Viridian Order
Description
The Viridian Order is an association of conjurers who answer directly to Duke Arthur Oakthorne, and are guided by the divine inspiration of his mythic cryture, The Verdant King. Members of the Viridian Order are expected to uphold a code of conduct that demands the following.
Be good stewards of the land.
Embrace courage over caution.
Defend the defenseless.
Never back down from a challenge.
Functions
Carry out the will of Duke Arthur Oakthorne
Administrate settlements in the Vivid Vale
Defend Rootrun and its villages
Membership
Must be a conjurer
Must swear and uphold the Viridian Oath
Must successfully hatch a Kriebean egg
Duties
Uphold the Viridian Oath
Coordinate with and assist the militia when necessary
Partake in regular rites and ceremonies
Tend to the Order's gardens
Benefits
A Kriebean egg
A monthly stipend, starting at 1000 cash
Training in the Order's secret crafting techniques
Can commission special equipment from the Order's craftsmen
Ranks
Initiate - An initiate carries out low-level tasks for the Viridian Lords and studies the Viridian Codices.
Squire - Squires are expected to have some skill in combat and learn a profession. They help Knights perform rites and rituals of the order, and are the main forces that are sent into combat roles.
Knight - Knights are skilled combatants that command a group of squires and initiates on challenging missions. They can also perform the rites and rituals of the order at their discretion.
Viridian Lord - Lords are hand-picked by Arthur Oakthorne, and given a section of the The Vivid Vale to develop into a village. They are the highest authority, behind Arthur himself. The current lords are Julian of Starshire, Geldhart of Ironweal, Gideon of Flutterclaw, and Chloe of Rockwood.
Starting Crytures
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