Order of the Phoenix

Tavern talk: Knight: How may I be of assistance?

Player: Tell me about the Phoenix Knights.

Knight: We are the true sons of the Ashenborn, we give our lives to defend those remain true to the remnants of the ancient Baccus Empire. 

Player: Are there not two group who claim to defend the Ashenborn Empire?

Knight : Indeed, we are the visible cadre who stand proudly facing down our enemies. The Emperor also employs a rather more covert group known as the Wolves of the Shadows. I cannot speak more of them though, in case one of them overhears us.

Player: Is that man watching us?

Knight : What? No, I don't think so. Is he?

Player : No, never mind. What more can you tell me of the Phoenix? That armour for instance is quite remarkable! 

Knight : Our Order were the last guardians of Dark Pass castle, the last bastion to hold out against the Snake Cult. Our commander, Servius Petronius Sparsus has become something of a legend to our people. Some say he is the greatest commander to have ever lived. We fought so many battles that our armour become permanently stained with the blood of the Cultists we had slain. In order to preserve the memory of the sacrifices of our ancestors, we hand our armour down to those we name as our successor, this is normally our eldest son.

Player: What are the other factors that grant entrance into your prestigious order.

Captain: There are three things a prospect must do before they are permitted entrance. First, they must break and train their own horse, this may take several years to do, the horse and rider must become one in spirit. The second thing that the prospect must do is forge the sword that they will carry for the rest of their life. Lastly, the prospect must learn the history of their armor, for every suit of armor is a family heir loom; every suit has been handed down from father to sons for generations. If the prospect is not able to recite the history of the armor then they are denied entrance.

Player: Thank you, Captain, for this glimpse into the history of your order.

Game info

Joining the Order of the Griffon requires ? honor. The Order will not return without your intervention, so if you want to join, you must start a chapter in one of your own fiefs.

Knight of the Phoenix are upgraded from Empire Knight and Phoenix Risen are upgraded from Empire Light Cavalry.