Order of the Oran

> *"I swear to fulfill this covenant, upon the three tenets of curing, of caring, and of comforting, to the best of my ability..."*
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Founded and currently led by Brann the Gardevoir, the Order of the Oran is a group of itinerant Pokémon who give medical aid to those who need it, especially in places where medicine and medical facilities are scarce. As such, they are trained in fields such as herbal remedies, folk medicine, and other unorthodox methods. They combine this knowledge with more modern techniques as well as "tried and true" methods in order to best render aid to those in need. Their name comes from the well known medicinal properties of Oran berries, as well as the fact that members are encouraged to keep a supply of the berries on their person. These berries serve as both sustenance to their patients (and themselves if needed) and the main ingredient of a salve that wards off infection and speeds the process of healing.

## Goals of the Order

The goals of the order are straightforward in concept yet not always in application. They share their medical skill with anyone in need of it, without expecting a reward, in order to spread goodwill. The three tenets laid out in the oath each member must take at initiation are as follows:

* Curing. The member aims to render medical aid to those who are injured, ill, and infirm of body. If possible, the member will offer preventative measures, as it is better to prevent a disease altogether.
* Caring. The member will meet the physical needs of their patients, within the bounds of their ability and as long as these needs do not conflict with the first tenet.
* Comforting. The member should practice compassion when rendering aid, for the heart and mind can be injured as surely as the body.

outside of these basic tenets, initiates of the order are encouraged to make the oath they take somewhat personalized in whatever way they feel best represents themselves and the reasons they are joining the order. They are also encouraged to cooperate with the Guilds around Astrea, especially when performing disaster relief. The Order of the Oran, because it is a non profit organization, relies on positive relations with other institutions that share similar goals to support their, comparatively small, monetary needs.

## Methods and Techniques

The members of the Order of the Oran are encouraged to expand their medical knowledge when possible, as well as share their knowledge with other members when they meet. They are also offered training in survival skills such as foraging and building a basic shelter to better aid their travels. If a member is capable of learning a move that aids in fulfilling the first tenet of Curing, they are encouraged to learn it and practice it, but it is not necessary for membership.

All members are taught how to make an Oran Salve from Oran berries and certain other ingredients. This salve can be applied topically, ingested, or even applied to an orifice as long as it is cleaned and reapplied frequently. The properties of the salve make it ward off infection and speed the natural healing process. Certain variations of the salve can be made that will let it draw out or neutralize toxins, staunch bleeding more easily, or other effects, depending on what other ingredients are added.