Order of the Red Heart
The Order of the Red Hart is a knightly order of the Steel Realms based in Ados and Fhayl and are a bulwark in the defense of the central heartlands in the east. The order preaches physical and martial discipline, and to learn many abilities in these areas in order to create a body and mind that can adapt to all situations. It is the most populous order of knights and less oriented towards any faith or faith goals; the upper echelons of power are in fact held strictly by knights who hold the High King’s law above all other authorities. Many of the famous Black Gorgons – the High King’s personal order and bodyguards – rose to prominence in the Order of the Red Heart. Their charter is, along with serving the High King’s Law, to provide a coordinated intelligence against Orrish and other enemies of all the races. The Red Heart is also charged with ensuring legal counsel and justice for the smallfolk – to champion those innocents who cannot do so themselves; to this end they have a non-fighting branch (though all can to some degree) that works with the World Watchers in the Central Heartlands of the realm. This order is open to any race, though humans dominate 99%.
Home of the Order: The Crulbrake Commandery in the Slatterly Valley which overlooks a passage between Barony of Morguile and The Grey Woods is the home of the order. The entire valley, including the road running past its mouth south into The Grey Woods, is under their protection.
There, you will also find the Verlain Chapel – a holy place of purification devoted to the Green Church. Though not all members are of the faith, the service of the order and the king is bound to the lands of the king and this symbolizes their connection to that. This is where they draw their Water of the Living (holy water) from for its members.
Their symbol is a red heart, and arm grasping from left (top) and bottom (right) over 2 crossed spears with banners.
Motto: "May your heart always bleed true." – This is in reference to fighting and bleeding for a true and noble cause.
Qualifying
Only those with noble blood or fame will be target for recruitment. Shield brotherhood is offered to many who prove themselves worthy and have some fame.
Ranks and Privelage
Page Rank Changes:
- Requirements: Climb 1
- Benefits: Familiarity (spear)
Squire Rank Changes:
- Requirements: Jump 1, Grapple 1, Iron Will 1
- Benefits: +1 VGR
Knight Rank Changes:
- Requirements: Swim 1
- Benefits: +1 Iron Will if < 4, Ability Focus: Spears (half price)