Order of the Ardent Owl

The Order of the Ardent Owl are an Atral-aligned faction based in Amber Run.

They were founded by the paladin Roderick Reman.

## Description

The Order of the Ardent owl was formed in 131WD by Roderick Reman in response the growing threat of the Ashenvale. Their first chapter house is located in the settlement of Amber Run. At it's founding the Order had five members, Grish, Joan, Pyke, Marcel and Roderick.

Following the discovery of Nihletrium and the death of the Alchemist Perrin Rumblekettle in Bellcroft, Roderick sent an inquiry to Baron Grandgrace to be allowed to continue the Alchemist's research. To aid in this effort and keep a level of discretion the Baron sent a researcher from the Crimson College to the chapter house in Amber Run, before moving away to Chalimar as research continued to expand.

### Members

#### Current

* Asher - One of the two from a group of triplets associated with Order alongside his sister Ryia (and sister Meriec), Ryia, like her siblings is a sorcerer having recently discovered their powers, his seemingly most strongly affiliated with lightning magic.
* Grish - Son of a sailmaker and ship's captain from Storm's Break, deeply inspired by Roderick Reman and one of the most diligent of the Order's members, readily embracing efforts to fulfil the requirements of the Trial of Spirit. When Roderick was called away to support the Realm of Atralran in other ways, Grish has found himself forced to step up as an unofficial leader of the group.
* Joan - From a mercantile family based in Silt's Bounty, Joan started her martial training as a member of the Rydooni army, before finding the bureaucracy tiresome, and thus seeking out the Order as a place to build anew despite her impatient nature.
* Kada - A student enrolled at the Phrontistery originally hailing from the villages between Amber Run and Hobs' Fall, Kada makes the most of the proximity of the two organisations to engage with as much of the curriculum of both as possible.
* Pyke - Having since recruited a number of other members, Pyke is one of the cornerstone members of the Order, filled with ambition and pride alike for the group. Amongst the most capable of swordsmen within the faction, they are often seen in the duelling yard training with other recruits.
* Ryia - One of the two from a group of triplets associated with Order alongside her brother Asher (and sister Meriec), Ryia, like her siblings is a sorcerer having recently discovered their powers, hers seemingly most strongly affiliated with fire magic.
* Thiabult Fiquieti - A close childhood friend of Auffroy Alcourt, Thiabult moved to Amber Run alongside Auffroy's ascension to its Maire, visiting the Order between gambling sessions in the branch of Fonteyne's Fountain in town, using the training afforded by his upbringing to aid in the training of the new recruits in the yards outside.
* Urun - A member of the Silvertowers, Urun is the oldest of the members of the Order, but still considered young by dwarven standards. She requested leave from the Silvertowers to pursue her Trial of Spirit, settling for an agreement in which she would serve as a member of the Atral army still, albeit it stationed in Amber Run so she could coordinate with the Order itself for said purpose.

#### Former

* Marcel - Having joined the Order as a means to try and recover his father's sword, Toil, Marcel repeatedly petitioned for the return of the blade after it was claimed by the Paladin Ódóvir Jotunsson. Finding no success, Marcel departed Amber Run, having seemingly turned his back on the Order too.
* Meriec - Alongside their triplets Asher and Ryia, Meriec joined the Order of the Ardent Owl to better understand their powers, which recently manifested, granting them some limited control over predominantly cold-aligned evocation magics. They however clashed repeatedly with other members of the Order, and thus left the group after but a few months.
* Roderick - The founder of the Order, Roderick is still considered a member of the Ardent Owl, however following the discovery of Nihlertrium at Broken Hill Quarry, they would eventually be called to the capital to work alongside the researcher Ferrant Brunelle.

### Hierarchy

* Knight-Errant-Commander
* Knight-Errant
* Squire- Errant
* Aspirant

## Goals

* The combatting of the Ashenvale and all it's malicious denizens
* The protection of the innocent against malicious spellcasters and magic phenomena
* The collection and preservation of knowledge, and the wisdom to use it responsibly
* To foster an understanding and respect for magic as the force of creation and destruction that it is

## Tenets of the Order of the Ardent Owl

* Stand watchful against magic not understood, for ignorance and recklessness is what leads to tragedy. Knowledge is our greatest weapon and Wisdom is our temper
* Magic is a force of great potential for good and evil alike. Stand defiant against those who would misuse it by turning it against their allies, the world and the defenseless.
* Be Vigilant for threats yet to materialize for to be prepared is to prevent disaster
* Your comrades in arms are your greatest strength, do not neglect them for a bond of comraderie and duty is often stronger than steel and arms
* We serve Atralran, the Crown and it’s people.