Qirsyllvian Non-State Organizations & Societies

Patria has many military orders spread around the world. Some are secret, others are public. Some are sovereign, others institutional. Some are subordinate to a government or religious authority, others are independent.

Knights of Alfheim
Leader: Grand Master Motto: "Peace and Unity for all."

The Knights of Alfheim are a unified coalition of all the Patrian fairy races, based in the Neutral Zone of Alfheim. Originally formed during the Great Fairy Wars, their purpose is to keep the peace between the other races of Alfheim, intervening in wars, providing mediators and the like, though will occasionally act aggressively if a lord gets out of line. They are also not above intervening in large conflicts on the surface of Patria, if the necessity arises.

Order of Celtic Knights
Leader: Grand Master Motto:"Hail the Gods"

The Order of Celtic Knights, or simply the Celtic Order, are a Knightly Order based in southwest Britannia and southeast Gallia. The Celtic Order was originally founded as a religious sect that worshiped the Celtic Gods. Eventually, with the near-constant eruption of all-out-wars between Britannia and Gallia, the Order became militaristic in order to remain independent of any sovereign influence, while at the same time worked to see peace restored. When southern Eurodon is at peace, the Celtic Order will occasionally sent troops to aide war efforts, while still retaining it's religious purpose.

Fuurinkazan
Leader: Shogun Motto:"Wind, Forest, Fire, Mountain."

Fuurinkazan is a Samurai Order active in Yamatai and it's possessions in Marlonx and Maritimus, under the leadership of a Shogun. It also extends it's influence to Hanguk, and Yamatai's protectorate Ningyo Shima. Fuurinkazan was first formed during the Hyakunen Wars to combat rouge warlords and other ruffians trying to take advantage of the chaos. Since the conclusion of the conflicts, Fuurinkazan has helped to maintain order, but remains outside the Emperor's influence.

Holy Order
Leader: Magister Motto:"Long Live The Pope!"

Based in the capital of the Holy Papal Empire, the Holy Order is the Knightly Order in direct service to the Church and the Pope. The Pope has absolute authority over it, and since it is separate from the official Papal Army, they can route out heresy across Patria without involving the Papacy itself. However, the Holy Order is notorious for it's corruption behind the scenes, and is not above making a move without the Pope's say-so.

Myrmidon Legion
Leader: Stratigos Motto:"Glory and Valor."

The Myrmidon Legion, or simply The Myrmidons, is an organization of warriors operating in northwestern Eurodon. The Myrmidons were first formed as the Army of King Myrmidon during the Olympian Unification Wars, but ultimately the said King failed to hold onto his throne. Even after the loss of controlled territory, the Myrmidons continued to thrive and fought tirelessly against all enemies. Once the wars ended, the Myrmidon Army continued as a non-sovereign order at the beck-and-call of the Olympian Emperor, but was again an independent faction during the Olympian Revolution. Once the war with Troy during the Revolution ended, The Myrmidons became truly independent, though lack sovereign land, and occasionally sends it's men to the aid of Just causes.

Order of the Mystics
Leaders: Council of Three Motto:"Peace between Humanity and Magic."

The Order of the Mystics, also known as the "Mystic Order", or simply "The Mystics", is a Wizarding organization who's purpose is to preserve the peace and balance between Humanity and the World of Magic, and is run by three Grand Sorcerers of the Order, the Council of Three. The Order operates worldwide, but is primarily based in Hogwarts where it was founded and fought in the Hogwarts Civil Wars.

Order of the Knights of Mythador
Leaders: Grand Master Motto:"For Honor and Glory."

The Order of the Knights of Mythador, also known as the Mythadorian Order, are the largest and oldest knightly order on Patria, dating back nearly three thousand years. The Order was originally the Imperial Army of the former Empire of Mythador in southern Eurodon, until the collapse of the Empire following a civil war resulted in the Empire's fragmentation. The newly reorganized order tried to reunite and reform the Empire, but the firm establishment of new states stopped this, and they turned to being a non-sovereign order. Today the Order is the largest knightly order on Patria, with guilds mainly across Eurodon and Aquilonis, but has minor influence in northern Necrosia and northwest and central Ingodija.

Akatsuki Ninja Order
Leader: Ake-kage Motto:"Honor, Loyalty, Tradition, Life."

The Akatsuki Ninja Order, or simply the "Akatsuki Ninjas", is the largest Ninja Organization on Patria. Originally formed during the Hyakunen Wars, it is headquartered in Yamatai, but extends it's reach to the rest of the empires in the Sea of Orient, and Yamatai's possessions in Marlonx and Maritimus. Completely loyal to the Yamato Imperial Family, the Akatsuki Ninjas answer directly to the emperor and his direct family, and has served as the police of Yamatai since the wars ended. However, the Akatsuki Ninjas are still independent in their own right, and will occasionally act without the emperor's say-so, or will disobey him, if they feel it is necessary.

Kaminari Ninja Order
Leader: Sanda-kage Motto:"Storm of wonder, power of Thunder."

The Kaminari Ninja Order is a splinter-faction of the Akatsuki Ninja Order, based in Raimei and founded during the Raimese War for Independence. Like the Akatsuki Ninjas, the Kaminari Order pledges loyalty to the Emperor of Raimei, protecting him and his family from various threats, and enforcing law as the national police. It frequently, and mostly unofficially, clashes with the Akatsuki Ninjas based in Yoake, but mostly in small personal skirmishes due to peace brokered with the conclusion of the war.

Order of the Rose Knights
Leader: Grand Master Motto: "Honor, Beauty, Valor."

The Order of the Rose knights, also known as the Knights of the Rose, the Rose Order or the Rose Knights, is a female-only Knightly Order operating in Eurodon, Aquilonis, and parts of Necrosia and Ingodija. Truly unique among other military orders due to forbidding the men from joining, it was originally founded as the private army of Gallian Princess, Caroline Huguette de Gallia nearly eight hundred years before. However, lack of respect and recognition, combined with the oppression of women at the time, prompted the Order's revolt. However, lack of support forced the Order to retreat to neighboring lands. After an uneasy peace treaty with Gallia, the order turned into an independent militant organization, eventually growing into the respect-commanding power it is today.

Silver Arrow Armada
Leader: Supreme Admiral Motto:"Peace on the waves."

The Silver Arrow Armada, also known as the "Silver Arrows", is a seafaring order primarily based in Maritimus, but operates in all Patrian waters. Dating back almost a thousand years, it's purpose is to ensure the safety of travel on the oceans, and is most actively seen hunting pirates, although they've been known to make truce with the chivalrous Cooper Pirates. The Silver Arrows are also known to take employment from nations during war-time, mainly in the absence of a formal navy by a belligerent.

Brotherhood of Assassins
Leader: Mentor Motto:"Nothing is true. Everything is permitted."

The Brotherhood of Assassins, also known as the "Assassin Order" or simply the "Brotherhood", is a secret non-sovereign organization dedicated to preserving freedom and peace by means of removing those who would obstruct it. Despite their purpose for bringing peace by means of murder, they abide by a code called the Assassin's Creed, "Nothing is True, Everything is Permitted." which also includes three tenets: Never harm the innocent, Hide in plain sight, Never compromise the Brotherhood.

The Brotherhood operates worldwide with many guilds living amongst the people. Despite having many guilds with thousands of members, their actions are mostly underground and hidden from public eye. Though they were once public and held sovereignty over a single castle-town called Masyaf, now part of the Kingdom of Jerusalem, they long since abandoned it due to the castle being a symbol arrogance and a beacon for their enemies. Their primary uniform is a hooded robe-like attire, which may look different from assassin-to-assassin. They are sworn enemies of the Templar Order, which has opposite ideals and views to the Assassins.

Medjai Order
Leaders: Medjai High Council Motto: N/A

The Medjai Order, or simply the Medjai, is a secret organization dedicated to preventing the rise of evil. Headquartered in Amara, bu operating all around the Southeast Aquilonis Desert, it was originally founded as the personal bodyguards of Amaran Pharaohs. When a certain Pharaoh became corrupt and delved into the dark arts, launching a campaign to subjugate the deserts in the name of evil, the Medjai rebelled and ultimately defeated and mummified the evil Pharaoh. After that, the Medjai went underground and spread across the deserts to prevent such evil from rising again.

Order of the Knights Templar
Leader: Grand Master Motto:"May the Father of Understanding guide us."

The Order of the Knights Templar, or simply the "Templar Order" or the "Templars", is an organization who's purpose is to create a perfect world through absolute control, "Saving humanity from itself." as they call it. They were once a public Knightly Order before public opinion and religious figures turned against them, forcing them underground and into secrecy. Like the Assassins, their sworn enemies, they operate worldwide with no central base. They spread their influence by attempting to take over whole countries. Their most subtle method being manipulation, gradually take over by controlling politics and leaders from behind the scenes, or recruiting a national leader to their order. Their less subtle way is usually by making one of their own a sovereign through coups d'état. They maintain a presence all over Patria, but are not very influential in the other six great regions outside Eurodon.

Coven of the Triquetra
Leaders: Three High Priestesses Motto: "Land, Sea and Sky"

The Coven of the Triquetra, or simply the Triquetra Coven, is a secret organization of Witches and Wizards, as well as Wicca and Pagan practitioners. Originally a simple coven dedicated to the safe practice of magic back when it was still feared and discriminated against by the common folk, the sudden growth in dark magic users and their dark deeds prompted the leaders to adopt a militaristic approach to keep the balance. Today it operates worldwide and maintains it's original purpose; keeping witches and wizards safe practicing magic, while occasionally setting out to set right any chaos brought about by dark magic.

Though the existence of the Coven is officially a secret, rumors of it still circulate among the magic and mortal communities. This is due to members sometimes getting into big fights with black magic users. The only thing truly secret is it's membership, those of whom are only identified by the coven's insignia, either wearing it on jewelry or having it tattooed somewhere on their body.

Aincrad:
Aincrad is run by three Knightly Orders that equally govern the republic, rising to power after overthrowing Aincrad's tyrannical king.

Knights of the Blood Oath
Leader: Commander Motto:"Liberty, Justice, Trust."

The Knights of the Blood Oath is one of the three knightly orders that rule Aincrad, and the smallest in terms of members. The Knights of the Blood Oath is the most influential of the three guilds, and is generally the voice of reason in most disputes. The Knights were originally founded as a new public face for the Templar Order, without the founding members knowing it. But the Assassins caught on to it and, after alerting the founders, kept the Templars from attaining influence in the Order.

Divine Dragon Alliance
Leader: Commander Motto:"Hail X'rphan."

The Divine Dragon Alliance is one of the three knightly orders that rule Aincrad, and the second largest in terms of members. Founded by Worshipers of the Dragon God "X'rphan", whom is supposedly depicted on their flag, the Alliance is a bit more religious than the other two guilds, and generally prefer peace and negotiation to solve problems during peacetime, making them the "doves" of Aincrad. But when wartime comes, they've proven to be a force to be reckoned with, willing to set aside aside their lives to protect Aincrad, and the people the people they encounter during campaigns.

Aincrad Liberty Force
Leader: Commander Motto:"Freedom, Peace, Valor."

The Aincrad Liberty Force, more commonly known as The Army, is one of the three knightly orders that rule Aincrad, and the largest in terms of members. Originally founded purely as a military force for the former Kingdom of Aincrad, the Army is a bit more militaristic then the other two Orders, preferring brute force and action to solve problems, making them the "hawks" of Aincrad. Because the Army is so large, it is plagued with political instability and infighting among the higher ranks. The army also has a negative reputation due to apparent corruption among the ranks, with small bands commonly extorting citizens.

Order of Azarath
Leader: Grand Master Motto:"Azarath Metrion Zinthos."

The Order of Azarath is currently the ruling government of the City-state of Azarath in central Aquilonis. Long ago, the Order of Azarath was responsible for maintaining peace in Tamaran. They were originally denounced when they seized power, but they accepted it, knowing they did the right thing by removing the tyrannical church of Scath from power. It has since maintained friendly relations with the surrounding nations, and continues to maintain peace around Aquilonis.

Knights Hospitaller
Leader: Grand Master Motto:"Defence of the faith and assistance to the poor."

The Knights Hospitaller, also known as the Order of Hospitallers, is a knightly order that is the ruling body of the archipelagic state Rhodes. Founded in Pompeii during the Roman Wars to help the sick and wounded on the front and back lines of the conflicts, it started out as a medical organization but became militaristic as the wars raged on, yet still, with some internal struggle, retained it's original medical purpose. It now serves the same purpose while retaining lordship over the archipelago.

When Rome attempted to invade Troy by bypassing the then Olympian Empire, the Order was instrumental to the keeping the Roman Navy going, settling on the archipelago off the coast of the peninsulas in preparation for the invasion. But when the Romans were called back due to the uprising in Illyria, the Order chose to stay and has held sovereignty over the archipelago ever since, defending it against invaders zealously.

Order of Ravencroft
Leader: Lord Motto: "Only Power Remains"

The Order of Ravencroft, founded by a powerful warlock named Bartholomew Ravencroft, is currently the ruling body of the State of the Order of Ravencroft. Formed as a splinter faction of the Mystic Order due to a clash of ideals, the Order of Ravencroft moved to the northeastern islands then under Britannian/Angevin rule and created one of the largest and most prestigious schools of sorcery in Necrosia, and was responsible for maintaining peace in Northern Necrosia after the Colonial race for Northern Necrosia ended. But one Grand Master felt that the Order had a right to rule it's own country and led the conquest of the Northern Necrosian islands it rules from Angevin. The Order has since cut all diplomatic ties from the Mystic Order.

Teutonic Knights
Leader: Grand Master Motto:"Help, Defend, Heal."

The Teutonic Knights, or the "Teutonic Order", are a Knightly Order that serves as the ruling body and army of the State of the Teutonic Order, aka Livonia. It also intervenes in conflicts around Patria when the need arises.

Centuries back, the Order was originally formed as the personal force of a Prince of Germania. When the Kaizer sent the Order to conquer then Livonia, the then Grand Master rebelled and instead took over the conquered Kingdom, successfully defending former Livonia against the invading Germanian Army. The Teutonic Order has since defended the land from Germania with all it's might.

Notes & Trivia

 * Unlike the Assassins and Templars, most of the Orders are public, and some are under the influence, or work directly for, a church or national government, while others are purely independent, often only working for the highest bidder, or intervene when and where they feel they're needed.
 * Some of them operate worldwide, while others restrict themselves to a certain continent, and each have their own individual beliefs and customs.