Order of Guidance

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Knight Grand Cross Chappell Silvanus fending off a rogue knight that was part of an attack on a small Pleuterran village.

## Ideology

"Protect those who cannot protect themselves, whoever, whenever and wherever that may be."

## Areas of Operation

Duchy of Pleuterre and surrounding areas. To an extent, everywhere in The Empire.

## Composition

1 Knight Grand Cross, 7 Grand Knights, 56 Knights, 17 Squires

## Relations

### Allied

Pleuterre's Defenders, Most other Chavalric Orders

### Enemy

"Those who would seek to do harm upon innocents"

## Overview

The Order of Guidance is a chivalric order based out of Chambeau, a rather large town within the Duchy of Pleuterre. They are an order of knights and dames dedicated to protecting those who need it, no matter who they are. This could include a small group of adventurers delving into a ruin that they are not well-equipped for, a town under siege by an orcish warband, or a man getting mugged on the street. Their knights and dames can often be found wandering Pleuterre and its surrounding duchies, but they can also be found in areas well outside this range. A few reports claim that a knight of the Order of Guidance was found roaming the mountains of Khaz Aktur, and one was even found abroad on the continent of Laeoyas. Despite their relatively small size, the motivation of each knight within the order is certainly something to behold.

## History

### Shadows in the Keep

Knights of the Order are for the most part unlanded, however, as reward for his services, Knight Grand Cross Silvarus was granted a derelict keep near Chambeau, along with several outlying hamlets.

Silvanus, along with Knight Richart inspected the fort - noting the overgrown forest surrounding it, the crumbling walls, but also it's advantageous position overlooking a valley. As they made rounds through the rooms of the fortress, Richart pointed out subtle signs of habitation, casting doubt over the 'abandonment' of the place. As the two ascended, they recalled hearing otherworldly noises - ripples of the spirit realm. The once grand throne room choked with dust, once colourful banners torn and hung lopsided, windows blocked off allowing only slivers of light to filter in. As they paced cautiously through the hall, a shadowiron circlet upon the oak throne rattled to life. A battle ensued, and the twisted create made of shadows nearly killed the both of them before finally retreating - giving Silvarus his distinctive scar which radiates a smokey darkness. They gave chase to the creature, to the final floor. A circular room with a large orb with swirling flame and ice inside, upturned furniture and a mass of scrawled research notes. They managed to banish the creature, but not defeat it. Soon, they would learn of their rivals to be, the Dark Riders.

## Notable Members

The Order of Guidance is a chivalric order that naturally lends itself to producing adventures of renown. As such, many of its knights have tales of grandeur well-known by many small towns.

### Knight Grand Cross Chappell Silvarus

Perhaps the most iconic figure within the Order of Guidance, Chappell Silvarus is the order's current leader. He is a Pleuterran man of extraordinary military expertise, and has single-handedly defended many small towns from goblin, orcish and undead siege. He has also defended several nobles from assassination attempts.

### Grand Knight Aexalim Venfir

Aexalim Venfir is a Luven man who holds the honor of being the furthest-travelled knight within the Order of Guidance, having returned to his homeland of Laeoyas. Before joining the order, he was merely a travelling merchant, peddling wares in a Pleuterran town when his caravan was suddenly attacked by bandits. A knight from the Order of Guidance appeared from the bushes to defend the caravan, dispatching the bandits and helping Aexalim to his feet. When asked where he came from, the knight simply laughed and said that he was fairly certain that the caravan was going to get attacked, so he followed it for several miles. After travelling with the knight back to the town and befriending him, Aexalim asked about his order. The knight explained, and he was immediately impressed. After very little negotiation, Aexalim joined the Order of Guidance, training as the oldest squire on record. He trained for around a decade and a half before deciding to return to Laeoyas. When he returned, he began his efforts to establish the order's presence in his hometown, efforts that have so far not been successful.

### Knight Richart

Once an enemy of the Order, Richart was a man that brought not only harm but terror to the innocent. He led a large band of highwaymen that preyed upon the defenceless and profited handsomely for their efforts. In one raid, on the road to Voiare, he and ten of his man ambushed a caravan that was secretly guarded by none other than Silvarus himself. While his men were made short work of, he held his own against the Pleuterran for some time. Defeated and disarmed, Silvarus gave mercy to the bandit. Following this, Richart returned to his men, persuading a handful to abandon banditry and instead join the Order of Guidance. They count among the bravest and most loyal members, keen to make up for their multitude of wrongdoings.