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==History==
==History==
The ancient Guild of Knights was founded to preserve the empire through individual adventure and knight-errantry, rather than actual military affairs, and took its duty in defending the honour of its monarch very seriously. Based out of its ceremonial fortress in [[Seleucar]], the [[Castle of Twelve]], its knights were private citizens who took pride in standing as example to both noble and commoner alike of Honor and Chivalry. Though it had a long-standing friendship with the [[Holy Church]], it was historically founded as a secular organisation.  
The ancient Guild of Knights was founded to preserve the empire through individual adventure and knight-errantry, rather than actual military affairs, and took its duty in defending the honour of its monarch very seriously. Based out of its ceremonial fortress in [[Seleucar]], the [[Castle of Twelve]], its knights were private citizens who took pride in standing as example to both noble and commoner alike of Honour and Chivalry. Though it had a long-standing friendship with the [[Holy Church]], it was historically founded as a secular organisation.  


Notable members included aristocratic luminaries of the empire such as Lord [[Damen Kephry]], Lord [[Drago]], and Lord [[Odysseus Rani]]. The old guild fell to infighting with the first [[Wars of Succession|War of Succession]], and while it was Damen Kephry's dream to reestablish the guild, he died before the chance arose.
Notable members included aristocratic luminaries of the empire such as Lord [[Damen Kephry]], Lord [[Drago]], and Lord [[Odysseus Rani]]. The old guild fell to infighting with the first [[Wars of Succession|War of Succession]], and while it was Damen Kephry's dream to reestablish the guild, he died before the chance arose.


==Knight Arbiters==
==Knight Arbiters==
Led by a Knight Arbiter chosen from a council representing each recognised order, the Guild sets the standard of chivalry for all Knights of the realm. Holding order over enmity, each is held  
Led by a Knight Arbiter chosen from a council representing each recognised order, the Guild sets the standard of chivalry for all Knights of the realm. Holding order over enmity, each is held accountable to their oath, governed by the authority of the knighted, under the banner of [[chivalry]].
accountable to their oath, governed by the authority of the knighted, under the banner of chivalry.


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