The Northern Watch

Summary

The main military order of Avanthyr. Honorable defenders and diplomats that work on the behalf of the Port and serve as a large part of their military might in the event that Avanthyr needs defending.

Location: Avanthyr

Typical Member Traits:

• Generally - but not limited to - knights, clerics, and diplomats
• Strong sense of duty, loyalty and faith
• Typically lawful alignment

Origin/History

The Northern Watch has grown from the small order of knights headed by Esmond Aurelianus into a full military force stationed within Avanthyr. While by no means as numerous as either Sestra's military forces nor the Legion, the Northern Watch serve as heavy cavalry to Avanthyr's own corpsmen by acting as both diplomatic emissaries as well as wartime commanders. As it was founded by an Aurelianus, so too does the family hold sway as the Grandmasters of the Watch. Their lands moved to Avanthyr in the wake of the declaration of independence, the Aurelianus family has headed the Avanthyr military forces since the Day of Broken Blades.

The Watch holds many minor nobility and religiously inclined warriors, but by no means is it restricted to carrying a blade and riding a horse. The Watch officially accepts all members of good-aligned churches and unaffiliated worshipers, though the most common patron deities are that of Helm, Tyr and Torm. The Northern Watch is led first by it's Grandmaster and second by it's Council of Three. This council is an honored replica of the Companions of the Radiant Heart's Prelates, listing it's most senior elected knights to fulfill the position upon the death of a councilman.

The Watch Grandmaster, an Aurelianus, answers to the Countil of Ten during times of peace. That said, during times of war the Grandmaster has complete control of both the Watch and the Meriadoc naval forces, in turn kept in check by the state inquisitors.

Base(s) of Operations

Port Avanthyr

Objectives

The true objectives of the Eboncoin are shrouded in mystery much like the organization itself. Some say that they seek to control Sundren from the underworld up, while others protest that they are only looking to become rich and powerful while keeping the Emperor as a puppet. Whatever the reason, the Eboncoin act on a mission to mission basis. Depending on the job offer, the pay, and the risk, the Eboncoin will determine what is best for its people. Honor among thieves is not just a saying in the Guild, and each and every member lives up to it.

Ranks

Grandmaster
Knight Commander
Knight
Man-at-Arms
Squire
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Leadership/People of Note

Grandmaster Esme Aurelianus

Granddaughter to Lord Esmond Aurelianus, Esme carries on her grandfather’s great tradition, serving as the Watch’s Knight-Commander, much to her father’s chagrin. She is a capable and formidable leader; her father would much prefer her to prioritize governance of House Aurelianus. Regardless, Esme has shown no inclination that she will turn away from her duties with the Watch.