Post by Admin on Aug 15, 2015 21:54:47 GMT -5
The Order of the Verdant Shield
Headquarters:
Ashworth, Shelbourne
Ashworth, Shelbourne
Current Commander:
Sir Logan Sinclair
Sir Logan Sinclair
Primary Combat Type:
Cavalry, Horseback Skirmishers
Cavalry, Horseback Skirmishers
The Order of the Verdant Shield traces it history back to the time when raids upon Sinclair lands were at their worst. The herds were being rustled with extreme prejudice and, at the time, Lord Leslie Sinclair firmly believed the land would fall to destitution if nothing were done. The people were doing their utmost against the criminals, but it was clear that stronger intervention was necessary.
A group of knights, squires, pages and militiamen banded together in hopes of investigating the source of the bandits and safeguarding the populace. The road was long and hard for them with many men falling in battle. It turned out the head of the bandits was a lesser lord jealous of the Sinclairs’ success in cultivating their herds. The man had stolen in hopes of driving the Sinclairs out of Ashworth and claiming the region for himself.
For their courageous and gallant acts, the men were all rewarded a keep and impressive stable in hopes of establishing an order to safeguard Ashworth and all of Shelbourne from danger. Thus, the Order of the Verdant Shield was born.
To this day, the Order of the Verdant Shield recruits from all over the kingdom, though most come from Shelbourne. All are trained extensively in saddle-based combat, whether being highly skilled with sword, shield, lance and bow. In addition to safeguarding Shelbourne, they maintain the peace, enforce laws and exact justice against criminals. The Knights of the Order are also touted as the best horsemen in Archades.