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House of the Templars
Leader	None
Patron	Miramar, the Even-handed
Leadership Style	Elected Autocracy
Founder	Gawain
City	Shallam
Classes Permitted	Paladin and Runewarden
House Tutor	Talarna
Heraldric Arms	Azure, a pair of swords in saltire Argent
Icon	The Dragon Sceptre (destroyed)

The House of the Templars, formerly known as the Paladins Guild and the Guardians of Light, the latter revitalized through the efforts of the Archangel Xadaphon Adoh, made their home in the Chrysalis Basilica. The strong arm of the Holy Church of Achaea, their ways were mostly martial and they required at least basic skills in combat from their members before they allowed them to advance. The Templars were devoted to the ideals of Good, Light, Righteousness and Valour through the House Honour Code, requiring of them Courtesy, Prowess, Justice, Loyalty, Courage, Humility, Faith, and Nobility.

Founding

The Templars had 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 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 able to make their own weapons and armour.

Fall of Shallam and the end of the House of the Templars

Shallam was destroyed by the forces of Bal'met in Phaestian of 612, sinking into the depths of the Lemnian Sea. The House the Templars was destroyed along with the rest of the City of Light though some former Templars continue to uphold their oaths to their destroyed House.

Political History

Patrons

206 AF - Lady Gaia became the first Patron of the House of the Templars.

209 AF - Lady Aurora replaced Lady Gaia.

261 AF - Lord Pentharian replaced Lady Aurora.

276 AF - Lord Sartan replaced Lord Pentharian.

276 AF - Lord Pentharian replaced Lord Sartan.

339 AF - Lady Lorielan replaced Lord Pentharian.

367 AF - Lady Tarah replaced Lady Lorielan.

420 AF - Lady Lorielan replaced Lady Tarah.

447 AF - Lord Pentharian replaced Lady Lorielan.

543 AF - Lady Miramar replaced Lord Pentharian.

614 AF - Lady Aurora became the first patron of the Templar Legion

Leadership - Guildmasters

174 AF - Founder: Gawain

197 AF - Agamemnon replaced Gawain as Guildmaster.

209 AF - Isildur replaced Agamemnon as Guildmaster.

213 AF - Jaxamine replaced Isildur as Guildmaster.

218 AF - Isildur replaced Jaxamine as Guildmaster.

228 AF - Pierce replaced Isildur as Guildmaster.

238 AF - Zaklin replaced Pierce as Guildmaster.

245 AF - Warmaster replaced Zaklin as Guildmaster.

249 AF - Perseus replaced Warmaster as Guildmaster.

255 AF - Aldair replaced Perseus as Guildmaster.

265 AF - Yeshua replaced Aldair as Guildmaster.

269 AF - Seosamh replaced Yeshua as Guildmaster.

273 AF - Caerid replaced Seosamh as Guildmaster.

276 AF - Brinn replaced Caerid as Guildmaster.

278 AF - Aldair replaced Brinn as Guildmaster.

294 AF - Brandilar replaced Aldair as Guildmaster.

318 AF - Viran replaced Brandilar as Guildmaster.

329 AF - Trenia replaced Viran as Guildmaster.

344 AF - Baldazar replaced Trenia as Guildmaster.

368 AF - Gaidel replaced Baldazar as Guildmaster.

373 AF - Viran replaced Gaidel as Guildmaster.

387 AF - Lereas replaced Viran as Guildmaster.

Leadership - Grand Champions of the Innocent

387 AF - First Grand Champion of the Innocent: Lereas

399 AF - Itkovian replaced Lereas as the Grand Champion of the Innocent.

414 AF - Fonetic replaced Itkovian as the Grand Champion of the Innocent.

451 AF - Nakoruru replaced Fonetic as the Grand Champion of the Innocent.

480 AF - Alban replaced Nakoruru as the Grand Champion of the Innocent.

486 AF - Antonius replaced Alban as the Grand Champion of the Innocent.

488 AF - Aaseth replaced Antonius as the Grand Champion of the Innocent.

539 AF - Draekar replaced Aaseth as the Grand Champion of the Innocent.

598 AF - Achilles replaced Draekar as the last Grand Champion of the Innocent.

Icon History

??? AF - The Dragon Sceptre was raised.

??? AF - The icon was destroyed by Mhaldorian forces.

Inhabitants

Residing within the estate of the Templars was Lady Talarna, who existed as their house tutor.

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-{{house_infobox
+{{Autocracy infobox
-|housename=The Guardians of Light
+|housename=House of the Templars
-|leader=Nakoruru
+|leader= ''None''
-|patron=[[Lorielan]]
+|patron=[[Miramar]], the Even-handed
 |founder=[[Gawain]]
 |city=[[Shallam]]
-|tutor=Lady [[Talarna]]
+|classes=[[Paladin]] and [[Runewarden]]
-|style=Autocracy
+|tutor=[[Talarna]]
-|icon=The [[Dragon Sceptre]] (destroyed)}}
+|style=Elected [[Autocracy]]
+|icon=The [[Dragon Sceptre]] (destroyed)
+|arms=Azure, a pair of swords in saltire Argent}}
-'''The Guardians of Light''', formerly the [[Paladins guild|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 House of the Templars''', formerly known as the Paladins Guild and the Guardians of Light, the latter revitalized through the efforts of the Archangel [[Xadaphon|Xadaphon Adoh]], made their home in the [[Chrysalis Basilica]]. The strong arm of the Holy [[Church]] of Achaea, their ways were mostly martial and they required at least basic skills in combat from their members before they allowed them to advance. The Templars were devoted to the ideals of Good, Light, Righteousness and Valour through the House Honour Code, requiring of them Courtesy, Prowess, Justice, Loyalty, Courage, Humility, Faith, and Nobility.
-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. Originally the '''Templars''', founded by Sir Gawain in the year 174 AF, they wielded [[bladefire]] with such strength and power that it was eventually taken away by the will of the [[Logos]], citing that such a power had proven much too powerful for mortal hands. The Templars recieved [[forging]] as a replacement and were now able to make their own [[weapons]] and [[armour]].
+=Founding=
+The Templars had 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 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.
+=Fall of Shallam and the end of the House of the Templars=
+Shallam was destroyed by the forces of Bal'met in Phaestian of 612, sinking into the depths of the Lemnian Sea.  The House the Templars was destroyed along with the rest of the City of Light though some former Templars continue to uphold their oaths to their destroyed House.
-The Guardians were previously composed of those of the Paladin class only. However, with the growth of [[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.
+=Political History=
+==Patrons==
+:206 AF - Lady Gaia became the first Patron of the House of the Templars.
+:209 AF - Lady Aurora replaced Lady Gaia.
+:261 AF - Lord Pentharian replaced Lady Aurora.
+:276 AF - Lord Sartan replaced Lord Pentharian.
+:276 AF - Lord Pentharian replaced Lord Sartan.
+:339 AF - Lady Lorielan replaced Lord Pentharian.
+:367 AF - Lady Tarah replaced Lady Lorielan.
+:420 AF - Lady Lorielan replaced Lady Tarah.
+:447 AF - Lord Pentharian replaced Lady Lorielan.
+:543 AF - Lady Miramar replaced Lord Pentharian.
+:614 AF - Lady Aurora became the first patron of the Templar Legion
-Their current [[tutor]] is [[Talarna|Lady Talarna]], who replaced [[Syvelium]]. Syvelium was lost during the incursion of [[Varian|The Other]] into Achaea.
+==Leadership - Guildmasters==
+:174 AF - Founder: Gawain
+:197 AF - Agamemnon replaced Gawain as Guildmaster.
+:209 AF - Isildur replaced Agamemnon as Guildmaster.
+:213 AF - Jaxamine replaced Isildur as Guildmaster.
+:218 AF - Isildur replaced Jaxamine as Guildmaster.
+:228 AF - Pierce replaced Isildur as Guildmaster.
+:238 AF - Zaklin replaced Pierce as Guildmaster.
+:245 AF - Warmaster replaced Zaklin as Guildmaster.
+:249 AF - Perseus replaced Warmaster as Guildmaster.
+:255 AF - Aldair replaced Perseus as Guildmaster.
+:265 AF - Yeshua replaced Aldair as Guildmaster.
+:269 AF - Seosamh replaced Yeshua as Guildmaster.
+:273 AF - Caerid replaced Seosamh as Guildmaster.
+:276 AF - Brinn replaced Caerid as Guildmaster.
+:278 AF - Aldair replaced Brinn as Guildmaster.
+:294 AF - Brandilar replaced Aldair as Guildmaster.
+:318 AF - Viran replaced Brandilar as Guildmaster.
+:329 AF - Trenia replaced Viran as Guildmaster.
+:344 AF - Baldazar replaced Trenia as Guildmaster.
+:368 AF - Gaidel replaced Baldazar as Guildmaster.
+:373 AF - Viran replaced Gaidel as Guildmaster.
+:387 AF - Lereas replaced Viran as Guildmaster.
+==Leadership - Grand Champions of the Innocent==
+:387 AF - First Grand Champion of the Innocent: Lereas
+:399 AF - Itkovian replaced Lereas as the Grand Champion of the Innocent.
+:414 AF - Fonetic replaced Itkovian as the Grand Champion of the Innocent.
+:451 AF - Nakoruru replaced Fonetic as the Grand Champion of the Innocent.
+:480 AF - Alban replaced Nakoruru as the Grand Champion of the Innocent.
+:486 AF - Antonius replaced Alban as the Grand Champion of the Innocent.
+:488 AF - Aaseth replaced Antonius as the Grand Champion of the Innocent.
+:539 AF - Draekar replaced Aaseth as the Grand Champion of the Innocent.
+:598 AF - Achilles replaced Draekar as the last Grand Champion of the Innocent.
-Their house [[icon]], the '''Dragon Sceptre''', has fallen.
+=Icon History=
+:??? AF - The [[Dragon Sceptre]] was raised.
+:??? AF - The icon was destroyed by Mhaldorian forces.
-==Modern Leaders of the Guardians==
+=Inhabitants=
+Residing within the estate of the Templars was [[Talarna|Lady Talarna]], who existed as their house tutor.
-===Modern Guildmasters of the Templars and Paladins===
+===See Also===
-;Gawain : 11 Mayan 174
+* [[Holy Church of Achaea]]
-:[[Gawain]] is the first of the Templars.
+*[[Empyreal Assembly]]
-;Agamemnon : 14 Sarapin 197
+[[Category:Closed Houses]]
-:After another extended absence by Gawain, Agamemnon is named GM.
-;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.
-;Jaxamine : 11 Miraman 213
-:A new election for GM is called for, with Jaxanime challenging Isildur because Isildur is not in the realm that often. This is the first time that the GM position has been challenged without the GM standing down. Isildur thinks that Jaxanime is not strong enough to lead the guild.
-;Isildur : 17 Miraman 218
-:Nimos, representing [[Ashtan]], demands that all shrines outside of the Church, [[Delos]], [[Pash Valley]], and [[Shallam]] must be destroyed, save one shrine in [[Azdun]]. The alternative is that Nimos and his followers will kill all the Templars and destroy all the shrines. It is suggested that the Templars should give in to these demands because the stronger Templars aren't in the realm enough to protect the rest of the guild properly. Isildur uses this as an opportunity to challenge for GM, claiming that the current leadership is weak and that the guild must not surrender.
-;Pierce : 19 Chronos 228
-:Pierce is voted GM and is appointed Church Prelate by [[Aurora]].
-;Zaklin : 2 Valnuary 238
-:Caerid challenges Pierce for GM, claiming that Pierce is never around. Pierce later wins that election. However, Zaklin, AJ at the time, declares himself to be the temporary GM, claiming that the change is only until Pierce returns. Shortly afterward, he officially contests Pierce as GM and wins the election.
-;WarMaster : 3 Mayan 245
-:Isildur asks that someone run for GM as Zaklin is having an extended absence. WarMaster doesn't seem to have much of a platform, as he only asks that the guild vote for someone.
-;Perseus : 13 Sarapin 249
-:In 247AF, Caerid contests WarMaster as GM, claiming that he is never around. Isildur claims that if the guild is truly falling apart due to a short absence of the GM then the secretaries,  including Caerid, are not doing their job. WarMaster apologizes for not being around and appoints Caerid AJ, and there is no actual election. Perseus later challenges WarMaster, saying that he is not fulfilling his duties as GM. Aldair, although very young at the time, also runs in this election. WarMaster does not contend, and Perseus beats out Aldair.
-;Aldair : 24 Lupar 255
-:Perseus steps down as GM, recommending Juno and Aldair as candidates to replace him. After two elections are called for and two ties are reached, Juno withdraws his candidacy.
-;Yeshua : 22 Valnuary 265
-:Yeshua challenges Aldair as GM, believing he can bring new energy to the guild. Aldair does no campaigning on her behalf, claiming to be tied up in Church matters.
-;Seosamh : 1 Lupar 269
-:Yeshua steps down as GM. Seosamh opposes Caerid, stating that they need to bring focus on the Church back to the guild. Cyre and Molotov also declare candidacy, but Seosamh wins in the end.
-;Caerid : 5 Glacian 273
-:Seosamh steps down as GM, saying that he can no longer stay in the realm. Tylin declares candidacy, asking that people bring their concerns to him directly. Tarlin also runs, stating that, as of late, the Paladins have been splitting into splinter factions and that the Guild was going downhill, a sentiment shared by Seosamh. Maalor joins the race, stating that the problem in the guild is a lack of unity and a lack of devoted knights. Despite having been particularly vocal during his previous runs for GM, Caerid manages to win without making a single post. Angelina later contests Caerid as GM in 275AF, claiming that he makes too many mistakes. Caerid says that she is just being spiteful following an incident for which she was reprimanded, and he retains his position.
-;Brinn : 9 Chronos 276
-:After being thrown out of [[Pentharian]]'s order, Caerid attempts to change patrons to the recently awakened Aurora, who declines to accept without a guild consensus. Caerid calls for a referendum, which, after being cut short, passes 3 to 1, but Aurora still does not accept patronage. Caerid then betrays the guild by putting most knights on probation and naming Sartan as the guild's patron. Grifter contests Caerid as GM but is outguilded. Dresden, the Sultan of Shallam, kicks out Caerid and his wife Malia, and Brigit, the AP, has them excommunicated. The Church then holds an unofficial vote between Brinn and Cyrile. Brinn is named acting GM, and he immediately challenges and beats Caerid as GM. Brinn points out that Caerid's actions actually help the guild by uniting them against Sartan. He vows to punish those who supported Caerid, and he brings back Pentharian as guild patron.
-;Aldair : 21 Phaestian 278
-:Brinn promises an open election after all the "true" Paladins that Caerid had either probated or outguilded during recent events returned to the guild. He invites any who think they can do a better job to contest him. Aldair and Darknight believe they can, and Aldair wins for her second term. Disapproving of current leadership, Tylin unsuccessfully contests Aldair as GM in 280AF, complaining that he did not oppose Aldair in the previous election because he was not around.
-;Brandilar : 15 Miriman 294
-:Aldair is appointed AP, and steps down as GM. Brandilar, AJ at the time, runs unopposed.
-;Viran : 21 Daedalan 318
-:Brandilar steps down as GM, challenging that someone else needs to step forward and continue to improve upon the guild. Qwilleran and Trenia compete, as does Viran, who was AJ at the time. Walter also declares candidacy, but later withdraws.
-;Trenia : 14 Sarapin 329
-:Qwilleran challenges Viran as GM, claiming that the guild is currently on the wrong path. Trenia also contests, stating that Viran has called to fight against evil but has not taken any action. Viran felt he was merely overambitious, stating that his Mustering system, while possibly effective for volunteers, was difficult to apply to the guild as a whole. Baldazar enters the election as well, but his platform is that he agrees with the path Viran has set and hopes that people will vote for him if they don't vote for Viran.
-;Baldazar : 12 Lupar 344
-:Trenia steps down as GM, citing that she no longer has the time to properly serve. Latus, who had recently replaced Gaidel as AJ, Roncli, and Baldazar run, with Baldazar ultimately emerging the victor.
-;Gaidel : 2 Lupar 368
-:After Roncli is appointed AP without Her approval in 360AF, [[Lorielan]] steps down as Church patron. Seven years later, Baldazar changes the guild patron to [[Tarah]], stating that Lorielan has been inactive for several years and the guild can not continue with a patron who disapproves of Church leadership. Lorielan strikes him down, claiming that She was never inactive, an act which leads to much internal guild debate. Claiming that the guild has stagnated, Dru comes out of retirement to challenge Baldazar. Latus later challenges, and Dru drops out to support him. Amist a great deal of debate, Baldazar wins the election by one vote, and Dru receives one vote. In protest of this, Verrucht gives Latus 10,000 gold and Forces him to run for GM again. Latus later withdraws from the election and goes into seclusion, but Trenia contests Baldazar before he does. Baldazar says that he's had enough and steps down as GM, giving his support to Gaidel.
-;Viran : 16 Ero 373
-:After an extended absence, Gaidel steps down as GM. Viran, who was AJ at the time, and Latus contest.
-;Lereas : 21 Lupar 387
-:In an action against their enemies, the [[Vertani]] destroy [[Thera]] with a flaming meteor, killing all those who were in the village at the time. They also construct a fortress, and kill those who enter. The Prelacy responds by activating several units of the Church army and considering going to war. Viran decides that the guild's participation in the city charter would conflict with the Church's interests, as Solar, the sultana, has decreed her intent to ally with the Vertani rather than go to war with them. He thus threatens to withdraw from the city charter in one year if the Council does not address his concerns. Lereas challenges Viran for GM, believing that Viran did not give the guild proper notice of this plan, and that a solution can be reached with the city amicably. Brinn also challenges, proposing sweeping, fundamental changes to the path and the way the guild is run. Viran believes he did what was in the Church's best interests, and stands by his decision. Lereas emerges the victor with a significant margin of votes.
-===Lords of the Guardians of Light===
-;Lereas : 21 Lupar 387
-:First Lord of Guardians of Light
-;Itkovian : 17 Valnuary 399
-;Fonetic : 18 Ero 414
-[[Category:Houses]]
 [[Category:Guilds]]

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