Knight Orlders

The Knightly Orders were a central part of the Braxian Crusade, and saw a massive rise in power, going from local organisations to influential states. During the crusade many of the Knightly orders quickly signed themselves and their members up, mounted a large scale attack on the Baselian Empire, quickly carving out large swaths of land in various regions. While many ended up becoming vassals of local crusader states, there is very little doubt that they gained a great deal of political clout in the years following.

Valkyries
The Valkyries are an order made entirely of women, and dedicated to the Goddess Athena. They are one of the larger orders, and quickly gained in numbers during the Braxian Crusade. They were one of the first orders to swear their arms, and quickly established an independent crusader state based around the grand temple of Athena in Kaneia. At the end of the crusade they swore in numerous locals into their order and proclaimed their newly formed state as a safe haven for women fleeing the conflicts.

Order of the Blighted Stag


The Order of the Blighted Stag is an older order based around the forests of central Othenia. They are commonly known for their use of antlers adorned on their helms, alongside the use of stags as mounts, although not exclusively. During the crusades they established strongholds in Assara and Khemetos, establishing separate chapters each swearing fealty to the local ruler, but still headquartered in Othenia. Despite being a larger order, they have kept to only claiming individual strongholds, rather than larger portions of land, offering their arms to the local lords.

Other Related Organisations
While not strictly Knightly Orders, there are other organisations that work along similar principles that are considered influencial in and around the Baselium.

The Immortals


The Immortals are the traditional personal guard of the Baselian Emperor, and date back to the first years of the Empire. Traditionally, they have been loyal to the current incumbent emperor, and will switch loyalty once a new Emperor has been crowned. Currently, they serve Emperor Maximilian, with their leader being present on the council of the nine. The Immortals are well known for their expert fighting skill, and are easily among the most deadly fighting forces known to man.

The Jomsvikings


The Jomsvikings are Emperor Maximillian's personal guard. Made entirely of Northern Tribesmen, most are the original tribesmen that followed Maximilian in the Braxian Crusade. What they lack in organisation, they make up for in ferocity, and are widely considered to be a dangerous foe. While sometimes acting as a local police force, they primarily reside in the Imperial Palace in Assara.