The Measure

Ranks of the Knighthood

Grand Master - Highest member of the Knighthood and Ruling member of the Council. It is the grand master who oversees all operations of the knighthood and decides where to delegate.

High Clerist - (Head of the Knights of the Rose) In charge of monitoring and preparing the Knighthood for war and peace, making sure that the proper supplies are in surplus, that the knights meet the requirements needed to survive the trials, missions, and quests before them, as well as supports the grand master.

High Justice - (head of the Knights of the Sword) Oversees Quests, trials, bouts of honor, directs recruitment of the order, as well as delegates on any matter of legality or policing.

High Warrior (head of Knights of the Crown) - In charge of Field Deployment and strategic planning in times of war. Monitors defense and fortifications. In charge of weaponry and arms.

Lord of the Rose - High ranking members of the Rank of Knights of the Rose who have been deemed worthy to discard rank of Sir for lord. These knights have chosen from moving on from there next rank and instead remain behind as a teacher and example to younger and less experienced knights. These are the knights that grant put a knight up for review at a council meeting for the purpose of advancing in rank. Commonly placed in positions of Authority, these knights are members of the High officer Circle.

Lord of the Sword - High ranking members of the Rank of Knights of the Sword who have been deemed worthy to discard rank of Sir for lord. These knights have chosen from moving on from there next rank and instead remain behind as a teacher and example to younger and less experienced knights. These are the knights that grant put a knight up for review at a council meeting for the purpose of advancing in rank. Commonly placed in positions of Authority, these knights are members of the High officer Circle.

Lord of the Crown - High ranking members of the Rank of Knights of the Crown who have been deemed worthy to discard rank of Sir for lord. These knights have chosen from moving on from there next rank and instead remain behind as a teacher and example to younger and less experienced knights. These are the knights that grant put a knight up for review at a council meeting for the purpose of advancing in rank. Commonly placed in positions of Authority, these knights are members of the High officer Circle.

Knights of the Rose - The highest of knights, Rose knights have proven themselves in both peace and battle. There focus is on ever increasing there Faith and virtues. Due to the extreme dedication and requirements of this rank, Rose knights are rare, and usually found in commanding positions from there experience. Rose knights are often known to have prayers to paladine answered very apparently and immediately. Commonly placed in positions of Authority, these knights are members of the High officer Circle. To become a knight of the Rose you must have lead missions of 20 or more men against a dangerous threat to the world, as well as advanced through the previous ranks.



Knights of the Sword - Members of this rank are masters of weaponry and highly skilled in there class. Generally most members of this group have some special skill whether it be healing, tailoring, Smithing, or Engineering that is well learned and benefits the knighthood. The focus of this rank is to learn courage, heroism, justice, and Fair administration of Judgment. To become a knight of the Sword you must have participated in missions against a dangerous threat to the world, as well as all previous rank requirements.

Knights of the Crown - First rank and entry into the Knighthood. It is here Knights learn Loyalty, Honor, Obedience to Superiors, humility and to honor the Gods of Light. At this time squires can be advanced into Knights of the Crown by the approval of any of the Ruling Knights.

Squire's - Accepting into the ranks of the Knighthood under tutelage of a Knight. This person has proved there Basic ability and competence in combat and is on the path to proving there honor. Typically Squires where only accepted if they held some birth ties into knights of the past, however this restriction is impossible and has since been released. Typically Knights
nominate candidates they see achieving great feats of Honor and self sacrifice.

Page's - initiate being considered into acceptance into the Knighthood.
This person has yet to prove themselves

All knights when wishing to move to the next rank must both sit before the council and be deemed worthy by a majority vote, but also successfully complete a quest presented to them by that same council. Quests are based on ability's and experience of the specific candidate and are designed to both be fair and achievable as well as provide the experience the knight needs to reach into his
next realm of growth.



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