Warders of the Temple

Intentionally or not, very little is known about the Warders of the Temple. The Warders have been founded in Donghaiwei and respresent the guardians of all the Temples and Priests of Sanguis Astroism. As every believer of the Bloodstars will say, their influence is huge, which makes them one of the most credited organization for the stellar expansion of Sanguis Astroism over the entire Northern Dwilight.

As years passed and the power of the Church waned the Warders were eventually disbanded. Many have claimed that over the years they still existed via various underground and obscure societies, yet their power and influence never managed to reach the heights of their original incarnation.

In the 56th Year of Dwilight the Warders of the Temple were once again officially re-created, this time in Astrum, under the patronage of Vasilif of Astrum and the Archon of the Church of Sanguis Astroism, Veseryan Velaryon. In Muspel, the first guild-house was built and the Warders of the Temple began to restore their legacy as the most devout and influential militant order of the Church.

CHARTER

THE HOLY ORDER OF THE WARDERS OF THE TEMPLE

I. PURPOSE AND PURVIEW

The Holy Order of the Warders of the Temple is the official militant order of the Church of Sanguis Astroism whose purpose is to defend the Faith in military capacity whenever that is required. The Warders are the valiant guardians of all Church properties, which include temples, shrines and holy relics of the Church, but also Church members and officials. Should any property of the Holy Church come under attack from external or internal threat, regardless whether this property is material or spiritual in nature, the Warders of the Temple will rally and rise to protect the Church and the Faith.

The Warders are sponsored and commanded by the Archon of the Church and are charged with acting on behalf of the Church of Sanguis Astroism. The Archon charges the Warders with various objectives after receiving the blessings of the Council of the Three.

II. STRUCTURE OF THE ORDER

• Archon (elder rank)
• Grandmaster (elder rank)
• Ordermarshal (elder rank)
• Crimson Inquisitor (full member rank)
• Order Representative (full member rank)
• Knight Champion (full member rank)
• Knight Guardian (full member rank)
• Knight Apprentice (aspirant rank)

A) ELDER RANKS

ARCHON

Sponsors and commands the Holy Order in the name of the Council of the Three. The Archon bears the highest responsibility for all Warder actions and deeds. The role of the Archon is filled by whoever rises as a ruler of a theocracy of the Church of Sanguis Astroism.

GRANDMASTER

Leader of the Order, charged with its functional operations and aggrandizement of its ranks and estates. The only electable position of the Order.

ORDERMARSHAL

Military leaders of the Order. Marshal of Warder army, chosen by the Grandmaster. The Ordermarshal is in charge of exerting the will the Grandmaster, Archon and the Council of the Three via military means.

B) FULL MEMBERS

CRIMSON INQUISITOR

Guardian of the purity of Faith and religious teachings. His duties are to battle heresy.

ORDER REPRESENTATIVE

A representative of the Order. He is charged with seeking new members across Dwilight and representing the Order. He also acts as liaison with those of common stock.

KNIGHT CHAMPION

Highly distinguished warrior of the Order that has proven his mettle in battle. He acts as a duelist in case honor of the Warders is being challenged.

KNIGHT GUARDIAN

Knights that fill the ranks of majority of Warder armies and represent the backbone of the Order.

C) ASPIRANTS

KNIGHT APPRENTICE

Knights that need to prove their worth and convictions before they are promoted to full membership. These knights are usually given a quest to perform before their promotion.

III. ELECTIONS

All ranks of the Order are appointed except the rank of the Grandmaster. The Grandmaster is elected via public voting of all members of the Order only once, with simple majority required, and serves for a lifetime. If the Grandmaster is failing in his duties a vote of no confidence can be called for by any member of the Order, provided he or she has the written support of at least two additional members of the Order.