Long Riders

"Quick to action, slow to Judgement."
 The Long Riders were a Chapter of Adepts that formed in the era of America's wild west, and can be credited as the ones responsible for giving the Order of Judges its image as the stereotypical 'Lawman.' The Long Riders were formed from early Judges who sought to bring law and order to the lawless frontier, often at great personal danger.
Today the Long Riders still function in much of the Western United States, although their heyday has clearly passed. Still, the Riders often work within agencies like the US Marshals or Mexican Federales, hunting down and bringing back escaped convicts, particularly those with the darkest deeds on their nonexistent conscience. 
Status: Diminished.
== Facts: ==
-Horseback riding is still popular within the Chapter, but most now use conventional vehicles, particularly pickup trucks and ATV's.
-Like the Order of Judges, the Long Riders place great emphasis on firearms and accuracy skills. This is probably an inherited trait from the Sons of Liberty who along with the Society of the Serpent are responsible for the development of the Long Riders. 
-Long Riders tend to prefer a more 'old fashion' (others might say draconian) sense of justice. Judgment tends to be swift and harsh rather than long and drawn out. 
-Remnants, Hunters, Seekers, Zealots and both Meta Orders are particularly favored by the Long Riders.
-Even in modern times, the Long Riders maintain their tradition of using Adept Riders.
-The Long Riders still recruit often from among the famous Texas Rangers.
== Mysterious West: ==
== Gunslingers: ==
Originally known as Shootists, the Gunslingers were elite members of the Long Riders, famous for their quick-draw skill and accuracy with a gun. Acceptance into the group didn't require years served within the Chapter or professional recommendation - it simply meant displaying raw skill and quickness of hand. If someone, anyone, could pass the trials, they were awarded the Title of Gunslinger.
Traditionally, Gunslingers would have a tattoo of a rattlesnake drawn on their gun arm to represent their ability to strike fast and decisively. Those bearing the tattoo would normally receive special honors from the leaders of the Chapter. Even into modern times, many Adepts recruit with the Long Rider simply for the prestige of winning the Gunslinger Title for themselves.
== Legends of the West: ==
Legends of the West counts as a Lore and deals with all the myths, legends, folklore and stories shared about the places, people and events of the American West.  
=== Tales of the West: ===
-Native American folklore.
-The old stories of the American wild west, especially those concerning cowboys.
-Supernaturals phenomena, especially relating to ghost towns and bizarre weather phenomena.
-Buried treasure (treasure maps especially).
-Vengeful spirits or the spirits of the deceased returning to make amends or finish business, etc.
-Strange animals (Ala the Jackalope, White Buffalo, Pale Rider, etc.).
-Supernaturals native to the Old West (Wendigo, Skinwalkers, Coyote Spirits, etc.).Category:Long Riders
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