariant shall not suffer the heretic to live, nor the Impure, Tainted, or Corrupt. The Sariant shall not break his oaths, nor hinder their leaders. The Sariant shall not flee from combat. The Sariant shall take no squire unless so ordered by the Hochmeister of the Teutonic Order. The Sariant shall be educated in the arts of war, literature, commerce, and intellectual progress. The Sariant shall not desire nor seek fame, status, land, authority, or favor. The Sariant shall strive to serve and protect the Hochmeister and the Order eternally. The Sariant shall be an upstanding model to the people of the Realm in action and in spirit. The Sariant shall not act as a common thief or criminal. The Sariant shall be the example to all his comrades. The Sariant shall seek to give their life to the Order. The Sariant shall venerate the Cross. The Sariants Creed “You are the future of the Order You, and those like you, hold the Orders soul in your hands. We wear the black mark, and we are the beating heart of a reborn brotherhood. It is our duty to remember. We are charged to recall the traditions that came before the moment when our Order stood on the edge of extinction. Remember those who stood against the enemies of the past, those who carried the old Order on their backs and bled for its success. Give penance for the fallen brothers of a defeated age and learn from what came before. You, and those like you, are the Order. We serve those who call upon us to do so, a Nation of our own people, a land that is our home. The traditions and codes of the old Order guide us but this new age leads us into the unknown. Be loyal to your comrades and the Order for they are the same and we are your salvation in an existence brimming with darkness. Give yourself to the Order and the Order will give itself for you. Fight for the Order and the Order will fight for you. Die for the Order and the Order will die for you. You, and those like you, carry the Order. We wear the armor forged in a time when the first Imperium was born- repaired, amended and maintained in the decades since by generations of warriors, soldiers and loyal men. Your blades have tasted the blood of every foe the old Order has ever fought, slain beast and man alike in a most righteous fervor and service. The names of each man before you etched onto its hilt and the battle that claimed them dating to its very forging on the first Motherland. You, and those like you are the victorious leer of the legends who founded us. But why are you charged with these responsibilities? Why do you wear the black mark? Because you hate. You hate more than any other man, and your hatred runs blacker, deeper, purer than theirs. A hate that stands above all others. One hate that burns in our blood and roars from the mouths of each Sariant when we stand together in war. It is a hatred with many names, those who sought to exterminate us, those who seek to destroy us, those who offer only darkness and suffering. But to us, they are simply the Enemy. We are the Teutonic Order, the descendants of titans, and we have survived extinction when all others would have fallen into worthless memory. Our hatred takes us from the ashes of an old world and delivers us to salvation!” Ranks of the Teutonic Order: Hochmeister: Leader of the Order - Ultimate Authority OrdenMarschall: Two possible generals of the Order - High Command Chaptermeister: Leader of a defined chapter of the Order - High Command Grand Sariant: An inspirational war veteran and loyal member of the Order - Veteran Sariant Knight - Sariants who have already accomplished 5-10 years of service and on their way to Grand Sariant. Sariant: A basic soldier in the Order - Sarianthood Scout Brudder: An aspirating Sariant and primary scout unit of the Order - Initiate Tier Plebeian: A recruit to the Order - Initiate Tier Initiate Tier: Plebeian A new member to the Order undergoing the trials and tribulations of becoming a fully fledged member of the Teutonic Order. The rank of Plebeian is one that comes with extra supervision and restrictions to the member as they learn the way of the Order. Generally, Plebeians are tasked with extensive training and labor activities. They generally do not fight in battles with the Order but in certain situations their presence may be allowed. Plebeian is attained through recruitment and enlistment into the Order. Scout Brudder The next rank above Plebeian, Scout Brudders have proven that they posses worth to the Order and have demonstrated the early signs of dedication and/or proficiency. As the name suggests, Scout Brudders may be used for scouting missions and posses the ability to fight alongside their fellow Sariants in battle. Though at this level they still require supervision and restrictions, it is much less so than Plebeian. Scout Brudder is attained through time in service after recruitment. Sarianthood: Sariant Sariants are the brunt force of the Order, their calling belongs on the field of battle. Members at this rank have proved their right to be a full member of the Teutonic Order, demonstrating a higher understanding and utilization of camaraderie, loyalty, dedication and skill. Sariants enjoy a nearly full privilege and require much less supervision by their superiors. Sariant is awarded to members by ranks Sariant Chaptermeister and above. Earning this rank signifies full entrance in the Teutonic Order and is the first instance where members are awarded the Black Cross. Administration Echelon Tier: Knight Sariant Knights are Sariants who have begun the path of leadership as well as showing notable skill on the battlefield. These are members who aspire to enter into the administrative sect of the Order. Sariant Knights are those who posses the seedling for order, receiving special attention by their superiors to help instill the codes and ethics of leading in the Teutonic way. Knights are the potential future Chaptermeisters and brains of the Order with remarkable skill in administration. At this level, Knights are tasked with upholding basic Order laws and traditions as well as handling day to day administration objectives. Sariant Knight is awarded to members by ranks Sariant Chaptermeister and above. Veteran: Grand Sariant Grand Sariants are members of the Order who have been through it all. These members have demonstrated the utmost in personal responsibility, skill and tenure. They are seasoned veterans of the Order and are deserving of the highest honor. Reaching this rank is a true testament to the right path that all Sariants should strive for. Zeal, loyalty, leadership, and sacrifice are just a few characteristics of a Grand Sariant. They act as mentors and instructors for their fellow brothers, passing on their battle tested techniques and keeping the doctrine running thick in every Sariants blood. Grand Sariants can only be promoted by the Hochmeister. High Command: Chaptermeister The rank of Sariant Chaptermeister is that of delegation from the OrdernMarschall or even the Hochmeister themselves. Members at this rank have completed and even surpassed the expectations of all Sariants in the Order, have proved themselves in their ability, understanding, utilization and drive to serve the Order and uphold its ways in the face of any and all enemies. They have taken on the intense burden of leadership and may even be given command over Sariants in specially dictated situations. Sariant Chaptermeisters may also be made keepers of the Realms lands existing outside of the main nation body where they may also be garrisoned with Sariants at their command. Sariant Chaptermeisters are responsible for carrying out the goals and vision given to them by the OrdernMarschall and/or the Hochmeister. Sariant Chaptermeisters can only be promoted by the Hochmeister. OrdernMarschall The OrdernMarschalls are the Hochmeisters highest ranking officers and generals of all aspects of the Orders operations. The OrdernMarschall of the Domestic acts as the military and civil commander of all things related to the home front and homeland operations. Their primary purpose is to account for the Order and the Realms resource production and national defense forces. They also have a hand in the exportation of goods and the general health of the Hansetian economy. The OrdernMarschall of the Campaign acts as the military and civil commander of all things regarding war outside of the Homelands. They are responsible for the organization and strength of the Orders operations in deployed locations as well as on any and all warfronts. They alternatively oversee the importation of goods into the Homeland while ensure that outer holdings are safe, secure and operational. Ultimate Authority: Hochmeister The Hochmeister is the highest level of authority in the organization and translates from Marian to roughly mean King. They have the final word and are the final decisions in all levels of the Order. All members are required to swear complete allegiance to their authority and are expected to respect and enact his will no matter what. The Hochmeister is the primary driving mind behind the entire Order beside the Leader of Hanseti, whom they work alongside for the benefit and advancement of the Nation. More often than not, the Hochmeister and the Leader of Hanseti are the same person, providing for a more unified form of governance and strength. Hochmeisters are only succeeded by members of the previous’ choosing. Other Information: Current Hochmeister: Sergei Current OrdernMarschalls: Tarkus (Campaign) Edric Altraza (Domestic) Nation of Operations: Independent Base of Operations: Grimhaven Castle Uniforms: Chain-mail base with a white tabard featuring the iconic Black Cross worn over it. There are several pieces of charcoal colored plate that cover the wrist, hands, chest, back, shoulders, thighs, feet and calves. The Order uniform also features several different colors of armbands to signal the different ranks and a gold waist drape for Komturei level members. The highest ranks are given golden lined plate armor and several other adornments. Colors: Black, White and Gold Language: Marian and Common Recruitment Status: Open Application to Join: The Teutonic Order is looking for people who posses the potential to become great. As it is, Hansetian born individuals receive extra consideration when joining the Teutonic Order simply because Hanseti is the Order's motherland and responsibility. There still exists the ability for those not of Hansetian blood to join, and you may do so in a few different ways. Seek out a member of the Order- they can be identified more easily by the Black Cross normally shown on their chest- and ask them about joining up. You could also personally make the journey to our base of operations and inquire there. Finally, you can try sending interest by mail- bird or courier. Please bring with or attach the following application to any medium of joining up. Basic Information: Name: Age: Race: Allegiance (Current nation of residence): Past Military Experience: None-Military Experience/Skills: OOC Information: MC Name: Skype Name (Used for updates, news and information): Teamspeak is a required tool for battles and major events, it is recommended that you at least download it upon joining the Order. Have you been in the Order before?: Do you plan to make this character one of your primary?: