The Templi Order

The Templi Order (distinct from the System of Infinity following Knights Templar) are a band of highly trained, iron willed, and zealous monastic knights, devoted to the Church, the Higher Being's will, and the preservation of Holy Scriptures. In their earliest incarnation the Order were little more than a band of men-at-arms, mercenaries, and thugs levied by command of the Magistrate to carry out their dirty work. In time they would take on a more fraternal and priestly nature, fighting against the heathen, the wytch, and the guardian-spawn for the Lord Avatar rather than a simple coin purse. Thanks to the toil of various Churchly reformers the Order has since become the structured and uniform brotherhood seen today. Chapter Houses and Preceptories have been established in nigh all townships of Britannia, their size and importance varying based on the scale of the Avatarian populace and friendliness – or lack thereof – of local leaders. Each Chapter falls under the jurisdiction of a Templar Preceptor or Seneschal, and these most noble brothers are in turn subordinate to the seldom seen but universally feared Grand Master. Duty and vigilance in the defence and enforcement of faith has become the sole purpose of their lives. As they see it; they are the sword with which heresy shall be cut away, the vanguard of everlasting holy war, and a beacon of light and order in an age lacking either.

Their various Chapter Houses and Preceptories are linked with local towns, and the Templi that reside there work closely with local military powers to ensure that neither soldiery nor citizenry stray far from the Avatari creed. They attend regular patrols and hunts to watch over the men, pray for them, and see the Avatar's will done. From time to time they may take up arms against other towns alongside the military force, if what they fight for is beneficial to the Church and its flock. Such battles are few and far between, however, and as such it is a rare and fearsome sight to see a Templar in regular combat.

Hierarchy

The Order of the Knights Templar is governed by a Grand Master in Britain, who oversees the entire Order providing the Chapters with orders and missions. Each Chapter is lead by a Templar Preceptor, or in his absence an eligible Templar may become temporarily elevated to Templar Seneschal to oversee the Chapter, returning to Templar once the Preceptor returns, or elevate to Preceptor should the Chapter receive word of the current Preceptor's disappearance. Regular mounted Templars form the core of the Chapters are charged with educating their dismounted brethren, the Templi Initiates, who have risen from the entry position of Templi Squire and are working towards becoming a fully initiated Templar, and earning their platemail arms and warhorse.

Traits

  • Templi are male.

  • Templi have short or tied-back hair and only short facial hair if any (Short beard/Short beard with moustache only).

  • Templi are cold and ruthless, and rarely allow even a minor rule breach go unpunished; the law is black and white; no matter how pretty or privileged the perpetrator.

  • Templi movements are akin to those of automatons, such as *Turns head mechanically*.

  • Templi believe that women can only find salvation through becoming Clergy.

  • Templi try to avoid looking women in the eyes, nor do they touch them.

  • Templi have names from English, French or German origin.

  • Templi know all rules and laws of Yew and the Church inside out.

  • Templi may choose to pick Archery as an additional weapon skill.

  • Templi obey tactical orders of the highest ranked soldier when in battle.

  • Templi protect the Clergy.

  • Templi rarely disarm their weapons, as they are constantly on guard from assault. Nor do they remove their helmets unless necessary; including in Church.

  • Templi boost the morale of the men in combat by shouting Latinate battle cries.

  • Templi seek to bring forth every wytch, heretic and taint before the Church.

  • Templi do not appreciate having spells cast upon them by anyone but Clergy.

  • Templi often speak in archaic language; replacing phrases with thee, thou, and thy etc.

  • The Templar Preceptor/Seneschal is referred to as Father by all.

  • Templar refer to each other, and are referred to as Brother by other Church characters. To all else, they are referred to as Father.

  • Templi Squires and Initiates are referred to as Friar by all.

Joining the Templi Order

In order to join the Templi Order you must be well-versed in the Church-related information contained on this site. You should also message the Church Applications board account to make the members of the Church aware of your interest.

If you have joined the Militia and your character now wishes to dedicate himself to a life of servitude, you must meet the following criteria:

  • You must have attained at least the rank of Footman.

  • You must have attained permission from Command on an IC basis.

  • You must have attained permission from the Church on an OOC and IC basis.

  • Your character must have lived a relatively impeccant life.

 To ensure you stand the best chance of making a successful application you should also be sure to read over other resources.