The Thrice-Sworn

Many members of the Knights Mavarine are recruited by a man identified only as Winnow. He is, in some function, an advisor to Epheldan himself. He is sharp-witted, sarcastic, and even-handed despite what feels like a penchant for casual cruelty.

Among the common people, the Knights Mavarine are more commonly called "The Sworn," or "Thrice-Sworn." This is an allusion to the oath that binds the order. The Oath itself is simply this: "The realm, the people, the crown." Those three things, in that order, form the basis for all conduct of the order.

First, The Realm, even at the cost of individuals, or the objectives of the crown itself. The Knights Mavarine are sworn first to protect Mavarin itself, seeking the needs of the many above the few. Second, The People. If the kingdom is not threatened, the Knighthood next serves the interest of the people of Mavarin, regardless of their station. Finally, the Crown. Epheldan has consciously put this oath last. If the first two are not in question, only then must the Knights submit to the will of their King.

### Known Members Knights Mavarine

#### Winnow

Recruiter of Knights Mavarine and advisor to Epheldan. Commonly known to be a well-dressed man in a deep cloak, bears a magick sigil to verify he is a servant of the Crown. He's the sort of person who looks important, severe, and not like he'd respond to questions. He "flashes his badge" so to speak, and people back off. While he has no real reputation, it comes as a shock when he shows up and says he is recruiting for the Knights Mavarine.

#### Cuff

"I do not want to see man on throne whom I have also seen in flesh. Kearve, in future I will request both of you wear pants around me...It was almost as bad as being in Hags" - Cuff Episode 7

Witch-Knight of Knights Mavarine (Previously apprentice blacksmith). He typically wears a light blue shirt (resembling a scottish jacobite ghillie shirt) and dark trousers and dark leather boots. For the most part a pacifist, however, commonly the smartest one in the room. He has found himself incredibly attached to his Cohort, directing many of his protective capabilities towards keeping themselves safe.

#### Ras'Van

Vigil for a cohort of Knights Mavarine, though he is not a member of the order. Not much is known of Ras'Van's appearance outside of him being a veiled figure, what is he hiding? We do not know. Ras’van has a love of working with animals (especially horses), and of preparing good food. Ras’van is a man of great empathy, which is both a boon and a curse in his line of work. The temptation to ‘interfere’ with sparks of others is strong, and he has given in more than once. Much more.

#### Kearve

"So our goal now is to find out if Epheldan is still alive, if he's not we find the crown, we fix the crown, and we make Ras'Van the king" - Kearve Episode 7

### Heirarchy of Knights Mavarine

Knight-Captains oversee multiple Cohorts, all of whom report to the Knight-Commander, who relays word from the King himself. Cohort is a squad of Knights Mavarine.

### Insignia of Knights Mavarine

The standard emblem of Knights Mavarine is an open hand haloed by a crown (Currently Epheldan's Diadem Undying) against a backdrop of seven diamonds for the non-Throne provinces of Marvin. Those represent the three Oaths: The Realm, The People, The Crown. I imagine that each Cohort would then place their sigil on the wrist/forearm of the hand -- something that many tattoo on themselves in the same position.