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FIGHTING ORDERS ACCORDING TO

HÂRNIC FIGHTING ORDERS HÂRNWORLD:
Out of the three militaristic religions two have established militaristic The lay-followers of a deity are not (generally)
required to support any particular order, but
fighting orders, these being the churches of Larani and Agrik. With a few some lay warriors belong to fighting-orders
exceptions each fighting order is sponsored by a clerical of the appropriate sponsored by various clerical orders. The
church. Both churches are hostile towards each as are the gods they worship fighting-orders are commanded by Lay
Grandmasters and comprised of (mostly) a
and these fighting orders are considered the weapons by which each god
number of knights’ bachelor. They may also have
combats the other upon Kethira. a commonality, which is a contingent of simple
warriors. Fighting-Orders are generally devoted
This page will give a description of each church and its hierarchy with their to some "high purpose", such as the protection of
respective orders. I will also give a description of each order per material an important individual or institution, although
published in the 'Gods of Hârn' module pushed long ago and now superseded by some are really cynical, religious thugs.
HârnReligion; which did not reprint the material on fighting orders. Finally, I
plan on presenting material on the organization of these orders based on what I
have gleaned from published material, fanon articles and my own thoughts.

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LARANIAN FIGHTING ORDERS LARANIAN FIGHTING ORDERS
Almost every clerical order maintains and commands its own fighting order. Fighting orders are organized along the lines of
feudal society, symbolizing the chivalric ideal so
These fighting orders are usually created to accomplish a specific task, such as
important to Laranian doctrine. Fighting orders
protecting missionaries, caravan routes or religious establishments. Its members maintain chapter houses as headquarters. Some
guard Laranian and Peonian temples and as warriors in the service of spiritual hold huge estates, including mighty strongholds
and/or secular lords. Although it is possible for an order to be created without a and have hundreds of members. The chapter
houses of the order also serve as a social club for
sponsoring clerical order, it is extremely rare. members.
Unlike the Agrikan church, which is very fragmented, the Laranian church
has two orders based along geographical regions and the separate
circumstances that brought them into being. Even so, if it was not for the
tenants of chivalry and honor that the church espouses it is quite possible that
the internal disputes of both orders would have split them into many separate
orders long ago.
The hierarchy section will detail the command structure of Laranian fighting
orders and the hierarchal disposition of their estates.
Church of Larani
The military organization section details how the orders are organized in
context to Laranian doctrine and also layout the specific organization of both its
Hârnic fighting orders.
The Hârnic orders section gives a brief history of the two orders of Larani
and identifies all of their holding within Hârn.
Thanks to Kerry Mould for his assistance on this section.

HISTORICAL AND RELIGIOUS CONTEXT

The Laranian religion is one that fosters a feudal society in its beliefs and
organization. HârnMaster Religion has the following to say about the fighting
orders of the Goddess Larani:

The Laranian Church’s Mission

The same document has the following about the mission of the church:
Theological Mission
The modern church of Larani views feudalism as a pact between defender
and servitor and strives to maintain its ideal. These include codes of behavior
(chivalry) and duty (honor). Prior to feudalism, the religion existed to formalize
behavior between warring tribes.
Social Mission
The church offers a source of chivalry, honor and salvation to those whose
lives are filled with duties. Laranians have traditionally come from the feudal
nobility but muster growing numbers from wealthy freemen, especially Heralds,
Ostlers, Weaponcrafters and Yeomen, occupations associated with the nobility
and war.
The enmity between Larani and Agrik, the evil god of war, dominates the
external relations of the church. Laranians, like Agrikans, view each other as
mortal enemies on sight and this is a prejudice difficult to overcome.
The priesthood stands separate from the knights of Laranian fighting orders.
Although most clerics have some martial skill, it is the duty of the laity to
champion the cause while the priesthood serves as the conscience of the
church.

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The Laranian Code Because of these beliefs and missions belonging
to the Laranian church its fighting orders are
The code by which all true Laranians try to live by: organized along feudal lines. That is, there are the
dominant military arm of the mounted warrior in
The Chivalric Code the form of knights and squires and their
supporting infantry recruited from freemen and
Victory is secondary to Laranians. It is far more important to behave serf households.
properly, to contest for the right reasons and to do battle with honor. Those
who follow Larani must be brave, compassionate and honorable.
Societal order is an ideal for the chivalric knight. He is the guardian of the
culture. He is motivated by duty to his vassals and servants as well as to his
lawful superiors and his clan. Laranianism works best in feudal societies, for
these are, founded on obligation and privilege.
The code recognizes the possibility of conflicts of right against right. Hence,
it is possible for followers of Larani to find themselves on opposite sides in a
war. Their duty is to strive for victory in accordance with their feudal (or
societal) obligations, but they are ever bound to fight "fairly". In battle, quarter
may be offered and accepted with honor. If one's opponent is evil, quarter
should be offered to him, but not accepted from him.
Tournaments are occasions for Laranian knights to champion a lady,
organization or cause and bring her/it honor by competing. Tournaments may
consist of jousting between pairs of knights to determine the most proficient.
The oldest tourneys are battles between (often large) teams/orders of knights.

HIERARCHY
The Command Structure:
Like their parent clerical organizations, the fighting orders are composed of
a hierarchal command structure as follows.
Chabla (Grandmaster)
The commander of a fighting order; his duties include liaison with the
clerical grandmaster in addition to military organization and administration.
Although the office is seldom filled by a priest, it is by no means unheard of.
Either way the grandmaster is well schooled in ritual and may serve as a "lay-
priest" to his command. Some orders may even appoint a secular lord as
grandmaster as a political expediency. If this is done the position become more
ceremonial with one or more deputies doing the actual work. The Chabla is
usually appointed by the clerical grandmaster of the sponsoring order.
Reblena (Commander)
The reblena's duties vary considerably. Many are commanders of a single
chapter house or independent unit. Others serve as deputies to the Chabla, and
others fill administrative roles within the order. Most Reblena are usually of
noble birth.
Melana (Knight)
A member of noble birth, these individuals rank below the officers
mentioned above and above the commonality. Many are members in name but
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Erana (Wandering Knight)
A knight who, by request, has temporarily left the chapter houses of his
order to travel either for a specific or undefined purposes. The concepts of the
Chivalric Code frequently results in Laranian knights undertaking quests or
pilgrimages. An Erana who has not undertaken a specific duty is often in search
of a task to try his skills and honor.
Meken (Soldier)
These are soldiers of the order of simple birth. There are also low ranking
officers, the equivalents of corporals and sergeants, but most high officers in the
Laranian fighting orders are noble. It is very rare for a commoner to rise in rank;
the Chivalric Code and Tirithor are used as examples to show the "Holy
Ordering of Man's Estate" and keep Mekens from resenting their station.

The Order’s Estates:

The clerical orders have their temples, abbeys and supporting manors and
likewise the fighting order also has its own landed endowments.
Castles
A large fortified building or group of buildings with thick walls, usually
dominating the surrounding country; it served the twofold function of residence
and fortress. Most castles will have a square donjon, or keep, was set against the
strong outer walls of masonry; the entrance was protected by a double gate, two
flanking round towers, and advanced earthworks. The place enclosed by the
outer circuit of walls was usually divided into two courts, or baileys, by a
palisade. Subterranean passages made detection of underground forays easy.
In general, the castle was planned for security; the living quarters were
rude, poorly lighted, and without provisions for comfort. Typically, the keep
contained the living quarters of the lord and his family, the rooms of state, and
the prison cells. Two independent systems of walls, each a fortress in itself,
extended around the keep; the sections of the walls were flanked by towers,
usually round, and the principal entrance was protected by strong gate towers,
the massive gateway, with its portcullis and drawbridge, and the barbican, or
advanced outwork. The defenders operated from galleries at the tops of walls
and from the flat roofs of towers, whose battlements were provided with
recesses with flaring sides, called embrasures, and openings, or machicolations,
for shooting and dropping missiles on the attackers. The fully developed castle
was thus marked by successive series of defenses; the fall of the outer works did
not necessarily mean the loss of the entire castle.
Since a castle is extremely expensive to build they are normally constructed
in regions where unrest may be expected, such as frontiers or rebellious
provinces, although the conditions prompting their construction may have long
vanished. Since a castle is such a strong symbol of strength most lords would be
hesitant to hand one over to anyone but the most trusted or retainers.
Therefore, few orders hold such a structure; however, the ones that do, have
been awarded castles guarding regions prone to constant incursions and hostile
attacks. Most keeps will be supported by 10-20 manors; the role of these
manors being to supply the garrison with supplies and additional man-power.
Castles belonging to an order will have a normal garrison of two full chapters; a
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Keeps THE MANOR
A manor is the basic economic unit within the
This is the same kind of fortified tower found in the castle above, however it feudal and fighting order hierarchy. A manor
is surrounded by a less substantial curtain wall containing a gatehouse but no might contain a manorhouse, at least one village
supplementary towers. The supplemental features mentioned for the castle of 10-20 families and one mill. A manorhouse
above are minimal at best or nonexistent. Orders were awarded existing controlled by a fighting order would be a fortified
house constructed of wood or stone; its central
structures within frontier or border regions for the explicit purpose of defending feature being a great hall. In addition, there would
the region from outside aggression. Most keeps will be supported by 5-10 be outbuilding to support the military and
manors and have a normal garrison of one full chapter; a keep guarding a agricultural needs of the manor. Manors that
function as a chapter house would have far more
hostile region may have double this.
outbuildings to support the large garrison housed
their in comparison to manors that are
Chapter Houses (Preceptory and Sword Chapter)
subordinate to the chapter house. These smaller
All order are broken into numerous chapters which in turn are based at manors would be more like a secular knight's
manor and concern themselves with supplying
chapter houses. Chapter houses have the rural manor as their model, or a keep their superior chapter houses with supplies.
if the order has one under its control. The chapter house is the command center
for all members of the order within a specific area and also acts as a collection
point for proceeds gathered from outlying subordinate manors and/or granges.
The chapter houses in this category are normally commanded by a senior
Reblena and house a full chapter of troops. The troops assigned to these
chapters patrol trade and or pilgrim routes, provide protection for religious
and/or political leaders, and act as concentration points for local defense. Some
of these establishments may even have training facilities for new recruits. The
above names are used to identify a chapter house used mainly in offensive
matters.
Shield Chapters
Unlike the chapters mentioned above, the shield chapters are rarely
assigned their own chapter house with its associated lands and village. These
chapters are the official bodyguard detachments for the senior prelates of the
Larani and possibly Peoni churches. It is common practice for shield chapters to
be headquartered at the prelate’s primary residence and to travel with him
throughout the year. However, not all prelates, abbeys or temples have a shield
chapter assigned to them. Most of these institutions will receive their protection
from nearby chapter houses of the type described above or following this entry.
Other Chapter Houses (Commandery)
Like the above chapter house, these are founded upon rural manors but are
subordinate to the chapter houses above. They too are commanded by a
Reblena but house a half-strength chapter instead. Their mission is very similar
to that of the full chapter giving the order additional manpower in regions where
they have the lands but not enough brothers to fill a full chapter.
Granges (Manor Chapters)
A grange is a support manor run by a retired Melana or senior Meken.
Unlike the chapter house above, they have only a few members on hand to
oversee the agricultural operations of the facility. A grange has two primary
functions: one is to provide their mother houses with provisions and the other is
to act as a revenue generator for the order.

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MOUNTED UNITS
MILITARY ORGANIZATION Squadron
This is the standard unit size for mounted units
General Tactical Organization and ideally consists of 10 cavalrymen. In a
All Hârnic fighting orders have the same basic tactical organization as any Laranian fighting order the squadron would be
made up of knights or squires from the nobility or
feudal kingdom within Hârn. The organization itself stems from those of feudal light horsemen from the commonality. In many
Trierzon. These are the basic tactical formation found throughout feudal Hârn. cases the squadron is split into half squadrons for
special duties; however on the battlefield it is
Organization of the Lady of Paladins more common for them to fight at squadron
strength or better. Most orders stress regular
The Lady of Paladins is located in three separate kingdoms. Its mission in training at the squadron level as a means to build
each of those kingdoms differs significantly enough that each kingdom has a cohesion and comradery between its members.
different organization for its forces. All of Melderyn's forces are located on the Company (Conroi)
Hârnic mainland in the Solora region subjugating the Solori peoples. The This is the basic tactical component off the
Kaldoric forces are spread throughout the kingdom with the mission to protect battlefield and is commonly composed of two
squadrons. Like the squadron above, most order
the main caravan routes coming into the kingdom. The Chybisan forces are will attempt to have these units train together as
quite small and assist in protecting the single trade route that passes through the a unit once or twice a month.
kingdom. Centad (Battle)
This is the main strike element on a battlefield
Organization of the Checkered Shield and will have five squadrons or more in its
formation. Since most orders would be hard
The Checkered Shield is located predominantly in Kanday; although it does pressed to assemble more than this at any one
have some members in the Thardic Republic. All of Kanday's forces are located spot it is normally the main attack element in any
on the border with Rethem and act as a blocking force should Rethem attack army consisting of Laranian fighting order troops.
and also protect the border from periodic incursions. The commander of this formation will typically
be the order's Chabla or his immediate deputy.
INFANTRY UNITS
Manus
The basic infantry mess team of five men. These
men will eat, sleep and fight as a group. It is
common practice that all these men be equipped
similarly.
Company
Unlike the cavalry unit above, this is the basic
tactical component on the battlefield and is
commonly composed of four Mani. The infantry
company also forms the foundation upon which
the main infantry lines are built. When a task
requires infantry support the company is usually
the smallest size that will be utilized when contact
with a hostile element is expected. At times a
company may be composed of mani of various
infantry types; a typical composition for a patrol
being two mani of bowmen and two of light
infantry when in tribal lands or one manus of
bowmen, two of light infantry and one of medium
infantry when patrolling in gargun regions.
Centad
This is the main formation of infantry found on a
battlefield and consists of five companies or
more. Like the company, it too can be composed
of various infantry types depending on the enemy
being faced. Each centad would be commanded
by high ranking official of the order and would be
placed either in line supporting the cavalry from
the rear or front depending the enemy being
confronted.

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Melderyni Contingent: OVERALL STRENGTH OF THE
MELDERYNI CONTINGENT: (1800 MEN)
The Melderyni contingent of the order is headed by the order's Chabla Knights: 60 men
headquartered at Caer Cundras. In addition to Cundras the order has a second Medium Foot: 20 men
keep under the command of a senior Reblena. Each caer has a number of
Light Foot: 100 men
manors under its control that provide them with supplies and additional men in
Prelate Bodyguards (Shield Chapters): 30 knights,
time of need. The Melderyni contingent is organized as follows: 30 squires/light horse and 60 infantry (120 men)
Caer Garrisons: (2 keeps, each with 30 men) Reserve Force (Manor Chapters): 24 knights, 24
squires/light horse and 48 infantry (96 men)
1 Squadron of knights (10 men) Strategic Reserve (Retired and/or Pensioned
members): 20 knights, 20 squires/light horse and
½ Company of medium foot (10 men) 40 infantry (80 men)
Lands For: 30 knights and 120 light infantry
½ Company of light foot (10 men)
Commanderies: (8 Chapter Houses, each with 15 men)
1 Squadron of knights (5 men)
1 Company of light infantry (10 men)
(Each house also has a Melana, a squire/light horse and 2 Meken (often
retired or pensioned) to run things when the garrison is away)
Manor Chapters: (12 manors, each with 8 men)
2 knights (one a retired Melana)
2 squires/light horse
4 Light Infantrymen
(Each house also has a Melana, a squire/light horse and 2 Meken (often
retired or pensioned) to run things when the garrison is away)
Serekela and Primate Shield Chapters: (2 detachments, each with 40
men)
1 Squadron of knights (10 men)
1 Squadron of squires/light horse (10 men)
1 Company of light foot (20 men)
Rekelas' Shield Chapters: (2 detachments, each with 20 men)
½ Squadron of knights (5 men)
½ Squadron of squires/light horse (5 men)
½ Company of light foot (10 men)

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Chybisan Contingent: OVERALL STRENGTH OF THE
CHYBISAN CONTINGENT: (35 MEN)
The Chybisan contingent of the order is headed by a senior Reblena at Knights: 5 men
Ulmstane. Ulmstane is the only manor the order controls within Chybisa. In Light Foot: 20 men
addition to Ulmstane the order also maintains a contingent at the Laranian
Bowmen: 10 men
temple in Burzyn to protect the bishop there. The Chybisan contingent is
Prelate Bodyguards (Shield Chapters): 5 knights,
organized as follows: 10 infantry (15 men)
Ulmstane: (35 men) Strategic Reserve (Retired and/or Pensioned
members): 1 knight, 1 squires/light horse and 2
½ Squadron of knights (5 men) infantry (4 men)
Lands For: 1 knight and 5 light infantry
1 Company of light foot (20 men)
½ Company of light infantry bowmen (10 men)
(Each house also has a Melana, a squire/light horse and 2 Meken (often
retired or pensioned) to run things when the garrison is away)
Burzyn Temple Guard (Rekela of Chybisa): (15 men)
½ Squadron of knights (5 men)
½ Company of light foot (10 men)

Kaldoric Contingent:
OVERALL STRENGTH OF THE
The Kaldoric contingent of the order is headed by a senior Reblena at KALDORIC CONTINGENT: (340 MEN)
Whyce. The order has no castles or keeps in its possession and its manors are Knights: 85 men
divided among the lands of the Serekela and Rekelas of Kaldor. The Kaldoric Squires/Light Horse: 85 men
contingent is organized as follows: Medium Foot: 88 men
Sword Chapters: (5 chapter houses, each with 40 men) Light Foot: 82 men
Prelate Bodyguards (Shield Chapters): 30 knights,
1 Squadron of knights (11 men) 30 squires/light horse and 60 infantry (120 men)
Reserve Forces (Manor Chapters): 40 knights, 40
1 Squadron of squires/light horse (11 men)
squires/light horse and 80 infantry (160 men)
1 Company of medium foot (22 men) (four of the chapter houses) Strategic Reserve (Retired and/or Pensioned
members): 25 knights, 25 squires/light horse and
1 Company of light foot (22 men) (one chapter house) 50 infantry (100 men)
Lands For: 44 knights and 177 light infantry
(Each house also has a Melana, a squire/light horse and 2 Meken (often
retired or pensioned) to run things when the garrison is away)
Serekela's Shield Chapter: (1 detachment, each with 40 men)
1 Squadron of knights (10 men)
1 Squadron of squires/light horse (10 men)
1 Company of light foot (20 men)
Rekelas' Shield Chapters: (4 detachments, each with 20 men)
½ Squadron of knights (5 men)
½ Squadron of squires/light horse (5 men)
½ Company of light foot (10 men)
Manor Chapters: (20, each with 8 men)
2 knights (one a retired Melana)
2 squires/light horse
4 Light Infantrymen
(Each house also has a Melana, a squire/light horse and 2 Meken (often
retired or pensioned) to run things when the garrison is away)

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Kandaian Contingent: OVERALL STRENGTH OF THE
KANDAIAN CONTINGENT: (710 MEN)
The Kandaian contingent of the order is headed by the order's Chabla Knights: 230 men
headquartered at Caer Menekod. The caer has a number of manors under its Medium Foot: 100 men
control that provide it with supplies and additional men in time of need.
Light Foot: 380 men
Additional manors held by the order are scattered about the border with
Prelate Bodyguards (Shield Chapters): 25 knights,
Rethem. The Kandaian contingent is organized as follows: 50 infantry (75 men)
Caer Garrison: (1 castle, with 80 men) Strategic Reserve (Retired and/or Pensioned
members): 62 knights and 124 infantry (186 men)
2 Squadron of knights (20 men) Lands For: 127 knights and 510 light infantry

1 Company of medium foot (20 men)

2 Companies of light foot (40 men)
Preceptories: (8 Chapter Houses, each with 30 men)
1 Squadron of knights (10 men)
½ Company of medium foot (10 men)
½ Company of light foot (10 men)
(Each house also has a Melana and 2 Meken (often retired or pensioned) to
run things when the garrison is away)
Commanderies: (25 Chapter Houses (one has double the men), each
with 15 men)
½ Squadron of knights (5 men)
½ Company of light foot (10 men)
(Each house also has a Melana and 2 Meken (often retired or pensioned) to
run things when the garrison is away)
Granges: (29 manors, each 3 men (often retired or pensioned))
1 retired Melana or senior Meken unfit for active duty
2 retired Meken to act as guards and assist in running the grange
Serekela's Shield Chapters: (1 detachment, each with 30 men)
1 Squadron of knights (10 men)
1 Company of light foot (20 men)
Rekelas' Shield Chapters: (3 detachments, each with 15 men)
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½ Company of light foot (10 men)

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THE HÂRNIC ORDERS
Order of the Lady of Paladins
The fighting order sponsored by the order of the Spear of Shattered Sorrow.
Its original patron was King Poleryn who founded the order in 575. Its founding
was partly in response to the bloody turmoil that was then occurring in western
Hârn. The Lady of Paladins holds the keeps of Cundras and Fosumo in
Melderyn. For the last twenty years the order has been acting with greater and
greater autonomy and not always in the "ideal" spirit of the faith. Knights of the
order are currently engaged in the subjugation of Solora and "crusading" patrols
are often found there. There have been disturbing reports of the order's
activities against the Solori tribesmen bringing concern to both the Hârnic
primate and the pontiff. However, to date no effective action has been taken
against the order. The Chabla is Sir Enyel Trenoul; a shrewd and stubborn man
of forty-eight. Politically the order is split into two main factions within the
kingdom of Melderyn, those who support the Chabla and those who support the
clerics. Not surprisingly this divide corresponds with the shield chapters
supporting the clerics and their agenda and the sword chapters and their
subordinate manors supporting Chabla and his agenda. The order is also split
along regional lines. The many members of the Kaldoric branch would like to
see their branch of the order formed into an order independent from the Lady of
Paladins and the Chybisan branch is subdued in its actions due to the dispute
between the three eastern kingdoms over the control of Chybisa.

Sponsoring Order: Order of the Spear of Shattered Sorrow

The oldest order of the church of Larani on Hârn has confined its activities
to eastern Hârn since 622. The order's chief temple is in Thay; other major
temples are in Cherafir and Tashal. The order was founded on Hârn in 465 to
provide missionaries to "spread the faith". The order was sponsored by King
Erebir of Melderyn. The Grandmaster of the order and the primate of Hârn is
Kerthede Talvail, a virtuous woman whose major failing is her lack of
confidence.

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The following description is from Kerry Mould's
Holdings of the Lady of Paladins article on the Lady of Paladins:
Holdings in Melderyn
The standard Melana uniform is a fine white tunic
Cundras or surcoat trimmed with red around the collar,
sleeves and hem and the coat of arms (shield) of
Cundras was one of the keeps built by order of King Lodros in 624. In 654 the Order’s Achievement on the chest. On the
King Etobron granted Cundras and Fosumo keeps to the Laranian fighting order front of the right shoulder is the badge of rank.
of the Lady of Paladins. The Council of Eleven was opposed to the action but The basic badge is a quartered diamond. The
Etobron, showing uncharacteristic strength of will, ignored their advice. quarters are filled with red as the Melana rise in
rank. The Melana who hold an office (Reblena or
Cundras is the headquarters of the order. Since 714 the order has been using the Chabla) and the Patrons of the Order (Sulana)
two keeps, particularly Cundras, to stage a vicious "crusade" against the Solori have a second diamond.
tribesmen in spite of growing opposition within the Church of Larani. Cundras is
the garrison for a sword chapter and has four commanderies subordinate to it.
Name Type Holder Supports Acres Households
Cundras Keep Chabla 1920 66
Bonepo Manor Chapter Bailiff Cundras 1790 34
Edran Commandery Reblena Cundras 1800 36
Degan Manor Chapter Bailiff Edran 1360 26
Soquse Manor Chapter Bailiff Edran 1510 32
Prosuza Commandery Reblena Cundras 1700 34
Efenot Manor Chapter Bailiff Prosuza 1470 27
Tost Manor Chapter Bailiff Prosuza 1130 22
Nubiad Manor Chapter Bailiff Prosuza 1350 26
Rute Commandery Reblena Cundras 1850 35
Imil Manor Chapter Bailiff Rute 1770 35
Onefer Manor Chapter Bailiff Rute 1690 31
Vabeth Commandery Reblena Cundras 1650 33
Solade Manor Chapter Bailiff Vabeth 1490 29
Fosumo
Fosumo keep was built in 624 atop a rock outcrop that commands the
surrounding area and provides an excellent view over the Nuem River. The
keep was granted to the Order of the Lady of Paladins in 654. Fosumo is the
garrison for a sword chapter and is commanded by Sir Selic Orgone, a senior
Reblena of the order. He is also responsible for four commanderies which are
commanded by more junior Reblena.
Name Type Holder Supports Acres Households
Fosumo Keep Reblena Cundras 1570 45
Fedest Commandery Reblena Fosumo 1640 34
Postuk Manor Chapter Bailiff Fedest 1270 26
Ponide Commandery Reblena Fosumo 1980 40
Rhylon Manor Chapter Bailiff Ponide 1770 36
Puras Commandery Reblena Fosumo 2340 48
Qued Commandery Reblena Fosumo 1750 36
Haberan Manor Chapter Bailiff Qued 1440 27

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Shield Chapters SUMMARY FOR MELDERYN:
Castles: 0
Melderyn is divided into two bishoprics, one for the mainland and one for
the island of Melderyn. The order provides each rekela, the serekela and the Keeps: 2
Laranian primate of Hârn with a permanent detachment of order troops as Sword Chapters: 0
outlined above. These detachments hold no lands and are located with the Shield Chapters: 4
cleric they defend. Commanderies: 8

Name Type Holder Supports Acres Households Manor Chapters: 12

Thay Temple Primate Granges: 0

Cherafir Temple Serekela Acres: 36,240

Radeth Abbey Rekela Households: 758

Tageb Abbey Rekela

Holdings in Chybisa
Name Type Holder Supports Acres Households SUMMARY FOR CHYBISA:
Ulmstane Sword Chapter Reblena King 1650 22 Castles: 0

Shield Chapter Keeps: 0

Sword Chapters: 1
Chybisa has one for the single bishopric within the kingdom. The order Shield Chapters: 1
provides the rekela with a permanent detachment of order troops as outlined
Commanderies: 0
above. This detachment holds no lands and is located with the cleric they
Manor Chapters: 0
defend.
Granges: 0
Name Type Holder Supports Acres Households
Acres: 1650
Burzyn Temple Rekela
Households: 22

The following description is from Kerry Mould's

article on the Lady of Paladins:

The Meken wear a uniform similar to the Melana,

a plain gray tunic or surcoat with red trim around
the collar and the coat of arms (shield) of the
Achievement on the chest. The only exception is
the Erken who often wear normal clothes while
on special tasks. On the front of the left shoulder
is the badge of rank. The basic badge is a
quartered circle. The quarters are filled with red
as the Meken rise in rank. The Meken who hold
low ranking officer positions have bars below
their badge (one for watchkeeper, two for
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Holdings in Kaldor
Name Type Holder Supports Acres Households
Whyce Sword Chapter Senior Reblena Serekela 2080 38
Hoy Grange Reeve Whyce 670 11
Kelen Manor Chapter Reblena Whyce 1940 44
Swune Manor Chapter Reblena Whyce 1590 28
Charyn Grange Bailiff Swune 1160 17
Chelena Ruin Swune 0 0
Scoa Manor Chapter Reblena Swune 520 10
Wendel Grange Reeve Swune 1970 33
Yaltako Sword Chapter Reblena Whyce 2490 43
Paudel Manor Chapter Reblena Yaltako 690 12
Colovos Grange Reeve Yaltako 1290 16
Hayeren Manor Chapter Reblena Colovos 420 10
Iversen Grange Reeve Yaltako 1460 22
Halperin Grange Reeve Yaltako 1230 19
SUMMARY FOR KALDOR:
Jenkald Sword Chapter Reblena Whyce 1320 22
Castles: 0
Hakstyn Manor Chapter Reblena Jenkald 1340 23
Keeps: 0
Glasen Manor Chapter Reblena Jenkald 1170 24
Sword Chapters: 5
Aldryn Manor Chapter Reblena Jenkald 2860 57
Shield Chapters: 0
Chalced Manor Chapter Reblena Aldryn 1370 27
Commanderies: 0
Myshtas Manor Chapter Reblena Jenkald 1100 25
Manor Chapters: 20
Nisarm Grange Reeve Myshtas 510 11
Granges: 9
Tendber Manor Chapter Reblena Jenkald 1230 26
Acres: 53260
Kibyn Manor Chapter Reblena Jenkald 2190 44
Households: 977
Vadan Sword Chapter Reblena Whyce 2960 49
Ustar Manor Chapter Reblena Vadan 1940 48
Ffan Manor Chapter Reblena Vadan 2090 33
OVERALL SUMMARY FOR THE ORDER
OF THE LADY OF PALADINS:
Towey Manor Chapter Reblena Vadan 2820 49
Castles: 0
Nebulan Sword Chapter Reblena Whyce 1310 24
Keeps: 2
Riana Grange Reeve Nebulan 600 15
Sword Chapters: 6
Yonne Manor Chapter Reblena Nebulan 1640 32
Shield Chapters: 10
Forena Manor Chapter Reblena Nebulan 1650 26
Commanderies: 8
Heveral Manor Chapter Reblena Nebulan 1950 41
Manor Chapters: 32
Wylain Manor Chapter Reblena Nebulan 2790 52
Granges: 9
Cussard Grange Bailiff Wylain 1740 29
Acres: 91150
Drezel Grange Bailiff Wylain 1170 17
Households: 1757
Shield Chapters
Kaldor is divided into four bishoprics and one archdiocese. The order
provides each rekela and the serekela with a permanent detachment of order
troops as outlined above. These detachments hold no lands and are located
with the cleric they defend.
Name Type Holder Supports Acres Households
Caleme Abbey Serekela
Abriel Abbey Rekela
Brynd Abbey Rekela
Cholas Abbey Rekela
Ledyne Abbey Rekela

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Order of the Checkered Shield
The order of the Checkered Shield was founded in 622 by Andasin I to
guard the northern border of Kanday. The order quickly attracted many knights
and soldiers; which proved instrumental in capturing substantial lands for the
young kingdom. The order's headquarters are at Menekod castle, which it
seized from the Agrikan Order of the Copper Hook during Ezar's War. The
Checkered Shield is renowned for its individual and collective military prowess,
as well as for its chivalry. There is a deep rooted hostility between the order and
the Order of the Copper Hook, which holds Hyen keep about ten leagues from
Menekod. There has been frequent skirmishing between the two orders since
the end of Ezar's war. The present Chabla is Sir Syman Telfane. There is a
dispute between him and the sheriff of Norea at Quivum regarding control of
Dovan. Politically the order is split into three factions within the kingdom of
Kanday, there are the younger members who wish to finish the conflict with the
Copper Hook, there is the peace contingent who wishes to cease all hostilities
and then there are the moderates who try and maintain a balance between the
two extremes.

Sponsoring Order: Order of Hyvrik

The Order of Hyvrik was formally created in 593 when they were granted
land in the city of Aleath. The order takes its name from Larani's legendary red
and white checkered shield. The order quickly spread throughout southwestern
Hârn King Andasin I, the first ruler of Kanday, was a devout adherent of Larani
and granted the order extensive lands. The Aleath temple is the headquarters of
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The following description is from Kerry Mould's
Holdings of the Checkered Shield article on the Lady of Paladins:
Holdings in Kanday
The standard Melana uniform is similar to the
Menekod Lady of Paladins mention above; except the
Checkered Shield use their own arms on the
Built by the Corani Empire in the fourth century near the site of a Merdi chest. For simplicity I have left the rank structure
fortification. Arlun of Rethem seized Menekod in 653 and began the the same. The one difference in determining
construction of a castle. In 681 King Nemiran granted it to the order of the status within the Checkered Shield is the color of
Copper Hook and it became their primary seat. In 695 Menekod was taken by the cloak worn by members. A Melana's is all
white, a Reblena's is red and the Chabla's has red
the army of Kanday in the last major clash of Ezar's War. Mirelael granted the and white checkers.
castle to the order of the Checkered Shield.
Name Type Holder Supports Acres Households
Menekod Castle Chabla 2940 150
Andersa Commandery Reblena Menekod 3120 57
Jabu Grange Bailiff Andersa 2140 39
Antivar Commandery Reblena Menekod 2950 55
Darobi Ruin Antivar
Arcul Grange Bailiff Menekod 1940 36
Budy Grange Bailiff Menekod 2030 34
Dinayn Commandery Reblena Menekod 2260 37
Gisala Preceptory Reblena Menekod 3530 57
Kand Grange Bailiff Gisala 2410 41
Ryscona Grange Bailiff Gisala 1880 35
Volarny Grange Bailiff Gisala 1910 32
Haval Grange Bailiff Menekod 2040 37
Luryn Preceptory Reblena Menekod 2940 51
Dinord Grange Bailiff Luryn 2100 36
Redegy Grange Bailiff Luryn 1920 33
Rogg Commandery Reblena Menekod 3920 69
Calend Ruin Rogg
Stedmary Commandery Reblena Menekod 3830 58
Mizor Grange Bailiff Stedmary 2300 39
Tynwym Commandery Reblena Menekod 3670 58
Jounat Ruin Tynwym
Utarath Preceptory Reblena Menekod 3860 59
Cudy Grange Bailiff Utarath 1830 33
Urwyne Grange Bailiff Cudy 1590 27
Verad Grange Bailiff Menekod 1850 30
Waldel Commandery Reblena Menekod 3150 49
Sebru Grange Bailiff Waldel 2460 39
Wenery Commandery Reblena Menekod 4240 64
Asindel Ruin Wenery
Edim Ruin Wenery
Tekon Grange Bailiff Wenery 1940 31
Wernu Grange Bailiff Menekod 2150 34
Whycer Commandery Reblena Menekod 3520 56
Zena Grange Bailiff Whycer 1970 31
Yamal Grange Bailiff Menekod 2310 37
Yorni Grange Bailiff Menekod 2230 33

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Others Houses in Kanday
Name Type Holder Supports Acres Households SUMMARY FOR KANDAY AND THE
ORDER OF THE CHECKERED SHIELD:
Lebenil Preceptory Reblena Menekod 2530 40
Castles: 1
Flaru Commandery Reblena Menekod 2530 37 Keeps: 0
Dafarn Preceptory Reblena Menekod 2150 31 Preceptories: 8
Commanderies: 21
Xerle Commandery Reblena Menekod 1940 28
Granges: 28
Hekra Commandery Reblena Menekod 3790 55
Shield Chapters: 4
Kostim Commandery Reblena Menekod 2930 46 Acres: 153000
Kithel Commandery Reblena Menekod 3120 46 Households: 2540

Dovan Preceptory Reblena Menekod 3820 60

Aroby Commandery Reblena Dovan 3730 61 The following description is from Kerry Mould's
article on the Lady of Paladins:
Warath Grange Bailiff Aroby 2630 38

Yournis Grange Bailiff Aroby 2190 36 The Meken wear a uniform is similar to the Lady
of Paladins mention above; except the Checkered
Shomot Preceptory Reblena Dovan 3650 57 Shield use their own arms on the chest. For
simplicity I have left the rank structure the same.
Cefim Grange Bailiff Shomot 2400 39

Kadarol Grange Bailiff Shomot 2710 42

Sarakat Grange Bailiff Shomot 2350 35

Wouvasy Commandery Reblena Dovan 3430 54

Dunchy Grange Bailiff Wouvasy 1940 29

Wrythenal Preceptory Reblena Dovan 3210 48

Thelt Grange Bailiff Wrythenal 2100 31

Wydath Grange Bailiff Wrythenal 1940 28

Yedes Grange Bailiff Wrythenal 2010 30

Erinath Commandery Reblena Menekod 2950 43

Grelda Commandery Reblena Erinath 3210 46

Patry Commandery Reblena Menekod 2740 41

Dakiel Commandery Reblena Patry 1930 30

Jeni Commandery Reblena Patry 2140 32

Shield Chapters
Kanday is divided into four bishoprics and one also being the archdiocese.
The order provides each rekela and the serekela with a permanent detachment
of order troops as outlined above. These detachments hold no lands and are
located with the cleric they defend.
Name Type Holder Supports Acres Households
Erone Abbey Rekela
Korri Abbey Rekela
Shreve Abbey Serekela
Welur Abbey Rekela

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AGRIKAN FIGHTING ORDERS
AGRIKAN FIGHTING ORDERS Unlike the Laranian church which has basic
doctrines that guided its fighting orders'
Almost every clerical order sponsors and theoretically commands its own development and organization the Agrikan
Terahni. Their organization reflects the culture in which they are situated. In fighting orders tend to adopt the cultural norms
feudal states, Agrikan fighting orders consist of "knights" and often a of the region they have formed in. Therefore,
commonality. In imperial states, they may copy legionary ranks. In the church those orders formed within the kingdom of
Rethem traditionally have feudal organizations;
hierarchy the Terahni rank in status between the laity and priesthood. They those in the Thardic Republic have organizations
serve as temple guards, assassins, spies, and armies when their temples are at based on the legion; and those within Orbaal
war. would assume an Ivinian structure if formed
there.
A fighting order is the secular equivalent of the clerical order. Instead of
temples it has chapter houses which vary in size and function. Some fighting
orders are limited to a single barracks on the grounds of its sponsor's temple.
Some have dozens of manors, castles, fortresses and hundreds of knights and
commoners. Many are able to conduct military campaigns and they often
achieve a high degree of independence. The headquarters of a fighting order are
usually near the seat of its sponsoring clerical order. Most fighting orders have
part time and full time members. The former are called up only in time of need
Church of Agrik
and are generally of independent means.

HISTORICAL AND RELIGIOUS CONTEXT

The Agrikan religion is one that fosters an environment of coercion and
domination through its beliefs. HârnMaster Religion has the following to say
about the mission of the church:

Theological Mission
The mission of the church of Agrik on Kethira is two-fold: the bloodthirsty
rituals appease Manrasusha and stave off the destruction of Kethira and the
constant battle trains warriors for the endless battle on Yashain. Their actions
on this world prepare them for the afterlife and eventual victory over the forces
of Larani and her allies.

Social Mission
The Agrikan church draws all kinds of bullies, psychopaths and violent
criminals into its ranks, as well as "regular" men and women. Within the
established church and the fighting orders people who would be outlaws in their
own cultures find a place to thrive and to excel alongside those who could be
successful in any environment. The Pamesani Games offer bloodsport to delight
the masses and provide revenue for the church. This helps ensure a steady
demand for the slave markets.

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HIERARCHY
The Command Structure:
Like their parent clerical organizations, the fighting orders are composed of
a hierarchal command structure as follows.
Akarata (Grandmaster)
The commander in chief of a fighting order. Although he is not a priest, he
has far more command of rituals than do most laymen. He deals with the
clerical grandmaster and organizes his command in any manner he sees fit. He
may be assisted by a number of Tenakas (deputies). If the order wishes to
ingratiate itself with local government it may appoint the king (etc.) to the office.
In such cases he would be invited to preside over certain ceremonies, but the
running of the order would be done by a deputy. The Akarata is usually
appointed by his clerical grandmaster, on the advice of the ranking officers.
Tenaka (Deputy)
A senior member of the order who reports directly to the Akarata. His
duties can be extremely varied depending on the order's organization and
mission.
Meketa (High Commander)
The commander of an independent chapterhouse or temple guard. He takes
orders from the head of his order. If he commands a temple garrison, he is also
subject to the authority of the High Priest and the Master of the Middle
Discipline.
Telmen (Commander)
A knight-commander of an order. Telmen are subordinate to the Meketa,
perhaps commanding a small unit of the order's forces or taking responsibility
for duties to do with the running of the chapter (quartermaster, etc.).
Dotelen (Sub-Commander)
A deputy Telmen. These officers are appointed over small units and assist
the Telmen.
Haragki (Knight)
A noble member of the order. These knights rank below the preceding
officers and above any commonality.
Laumak (Soldier)
A member of the commonality of the order; these are warriors of low social
status. There may be corporals (Ainlaumaka) and sergeants (T'kelans), but
officers in Agrikan fighting orders are always noble.
Honorary Status
Any of the four preceding ranks may have their titles prefixed with the term
"Anas-", indicative of an honorary or part time status. "Anasi" can be regarded
as a kind of reserve. They have the right to occasional accommodation at the
order's houses and may use them as social clubs.

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The Order’s Estates: THE MANOR
A manor is the basic economic unit within the
The clerical orders have their temples, abbeys and supporting manors and feudal and fighting order hierarchy. A manor
likewise the fighting order also has its own landed endowments. might contain a manorhouse, at least one village
of 10-20 families, Rethemi manors held by
Castles fighting orders tend to be substantially larger and
have up to 50 or 60 households, and one mill. A
A large fortified building or group of buildings with thick walls, usually manorhouse controlled by a fighting order would
dominating the surrounding country; it served the twofold function of residence be a fortified house constructed of wood or stone;
its central feature being a great hall. In addition,
and fortress. Most castles will have a square donjon, or keep, was set against the
there would be outbuilding to support the military
strong outer walls of masonry; the entrance was protected by a double gate, two and agricultural needs of the manor. Manors that
flanking round towers, and advanced earthworks. The place enclosed by the function as a chapterhouse would have far more
outer circuit of walls was usually divided into two courts, or baileys, by a outbuildings to support the large garrison housed
their in comparison to manors that are
palisade. Subterranean passages made detection of underground forays easy. subordinate to the chapterhouse. These smaller
manors would be more like a secular knight's
In general, the castle was planned for security; the living quarters were
manor and concern themselves with supplying
rude, poorly lighted, and without provisions for comfort. Typically, the keep their superior chapterhouses with supplies.
contained the living quarters of the lord and his family, the rooms of state, and
the prison cells. Two independent systems of walls, each a fortress in itself,
extended around the keep; the sections of the walls were flanked by towers,
usually round, and the principal entrance was protected by strong gate towers,
the massive gateway, with its portcullis and drawbridge, and the barbican, or
advanced outwork. The defenders operated from galleries at the tops of walls
and from the flat roofs of towers, whose battlements were provided with
recesses with flaring sides, called embrasures, and openings, or machicolations,
for shooting and dropping missiles on the attackers. The fully developed castle
was thus marked by successive series of defenses; the fall of the outer works did
not necessarily mean the loss of the entire castle.
Since a castle is extremely expensive to build they are normally constructed
in regions where unrest may be expected, such as frontiers or rebellious
provinces, although the conditions prompting their construction may have long
vanished. Since a castle is such a strong symbol of strength most lords would be
hesitant to hand one over to anyone but the most trusted or retainers.
Therefore, few orders hold such a structure; however, the ones that do, have
been awarded castles guarding regions prone to constant incursions and hostile
attacks. Most keeps will be supported by 10-20 manors. The role of these
manors being to supply the garrison with supplies and additional man-power.
Castles belonging to an order will have a normal garrison of two full chapters; a
castle guarding a hostile region may have double this.
Keeps
This is the same kind of fortified tower found in the castle above, however it
is surrounded by a less substantial curtain wall containing a gatehouse but no
supplementary towers. The supplemental features mentioned for the castle
above are minimal at best or nonexistent. Orders were awarded existing
structures within frontier or border regions for the explicit purpose of defending
the region from outside aggression. Most keeps will be supported by 5-10
manors and have a normal garrison of one full chapter; a keep guarding a
hostile region may have double this.

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Priories
All order are broken into numerous chapters which in turn are based at
chapter houses called priories. Priories have the rural manor as their model; or a
keep if the order has one under its control. The priory is the command center
for all members of the order within a specific area and also acts as a collection
point for proceeds gathered from outlying subordinate manors and/or annexes.
The priory is normally commanded by a senior Meketa and houses a full
chapter of troops. The troops assigned to these chapters patrol trade and or
pilgrim routes, provide protection for religious and/or political leaders, and act
as concentration points for local defense or raids. Some of these establishments
may even have training facilities for new recruits.
Annexes
Like the above priory, these are founded upon rural manors but are
subordinate to the priories above. They are often commanded by a Telmen and
house a half-strength chapter. Their mission is very similar to that of the full
chapter giving the order additional manpower in regions where they have the
lands but not enough brothers to fill a full chapter.
In addition, they also fulfill the mission of a grange, which tends to be
absent in lands controlled by the Agrikan orders. In this capacity they have two
primary functions: one is to provide their mother houses with provisions and the
other is to act as a revenue generator for the order.

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MOUNTED UNITS
MILITARY ORGANIZATION Squadron
This is the standard unit size for mounted units
General Tactical Organization and ideally consists of 8 cavalrymen. In a
All Rethemi fighting orders have the same basic tactical organization as any Rethemi Agrikan fighting order the squadron
would be made up of knights or squires from the
feudal kingdom. The organization itself stems from those of feudal Trierzon. nobility or light horsemen from the commonality.
These are the basic tactical formation found throughout feudal Hârn. In many cases the squadron is split into half
squadrons for special duties; however on the
Organization of the Rethemi Fighting Orders battlefield it is more common for them to fight at
squadron strength or better. Most orders stress
Rethem has five active Agrikan fighting orders within its borders. All of regular training at the squadron level as a means
these orders are organized in a similar manner. A major difference between a to build cohesion and comradery between its
members.
regular feudal contingent and an Agrikan order's contingent is the foundation
upon which the various units are composed. Most feudal forces are based on a Company (Conroi)
decimal system using multiples of 10 or the factors thereof, 2, 5 and 10. The This is the basic tactical component off the
battlefield and is commonly composed of two
Agrikan orders have taken the sacred number eight to be the basis for squadrons. Like the squadron above, most order
organizing their forces; thus using multiples of 8 or the factors thereof, 2, 4 and will attempt to have these units train together as
8. a unit once or twice a month.
Centad (Battle)
Organization of the Orbaalese Fighting Order This is the main strike element on a battlefield
and will have eight companies or more in its
Orbaal has one active Agrikan fighting orders within its borders. This order formation. Since most orders would be hard
is organized in a similar manner to those in Rethem where it had been located pressed to assemble more than this at any one
prior to its banishment from that kingdom. Like the Rethemi Agrikan orders it spot it is normally the main attack element in any
also has taken the sacred number eight to be the basis for organizing its forces; army consisting of Rethemi Agrikan fighting order
troops. The commander of this formation will
thus using multiples of 8 or the factors thereof, 2, 4 and 8. typically be the order's Akarata or his immediate
deputy.
INFANTRY UNITS
Manus
The basic infantry mess team of eight men. These
men will eat, sleep and fight as a group. It is
common practice that all these men be equipped
similarly.
Company
Unlike the cavalry unit above, this is the basic
tactical component on the battlefield and is
commonly composed of four mani. The infantry
company also forms the foundation upon which
the main infantry lines are built. When a task
requires infantry support the company is usually
the smallest size that will be utilized when contact
with a hostile element is expected. At times a
company may be composed of mani of various
infantry types; a typical composition for a patrol
being two mani of bowmen and two of light
infantry when in tribal lands or one manus of
bowmen, two of light infantry and one of medium
infantry when patrolling in gargun regions.
Centad
This is the main formation of infantry found on a
battlefield and consists of four companies or
more. Like the company, it too can be composed
of various infantry types depending on the enemy
being faced. Each centad would be commanded
by high ranking official of the order and would be
placed either in line supporting the cavalry from
the rear or front depending the enemy being
confronted.

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Cohorts of Gashang Contingent: OVERALL STRENGTH OF THE
COHORTS OF GASHANG
The Cohorts are headed by the order's Akarata headquartered at Caer CONTINGENT: (176 MEN)
Themeson. The caer has a number of manors under its control that provide Knights: 40 men
them with supplies and additional men in time of need. The contingent is Medium Foot: 16 men
organized as follows: Light Foot: 112 men
Caer Garrison: (1 keep, with 48 men) Bowmen: 8 men
Strategic Reserve (Retired and/or Pensioned
1 Squadron of knights (8 men) members): 6 knights and 12 infantry (18 men)
Temple Guards: (4 knights and 8 medium infantry
½ Company of medium infantry (16 men)
and 40 light infantry)
½ Company of light infantry (16 men) Lands For: 20 knights and 83 light infantry

1 Manus of light infantry bowmen (8 men)

Priories: (2 Chapter Houses, each with 40 men)
1 Squadron of knights (8 men)
1 Company of light infantry (32 men)
(Each house also has a Dotelen and 2 Laumaki (often retired or pensioned)
to run things when the garrison is away)
Annexes: (4 manors, each with 12 men)
½ Squadron of knights (4 men)
1 Manus of light infantry (8 men)
(Each house also has a Dotelen and 2 Laumaki (often retired or pensioned)
to run things when the garrison is away)
Headquarters Temple Compound: (Shiran, with 24 men)
1 Manus of medium infantry (8 men) (This unit is based on the Thardic
Legionary model)
½ Company of light infantry (16 men) (This unit is based on the Thardic
Legionary model)
Major Temple Compound: (Coranan, with 16 men)
½ Company of light infantry (16 men) (This unit is based on the Thardic
Legionary model)
Major Temple Compound: (Golotha, with 12 men)
½ Squadron of knights (4 men)
1 Manus of light infantry (8 men)

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Copper Hook Contingent: OVERALL STRENGTH OF THE COPPER
HOOK CONTINGENT: (204 MEN)
The Copper Hook is headed by the order's Akarata headquartered at Caer Knights: 60 men
Hyen. The caer has a number of manors under its control that provide them Medium Foot: 16 men
with supplies and additional men in time of need. The contingent is organized
Light Foot: 120 men
as follows:
Bowmen: 8 men
Caer Garrison: (1 keeps, each with 48 men) Strategic Reserve (Retired and/or Pensioned
members): 13 knights and 26 infantry (39 men)
1 Squadron of knights (8 men) Temple Guards: (8 light infantry)
½ Company of medium infantry (16 men) Lands For: 23 knights and 92 light infantry

½ Company of light infantry (16 men)

1 Manus of light infantry bowmen (8 men)
Annexes: (13 manors, each with 12 men)
½ Squadron of knights (4 men)
1 Manus of light infantry (8 men)
(Each house also has a Dotelen and 2 Laumaki (often retired or pensioned)
to run things when the garrison is away)
Headquarters Temple Compound: (Golotha, with 8 men)
1 Manus of light infantry (8 men)

Red Shadows Contingent:

OVERALL STRENGTH OF THE RED
The Red Shadows are headed by the order's Akarata headquartered at Caer SHADOWS CONTINGENT: (488 MEN)
Menekai. The caer has a number of manors under its control that provide them Knights: 120 men
with supplies and additional men in time of need. The contingent is organized Medium Foot: 32 men
as follows: Light Foot: 320 men
Caer Garrison: (1 castle, each with 96 men) Bowmen: 16 men
Strategic Reserve (Retired and/or Pensioned
2 Squadron of knights (16 men) members): 21 knights and 42 infantry (53 men)

1 Company of medium infantry (32 men) Temple Guards: (8 knights and 24 light infantry)
Lands For: 45 knights and 183 light infantry
1 Company of light infantry (32 men)
½ Company of light infantry bowmen (16 men)
Priories: (5 Chapter Houses, each with 40 men)
1 Squadron of knights (8 men)
1 Company of light infantry (32 men)
(Each house also has a Dotelen and 2 Laumaki (often retired or pensioned)
to run things when the garrison is away)
Annexes: (16 manors, each with 12 men)
½ Squadron of knights (4 men)
1 Manus of light infantry (8 men)
(Each house also has a Dotelen and 2 Laumaki (often retired or pensioned)
to run things when the garrison is away)

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Headquarters Temple Compound: (Golotha, with 24 men)
1 Squadron of knights (8 men)
½ Company of light infantry (16 men)
Secret Temple Compound: (Coranan, with 8 men)
1 Manus of light infantry (8 men)

Warriors of Mamaka Contingent: OVERALL STRENGTH OF THE

WARRIORS OF MAMAKA
The Warriors of Mamaka are headed by the order's Akarata headquartered CONTINGENT: (304 MEN)
at Caer Bedenes. The caer has a number of manors under its control that Knights: 72 men
provide them with supplies and additional men in time of need. The contingent
Medium Foot: 16 men
is organized as follows:
Light Foot: 208 men
Caer Garrison: (1 keep, with 48 men) Bowmen: 8 men
Strategic Reserve (Retired and/or Pensioned
1 Squadron of knights (8 men) members): 12 knights and 24 infantry (36 men)
½ Company of medium infantry (16 men) Temple Guards: (16 knights and 32 light infantry)
Lands For: 29 knights and 118 light infantry
½ Company of light infantry (16 men)
1 Manus of light infantry bowmen (8 men)
Priories: (4 Chapter Houses, each with 40 men)
1 Squadron of knights (8 men)
1 Company of light infantry (32 men)
(Each house also has a Dotelen and 2 Laumaki (often retired or pensioned)
to run things when the garrison is away)
Annexes: (8 manors, each with 12 men)
½ Squadron of knights (4 men)
1 Manus of light infantry (8 men)
(Each house also has a Dotelen and 2 Laumaki (often retired or pensioned)
to run things when the garrison is away)
Headquarters Temple Compound: (Golotha, with 48 men)
2 Squadrons of knights (16 men)
1 Company of light infantry (32 men)

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Roving Doom Contingent: OVERALL STRENGTH OF THE ROVING
DOOM CONTINGENT: (264 MEN)
The Roving Doom is headed by the order's Akarata headquartered at Caer Knights: 64 men
Arketh. The caer has a number of manors under its control that provide them Medium Foot: 16 men
with supplies and additional men in time of need. The contingent is organized
Light Foot: 176 men
as follows:
Bowmen: 8 men
Caer Garrison: (1 keep, with 48 men) Strategic Reserve (Retired and/or Pensioned
members): 12 knights and 24 infantry (36 men)
1 Squadron of knights (8 men) Lands For: 34 knights and 138 light infantry
½ Company of medium infantry (16 men)
½ Company of light infantry (16 men)
1 Manus of light infantry bowmen (8 men)
Priories: (3 Chapter Houses, each with 40 men)
1 Squadron of knights (8 men)
1 Company of light infantry (32 men)
(Each house also has a Dotelen and 2 Laumaki (often retired or pensioned)
to run things when the garrison is away)
Annexes: (8 manors, each with 12 men)
½ Squadron of knights (4 men)
1 Manus of light infantry (8 men)
(Each house also has a Dotelen and 2 Laumaki (often retired or pensioned)
to run things when the garrison is away)

Demon Pameshlu Contingent:

OVERALL STRENGTH OF THE
The Demon Pameshlu is headed by the order's Akarata headquartered at CHYBISAN CONTINGENT: (60 MEN)
Golotha. The order has no manors under its control; its members residing at the
Knights: 12 men
temples of their sponsoring clerical order. The contingent is organized as
Light Foot: 48 men
follows:
Temple Garrison: (Golotha, Coranan and Shiran; each with 20 men)
½ Squadron of knights (4 men)
½ Company of light infantry (16 men)

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Crimson Dancer Contingent: OVERALL STRENGTH OF THE
CRIMSON DANCER CONTINGENT: (148
The Crimson Dancers are headed by the order's Akarata headquartered at WOMEN AND MEN)
Caer Quimen. The caer has a number of clanholds under its control that provide Knights: 24 men
them with supplies and additional fighters in time of need. The contingent is Medium Foot: 20 men
organized as follows: Light Foot: 88 men
Caer Garrison: (1 keep, with 56 women) Bowmen: 16 men
Strategic Reserve (Retired and/or Pensioned
1 Squadron of knights (8 men) members): 1 knight and 2 infantry (3 women)
Lands For: 10 knights and 40 light infantry
½ Company of medium infantry (16 men)
½ Company of light infantry (16 men)
½ Manus of light infantry bowmen (16 men)
Priories: (1 Chapter Houses, with 80 women)
1 Company of knights (16 men)
2 Companies of light infantry (64 men)
(Each house also has a Dotelen and 2 Laumaki (often retired or pensioned)
to run things when the garrison is away)
Clanholds: (2 holds with 3 each and 1 hold with 6)
4 Medium Foot (2 holds with 1 each and 1 hold with 2)
8 light infantry (2 holds with 2 each and 1 hold with 4)

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THE HÂRNIC ORDERS
Order of the Cohorts of Gashang
Interestingly, while its sponsoring clerical order, the order of the Eight
Demons, is restricted to women then Cohorts of Gashang is open only to males.
The headquarters of the order are at Themeson. The order's formal name is the
"Cohorts of Gashang the Emperor of Flame", but this is seldom use. The
Cohorts of Gashang are the result of the same theological/political disputes that
created their sponsoring clerical order; in the case of the Cohorts of Gashang
they split from their parent fighting order the Red Shadows of Herpa; in so doing
they also took Themeson keep with them. The Haragki and Laumak of the order
often deliver captives to the tender mercies of its parental clerical order in
Golotha, Shiran and Coranan; most Hârnians tend to avoid them. The Akarata
of the order is Crasel Merbed.
SUMMARY FOR THE COHORTS OF
Order of the Eight Demons GASHANG:
One of two female clerical orders of the church of Agrik. The order is Castles: 0
notorious for sexual-torture, mutilation and sacrifice of male captives acquired Keeps: 1
from its sponsored fighting order, the Cohorts of Gashang. The order was
Priories: 2
established in 714 when it split from the order of Herpa the Mace. The mother
Annexes: 4
house of the order is located in Shiran; other temples are at Coranan ad
Golotha. Acres: 24920
Households: 519
Holdings of the Cohorts of Gashang
Holdings in Rethem
Themeson
Themeson was held by the Thardic Republic until 708 when it was seized
by the Red Shadows of Herpa. A dispute within the church resulted in the
creation of a new clerical order, the Eight Demons, and their sponsoring fighting
order, the Cohorts of Gashang, seized the keep in 714. The Eight Demons,
headquartered in Shiran, holds extensive lands in the region. The Cohorts of
Gashang have not sworn fealty to Chafin III and may intend to return
Themeson to the Thardic Republic.
Name Type Holder Supports Acres Households
Themeson Keep Akarata Eight Demons 4330 85
Cinar Priory Meketa Themeson 3480 73
Rouhardy Annex Telmen Cinar 3190 64
Spirane Annex Telmen Cinar 3250 67
Ernoll Priory Meketa Themeson 4250 89
Racatten Annex Telmen Ernol 2950 60
Gesino Annex Telmen Themeson 3470 81

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Order of the Company of the Copper Hook
Established in 623 under the sponsorship of the clerical order of the Fuming
Gate. After several decades of aimless pillage and poverty the order swore fealty
to King Arlun of Rethem in 641 and were granted lands by King Nemiran in 681.
The next year the order used its bases at Menekod, Hyen, Dunir and Selvos to
launch an attack on the Kandaian keep at Imiden; thus starting a fifteen year
conflict that was to be named Ezar's War after their Akarata. With the defeat of
Rethem and the Peace of Selvos in 697 the lands of the Company of the Copper
Hook have been reduced to Hyen keep. The order has never recognized the
Peace of Selvos and has continued to skirmish against Kandaian units for the
last 23 years. The Akarata of the order is Marag Yeredar, a fifty-two year old
man whose sad and depressed demeanor belies a clever and scheming mind.

Order of the Fuming Gate

A clerical order of the church of Agrik which sponsors the fighting order of
the Company of the Copper Hook. The Fuming Gate's only major temple is in SUMMARY FOR THE COPPER HOOK:
Golotha. Since Ezar's War and the fiascos suffered therein by the Copper Hook, Castles: 0
the order has been in steady decline. It is doubtful that the Golotha Keeps: 1
headquarters hold more than a dozen priests. Priories: 0
Annexes: 13
Holdings of the Copper Hook Acres: 27690
Holdings in Rethem Households: 513

Hyen
Hyen keep was built in 532 as a Corani legion fortress. In 681 King Nemiran
granted it, together with Menekod, Dunir and Selvos, to the order of the Copper
Hook. In 682 the order provoked Ezar's War (682-697) by attacking Kanday,
eventually losing all possessions except Hyen. The Copper Hook has never
recognized the peace ending the war and continues to skirmish with the
Laranian fighting order, the Checkered Shield. The Earl of Tormau has been
supplying money through intermediaries to the order so it may continue its
"war" with the Laranians. The Akarata may not be aware of the true source of
this aid.
Name Type Holder Supports Acres Households
Hyen Keep Akarata Fuming Gate 1930 45

Chyren Annex Telmen Hyen 1870 38

Depaxe Annex Telmen Hyen 1950 37

Ewold Annex Telmen Hyen 1790 36

Hejuny Annex Telmen Hyen 2210 40

Lorut Annex Telmen Hyen 1840 32

Nodarquen Annex Telmen Hyen 1870 36

Ranath Annex Telmen Hyen 2130 38

Surkath Annex Telmen Hyen 1760 32

Tobi Annex Telmen Hyen 1890 35

Uvendel Annex Telmen Hyen 1850 35

Wezena Annex Telmen Hyen 2250 42

Wolendale Annex Telmen Hyen 2150 33

Zurosa Annex Telmen Hyen 2200 34

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Order of the Red Shadows of Herpa
The order is headquartered at Menekai in the kingdom of Rethem. Like its
sponsoring clerical order it favors a "holy" crusade against the rest of Hârn. The
order was granted its lands in 681. In 708 it sent a force across the Gomisen and
seized Themeson keep from the Thardic Republic. However, when a faction
broke away to become the order of the Cohorts of Gashang in 714 they took
Themeson for their own. The Red Shadows are currently attempting to
exterminate the Kubora tribesmen of Peran. In keeping with their policy of
spreading-by-the-sward the word of Agrik, the order supports Chafin III, who is
seen as a leader who might be able to unify Rethem and lead the crusade they
favor. The Akarata of the order is Larga Gydsilen, a coarse and brutish thug.

Order of Herpa the Mace

A clerical order of the church of Agrik which sponsors the fighting order of
the Red Shadows of Herpa. This is the most mystical of Agrik's orders; it
involves itself in politics, favoring an (evil temple) crusade against the rest of SUMMARY FOR THE RED SHADOWS:
Hârn. Its main temple is in Golotha and it maintains a secret temple in Coranan Castles: 1
which is engaged in subversion. In 714 a faction broke off to form the Order of Keeps: 0
the Eight Demons. Priories: 5
Annexes: 16
Holdings of the Red Shadows Acres: 54990
Holdings in Rethem Households: 1131

Menekai
The original fortification at Menekai was a small Corani legion outpost.
After years of neglect following the demise of the Empire it came under the
control of the Coranan Republic, one of the partners of the Thardic League, in
621 but was annexed by Arlun of Rethem in 639. Nemiran granted the fief to the
order of the Red Shadows of Herpa in 681 who then constructed a castle on the
site.
Name Type Holder Supports Acres Households
Menekai Castle Akarata Herpa the Mace 4890 98
Bontay Priory Meketa Menekai 4340 89
Brigarry Annex Telmen Bontay 1940 40
Lismurn Annex Telmen Bontay 1840 41
Cantonarn Annex Telmen Menekai 1830 38
Colidary Annex Telmen Menekai 2150 44
Deceiba Priory Meketa Menekai 3890 77
Shantul Annex Telmen Deceiba 1550 33
Dulaz Priory Meketa Menekai 4150 84
Alfor Annex Telmen Dulaz 1760 36
Gjorn Annex Telmen Dulaz 1890 36
Gundy Annex Telmen Dulaz 1690 34
Homaty Annex Telmen Menekai 1920 42
Inbery Annex Telmen Menekai 2190 46
Manay Priory Meketa Menekai 4370 94
Elachen Annex Telmen Manay 1870 37
Jyatt Annex Telmen Manay 1670 33
Opindy Priory Meketa Menekai 3740 77
Arien Annex Telmen Opindy 1750 38
Cozune Annex Telmen Opindy 1910 39
Horath Annex Telmen Opindy 1770 36
Robelt Annex Telmen Opindy 1880 39

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Order of the Warriors of Mamaka
The order has its headquarters at Bedenes keep on Rethem's northern
border and periodically crusades against the Kuboran tribes of Peran. The
primary ambition of the Warriors of Mamaka is to re-establish a keep at the
ruins of Kustan. Bedenes was allegedly granted to the order by King Nemiran of
Rethem, although no record exists. It is more likely that the order seized the
district from its legal holder around 690 when the kings of Rethem were
involved in a war with Kanday; the keep itself dates from 699. The Akarata of
the order is Horab Gerund, a violent sensualist.

Order of Mamaka the Master of Steel

The supreme clerical sect of the church of Agrik and the sponsor of the
fighting order, The Warriors of Mamaka. The order's only temple is in Golotha
and this house is the seat of the Primate for Hârn; who, for the past three
decades, has been the grandmaster of the Order of Mamaka the Master of Steel.
The present grandmaster and primate is chairman of the heptarchy of the city of SUMMARY FOR THE WARRIORS OF
MAMAKA:
Golotha; his name is Klyrdes Bisidril. While he claims decent from the alleged
bastard daughter of the Prophet Balsha, his philosophical leanings are more Castles: 0
conservative than were the prophet's. The main problem for the primate of Keeps: 1
Agrik has remained the same throughout history; keeping the various orders Priories: 4
from tearing each other apart. Klyrdes, in 717, orchestrated the last in a series of Annexes: 8
"temple wars" wherein the temple of the Order of the Pillar of Fire in Golotha, Acres: 35500
along with most of the priest thereof, was razed "mysteriously". The near total Households: 712
destruction of an entire sect did, of course, merit the "sincere condolences" of
the primate. Such wars are carried on in secret, are never acknowledged, and
will hardly be apparent to bystanders; but hardly a month goes by without some
fatalities.

Holdings of the Warriors of Mamaka

Holdings in Rethem
Bedenes
The keep was built in 699, allegedly on land granted to the Warriors of
Mamaka by King Nemiran; although no legal title seems to exist. It is more
likely the order seized the land from its legal holder during the turmoil caused
by Ezar's War and King Puril's death.
Name Type Holder Supports Acres Households
Bedenes Keep Akarata Mamaka 3800 76
Emesa Annex Telmen Bedenes 2080 42
Hask Priory Meketa Bedenes 3400 70
Alesen Annex Telmen Hask 2700 52
Dasath Annex Telmen Hask 2630 51
Hengel Priory Meketa Bedenes 3340 67
Holaseth Annex Telmen Hengel 2450 50
Kibly Annex Telmen Hengel 2530 53
Penor Priory Meketa Bedenes 3250 62
Medava Annex Telmen Penor 1890 41
Scutal Annex Telmen Penor 2340 46
Torkat Priory Meketa Bedenes 2950 58
Byced Annex Telmen Torkat 2140 44

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Order of the Companions of Roving Doom
The order was established in 604 and helped Arlun the Barbarian to
establish the kingdom of Rethem. The order's house is Arketh, in the kingdom of
Rethem, from where Haragki of the order sally forth to commit acts of brutality
and intimidation. The kings of Rethem have traditionally employed the order to
"lean on trouble-makers", enchanted, no doubt, by their efficiency. Since the
virtual destruction of the sponsoring clerical order in 717, the Companions of
the Roving Doom have effectively become an independent body. The Akarata
of the order is Bremel Kawaran.

Order of the Pillar of Fire

The male, clerical sect of the church of Agrik which sponsors the Order of
the Companions of Roving Doom. The order's only temple, with most of its
members inside, was razed during a "temple war" with the primate, Klyrdes
Bisidril, in 717. No more than a few dozen priest of the order survived. The few
clerics left are in hiding. Their temple, perhaps coven is a better word, moves SUMMARY FOR THE ROVING DOOM:
secretly from one place to another. Priests of the order never reveal their Castles: 0
identities to outsiders and will (attempt to) kill anyone who learns the temple's Keeps: 1
current location. The Pillar of Fire intends to assassinate the primate at the first Priories: 3
opportunity to extract revenge for the temple massacre. It is generally accepted Annexes: 8
that the order, like other sects of the church of Agrik, was plotting to seize the Acres: 41420
primacy when it was purged. The Companions of Roving Doom have not Households: 820
demonstrated a high degree of loyalty since the crisis.

Holdings of the Roving Doom

Holdings in Rethem
Arketh
The keep was built in 604 on the site of a ruined Corani Empire fortress by
the Companions of Roving Doom, perhaps the most violent of Agrikan fighting
orders. It is interesting to note that their sponsoring clerical order, the Pillar of
Fire, has largely been exterminated as a result of internal conflict in the church;
but the Companions remain powerful and active in Rethem affairs.
Name Type Holder Supports Acres Households
Arketh Keep Akarata Pillar of Fire 4590 92
Hullen Annex Telmen Arketh 2890 56
Iram Priory Meketa Arketh 4330 88
Aklima Annex Telmen Iram 2890 52
Lagny Priory Meketa Arketh 3610 74
Bodeda Annex Telmen Lagny 2570 47
Thisand Annex Telmen Lagny 2410 51
Teregan Priory Meketa Arketh 4720 98
Hobessy Annex Telmen Teregan 3150 66
Firath Annex Telmen Hobessy 2380 48
Whuven Annex Telmen Teregan 3490 70
Yindela Annex Telmen Teregan 4390 78

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Order of the Crimson Dancer
The only female fighting-order of the church of Agrik. Formerly based in
Rethem, the order was banished as a "political liability" after Brenlyn Shernath,
the young sister of Baliela, assassinated Queen Eriel of Kanday in 694. Baliela
regards her sister, who was caught and executed, as a martyr and venerates her
as a saint. There is a hostel of the order in Shiran but the isolated Orbaalese
keep of Quimen has been the order's headquarters since 701 when it deemed it
wise to leave Rethem. The order draws most of its recruits from martially
inclined women of Orbaal who are disenchanted with an otherwise subservient
role in society. The Akarata of the order is Baliela Shernath; a fifty-three year
old who is a resilient and merciless survivor of temple intrigues and has
considerable influence over Alegar II.

Order of Kukshin
One of the seven clerical sects of the church of Agrik and one of the two
which admit only women. The Order of Kukshin sponsors the unique female SUMMARY FOR THE CRIMSON
DANCER:
fighting order, The Crimson Dancer. Both orders are of Thardic origin but now
conduct most of their business in Orbaal. The order's only official temple is at Castles: 0
Quimen in Orbaal. Keeps: 1
Priories: 0
Holdings of the Crimson Dancer Annexes: 1
Holdings in Orbaal Clanholds 3
Acres: 12070
Quimen
Households: 303
Quimen is held by the Agrikan order of the Crimson Dancer and is the only
orderial fief in Orbaal. Located in an isolated, inland valley, Quimen was held by
the Jarin clan Cysemet until 701 when it was seized by the order with the
complicity of King Alegar II and the help of Ivinian mercenaries. All of the ruling
clan, some sixty men, women and children were put to the sword. These brutal
executions sparked the Jarin Rebellion of 701-03. Ironically, the rebellion had
no substance at Quimen but created great difficulties for ruling Ivinian clans in
other parts of Orbaal. The Jarin serfs at Quimen are probably the most
oppressed in Orbaal. The walls of Quimen are usually "decorated" with the
bodies of Jarin executed as "examples".
Name Type Holder Supports Acres Households
Quimen Keep Akarata Kukshin 6280 159
Brenlyn Annex Telmen Quimen 1810 44
Delmon Clanhold Clan Jahaal Quimen 1570 40
Quolden Clanhold Clan Karol Quimen 1320 33
Tyber Clanhold Clan Gelen Quimen 1090 27

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Order of the Demon Pameshlu the Insatiable
The order holds no lands, serving primarily as guards, gladiators, beast
and/or slave masters and administrators for its parent body which operates the
Pamesani. Akarata of the order is Tonwersa Klaib.

Order of the Octagonal Pit

One of seven clerical sects of the church of Agrik and the sponsor of the, so
called, fighting order of Demon Pameshlu the Insatiable. Both orders are almost
solely concerned with the operation of the Pamesani (games) in Golotha, Shiran
and Coranan. The headquarters are at Golotha.

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