The Order of the Chalice [Archive] - Wizards Community

The Order of the Chalice [Archive] - Wizards Community

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Sir_Brakus
10-12-06, 02:01 PM my new character will be a Knight, and after a brief re-read of the book, I discover that in Tethyr exist an order of Knights called the order of the chalice, or silver chalice, but the book doesn't show any more details...

does anybody knows more about the order? I want to join them, so, I have to know their patron deity, military ranks, prestige classes, lords, and anything you want to tell me.
Dark Wizard
10-12-06, 03:39 PM The Order of the Silver Chalice is devoted to Siamorphe, goddess of nobility, aristocracy, etc. Siamorphe is primarily worshipped in Waterdeep with a more recent "mainstream" following in Tethyr after the Reclamation. The Faiths and Pantheons web enhancement had this to say on the Order of the Silver Chalice:

Order of the Silver Chalice: aristocrat, fighter. This
group is primarily Tethyrian nobles dedicated to locating
lost members of noble families and restoring to power
those who will govern with the interests of the common
people at heart. After several years of debate, they have
decided to support the queen of Tethyr, and the crown
recognizes them as a knightly order.
Sir_Brakus
10-12-06, 04:08 PM mmm...

that's not exactrly what I had in mind... but thanks a lot for your help!
meigin
10-12-06, 09:36 PM mmm...

that's not exactrly what I had in mind... but thanks a lot for your help!

You know there are not the only knightly order - you might try the "Order of the Golden Cup" over in Damara.

Deity - Ilmater
many paladins but not all of them are.
pleanty of opportunity to notch your sword on some Vaasan goblins ect just next door.
ranks and Prestige classes - can't recall off the top of my head.

Of course there are many other orders in the realms to consider - but maybe you've done that?
Stormbrand
10-13-06, 09:37 AM Handily enough, I am writing a book based around the knightly orders in Tethyr.

Alternatives in Tethyr are the Knights Kuldar of Barakmordin, devoted to the Triad. Has 2400 members - not all will be paladins.

Also in Tethyr, the Champions Vigilant, a renowned and respected Helmite Knightly order. Again, 2000 members so some will be priests, some will be fighters etc.

Warriors of the Star are a chivalric order devoted to the Queen-Monarch herself. A non-religious knightly order.

There is the Loyal Order of Innocents, Tormite but again heavily devoted to the crown. Founded in the memory of an orc, repeat, an ORC paladin named Shield of Innocence.

Do any of these interest you? I can give more info but would rather it be by request.
Sir_Brakus
10-13-06, 10:28 AM of course I want more info!

I'm a Bretonnian lord in the war game of the rival company ;) , and I love knighthood, specially in the realms (plenty of my figures are Purple Dragon Knights).

I lie to know more about the knights of the star (they defend a lady) and... an orc paladin? this must be a great story!

but firts, let me check with my DM, then, I tell you.

Thanks!
Stormbrand
10-13-06, 03:48 PM Now using my own computer, excerpts from Lands of Intrigue; (copy and paste, we can discuss this more of course)

• The Champions Vigilant: This group is currently among
the most prestigious of the knightly orders, second only to
the Order of the Silver Chalice. This popular order of
Helm-worshipers has a centuries-long history of dedicated
holy warriors. Their members’ vows to protect the innocents of Tethyr made them heroes when theythose same vows saw them at odds with many an opportunisticbaron or bandit gang. Still, they kept their forces
relatively secure throughout the two decades of unrest,
and their protected followers are so grateful that any outsiders
in eastern Tethyr or on the Almraiven Peninsula
who speak ill of Helm (due to the Time of Troubles) may
find themselves at the bad end of a brawl. This serious
group of militant clergy is over 2,000 strong, its ranks
filled with clerics, crusaders, priests, and warriors piously
dedicated to Helm. The leader of the entire order is High
Watcher Toram Gyvvalstorm, and he runs the order from
its oldest holding at the fortified abbey of Chevangard. Other two fortified bases at Velen and Saradush.

• The Knights Kuldar of Barakmordin: The fortified abbey
of Barakmordin is one of the few collective temple complexes
to the Triad of Ilmater, Torm, and Tyr. What sets it
and its worshipers apart from other individual groups
honoring any of the Triad is its singular order of militant holy warriors.
holy warriors. Composed of clerics, crusaders, paladins,
rangers, priests, and pious fighters of all three faiths, the
Knights Kuldar have all vowed to do their best to heal the
sick, help the weak, and avenge those harmed by injusservice
in defending Tethyr. Sometimes called the Barakmordanna by the local populace, these champions number 2400, the majority of them worshiping Torm, though all are considered equal brethren. The group is led by a triumvirate of martial commanders, one from each faith of the Triad:
Revered Father Darrom Vallson, Painbearer of Ilmater(LN hm P12—Ilmater); Tomas Trosbann, Great Sword ofTorm (LG hm Pal14); and Hammer Lord Gharek Minorson,Holy Justice of Tyr (LG hm P11—Tyr). Each man is
among the senior clergies of the temples of Barakmordin,
though his primary activities are among the Knights Kuldar.
This order has been a tripartite coalition since the
Year of the Lean Purse (1198 DR).

• The Warriors of the Star: Formerly Star Protective Services,
the “Warstars” is now an elite force of warriors in
the queen’s palace army. These 40 fighters and rangers
are the personal bodyguards of the royalty. The Warstars
were led by Highstar Balmeric; now, their senior member
is the leader, Monarch’s Champion Vander Stillhawk.
Their headquarters and barracks are in the South Tower
of Faerntarn. Unlike other orders, the Warriors of the Star are wholly supported by royal grants. Many members are also palace guards or Darromar militiamen, though their duty to the queen takes precedence over all other orders.

Read War in Tethyr for the story of the orc paladin. Then send me the book cause I haven't found it anywhere! :P
helicopter
10-16-06, 04:38 PM This thread was very inspirational. Thanks for the "ping" - I've got some great campaign ideas raring to go now! :D

Post/Author/DateTime	Post
Sir_Brakus 10-12-06, 02:01 PM	my new character will be a Knight, and after a brief re-read of the book, I discover that in Tethyr exist an order of Knights called the order of the chalice, or silver chalice, but the book doesn't show any more details... does anybody knows more about the order? I want to join them, so, I have to know their patron deity, military ranks, prestige classes, lords, and anything you want to tell me.
Dark Wizard 10-12-06, 03:39 PM	The Order of the Silver Chalice is devoted to Siamorphe, goddess of nobility, aristocracy, etc. Siamorphe is primarily worshipped in Waterdeep with a more recent "mainstream" following in Tethyr after the Reclamation. The Faiths and Pantheons web enhancement had this to say on the Order of the Silver Chalice: Order of the Silver Chalice: aristocrat, fighter. This group is primarily Tethyrian nobles dedicated to locating lost members of noble families and restoring to power those who will govern with the interests of the common people at heart. After several years of debate, they have decided to support the queen of Tethyr, and the crown recognizes them as a knightly order.
Sir_Brakus 10-12-06, 04:08 PM	mmm... that's not exactrly what I had in mind... but thanks a lot for your help!
meigin 10-12-06, 09:36 PM	mmm... that's not exactrly what I had in mind... but thanks a lot for your help! You know there are not the only knightly order - you might try the "Order of the Golden Cup" over in Damara. Deity - Ilmater many paladins but not all of them are. pleanty of opportunity to notch your sword on some Vaasan goblins ect just next door. ranks and Prestige classes - can't recall off the top of my head. Of course there are many other orders in the realms to consider - but maybe you've done that?
Stormbrand 10-13-06, 09:37 AM	Handily enough, I am writing a book based around the knightly orders in Tethyr. Alternatives in Tethyr are the Knights Kuldar of Barakmordin, devoted to the Triad. Has 2400 members - not all will be paladins. Also in Tethyr, the Champions Vigilant, a renowned and respected Helmite Knightly order. Again, 2000 members so some will be priests, some will be fighters etc. Warriors of the Star are a chivalric order devoted to the Queen-Monarch herself. A non-religious knightly order. There is the Loyal Order of Innocents, Tormite but again heavily devoted to the crown. Founded in the memory of an orc, repeat, an ORC paladin named Shield of Innocence. Do any of these interest you? I can give more info but would rather it be by request.
Sir_Brakus 10-13-06, 10:28 AM	of course I want more info! I'm a Bretonnian lord in the war game of the rival company ;) , and I love knighthood, specially in the realms (plenty of my figures are Purple Dragon Knights). I lie to know more about the knights of the star (they defend a lady) and... an orc paladin? this must be a great story! but firts, let me check with my DM, then, I tell you. Thanks!
Stormbrand 10-13-06, 03:48 PM	Now using my own computer, excerpts from Lands of Intrigue; (copy and paste, we can discuss this more of course) • The Champions Vigilant: This group is currently among the most prestigious of the knightly orders, second only to the Order of the Silver Chalice. This popular order of Helm-worshipers has a centuries-long history of dedicated holy warriors. Their members’ vows to protect the innocents of Tethyr made them heroes when theythose same vows saw them at odds with many an opportunisticbaron or bandit gang. Still, they kept their forces relatively secure throughout the two decades of unrest, and their protected followers are so grateful that any outsiders in eastern Tethyr or on the Almraiven Peninsula who speak ill of Helm (due to the Time of Troubles) may find themselves at the bad end of a brawl. This serious group of militant clergy is over 2,000 strong, its ranks filled with clerics, crusaders, priests, and warriors piously dedicated to Helm. The leader of the entire order is High Watcher Toram Gyvvalstorm, and he runs the order from its oldest holding at the fortified abbey of Chevangard. Other two fortified bases at Velen and Saradush. • The Knights Kuldar of Barakmordin: The fortified abbey of Barakmordin is one of the few collective temple complexes to the Triad of Ilmater, Torm, and Tyr. What sets it and its worshipers apart from other individual groups honoring any of the Triad is its singular order of militant holy warriors. holy warriors. Composed of clerics, crusaders, paladins, rangers, priests, and pious fighters of all three faiths, the Knights Kuldar have all vowed to do their best to heal the sick, help the weak, and avenge those harmed by injusservice in defending Tethyr. Sometimes called the Barakmordanna by the local populace, these champions number 2400, the majority of them worshiping Torm, though all are considered equal brethren. The group is led by a triumvirate of martial commanders, one from each faith of the Triad: Revered Father Darrom Vallson, Painbearer of Ilmater(LN hm P12—Ilmater); Tomas Trosbann, Great Sword ofTorm (LG hm Pal14); and Hammer Lord Gharek Minorson,Holy Justice of Tyr (LG hm P11—Tyr). Each man is among the senior clergies of the temples of Barakmordin, though his primary activities are among the Knights Kuldar. This order has been a tripartite coalition since the Year of the Lean Purse (1198 DR). • The Warriors of the Star: Formerly Star Protective Services, the “Warstars” is now an elite force of warriors in the queen’s palace army. These 40 fighters and rangers are the personal bodyguards of the royalty. The Warstars were led by Highstar Balmeric; now, their senior member is the leader, Monarch’s Champion Vander Stillhawk. Their headquarters and barracks are in the South Tower of Faerntarn. Unlike other orders, the Warriors of the Star are wholly supported by royal grants. Many members are also palace guards or Darromar militiamen, though their duty to the queen takes precedence over all other orders. Read War in Tethyr for the story of the orc paladin. Then send me the book cause I haven't found it anywhere! :P
helicopter 10-16-06, 04:38 PM	This thread was very inspirational. Thanks for the "ping" - I've got some great campaign ideas raring to go now! :D