[OOC] The Elder Scrolls: Fruits of Contention - Chapter 2 (Completed)

[Frizan]

Sagax finally remembered the basics of CQC.

[ButtsnBalls]

Knightly Orders of High Rock, 4E 205

Knights of the Flame

Red-plated knights that watch the borderlands between Camlorn and Stormhaven. They received a significant membership boost when the Knights of the Rose left Wayrest following the Corsair takeover, effectively merging the two orders under the flame banner. Allied with Camlorn, they are often the vanguards against enemies of the principality.

• Leader: Lady Jovie Flyte
• Allegiance: Prince of Camlorn
• Headquarters: Firebrand Keep, Anticlere County, Camlorn Principality
• Personnel: 1400 (95% Breton)
• Favored Attributes: Strength/Speed
• Favored Skills: Destruction/Athletics

Knights of the Dragon

The oldest knightly order in High Rock, and the formerly the largest. They have sworn loyalty to the Daggerfall crown since the 1^st era and have fought in many wars since. Traditions and ceremonies are extensive within the order. Their membership is capped at 1000, resulting in many members inheriting their position.

• Leader: Marshal Viviene Grennsmark
• Allegiance: King of Daggerfall
• Headquarters: Bridwell Armory, Daggerfall
• Personnel: 1000 (87% Breton, 7% Imperial)
• Favored Attributes: Strength/Intelligence
• Favored Skills: 1H Blade/Shield

Order of the Raven

Rugged and practical knights based in western Wrothgarian mountains. They were instrumental in the many sackings of Orsinium, but today, the order is the only one with a significant number of Orc knights. Specializes in mountain warfare to root out bandits, cultists and smugglers. They wear relatively light armor and places a higher emphasis on marksmanship.

• Leader: Paladin Marjolaine Provell
• Allegiance: Duke of Shornhelm
• Headquarters: Fort Othrok, Dwynnen County, Duchy of Shornhelm
• Personnel: 800 (90% Breton, 6% Orc)
• Favored Attributes: Intelligence/Speed
• Favored Skills: Marksman/Medium Armor

Order of St. Pelin

Faithful defenders of Evermore and Bankorai. This order is a frontier force adept in asymmetric warfare, honed through eras of skirmishes against Reachmen, Orc strongholds, Alik'r raiders and pirates on the Bjoulsae. They are also provide humanitarian and missionary services to outlying settlements.

• Leader: Baron-captain Rafael Mard
• Allegiance: Duchess of Evermore
• Headquarters: St. Pelin Chapel, Evermore
• Personnel: 700 (70% Breton, 25% Redguard)
• Favored Attributes: Willpower/Personality
• Favored Skills: Medicine/Sneak

Order of the Ice Blade

Residing on a mountaintop monastery, these knights train in isolation and only emerge in the most dire crises. Traditional Breton notabilities send their lesser offspring here to learn patience and discipline. Since the ascendancy of King Frithjolf, Nords are making up an increasingly large portion of the order.

• Leader: Paladin Dagmaer
• Allegiance: King of Jehanna
• Headquarters: Pariah's Pinnacle, Kingdom of Jehanna
• Personnel: 600 (65% Breton, 30% Nord)
• Favored Attributes: Strength/Endurance
• Favored Skills: Hand-to-Hand/2H Blade

Knights of the Owls

Commonly called the "peasant knights", their peers perceive them as crude. These knights tackle internal problems like highwaymen and witches. They are the only knightly order that completely disregards social standing; recruits are taken from all backgrounds and don't need to provide them own equipment. While weaker militarily, this order is popular with the common folks.

• Leader: Lord Goodland (Pierre Sauveterre)
• Allegiance: King of Daggerfall
• Headquarters: Glenpoint Garrison, Glenpoint County, Kingdom of Daggerfall
• Personnel: 500 (99% Breton)
• Favored Attributes: Willpower/Agility
• Favored Skills: Spear/Alteration

Order of the Hour

Military wing of the Akatosh Chantry. Since the Oblivion Crisis, these holy warriors have dedicated themselves in following Martin Septim's footsteps. Their primary mission is eliminating daedric presence from High Rock, in cooperation with militant priests of Stendarr and Mara. They are strictly neutral politically and forbade members from joining regional forces.

• Leader: Matriarch Aurelia Direnni
• Allegiance: Akatosh Chantry
• Headquarters: Temple of Akatosh, Balfiera
• Personnel: 350 (60% Breton, 30% Imperial)
• Favored Attributes: Willpower/Speed
• Favored Skills: Mysticism/1H Blunt/2H Blunt

Knights Slayer

Originally a band of gladiators that hunted vampires to extinction in the grand duchy, during early 3^rd era, the Knights Slayer has since seen a dramatic decline. With peace and no significant threats, this order has become practically an adventure club. Members are mostly upper class (due to an expensive membership fee) that are concerned with trophy hunting, rather than helping their people.

• Leader: Master Slayer Alfonse
• Allegiance: Grand Duke of Northpoint
• Headquarters: Montclair's End, Northpoint
• Personnel: 300 (97% Breton)
• Favored Attributes: Agility/Personality
• Favored Skills: Speech/Dual Wielding

Kynaran Order

Originally founded by warrior-priests of Kyne from Skyrim, the Kynaran knights transformed themselves into protectors of travelers. They focus less on daedric cults, instead serving their goddess by keeping the roads and coasts clear of outlaws. Officially neutral like other knights of the divines, this order does allow its members to fight for third parties, as long as it doesn't go against the temple itself.

• Leader: Patriarch Derryck Coulder
• Allegiance: Temple of Kynareth
• Headquarters: St. Morihaus Cathedral, Farrun, Kingdom of Jehanna
• Personnel: 300 (55% Breton, 35% Nord)
• Favored Attributes: Agility/Endurance
• Favored Skills: Acrobatics/Restoration

Lion Guard

A reclusive order descended from the elites of the Daggerfall Covenant. Their original mission never changed; to serve a human-led empire. Over the years, they grew increasingly polarized, to the point where Orcs and Redguards are no longer permitted. Although officially Imperial-sanctioned, many wish to ally with Daggerfall.

• Leader: General Vyctoire Cumberland
• Allegiance: Emperor of Tamriel
• Headquarters: Emeric Fortress, Betony
• Personnel: 200 (Breton-exclusive)
• Favored Attributes: Intelligence/Endurance
• Favored Skills: Heavy Armor/Conjuration

[ButtsnBalls]

@Blitzy, have you made any updates to your sheet?

[Blitzy]

@Gcold not yet, busy week, sorry. All that needs touching up is the end of the background and reformatting the skills to your new layout. Should be easily achievable in the near future, I'll let you know once it's completely finished.

[Blitzy]

@Gcold finally got round to revising the end of Gjorn's history, adding some more detail about his time in Cyrodiil and a little about his journey since then. All the information should be there now, but I still have not revised the skills section yet as I'm not quite sure how to restructure it. It will stick to the same general theme of focusing on dual wielding combat but I haven't decided on broad/narrow skill selections yet and I shall complete that as soon as I can. I think, though, that is the sheet complete and ready to be ripped into at your discretion

[ButtsnBalls]

Hey @Blitzy, my co-GMs and I have been very busy recently. We will review your sheet and get back to you ASAP.

[Blitzy]

@Gcold awesome. No rush.

[Dervish]

@Blitzy I'll try to get to it this weekend, been caught up in a lot of junk!

[Blitzy]

@Dervish it happens to everyone, no worries my dude.

[ButtsnBalls]

Alright, @Blitzy, sorry for the long wait.

Gjorn's looking good; just three tweaks I need you to make.

1. Being an undefeated arena fighter for four years is overpowered, even with his bear essence. It's possible for Gjorn to win most of his matches and stay alive, but he's bound to get his ass kicked a few times.

2. 131 gold is quite a bit of money. Even though he provides security for the caravan, a sizable portion of his pay would be given in the form of food and shelter. I would lower the cash on his person to below 100, as it would make finding work more pressing, and giving him motivation to join our group.

3. I like how you've included stuttering and avoiding eye contact as side effects from his addiction. I imagine Gjorn must also be speaking with a thick Skaal accent, as he grew up in their isolated village. The people he talks to may have problems understanding him, and some may even mock his speech.

You can drop Gjorn in the character's tab once you've made the tweaks, unless my co-GMs say otherwise. Welcome to Fruits of Contention!

[Dervish]

Looks good to me!

[Frizan]

Tsleeixth is unlocking his true potential, Sagax would be very proud

[ButtsnBalls]

@Blitzy?

[Blitzy]

@Gcold sorry, will get on it right away.

[Frizan]

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[ButtsnBalls]

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@Frizan

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[Frizan]

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@Gcold

Hey

HEY

Only when he's drunk

[DearTrickster]

@ Maj when someone mentions 'booty'

[ButtsnBalls]

[ButtsnBalls]

Are you still with us, @Lucius Cypher?