Lion's Fury

### Exclusive or free:

The Order is open to both commonor and noble alike. All that enter must be faithful to Akemi and his pantheon.

> *"We are the shield that protects the people against that lurks in the shadows. We are the protectors against the monsters that want to plunge our world into chaos. Our Fury shan't be halted."*
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The Lion's Fury is a military order dedicated to protecting ordinary folk against the many mysterious dangers. While many hazards can be tackled by the military - both shinobi as non-shinobi operatives - this doesn't mean that the military's presence can be everywhere. Or knowledgeable enough to safely combat each danger. The Lion's Fury has arisen from the shadows to make a courageous stand against all those who defy order and stability in the Northern dominion.

## Traits

* **A mixture of classes**

The Lion's Fury goal is to protect from the bizarre and dreadful enemies considered myths or are largely unknown by most - or cast off as mere stories. Allowing people from all life paths to join, Lion's Fury is gaining rapid popularity among the North's masses.

* **Discipline and Brotherhood**

The brothers, sisters and Swords of Lion's Fury are shaped into becoming diligent and determined tools to fight against chaos. Their spartan way of life may not attract those who enjoy a luxurious life. However, the sense of fraternity draws and keeps most to accept the hardships that come in a Lion's Fury life.

## History

It isn't entirely sure when the organisation came to exist. Several old documents that the brothers have kept do date several centuries back. In those days of yore, the organisation was known underneath several different names and operating in small splinter groups to combat the various dangers that threatened civilisation and the faithful of Akemi. There are some theories that Lion's Fury history dates back when the Alaricus were native to their previous ancestral home; before the invasion of the Hon drove them to seek asylum and a new home farther north. Even as there is no surviving document that can truly empower these theories, the mere fact that the military branch seems to prefer and use Alaricus type of gear do seem to strengthen those particular theories.

Eventually, with more risks being known to man, the brothers and sisters of Lion's Fury banded together to form one united front against the despicable servants of Buichirou, which comprises out of demons and other nasty fiends. Slowly but gradually, the organisation started to amass more funds and influence to increase its competence as networks. With more folk willing to join the cause announced and spread by the order, it was ready in the year 477 to become fully known. Establishing a few bases within the clan lands of the Alaricus clan, the organisation was contacted by the Alaricus highest echelon. While breaking the law for possessing weapons without the Alaricus leadership's permission, the clan and organisation agreed - without any bloodshed. Akemi himself provided divine guidance to the benevolent and faithful leader of the Alaricus clan, Vasilis Alaricus Michelakis - if one believes the rumours.

Soon after, Lion's Fury started to establish in various other parts of the Dominion of Lightning. The common folk quickly recognises the knights who wear the distinct red gear and flaming symbols. The more humble brothers and sisters of the organisation tend to blend in more effortless with the crowd, providing a substantial network of informants and contacts for the organisation these days. Even though the organisation keeps proclaiming that they don't desire to meddle in affairs of politics.

## Knights of Lion's Fury

The military branch of the organisation is the most known part of it. The knights are clad in distinct red garb with a fury symbol - making it easy to recognise them. Most, if not all, are well armoured and armed. The discipline and expertise with which these knights handle their weapons betray that some of them have a history of serving military, either the Lightning's force or a clan's army. The presence of knights being capable and preferring to use ninjutsu also reveals some shinobi decided to join the organisation.

Most of the time, the Knights of Lion's Fury tend to travel in small groups. Their work doesn't tend to bring large numbers into a village or a city. Accompanied by the organisation's brothers or sisters, the knights tend to protect their not-armed companions fiercely and dutifully.

## Customs

* **A Simple Life**

Living underneath the banner of Lion's Fury is one where diligence and humbleness are promoted. Members aren't allowed to own worldly possessions of their own. Upon entering, members have to cast such worldly desires away and accept to dedicate themselves to the organisation's cause. This tends to be difficult for most people but most of all for the nobility - who are often used to a more luxurious style of living. While the echelon of the organisation attempts to combat it, there is prejudice within the order's ranks against the nobility. This is mainly due to the large number of commoners that join the organisation - for while it is a challenging vocation, it provides food, shelter and meaning to an individual's life.

* **Faithful to Akemi**

Those serving and living to serve Lion's Fury have made an oath to dedicate their lives to their gods: Akemi and his pantheon. They tend to be most accepting of other religions, as long as those believers don't challenge either the order or their deities' authority or integrity. There have been various incidents between those who serve the order and outsiders. Some within Lion's Fury may take their dedication to the extreme or be less accepting of others' viewpoints or traditions.