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.

Independent Orders:
A great number of Orders operate independently, subordinate to no nation or religion (although some may be religious as part of their founding).

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 Ymir War, the third of 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 the Knights of Eden
Leader: Grand Master Motto: "Army in the Light, Justice from the Shadows."

The Order of the Knight of Eden, also known as the Order of Eden or the Eden Knights, is a military order dedicated to the peace and freedom of the world.

The reason for their motto is because the order has two faces, like two sides of the same coin: There is the public Knightly order that goes where they are needed, helping the needy and fighting alongside just causes. Then there's the secret side of the order, as a society of assassins; this side of the order carries out covert operations and assassinations, political or otherwise.

The order operates worldwide, and they will sometimes carry out jobs for the highest bidder, but usually with reason. While keeping one side of the order hidden, the Order of Eden maintains a public face of chivalry and honor. Members of the Order of Eden, known as Edeners, are the sworn enemies of the Chaos Order, who seek to plunge the world into chaos.

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

Fuurinkazan is a Samurai Order active in Yamatai and its possessions in Marlakcor and Maritimus, under the leadership of a Shogun. It also extends its influence to Joseon, Mizuho, Hinomoto, and Yamatai's protectorate Ningyo Shima.

Fuurinkazan was first formed during the Warring States Period of the Two Hundred Years' War to combat rouge warlords and other ruffians trying to take advantage of the chaos. Since the conclusion of the conflicts after the Age of Conquest period, Fuurinkazan has helped to maintain order, but remains outside the Emperor's influence.

Knights of the Morning Star
Leader: Grand Master Motto: "From the First Star to the Last Star."

The Knights of the Morning Star is a knightly order primarily based in Drakcnyia in western Aquilonis.

The Knights of the Morning Star was first founded in Drakcnyia, and is often seated on the ruling council due to its popularity. The order is so popular, it has been seated on the council for a record of twenty consecutive elections, and there have been several calls to change the laws so that the Morning Star can have a permanent seat, but these have all been unsuccessful.

The Knights of the Morning Star was founded as a splinter group of the Drakcnyia Liberty Force, in opposition to the corruption rampant within the higher ranks of the Army. This split resulted in civil war within a few years of Morning Star's formation, but the resulting peace treaty ended much of the corruption within the DLF (but not all of it).

The Morning Star Knights are often seen as the true chivalrous peacekeepers of Drakcnyia due to their strict codes of honor and chivalry.

The order also extends its influence into Telmarnia, Auribestan, Albion, and into eastern Eurodon.

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 Legion 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, which resulted in the collapse of the Empire. Once the war with Troy during the Revolution ended, The Myrmidons became truly independent, though lack sovereign land, and occasionally sends its men to the aid of just causes.

Order of the Mystics
Leaders: Council of Three Motto: "Peace Between Mortals 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.

Founded by Merlin, the Order operates worldwide, but is primarily based in Camelot where it was founded. It was also a major power on one side of Morgan and Mordred's War.

Order of the Knights of Mythador
Leader: Grand Master Motto: "Take no Crowns, Win no Glory."

The Order of the Knights of Mythador, also known as the Mythadorian Order, are the largest and oldest knightly order in Eurodon, 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 series of successive civil wars resulted in the Empire's fragmentation. The newly reorganized order tried to reunite and reform the Empire, but the firm establishment of new states prevented this, and they instead turned to being a independent 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 Nekcrozia, northwest and central Ingodija, and a minor presence in Maritimus and Marlakcor.

Knights of Roland
Leader: High Knight Motto: "For the Lady."

The Knights of Roland, also nicknamed the Black Knights, is a knightly order based in Camelot. They get their nickname from the fact that their knights wear black armor.

Founded by Sir Gawain Alfred Roland, once a Knight of the Round Table, the Knights of Roland are a partially religious order pledging faith to Viviane, the Lady of the Lake, while also charged with the defense of Camelot, alongside the Knights of the Round. But unlike the Knights of the Round Table, the Knights of Roland are completely independent of the monarchy.

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, its 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.

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

The Sky Knights are an airborne Knightly order that serve as the guardians of the flying city of Skyrkraftia, home of the Volucydals. The Sky Knights take their name from the fact that they are an airborne knightly order, flying about using their wings or riding flying beasts such as dragons, griffins, or giant eagles.

Women-only Orders
A select few orders only allow women to join. While it is truly unique among other military orders due to forbidding men from joining, this is rare, and there are only a few in existence across Patria. While there are a few more, the two largest are listed here.

Order of the Rose Knights
Leader: Warmaiden Motto: "Honor, Beauty, Valor, Love, Glory."

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 Nekcrozia and Ingodija, along with some minor presence in Marlakcor and Maritimus, where it is slowly gaining prominence. It is one of the two largest existing female-only Knightly Order, the only other one being the Order of the Valkyries.

Branches of the order are usually led by a Warmaiden along with three sub-commanders.

Nearly eight hundred years before present time, the Order was originally founded as the private army of a Gallian Princess, known to history as Caroline Marie-Claire de Guilheim, First Princess of Gallia during the Guilheim Dynasty, and continued to be so for each First Princess of Gallia for over a century.

However, after a hundred years marred by a lack of respect and recognition, combined with the oppression of women at the time, contempt with their rulers prompted the Order's revolt; even the First Princess of the time, known to history as Adrienne Laetitia de Guilheim, sided with the Order rather than stick with her family.

However, lack of support and heavy losses forced the Order to retreat across borders to neighboring lands. After an uneasy peace treaty with Gallia, which came under the rule of the House of Tabouillot during the war, the order turned into an independent militant organization, eventually growing into the world-side respect-commanding power it is today.

Order of the Valkyries
Leader: Meyjar Motto: "Life & Glory to the Just."

The Order of the Valkyries is a female only knightly order operating in Eurodon. Headquartered in Asgard and operates mainly in Sverige, Noregr, but extends its influence as far as Telmarnia.

Religious Orders:
Some orders were founded as an armed branch of a religion.

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

The Knights of the Celtic Order, or simply the Celtic Knights or Celtic Order, are a Knightly Order based in southwest Britannia and southeast Gallia.

The Celtic Order was originally founded as a religious sect that worships the Goddess Gaia.

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 elsewhere, while still retaining its religious purpose through the Church of Gaia.

Knights of the Gaelic Order
Leader: Grand Master Motto: "Hail the Gaelic Lords."

The Knights of the Gaelic Order, or simply the Gaelic Order or the Gaelic Knights, are a knightly order based on the Island of Eire, the southern island of the Gaelic-Celtic Isles.

A religious order pledging faith to the Goddess Gaia, they were originally formed in Hibernia but since spread their presence to the rest of the islands, and have limited presence in the Uther Islands, Albion and northern Nekcrozia.

Order of the Knights Templar
Leader: Grand Master Motto: "Unto thy Name, give glory."

The Order of the Knights Templar, or simply the "Templar Order" or the "Templars", is an military organization based in Gallia.

The Templars were founded as a monastic order preaching the Faith of Kuhmuf, but during a dispute in beliefs with another order, turned militaristic in order to maintain their practice.

Order of The Marlakcor Zodiac
Leader: Jiangjun Motto: "Together as One."

The Order of the Marlakcor Zodiac is the militaristic branch of the Marlakcor Zodiac faith. It is primarily based in Huaxia, but extends its influences across the entire continent, aside for Jingling, and as far south as Long Qundao in Maritimus.

There are twelve corps, each dedicated to a different animal of the Zodiac, and each with is own specialty. The Order's main purpose is to preserve peace in Marlakcor, but has taken a neutral stance in most affairs in recent decades.

Order of the Telmarnian Zodiac
Leaders: Twelve Generals Motto: "Twelve Spirits, One purpose."

The Order of the Telmarnian Zodiac is the Militaristic Branch of the Telmarnian Zodiac faith, based almost purely in Telmarnia. There are twelve corps, each dedicated to a different deity of the Zodiac, and each with is own specialty. The Order serves as the secondary army of the Telmarnian Empire, as well as the primary persecutors against perceived heresy.

Secret orders:
Some orders are hidden from public eye, and are shrouded an secrecy. Very few outside these organization know that they exist.

Army of Chaos
Leader: Great Lord of Chaos Motto: "May the World Burn."

The Army of Chaos, also known as the Chaos Order or the Dark Order, is the militaristic branch of the Church of Chaos.

The only goal of the Chaos Army is the spread of destruction, discord and chaos. In the beginning the followers, known as Chaotics, believed that they were returning the world to the natural order of nature, with the ultimate goal of resurrecting the Dark Lord Voldrazar; but as time went by their beliefs were replaced by nothing but a love for destruction and bloodshed, but their goal of resurrecting the Dark Lord remained.

Keeping themselves hidden to all, the Dark Order usually operates by recruiting leaders to their ranks, or overthrowing sovereigns in coups d'état, allowing them to sow discord from the top down. However, their usual modus operandi is usually the other way around, which is to simply cause as much trouble as possible, usually by starting wars one way or another.

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, but operating all around Southeastern Aquilonis, as as far away as Maghreb or Awal, 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, doing what they can to prevent such evil from rising again.

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 its 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, small 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 its 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.

Subordinate Orders:
Some orders are subordinate to a higher power, whether it be the ruler of a nation or a church.

Holy Kuhmufic Order
Leader: Magister Motto: "Long live the Pope!"

Based in the capital of the Holy Papal Empire, the Holy Kuhmufic Order is the knightly order in direct service to the Pope of the Kuhmufic Church, and is the official militaristic branch of the Faith of Kuhmuf.

The Pope has absolute authority over it, and since it is separate from the official Papal Army, they can root out heresy across Patria without directly involving the Papacy itself. However, the Holy Order is notorious for its corruption behind the scenes, and is not above making a move without the Pope's say-so.

Knights of the Round Table
Leader: King of Camelot Motto: "United we stand, divided we fall."

The Knights of the Round Table are a Knightly Order based in Camelot, and are the primary police and army of the kingdom. Originally founded by King Arthur Richard Lionheart, they were instrumental in the founding of the kingdom when they toppled a tyrannical lord.

Order of the Knights of the Silver Bat
Leader: Lord Commander Motto: "Peace and Glory to the Realm."

The Order of the Knights of the Silver Bat, or simply the Silver Bats, is a Transylvanian knightly order made up solely of vampires. They take their name from the Silver-haired bat native to Transylvania, as well as the nickname of Zelda VI.

One of the newer knightly orders on Patria, founded in the wake of the Great Northern Aquilonis War, the Silver Bats serve as the personal force of the Monarch of Transylvania, as well as the national guard of the kingdom, and personal guards of the royal family. They also serve a religious role in spreading the faith of the Gods of the Vampiric Pantheon to smaller communities that lack a place of worship.

Akatsuki Ninja Order
Leader: Akekage 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 Two Hundred Years' War, it is headquartered in Yamatai, but extends its reach to the rest of the empires in the Sea of Orient, and Yamatai's possessions in Marlakcor 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: Sandakage 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.

Sovereign Orders:
Some orders have risen up to become the rulers of their own nation.

Drakcnyia:
Drakcnyia is run by several knightly orders that govern the Knights' Republic, rising to power after overthrowing Drakcnyia's tyrannical king.

Drakcnyia hosts many military orders, but nine administrate Drakcnyia from its ruling council. Six serve fixed terms, elected to those seats by a nationwide election every five years, but the three with permanent seats are listed here.

None of the council members, permanent and non-permanent, are restricted to the borders of Drakcnyia, and members are free to go wherever, and do whatever, they please, even outside the country (of course that doesn't include crimes; members of orders currently sitting on the council are punished severely for their transgressions.); but when duty calls, such as war, all members of the orders sitting on the council are called home to fulfill their obligations to their country. Knightly orders that aren't currently members of the council are exempt from this obligation.

Knights of the Brotherhood
Leader: Commander Motto: "Liberty, Justice, Trust, Freedom, Peace, Honor, Goodness, Strength, Valor."

The Knights of the Brotherhood, sometimes simply known as The Brotherhood, is one of the three knightly orders that rule Drakcnyia from permanent seats on the council, and the second-largest in terms of members. The Knights of the Brotherhood is the most influential of the three guilds, and is generally the voice of reason in most disputes.

Divine Dragon Alliance
Leader: Commander Motto: "Hail Xirphan."

The Divine Dragon Alliance is one of the three knightly orders that rule Drakcnyia from permanent seats on the council, and the smallest in terms of members (while it is still large in it's own right).

Founded by Worshipers of the Dragon God "Xirphran," 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 Drakcnyia. But when wartime comes, they've proven to be a force to be reckoned with, willing to set aside aside their lives to protect Drakcnyia, and the people the people they encounter during their campaigns.

Drakcnyia Liberty Force
Leader: Commander Motto: "Freedom, Glory, Valor."

The Drakcnyia Liberty Force, more commonly known as The Army, is one of the three knightly orders that rule Drakcnyia from permanent seats on the council, and the largest in terms of members. Originally founded purely as a military force for the former Kingdom of Drakcnyia, 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 Drakcnyia. Because the Army is so large, it is plagued with political instability and infighting among the ranks. The army also has a negative reputation due to apparent corruption among the ranks, with small bands commonly extorting citizens.

Knights Hospitaller
Leader: Grand Master Motto: "Defense of faith & 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 island state of Rhodes.

Founded in Pompeii during the Roman Wars of Conquest to help the sick and wounded on the front and rear 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, it retained its original medical purpose. It now serves the same purpose while retaining lordship over the island.

When Rome attempted to invade Troy by bypassing the then Olympian Empire (this was before the Trojan Civil War and the independence of Seleucid), the Order was instrumental to the keeping the Roman Navy going, settling on the island off the northwest coast of the upper peninsula in preparation for the invasion. But when the Romans were called back due to the uprising in Illyria, the Order rebelled and chose to stay, and has held sovereignty over the archipelago ever since, defending it against invaders zealously.

Order of Rondar
Leader: Grand Master Motto: n/a

The Order of Rondar is a Magician's Order specializing in elemental magic, and is currently the ruling government of the City-state of Rondar in central Aquilonis.

Long ago, the Order of Rondar was responsible for maintaining peace between the magic and non-magic communities of Avalar, but when a citizen of what was then the City of Maldrazik came to them for help, they launched a campaign to liberate the city. After they seized control of the city from the tyrannical Cult of Maldrazell, they installed themselves as the ruling government and renamed the city after their order.

They were originally denounced when they seized power, but they accepted it, knowing they did the right thing by removing the tyrannical Cult of Maldrazell from power. It has since maintained friendly relations with the surrounding nations, and continues to maintain peace around Aquilonis.

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

The Order of Ravencroft, a Dark Magic order founded by a powerful warlock named Bartholomew Ravencroft, is currently the ruling body of the State of the Order of Ravencroft in Nekcrozia.

The Order was founded as a splinter faction of the Mystic Order due to a clash of ideals; Ravencroft's ideals were more extremist, including the fact that he embraced Dark Magic. He viewed the potentials of it, particularly power, to be superior to the Mystic Order's belief in peaceful coexistence between magic and mortals, hence the Order's motto.

After forming, the Order of Ravencroft cut all ties from the Mystic Order, diplomatic and practical, and moved to the Rheibwyr Islands of the northwestern lands of Nekcrozia (Weirland), then under Britannian/Angevin rule. Once established there, they created one of the largest, yet most notorious, schools of sorcery in Nekcrozia: Bloodraven Academy of Sorcery. The school is notorious due to its practice of actually teaching the darkest of dark magic.

The Ravencroft Order took upon themselves to be responsible for maintaining order in Northern Nekcrozia after the Colonial race for Northern Nekcrozia ended; but after about two hundred years, one Lord Warlock, Junard Yuthoth, felt that the Order had a right to rule its own country and, using an incident involving an attack on a warlock as an excuse, led the revolt and conquest of the Rheibwyr Islands from Angevin. After independence, while the order was already well-known for having an iron fist, the order has since become increasingly tyrannical.

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 Ordensstaat. It also intervenes in conflicts around Patria when the need arises.

Centuries back, the Order was originally founded as the personal force of a Prince of Germania, whom is known to history as Abraham Horst Calvin Jasper Leopold Bertram von Matfriding, of what was then the Matfriding Dynasty.

When the Kaizer of the time sent the Order to conquer what was then the southernmost territories of Livonia, the then Grand Master rebelled and instead took over the conquered portion of kingdom, successfully defending the territory against the invading Germanian Army. The Teutonic Order has since defended the land from Germania with all its might.

Notes & Trivia

 * 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 or region, and each have their own individual beliefs and customs.