Isabel Tenorio
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 | | Subject: Order Supporters 27.02.13 5:41 | |
| I thought you might like to know a few details about the supporters of the various Orders. The Eventide, and Griffon supporters will be added in soon. There's a version for each, but they haven't been posted yet. Aaaand I forgot the Silvermist, so I will edit. All but the Gauntlet and Silvermist supporters represent the rulers of various cities across Pendor. You also already know the ruler of Windholm. There aren't any plans to fill in the remaining rulers yet, as we may come up with a better (event-friendly) ruler later on as the RP progresses. Gradually though, expect to know most of the ducal rulers! - Spoiler:
Duke Torgan of Rane – Torgan's heritage stretches back to the very foundation of Ravenstern. His father fought, and died, attempting to crown Mastifus IV King of Ravenstern, while he was still young. He has held the duchy for nearly fifty years and has always been close with his knights. While openly loyal to the King in Sarleon, most see his nearly bankrupting support for the Dragons as proof that he is stubbornly proud of his country.
Crito Dux of Cez – Crito was Dux during Brencis the Bold's invasion of Pendor. Like most lords of the former Empire, he sided with the invader. After the death of Brencis and the scattering of his Jatu army, the lords of the New Empire fought over who would take up the mantle as the next Emperor. Crito, seeing that the war could not be won, advocated peace. Though King Mordred the Mad sought to end the Shadow Legion, Crito was able to secure the lesser penalty of a ten year exile. He proved his devotion to the order by maintaining their properties during the exile. Now in his 50s, the Dux is known for his patience. His love of the Old Traditions has not declined with age, however.
Grandmaster Sander, the Righteous Ranger – Once the richest order in Pendor, some say second only to the king's wealth, the Silvermist Rangers no longer bother to keep a treasury. The rangers acquire some funding from the few Noldor-friendly nobles or merchants in Pendor, but not enough to pay for the equipment. The Noldor themselves rarely have direct contact with the order and those few that visit the rangers often stop only for a night while on patrol. Yet somehow, the grandmaster somehow manages to acquire the denars to feed the order and purchase tools and materials.
Gauntlets Grandmaster Gorth, the Hammer: The Gauntlets are one of the poorest Orders in Pendor. They have no rich benefactor like most other Orders. Instead they pay for their equipment through the donations of smaller groups. Hatred of the Noldor is not rare in Pendor, and many minor nobles find extra denars to send to the Order. The taxes of Wayrest also fund the Order to some extent. Gorth the Hammer: having started his career as a Gauntlet Hammer, Gorth quickly became famous within the order due to his cunning and charisma. That, and the fact that he is probably the only Pendorian able to wield a hammer of the size of his and not be killed in a battle. His "secret" is well known (because he makes sure to tell it to every one): strong legs and a good armor.
Ethosian Senate. Senator Marius is a leading member of the new Republic of Ethos. Officially the entire Senate funds the Order, but it is Marius who has taken a special interest and ensures the denars flow. Marius has many friends throughout Pendor, especially at Court in Sarleon. He is a man of science and reason, and claims to bow before no gods. The Order also answers to the Grandmaster in Amala, but this contact is minimal given the distance.
Garwulf Dux- Garwulf is not a native of the Empire lands, and only reluctantly uses Dux over Duke. He was a wealthy lord born near Laria, and served as a companion and adviser to King Gundar Thunderfeller. He was raised to his station at the end of Brencis the Bold's invasion, when the Duchy of Janos was seized by the crown. King Mordred the Mad hoped to remove the powerful lord by sending him away from the Royal Court. Though not popular with the adherents of the Old Traditions, Garwulf has won respect by supporting the Clarion Call against the new Jatu. Garwulf is known to care deeply for Pendor, and has maintained firm control over Janos. After the overthrow of Decimus Dux in Ethos, he has increased funding to the Call.
Venerable Judicator Rodrigo VI- Rodrigo was originally from Barclay, but emigrated to Pendor at a young age to study Astraean theology in Valonbray. A talented, zealous, though soft-spoken man he made a name for himself by being a leading advocate for more missionary activities in Pendor. He served as Bishop of Javiksholm before his election. Though an able administrator of his Prince-Bishopric, he has been reluctant to purge the Amalan Red and New Dawn Knights that have threatened to polarize the Dawn once again.
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