House of the Templars

House of the Templars
Leader	Draekar
Patron	Miramar
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

This page is about the House. For the class, please see Paladin.

House of the Templars, formerly known as the Paladins Guild and the Guardians of Light, 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, through the House Honour Code, requiring of them Courtesy, Prowess, Justice, Loyalty, Courage, Humility, Faith, and Nobility.

The Templars 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 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.

The Templars 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, rebranding the House the Guardians of Light to reflect the acceptance of all those willing to protect the Light. 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. Returning to their ancient roots the House once again changed its name and became the House of the Templars.

Their current tutor is Lady Talarna, who replaced Syvelium. Syvelium was lost during the incursion of The Other into Achaea.

Modern Leaders of the Templars

Modern Guildmasters of the Templars and Paladins

Gawain

11 Mayan 174

On the 11th of Mayan, 174AF, Gawain founded the Templars Guild. The Guild was founded with the purpose of protecting the innocent, and defending the holy shrines found across the land. He also spearheaded the building of the first Guid Manor in Delos. Gawain was a skilled warrior and led the Guild in numerous military campaigns against the Kharon, as well as to defend shrines. After an extended period of absence, Gawain was replaced by Agamemnon after 23 years of service.

Agamemnon

14 Sarapin 197

Agamemnon was a close advisor of Gawain before his appointment as Guildmaster. During his term, he introduced the Logosian Code of Honour, and went through the removal of Bladefire, and the introduction of Forging. He also appointed Lady Gaia as the Guild Patron. In 209AF, Agamemnon steps down and appoints Isildur as his successor. Initially, Oberon contests, but soon withdraws as he did not wish to cause division within the Guild. Isildur is then appointed Guildmaster.

Isildur

12 Sarapin 209

A strong, reputable and mighty warrior, Isildur was chosen by Agamemnon to succeed him as Guildmaster, owing to the fact that the Guild was facing trouble from Khaseem, and Agamemnon felt that Isildur was the only Templar strong enough to withstand and overcome him. Isildur also appointed Lady Aurora as patron during his first term as Guildmaster. After just four years, Jaxanime contests Isildur on the grounds that he is not active enough, and wins the subsequent election, becoming the first Guidmaster to win by a challenge.

Jaxamine

11 Miraman 213

Jaxanime is appointed Guildmaster after challenging Isildur on the grounds of inactivity. Jaxanime led the Guild during the height of the Ashtan-Shallam conflict. With their thinning forces often defeated and beaten by Nimos and his followers, the Guild considers surrender in an attempt to perhaps end the conflict. This decision was heavily criticized by Isildur, who took the opportunity to challenge Jaxanime for the position of Guildmaster.

Isildur

17 Miraman 218

Isildur contested Jaxanime in 218AF, stating he felt that Jaxanime was not strong enough to lead the Guild. He won the election and became the first Guildmaster to serve a second term. Under his leadership, the Guild was strengthened, and he also renamed the Guild, christening it as the Paladins Guild, birthing a new era.

Isildur was contested by Dalamar shortly after, in 219AF. Isildur moved to question Dalamar's motives and his loyalties, stating that he believed Dalamar was being used by the Shadowsnakes. Isildur won the ensuing election and retained his position as Guildmaster.

Pierce

19 Chronos 228

In 228AF, Isildur resigned from his office as Guildmaster, and Pierce was chosen by the Guild to replace him. Pierce also generously donated his shop in the Medina, to be used as the Guild Shop.

Zaklin

2 Valnuary 238

After a period of inactivity, Caerid challenges Pierce as Guildmaster, citing that he is never around. Pierce still wins the election. Zaklin, who was serving as Arch-Justiciar at the time stepped in as Temporary-Guildmaster, and subsequently won the election when he later contested.

WarMaster

3 Mayan 245

With Zaklin on an extended period of absence, Isildur asks that someone run for Guildmaster. WarMaster steps up and asks the Guild to chose someone, and eventually they vote him in as Guildmaster.

Perseus

13 Sarapin 249

In 247AF, Caerid contests WarMaster as Guildmaster, claiming that he is never around. Isildur claims that if the guild is truly falling apart due to a short absence of the Guildmaster then the secretaries, including Caerid, are not doing their job. WarMaster apologizes for not being around and appoints Caerid as Arch-Justiciar. Later, in 249AF, Perseus challenges WarMaster, saying that he is not fulfilling his duties as Guildmaster. Aldair, although very young at the time, also runs in this election. WarMaster does not contend, and Perseus wins the election.

Aldair

24 Lupar 255

In 255AF, Perseus resigns from his office as Guidmaster, recommending Juno and Aldair as potential candidates to replace him. After two consecutive elections which resulting in two consecutive ties, Juno chooses to withdraw his candidacy, and Aldair becomes Guidmaster.

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. Amidst 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.

Grand Champion of the Innocent

Lereas

21 Lupar 387

First Lord of Guardians of Light

Itkovian

17 Valnuary 399

Fonetic

18 Ero 414

Nakoruru

8 Phaestian 451

Alban

Antonius

Aaseth

GM = Guildmaster HL = House Lord AP = ArchPrelate AJ = Arch-Justiciar

Divine Patrons

Gaia

10 Glacian 206

Aurora

~7 Ero 209

Pentharian

~25 Miraman 261

Sartan

8 Ero 276

Pentharian

~24 Valnuary 276

Lorielan

22 Phaestian 339

Tarah

12 Phaestian 367

Lorielan

10 Miraman 420

Pentharian

8 Lupar 447

Miramar