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[edit] The Order of the Wooden Sword
"Strongest of all is the sword that protects the weak, even if it be made of wood" -Adrianne the Poor
[edit] Origin
The Order of the Wooden Sword was formed by a Paladin named Adrianne the Poor. She is not known for one deed in particular but for a string of kindly and nigh legendary actions. According to peasant legend, she wrestled an ogre to save a village, leapt into a waterfall to save a child in midfall, exorcised a demon with a single word as well as other such extraordinary (but not to an adventurer) feats.
Her squire, a former Bard turned Paladin, started up the Order of the Wooden Sword to defend the commonfolk from the dangers that crept from the wilderness. The now nameless squire's Order grew slowly, recruiting lawful or neutral good warriors from all walks of the world, regardless of their heritage or social status.
Many years have passed, however, since the beginning of this small and inconspicous order of knights. Only a small number of the peasantry remember the name of Adrianne the Poor. Many commonfolk owe their lives to the members of the Wooden Sword, so they maintain a reputation of being defenders of Justice and the weak. Recent defeats have shaken this reputation and the order's integrity and thus, it is not as popular as it should be.
[edit] Joining the Order of the Wooden Sword
The Order of the Wooden Sword's membership is easily joined, though very few take the opportunity to do so. A noble deed done for the peasantry, and a recomendation by a Senior knight, can allow someone to enter the Order as either a squire or a Junior Knight. One does not have to be a Paladin to be part of the Wooden Sword, though being good and non-chaotic is a requirement.
There is a 10% quarterly tithe that must be either given to the poverty-stricken or to the Order. It is not enforced, each Knight being honor bound to the sacrifice. It is brought to the Order's meetings if it is to be given to the Wooden Sword.
[edit] Ranks of the Wooden Sword
The Order of the Wooden Sword gathered together to fight the evils that threaten the land's commonfolk and peasantry. The Order is ruled by a Triumvirate of senior knights known for their wisdom and leadership in times of crisis. Sir Dhin VII (Human Pal/Sor/Eldritch Knight), Lady Felina the Tranquil (Wood Elf Pal/Rgr) and Sir Anri True-counsel (Hu Clr) are the current members of this ruling body.
There are currently 50 knights in the Order, arranged in a Senior Knight-Junior Knight-Squire ranking. Most (approximately 50%) of the Order's members are Junior Knights who are, basically squires that have acquired enough training to hold their own. There are currently 9 Senior Knights (counting the Triumvirate). The remainder of the membership are squires under both Senior and Junior Knights.
The Order meets once every quarter-year in their isolated mountain stronghold kept safe by Lady Felina the Tranquil. The Order's structure and status are usually discussed at this time as well as reports of any threats within the regions protected by their membership. This event is also a social one, where friends can meet up and relate their experiences to each other and young knights can make powerful contacts.
At the conclusion of these Meets, Senior Knights and Junior Knights are sometimes given assignments. The Senior Knights give a stipend to those knights with especially dangerous quests. For the most part though, those of the Wooden Order are content to wander the land like errant knights and destroy whatever evil dares harass the innocent.
[edit] Current Affairs
The order hangs at a low point of its existence. There are rumors of a schism within the Order. Several prominent knights have left the membership. Factions are forming within the organization that oppose the current leadership, led by Sir Charles Wraithbane (Elf Clr) and Sir Hugo (Hu Ftr), brother to Sir Anri.
Mishaps have rocked the integrity of the Wooden Sword. Dhin VII has gone missing for the past few months. The Senior Knight Sir Mazan Ironforge was killed by a powerful Blackguard and the dwarf's brother, Sir Gaspar (Pal), left his place to pursue vengeance.
The remaining members of the Triumvirate are attempting to quell the problems arising from within the Order. Sir Nikolas (Hu Rgr), Lady Felina's cohort, and Sir Anri True-counsel are discussing with the other Senior knights about the current dilemmas facing the Order.
[edit] Secrets of the Order
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