Tadina

Tadina (from the Old Red, lit. wielders of peace) is a group of peacekeepers in the northern mountains of Red. They seek to protect those who cannot protect themselves. "Those who fight for peace stand with you." ― Asterna Danya of the Second Council
== Mission ==
The broad mission of Tadina is based on their core charter, called the Imatroa (from the Old Red, lit. core teaching): "Fight for the Peace, Care for the People, Live for the Noiro." All knights of Tadina and all of the Tadina academies follow this charter, though some may emphasize different parts of it. Following their retreat to the northern mountains, they found a new goal: the protection of the many villages within the region from the terrors of the wilds, including rimx and terrorhawks. 
== History ==
During the period called the "Long Shadow of Peace", (approx. 0-650 CE) following the formation of the Tribal Council, some warrior tribes were left without purpose. Some banded together to form a group of peacekeepers, known as Tadina. Over time they became more organized, and established five academies. When the Tribal Council dissolved, and as the Red monarchy emerged, they retreated into the mountains and to their hidden academies. 
== Organization ==
=== Academies ===
There are five Tadina academies, or Ponxaztai (from the Old Red, lit. home of learning), each hidden in the northern mountains. The academies are Soinn, Dsina, Nohojorad, Sxikiss, and Hoato. These academies train members in martial arts and personal special weapons and form them into knights. It is also rumored that the academies train members in the use of martial magic, or tainoiro (from the Old Red, lit. magic wielding) rooted in use of the Noiro, but these claims are so far unsubstantiated. The academies also serve as repository of ancient knowledge and information. Their great libraries hold stories and knowledge from the last couple thousand years and this information is valued above much else by the members of Tadina. 
=== Councils ===
The five academies gather into decision-making councils. However, the Sxikiss are banned from attending the councils for reasons unknown. 
=== Knights ===
Trained Tadina members are called knights.
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