Kinshra

The **Kinshra** are a Zamorakian knightly order based out of northern Asgarnia.

## History

### Pre-Asgarnia and the Fourth Age

The Kinshra was founded as an all-Zamorakian order and likely supported by wealthy merchants, bankers, and businessmen that had earned fortunes and gained political power in those human nations that existed at the time. Given that both Asgarnia and Kandarin did not officially exist during the late Fourth Age, the majority of the founders probably came from Misthalin.

Although the Kinshra have evidently existed since the late Fourth Age, details regarding their pre-Asgarnian history and structure remain vague. The exact date of their founding remains unknown, although given the intensity of their rivalry with the White Knights by the beginning of the Fifth Age, they had presumably existed long enough to be well-established.

By the Fifth Age, the Kinshra had developed a strong rivalry with the Saradominist White Knights, an offshoot of the Temple Knight order. The Temple Knights, an ancient order that had existed since the Third Age, gave considerable support to White Knights. This put the Kinshra at a distinct disadvantage.

### The Founding of Asgarnia

In the early Fifth Age, a tribal leader known as Raddallin entered what is now Asgarnia with a large number of civilian followers. Although the region already possessed several small settlements, most, with the exception of Port Lina, were relatively small and reclusive. Raddallin evidently hoped to expand humanity's control over the area. However, to do this, he needed a military.

Raddallin found support in the White Knight and Kinshra orders. Despite the groups' extremely differing views and intense rivalry, they both came to the understanding that they could benefit by supporting Raddallin's movement. The two agreed to support him, although they attempted to avoid involvement with each other whenever possible. Under the Kinshra and White Knights' military power, many of the region's native races were forced to migrate. Goblins, giants, hobgoblins, and dwarves were amongst those moved out of the area, some diplomatically and others through open combat. Despite their successes, however, the orders' rivalry only grew.

By the Year 8, Asgarnia had been officially established as a nation. Falador, a small community near the region's modern centre, was made the nation's capital and the home of both the Kinshra and White Knights. The White Knights' Castle was built over the course of several years, and the city's borders were fortified with stone walls. Under the protection and political ability of the Kinshra and White Knights, the city rapidly grew, and by the mid-Fifth Age had become as politically important as Kandarin, Misthalin, and Crandor. The Kinshra, as a result, became extremely wealthy and influential in both Asgarnia and internationally.

### Struggle for Supremacy

As Asgarnia grew, so did the Kinshra and their influence. The Kinshra, from the founding of Asgarnia, were extremely powerful within its government, and their interests were reflected in many of the nation's actions. However, as King Vallance, the descendent of King Raddallin, became old and fell ill during his rule, the White Knights used the situation to their advantage in order to gain political supremacy in Asgarnia. At some point, King Vallance became unable to rule in public, and the White Knights came to govern in his place. The Kinshra's political power was taken from them soon after, and they were declared to no longer have power and authority in the kingdom. This situation forced the Kinshra out of Falador and into an open war against Falador and the White Knights, of which one of the greatest conflicts was the Siege of Falador in the War of 164. The Kinshra now are plotting in their fortress on Ice Mountain, and they have made an attempt to conquer Falador using an Invincibility potion (though this is thwarted in the quest Black Knight's Fortress) and smuggled pests from the Void (which led to an investigation by the Temple Knights and the Void Knights). There is little else known about their operations, however, the number of Black Knights seem to vastly outnumber the White Knights, and their range of influence stretches further as well.

### Battle of Lumbridge

During the Battle of Lumbridge, the Kinshra Order served as Zamorak's footsoldiers and suffered heavy casualties.

### Rule of Daquarius

Lord Daquarius continued to lead the Kinshra until his death in Year 24 of the 6th Age. During his reign, Daquarius attempted to keep the peace with the White Knights

### The Peaceful Years

Daquarius left no clear successor, however Lord Henry Howe quickly claimed power. Howe had been known as an extremist, and many Kinshra saw danger in his leadership. Lord William Clinton, a more moderate Kinshra, still maintained significant power and managed to prevent Howe from taking significant military action against the White Knights. However, many of the Kinshra have grown dissatisfied with their position, and have been drifting closer to Howe's philosophy.

## Organization

* **Kinshra Army:** Consisted of 3 armies (15360 soldiers) and commanded by the Head Partisan.
* **Army:** Consisted of 4 legions (1280 soldiers) and commanded by a Partisan.
* **Legion:** Consisted of 4 battalions (320 soldiers) and commanded by an Acolyte.
* **Battalion:** Consisted of 4 squads (80 soldiers) and commanded by a Proselyte.
* **Squad:** Consisted of 20 soldiers and commanded by an Initiate.

### Armies

* **Dark Army:** Based out of Kinshra Castle. Commanded by Lord Henry Howe.
* **Black Army:** Based out of Insula. Commanded by Lord William Clinton.
* **Red Army:** Based out of Rimmington.