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'''The Guardians of Light''', formerly the Paladins Guild, make their home in the [[Chrysalis Basilica]]. The strong arm of the Holy [[Church]] of Achaea, their ways are mostly martial and they require at least some basic skills in combat from their members before they allow them to advance. The Guardians are devoted to the ideals of Good, Light, Righteousness and Valour, as well as the tenets of Honour, Chivalry, and Service. | '''The Guardians of Light''', formerly known as the Paladins Guild, make their home in the [[Chrysalis Basilica]]. The strong arm of the Holy [[Church]] of Achaea, their ways are mostly martial and they require at least some basic skills in combat from their members before they allow them to advance. The Guardians are devoted to the ideals of Good, Light, Righteousness and Valour, as well as the tenets of Honour, Chivalry, and Service. | ||
The Guardians have a long and rich history. Founded by Sir Gawain in 174 AF under the original name of | The Guardians have a long and rich history. Founded by Sir Gawain in 174 AF under the original name of '''The Templars Guild''', they wielded [[Bladefire]] with such strength and deadliness that the [[skills|skill]] was eventually taken away by the will of the [[Logos]], Who cited that it had proven much too powerful for mortal hands. The Templars received [[Forging]] as a replacement and were now able to make their own [[weapons]] and [[armour]]. | ||
Later, the Templars were renamed the '''Paladins''', although this change did not affect their resolve to fight Evil, Darkness, and Chaos. | Later, the Templars were renamed the '''Paladins''', although this change did not affect their resolve to fight Evil, Darkness, and Chaos. | ||
The Guardians were previously composed of those of the Paladin class only. However, with the growth of [[:Category:Houses|Houses]] in the realms, Sir Lereas Sparrow opened the House to those of all non-conflicting classes on the 20th of Scarlatan, 395 AF, so that those who wished to fight for the Light could do so less alienated and as part of a closer community. | The Guardians were previously composed of those of the Paladin class only. However, with the growth of [[:Category:Houses|Houses]] in the realms, Sir Lereas Sparrow opened the House to those of all non-conflicting classes on the 20th of Scarlatan, 395 AF, so that those who wished to fight for the Light could do so less alienated and as part of a closer community. In recent times, Lady Nakoruru Ruadhain reduced admittance to 'Knight' Classes only, with only those of the Paladin or Runewarden Class being allowed to join. | ||
Their current [[tutor]] is [[Talarna|Lady Talarna]], who replaced [[Syvelium]]. Syvelium was lost during the incursion of [[Varian|The Other]] into Achaea. | Their current [[tutor]] is [[Talarna|Lady Talarna]], who replaced [[Syvelium]]. Syvelium was lost during the incursion of [[Varian|The Other]] into Achaea. | ||
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===Modern Guildmasters of the Templars and Paladins=== | ===Modern Guildmasters of the Templars and Paladins=== | ||
;Gawain : 11 Mayan 174 | ;Gawain : 11 Mayan 174 | ||
:[[Gawain]] is the first of the Templars. | :[[Gawain]] is the first of the Templars, and the founder of the Guild. | ||
;Agamemnon : 14 Sarapin 197 | ;Agamemnon : 14 Sarapin 197 | ||
:After | :After a long extended absence by Gawain, Agamemnon is named GM. | ||
;Isildur : 12 Sarapin 209 | ;Isildur : 12 Sarapin 209 | ||
:Agamemnon decides to step down as GM. He names [[Isildur]] as his replacement, but Oberon challenges. Agamemnon believes no one besides Isildur is strong enough to stand against Khaseem. Oberon then withdraws his challenge. | :Agamemnon decides to step down as GM. He names [[Isildur]] as his replacement, but Oberon challenges. Agamemnon believes no one besides Isildur is strong enough to stand against Khaseem. Oberon then withdraws his challenge. | ||
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:GM = Guildmaster HL = House Lord AP = ArchPrelate AJ = Arch-Justiciar | |||
==Divine Patrons== | ==Divine Patrons== | ||
;Gaia : 10 Glacian 206 | ;Gaia : 10 Glacian 206 | ||