Society of Benevolence

== Society of Benevolence ==
The Society of Benevolence is a government organisation recognised by Essotori in 1991, though it had existed since 1975 as a social organisation. The Society of Benevolence aims to restore the Cnights of old Essotori, representing the values of chivalry, dignity, and masculinity. Originally, the Cnights existed as a military organisation, though they were dissolved by Nozerod Endless Dream in 1760 (placeholder date) after the failure in the war against Treka. In 1975, Michael Angler founded the Society of Benevolence, in the spirit of the original Cnights, to enshrine the values of old into modern men. It started as merely a social club, a band of brothers, though eventually became based around martial combat, until they were formally recognised by the Essotori government under William Welsbury.
== History ==
=== Founding (1975 - 1979) ===
Michael Angler stated in an interview with ABC news, that he founded the Society of Benevolence after a fist fight with two men in a drunken stupor. In his druken state, half consciouss, he allegedly recieved a blessing from the reigning Nozerod, commanding him that men had become vile and corrupt, and the justice of the Cnights was needed once more. Michael was declared as Grandmaster of the Cnights, and he founded the Society of Benevolence with two of his best friends. Despite its noble goal, the trio started off as drinking buddies, an act that was hated by the Ascendancy's aristocracy and higher society. The Society first came to public attention when Angler saved a woman from being ran over, and was declared a hero by the local government. He used the opportunity to speak of how chivalry must return to public life. This woman, was named Evelyn Baker, and would become Michael's wife. She inspired him to professionalise his persona, becoming a much more visually attractive, and powerful man. She used her social connections to build up the Society.
Category:Essotori
Category:Ascendancy
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