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--- stolen_land:general:militaryorders [2020/02/03 21:10] – [Duelling Traditions] johnb
+++ stolen_land:general:militaryorders [2023/01/30 00:22] (current) – [Overview] johnb
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 The Miltary Orders provide the elite troops of Brevoy.  They offer training and support as well as provide a modicum of status  to their members.  Titles and ranks are always for the lifetime of the recipient and cannot be passed to an heir.  There are three Types of Order:
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 ===== The Brevic Knights =====
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   * **Knight-Captain** - is the senior member of a Chapter of the Brevic Knights.
   * **Knight-Commander** -  A Knight Commander leads a body of knights on the battlefield.
-  * **Knight** -   This is the substantive rank of the order.  Any character who has attained Knighthood is eligible for higher positions.  One of the best combatants in your field and dedicated to the cause. To qualify you must either take a suitable Prestige Class or have BAB +6..   Knights created in ++other recognized orders| (eg Brotherhood of Cavaliers, Knights of Iomedae, Chevaliers)++, or anyone who has achieved the rank of Sword Lord in a duelling style, is eligible for this rank if they are invited to join the Brevic Knights.     Knights can call on their officers, and possibly the  military for help.
+  * **Knight** -   This is the substantive rank of the order.  Any character who has attained Knighthood is eligible for higher positions.  One of the best combatants in your field and dedicated to the cause. To qualify you must either take a suitable Prestige Class or have BAB +6..   Knights created in ++other recognized orders| (eg Brotherhood of Cavaliers, Knights of Iomedae, Chevaliers)++, or anyone who has achieved the rank of Sword Lord in a duelling style, is eligible for this rank if they are invited to join the Brevic Knights.     Knights can call on their officers, and possibly the  military, for help.
-  * **Officer** - This is the basic appointment level, similar to a RL ++Squire.| //But squire has had too many different meanings to use here.// ++  They normally have the  authority to enforce the law, call a posse together, give chase etc.  They also carry out administrative duties and support their knights when called on.
+  * **Officer** - This is a junior level of membership, restricted to character who have fought on behalf of the chapter, but have not met the criteria for promotion to Knight, similar to a RL ++Squire.| //But squire has had too many different meanings to use here.// ++  They normally have the  authority to enforce the law, call a posse together, give chase etc.  They also carry out administrative duties and support their knights when called on.
-  * **Deputy** - someone temporarily deputised to work with a Knight or an Officer.  For example a junior squire might be appointed as a deputy while on the road.  A knight responsible for an area might appoint the Sergeant in charge of a watchtower to act as his deputy.
+  * **Member**  - Very junior level of membership available too characters who have proved their worth, but not yet fought on behalf of the chapter.
+  * **Deputy** - someone temporarily deputised to work with a Knight or an Officer.  For example, a member of a Knight's entourage might be appointed as a deputy while on the road.  A knight responsible for an area might appoint the Sergeant in charge of a watchtower to act as his deputy.
 ==== The King's Chapter ====
-    * The King's Chapter - The King uses this chapter to rewards deeds of national importance.  It is seen as the Great Chapters, and takes precedence over the other chapters.  It is separate from the House Chapter of the King's family.
+    * The King's Chapter - The King uses this chapter to rewards deeds of national importance.  It is seen as the Great Chapter, and takes precedence over the other chapters.  It is separate from the House Chapter of the King's family.
 ==== House Chapters ====
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 ==== Regional Chapters ====
     * The New Stetven Chapter - Based in New Stetven, and the surrounding countryside this chapter is sworn to protect the Capital City
-    * The Restov Chapter - Sworn to the protection of Restov  and (some say) Rostland.  Their Knight-Captain is Sir Ferdinand Ledkno.
+    * The Eastern Chapter - Sworn to the protection of Restov  and Rostland.  Their Knight-Captain is Lady Jamandi Aldori.
-    * [[stolen_land:midmarch:midmarchchapter|The Midmarch Chapter]] - The latest chapter.   Their Knight-Captain is Lord Henry leMaistre, Governor of Midmarch.
+    * [[stolen_land:southernregion:southernchapter|The Southern Chapter]] - The latest chapter.   Their Knight-Captain is Lord Henry leMaistre, Governor of Midmarch.
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