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Ranks and Organization
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Summary:
The Order holds no hierarchy, as all initiated members hold the same amount of authority and rights.
Among themselves, they are divided into three houses.
These houses, consist of three or more sects.
Likewise, one is not limited to belonging to a single sect.
These are a work in progress
[font=Trajan]I- House of Shields -I
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Mercy's Sodality
"Vulnera sunt, qua lumina invadunt."
A regiment of The Order devoted to the arts of healing - magic or otherwise.
They are the first on the battlefield, and the last to leave.
Their sigil consists of a black shield, atop whom lies a depiction of Mercala.
She adorns a winged blindfold.
This is to represent a lack of bias in their godly work.
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Paladin's Chapter
"Spiritus scutum validum est."
A regiment of the Order dedicated to protection.
They stand as the first bulwark against the forces of chaos.
Their sigil consists of a black shield, atop whom lies a closed helmet.
Its top is open, revealing the rune for 'spirit'.
This is to represent one's will being equal replacement for armour of steel.
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Reaver's Circle
"Virtus in primis!"
A regiment of the Order dedicated to martial prowess.
Skilled fighters, they make up the organization's main fighting force.
Though oscillating in levels of skill, they all share dauntless courage.
Their sigil consists of a black shield, atop whom lies a winged greatsword.
[font=Trajan]I- House of Daggers -I
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Assassin's Guild
"Ne iter occultum metuas."
A regiment of the Order dedicated to hidden warfare.
Secretive even among their brothers and sisters.
The guildsmen employ a variety of methods to eliminate threats.
It is likely to have operated outside the Order, and likely still does.
Their sigil consists of a black patch, atop whom lies a bloody dagger.
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Shadow's Camorra
"Umbrae nil celabunt."
A regiment of the Order dedicated to infiltration and espionage.
Their operations are unknown even among their own members.
Members of the Camorra employ subterfuge and guile to gain invaluable intel.
Their sigil consists of a black patch, atop whom lies an open eye.
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Strider's Wing
"Ne prius tende arcum, quam telum stabile fuit."
A regiment of the Order dedicated to infiltration and ranged combat and scouting.
These men and women seek mastery over arrow and gunpowder alike.
Likewise, their knowledge of forestry and the lands makes them excellent scout.
Their sigil consists of a black patch, atop whom lies an arrow tip.
[font=Trajan]I- House of Tomes -I
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Sage's Cadre
"Fortes soli docent."
A regiment of the Order dedicated to scribesmanship and teaching.
The sages are keen in languages, as well as ancient, magical lore and folklore.
Keepers of knowledge, they also serve as the curators of The Temple archives.
Their sigil consists of a black ribbon, atop whom lies the tip of a fountain pen.
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Inquisitor's Lodge
"Non sunt tenebrae, sed ignoratio."
A regiment of the Order dedicated to studying the dark arts.
Embodiment of the thought that only the unknown, is what is dangerous.
Seekers of the forbidden, these potent hexers seek to turn chaos against itself.
(Hopefully...)
Keepers of knowledge, they also serve as the curators of The Temple archives.
Their sigil consists of a black ribbon, atop whom lies a cowled skull
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Seeker's College
"Natura nobis tenenda."
A regiment of the Order dedicated to the practice and study of magic.
In the widest sense of the word, these men and women seek to gain mastery over the arcane.
Primary consultants in such matters, they make for adept wizards and sorcerers.
Their sigil consists of a black ribbon, atop whom lies an open palm.
Five flames dance above its fingertips.
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