Knightly Order - Swords of the Lady
The Swords of the Lady, commonly called the Lunatics, were a fanatical knightly order devoted to the goddess Selūne the Moonmaiden. The order was led by a handful of crusaders, mystics, and Silverstars. The group comprised clerics, druids, rangers, and mystic wanderers.
Their actions were widely regarded as strange and eccentric, and people thought them mad, hence their nickname, "Lunatics".
However, when the Swords of the Lady responded to threats from the goddess Shar the Nightsinger, they acted swiftly, logically, and ruthlessly. These zealots were ready to die for their faith. However, thanks to their close association with the church of Selūne, death was usually temporary.
They could travel great distances in a short time, suggesting the order commanded teleportation magic or had access to a network of fey crossroads and backroads. They were a long-standing order, having existed during the time of the ancient empire of Netheril.
The current base of operations is the Moon Glow Keep, located to the south of the new Abbey of the Moon which is at the headwater of the Gillan River. Lord Gillan was a Silverstar of the Knightly Order - Swords of the Lady, who died in the Orc battle defending the emerging town of Hadrian.
Leader: Lady Averil
Colors: Blue and Silver
History: Abbey of the Moon Established in 12 NY as a temple to Selūne, this abbey attracted devout followers from across Netheril. It served as a retreat as well as a place of learning from its perch atop the highest peak in the Abbey Mountains, Selūnes Crest; it was an icon of peace and restfulness for hundreds of years.
The Nether Age (326-543): As the abbey grew in popularity, more and more written genealogical and religious records were stored there. In 533, however, a forest fire ravaged the nearby mountains, engulfing the religious stronghold in its flames. While many attempts were made to rebuild it, none succeeded.
Over time many adventurers headed to the ruins and recovered artifacts, that were returned and given to the Knight of the Lady of the Sword. These Knights watched over the new Shrine and Gardens made in the image of Selūne. The Knights built a Keep close by to aid in there work and to offer protection to those in the region. To this days the Knights make the pilgrimage to the old ruin site, to recover more artifacts and to make sure adventurers return the artifacts to the church.
Of late the Knights have watched the Town of Hadrian spring up from a fishing village, to supply the Enclave of Valstiir. The Knights were present when the Orcs attacked the Towns Southbank 5 years ago and helped to push them back into the hills. Sadly on this day, the Knights were unable to save the founder and nephew of Lady Valstiir, even though she thanked them for their efforts the lines of communication broke down with little contact over the years. Nothing has been heard of the Orcs since this battle but reports show an increase in numbers again.
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