Post by Velaryon on Jul 7, 2019 19:00:46 GMT -5
The Order of the Silver Chalice is the most exclusive, prestigious knightly order in Tethyr, though it is also one of the younger such organizations in the country.
The Order's beginnings were in Waterdeep in 1359 DR, when 9 young nobles banded together to defend the Sea Ward (Waterdeep's wealthiest ward) from the forces of Myrkul (the god of death before Kelemvor). The Order was formally created the following year with the inclusion of more nobles from Waterdeep and Tethyr, at which point they set off to Tethyr to help restore justice to the land. Eventually they found themselves supporting the claim of Zaranda Star for the throne of Tethyr, although six of the nine founding members were slain in the war.
The order is led by Lady Merana Gulderhorn, a priestess of Siamorphe (goddess of nobility) and Countess of Morninggold. The Order is based out of a manor in southern County Morninggold called Mount Noblesse.
Every single one of the Order's 56 members is of noble blood, most from Tethyr but some from Waterdeep. Most are younger siblings, cousins, or other lesser members of noble houses, but a few actual Counts and Barons are counted among their number as well. In addition, several other high-ranking nobles such as King Haedrak, Queen Zaranda, Duke Tardeth Llanistaph, Duchess Vajra Valmeyjar, and Count Oon Santele also hold honorary memberships.
Except in rare circumstances, the Order of the Silver Chalice accepts new members only every 4 years during Shieldmeet.
The Order's beginnings were in Waterdeep in 1359 DR, when 9 young nobles banded together to defend the Sea Ward (Waterdeep's wealthiest ward) from the forces of Myrkul (the god of death before Kelemvor). The Order was formally created the following year with the inclusion of more nobles from Waterdeep and Tethyr, at which point they set off to Tethyr to help restore justice to the land. Eventually they found themselves supporting the claim of Zaranda Star for the throne of Tethyr, although six of the nine founding members were slain in the war.
The order is led by Lady Merana Gulderhorn, a priestess of Siamorphe (goddess of nobility) and Countess of Morninggold. The Order is based out of a manor in southern County Morninggold called Mount Noblesse.
Every single one of the Order's 56 members is of noble blood, most from Tethyr but some from Waterdeep. Most are younger siblings, cousins, or other lesser members of noble houses, but a few actual Counts and Barons are counted among their number as well. In addition, several other high-ranking nobles such as King Haedrak, Queen Zaranda, Duke Tardeth Llanistaph, Duchess Vajra Valmeyjar, and Count Oon Santele also hold honorary memberships.
Except in rare circumstances, the Order of the Silver Chalice accepts new members only every 4 years during Shieldmeet.