Order of the Crusaders

***To serve the Order is to plunge into the darkness of the old world. It is to wage war against the most terrible of evils yet to remain vigilant. Dozens of Legions, with over thousands of crews***

*From the moment that the order was founded, Thousands would flock to join. Whether it be for Adventure, revenge in the name of the Ancestors or just simply for Glory. the Lord Master of the ordo **Crucesignatorum**, Saxum, founded the order for the Pokemon out of a need for power. Dozens of select Legions, each serving their own role in the Order of the crusaders and their Pantheon Inspiration, and within these legions hundreds of distinct crews operate individually. Setting sail in giant hundred year old carriers from the coasts of the Empire and into the endless blue of the vast ocean. Once the giant ships reach the near shores of the Old world, the crusaders gear up for the expedition. each crusader within a crew is chosen with a specific class, to fit the needed role for the crew. small hybrid vehicles trek through the shallow waters and transforming into a sturdy vehicle.*

Once the crusaders step off of the ships, they are on their own...

Exploring a world lost to time, paving the way for the resettlement of the old world. The Crusaders walk through crumbing cities, searching through rotting homes and endless rows of stores for loot or for any enemy presence that would stand in their way. collecting and acquiring the lost technology of humanity as well as learning the fate of what had happened to the humans that had once dominated the world.

## Order of the Crusaders

Founded by Lord Master Saxum and King Artair. The **Ordo Crucesignatorum,** Or simply called the **Order of the Crusaders** is one of the main factions that exist within the world. The Crusaders are the main fighting force of the The Arkesian Empire. Carrying hundreds of expeditions and conquests within the old world, from collapsing cities to uncharted vast canyons, they do it all. Exterminating and fighting back Cultist and Machina forces from the lands and making way for settlers to reclaim the regions they had lost ever so long ago. Any and all Pokemon would be welcome to join the crusaders. from the smallest Joltik to the largest Tyranitar, all would be welcome. No matter if you grew up from the slums or from the richest clans, they would be equal to each other and would respect each other.

The Order is Further split off into select Legions that carry around the theming of a certain Primeval Pokemon or Ark'en. It is said that the spirits of these Legendary pokemon aid the Legions in battle in an effort to fight back against the growing threat of the Cultist and the remnant of the Machina. Each Crusader legion is specialized for some purpose ranging from medical and rescue aid by The Beacons of Light, while another is solely sent off for the complete annihilation of an opposing force with The Doom Legion. Crusaders can either choose to be selected into a Legion or simply be sorted into one by a higher commander.

The Crusaders hold a wide variety of weaponry, Armor and even a bit of technology, courtesy of The Iron Tide. Simple melee weapons can be wielded by crusaders such as Broadwords and clubs. Ranged weapons can widely vary, Simple longbows can easily be crafted and manufactured by the iron tide but even rarely, Old world Firearms can be used by crusaders. Although ammunition is rather scarce and hard to produce. Crusader gear and items they hold can support in combat or in survival, Such as Bombs, Lifeform Scanners, or Radio Transponders.

### **Legions**

All Crusaders are sorted and are placed into the distinct Legions of the Order. Legions are massive unit formations that consists of hundreds of crews, formed during the first few day of the existence of the Ordo Crucesignatorum. Each Legion takes inspiration or power from their pantheon inspiration.

## History

The time before the crusaders was filled with a silent fear.

### **The Motha Endri Speech**

Motha Endri was a spearhead and a leading Oathen within the town of Nuvai. Once she passed away by old age, she had broadcasted a recorded speech all around the region of Deuterra. Millions would listen to the words she would