The Golden Brotherhood

The Banner Of The Golden Brotherhood

The Golden Brotherhood, or shortened to Gold Cloaks, is a military order headed by Titus Pertii, it is one of the most powerful military orders in the universe. They are founded in 111 IE, headquartered in the Goldkeep in Northpass, and has around two thousand sworn brothers in the order.

Officially formed and endorsed by the Grevian Empire, the gold cloaks are a religious military order tasked with defending humanity against ancient dangers summoned by the evil gods Void and Vyra. The gold cloaks, in their distinctive golden mantles with the red sun, are one of the most skilled warriors in the universe.

## History

> Darkness musters, my duty starts. My struggle shall begin, yet my road is far and treacherous. I shall take up my arms and i shall clash with vile creatures. I will protect mankind from the evils of three gods until my last breath.
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> The Golden Brotherhood’s Vows, 110 IE

Following the emergence of the three dark gods Void, Vyra, and Rhenvir. The need for a holy order arose as vile and demonic creatures roam across the universe. Titus, having seen such creatures plunge cities into chaos, founded The Golden Brotherhood after he received Northpass as a place he would govern. Wearing distinctive golden mantles with the red sun, the gold cloaks numbered two thousand strong when they were first founded.

Its primary headquarters lies in Goldkeep, a stronghold that is renowned for its defences and armories. With their holding established, the order took it upon themselves to destroy the dark servants of the evil gods.

### Arran and The Destruction of Hee’Tham

The order’s first mission was to capture the warrior-turned heretic Arran and his coven. Working with Hee’Tham, they managed to capture and kill him but weren’t quick enough to stop Arran from firing his interplanetary laser that destroyed much of Hee’tham and its cities. With Arran captured and his coven destroyed, the Golden Brotherhood then began interrogating Arran with torture. Although they didn’t get much from him before he died from his injuries, he told the Brotherhood that his surviving students have already begun sowing the seeds for a new wave of heresy.

With Arran’s final words cursing the Brotherhood and their allies, the Brotherhood then began a worldwide hunt trying to find his surviving students with minimal success. As they progressed deeper into finding the surviving students, they constructed holdings outside Dresanaria in Rhodon, Farrador, Justicia, and finally Revia, thereby strengthening their infuence beyond that of Dresanaria.

Some of the great feats that were achieved during this time was when Master Jonas alongside three other squires came across twenty heretics performing a ritual in the forests near Aquagrove. Although all three of the squires were killed during the struggle, Jonas was the only one to survive the encounter. Another feat came when a brotherhood ship led by Master Radzeg located and boarded a transport liner that turned out to be a heretic coven known only as The Cult of the Violet Sun. Although some gold cloaks were killed during the boarding process, they managed to successfully capture it and deliver it back to the Goldkeep for further examination.

#### The fall of Grevia and Julian Silverleaf

In the wake of the Grevian Empire's fall, a beacon of resilience emerged in the form of the Golden Brotherhood. This secretive organization, steeped in history and tradition, weathered the tumultuous times and remained a symbol of honor, loyalty, and unwavering determination.

For generations, the leadership of the Golden Brotherhood had been entrusted to the esteemed and surviving Pertii Family. They guided the organization through turbulent eras, upholding its core values and preserving its legacy. Under their stewardship, the Golden Brotherhood became a force to be reckoned with, known for their skills in diplomacy, espionage, and covert operations.

However, as fate would have it, the mantle of leadership was eventually passed to Julian Silverleaf, a half-elf prince from the Verdant Dominion. Julian, born with a unique heritage, possessed a blend of human resilience and elven wisdom, making him an ideal candidate to take on the responsibilities of leading the Golden Brotherhood.

Julian's ascension to the leadership of the Golden Brotherhood marked a new chapter in its history. With his inherent charisma and natural aptitude for strategy, he brought a fresh perspective and a renewed sense of purpose to the organization. Under his guidance, the Brotherhood expanded its influence, adapting to the changing world while upholding its core principles.