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Land's Apart: Knightly Orders in Anuire












The following Orders of Knights are largely honorific, in that membership is given in recognition of achievements in differing areas. Numerous other Orders of Knights exist, many involving specific duties and obligations.

[top]Order of the Knights Companion of the Garter

[top]Notes

The Anuirean Order of the Knights Companion of the Garter is the most senior and the oldest Anuirean chivalric order and was founded by Talien Roele I in 230 HC. The Order, consisting of the Emperor and never more than twenty-five Knights Companions, is reserved as the highest reward for loyalty and for military merit. It is the most coveted and prestigious Order in the empire. The Knights Companions are replaced only upon death or disgrace. Vacancies are filled as they arise. The personal selection of each new member by the Emperor (nowadays the Chamberlain) is marked with a magnificent feast at the imperial palace in the City of Anuire. The Knights are entitled to wear a blue velvet mantle with a garter on the left shoulder, lined with white sarcanet. (The garter represents one of the straps that hold the breastplate in place).

[top]History

In 229 HC the Gorgon invaded Anuire. In the bloodiest day since Deismaar the Gorgon razed the Mhor?s castle. During the fall of the castle Aemon Tangaeryn, the Mhor?s castellan and commander of the Mhor?s household guard, confronted the Gorgon while attempting to ensure the safe withdrawal of the Mhor?s family and household. A blow from Raesene snapped the garter strap holding Aemon?s breastplate in place, leaving him unprotected. The 25 surviving members of the household guard rushed forward to defend their commander.
Rising to his feet Aemon challenged Raesene to single combat and wounded Raesene four times before dying. The other members of the household guard refused to give way before the Gorgon and all fell before his sword, their sacrifice ensured the Mhor?s family escaped to safety. The following year, Talien I created the Order of the Knights Companion of the Garter to venerate the courage and sacrifice of Aemon Tangaeryn and his fellow knights. The Order takes its name from the breastplate strap sundered by the Gorgon?s weapon that left Tangaeryn unprotected but undaunted.
Since the death of Michael Roele, the order has become almost hereditary, with the heir of each knight of the Companion of the Garter assuming their parents place barring some exceptional circumstance when their parent passes away.

[top]Surcoat / Emblem

Blue velvet mantle with a garter on the left shoulder, lined with white sarcanet.

[top]Current Members of Note

Vaesin Isilviere, Lord Marshall of the Imperial Army

[top]Order of the Knights of the Golden Swan

[top]Notes

The Order of the Knights of the Golden Swan is one of the oldest Anuirean knightly orders and was founded by Cuiralean Roele II in 289 HC. The objects of this Order are declared to be patriotic, historical, and educational, and shall include those intended or designed to perpetuate the memory of those Knights who rendered honorable service for the Emperor; to promote learning and scholarship; to inspire the community-at-large with a profound reverence for the heritage, deeds, and memory of Anuire?s ancestors; to encourage historical research; to acquire and preserve the records of the past, as well as documents, relics, and landmarks of Anuire?s history. Membership of the Order is considered to be the highest recognition of learning and courtly scholarship within Anuire. Membership is sometimes bestowed on those not belonging to the Anuirean nobility.

[top]History

Founded in 289 HC by Cuiralean Roele II.

[top]Surcoat / Emblem

Golden swan set on a white background/surcoat.

[top]Current Members of Note

Caliedhe Dosiere, the Imperial Chamberlain, Lord High Chancellor of Anuire; Aeric Boeruine, Archduke of Boeruine; Harald Khorien, Duke of Taeghas; Assan ibn Daouta, Duke of Elinie.

[top]Order of the Knights of the Shield

[top]Notes

Membership of this Order is reserved for those who perform outstanding acts in the defense of Anuire. In addition to the honor and prestige of belonging to the Order, membership also confers honorary membership in the Holy Order of Haelyn?s Aegis. The Mhor is awarded membership at his or her coronation (if not already a member) and heads the Order.

[top]History

Founded in 254 HC following the first of the Gorgon?s generational rampages. After the attack failed the emperor Talien Roele II granted the title ?Shield of Anuire? to the Mhor and created an order of knights that embody the noble defense of Anuire.

[top]Surcoat / Emblem

Red surcoat with a sable griffon

[top]Current Members of Note

Daeric Mhoried, the Mhor of Mhoried; Daedric Alam, duke of Alamie; Aeric Boeruine, Archduke of Boeruine; Vaesin Isilviere, Lord Marshal of the Imperial Armies; Braedonnal Tuares, Commander of the Tuornese Army; Fhylie the Sword, Prelate of the Militant Order of Cuirecene.

[top]Knights of the Anuirean Order of Chivalry

[top]Notes

Membership is extended to those who reflect the virtues most treasured by the Anuirean code of chivalry: courtesy, honor, and loyalty.

[top]History

Established by Caercuillin Roele I in 787 HC. Its members embody the highest ideals of the Anuirean chivalric code and among its notable members of the time is the Basarji el-Arassi.

[top]Surcoat / Emblem

Blue surcoat with three golden fish set in a pyramidal pattern.

[top]Current Members of Note

Darien Avan, Prince of Avanil; Laela Flaertes, Duchess of Tuornen; Assan ibn Daouta, Duke of Elinie.
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