@o-louth In order to elaborate on the idea further.
The Knightly Order of "Whatever name suits his Lordship"
Entry requirements: Paladins of Lathander primarily. Layswords of Lathander a possibility.
Secondary paladins of faiths that supplement and accept the doctrines of Lathander.
((If Multiclassed, paladin must be the primary class, the same rule the old KoTMS had)).
The pillars of the order:
Life: To preserve and protect life in all its forms. The Order hunts down necromancers and undead, as well as unnatural forces such as demons and devils in equal measure. Even if it clashes with the self proclaimed authority of the Precepts.
Justice: To bring justice and the rule of law to every corner of the land, especially the rural villages. Inside Arabel, they offer the role of impartial judgements, challenging the Greywatch in their vigilante methods. Outside, they act as judge and executioner when needed.
Inspiration: Nobless oblige. They promote goodness, valor and self sacrifice. They walk the talk, seeking to inspire others to aspire to be better. They hunt down monsters, foul beasts and relics of the past, displaying them in Inn of Eveningstar for all to see.
Mercy: They focus heavily on Lathanders redemption, going to great length to enforce criminals to change their ways, or pay the price.
Paladins of the order are granted a uniform, but are allowed to change the colors of this VERY distintive uniform, to show respect to the deity who grants them their powers. ((The old KoTMS did similar, which was cool, offering unity + diversity)).
The Order does not hold authority in Eveningstar, beyond the scope of their mandate, leaving the Church of Lathander full control of its settlement, but Knights have proven themselves trusted enough by the church to be given minimal lawenforcement priviledges.
Ranks:
Squire: (entry, similar to awakened)
Knight Errant: similar to Dawnsquire
Knight: (Dawnknight)
Knight, anointed: Noble priviledges.
They shall be based out of the Inn in Eveningstar, and use the place to display their collected trophies for all to see.
((They can use the prestige chest of Lathander, as that is where they collected their prestige. For ease of establishment, give them a key to a locked room in the Inn, and a small persistant chest, or just let them use the room in the temple. They can be allowed to use the prestige store of Lathander, but dye their uniforms in appropiate colors, if it must be done with MINIMAL dm involvement and changes))
-Dawnsquire Evelyn Stillwater
