Cavalier
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The cavalier tradition stems originally from the Myrrish, and has since spread all over the world. The arvek took it swiftly into their own ranks, favoring flavors of the Knights of Peace or the Lost Crown, and the oruch the Cockatrice, among others. Cavalier orders are not exclusive to cavaliers alone. An established order features a number of members, from bards to record deeds of heroism to priests of appropriate faiths to tend wounds and offer guidance and wisdom. Cavaliers will also strike out on their own frequently, particularly some orders, in an effort to spread good deeds and heroism. Others are in service to various, minor nobility, and the "roving sons" of places such as Selentia are near infamous.
Below are founding orders of the Cavalier. All of these are available for play. Though the original orders sprang from Myrddion, traditions have quickly spread all over the world.
You're welcome to develop your own local theme for orders, or use an existing one. The only things we require is that the the edicts must remain intact, and not to use the PRD names as the name of your order. This is because we want to avoid roleplay confusion from: the oruch Glaive-Reaver clan's Order of the Lion, and the arvek nar's Blar-based Order of the Lion, etc.
The Cavalier Orders
The below orders were the original, founding orders. Since then, the tradition has spread across Ea. PCs are not restricted to the ones below, though all modern orders may trace their roots to these. When you select an order in chargen, its name on your +sheet will either reflect current membership in that order, or an ancestry (spinoff). In other words, you are welcome to craft your own to tell the tale you wish. The cavalier tradition is fast-spreading across Ea, with various cultures quickly adapting their own versions.
| Chivalric and Cavalier Orders | |||
| Order | PRD Name | Founded | Affiliated Characters |
| Tradition of the Cockatrice | Cockatrice | Rosalia | Knights of the Cockatrice |
| Tradition of Peace | Dragon | Sendor | Knights of Peace |
| Tradition of the Lost Crown | Lion | High-Kingdom | Knights of the Lost Crown |
| Tradition of the Pillar | Shield | Isobar | Knights of the Pillar |
| Tradition of the Hymn | Star | Ecclesia | Knights of the Hymn |
| Tradition of the Purple Rose | Sword | Selentia | Knights of the Purple Rose |
| Tradition of the Blue Rose | Blue Rose | Dragonier | Knights of the Blue Rose |
| Tradition of the Seal | Seal | Varies | Knights of the Seal |
| Tradition of the Scale | Scale | Emerged from the arvek's desire to reclaim their peoples | Knights of the Scale |
| Tradition of the Tome | Tome | Emerged from Knights of the Seal | Knights of the Tome |
| Your Order | ??? | ??? | |
- Special Note: The portion of the Cockatrice edict regarding treasure does not apply within the Emblem of Ea. In addition, use of this order is not a permission to be an asshole during play.
Additional Options
In addition to standard cavalier mounts, Tenebrae races may select a racial mount, if applicable, as well as any creature from the druid animal companion list, so long as it may be reasonably be used as a mount (so no gorillas). We allow all Core animal companions, as well as some additionals. We've also added Teamwork Feats from a number of Paizo sources.
Finally, the following paragraphs are added to the cavalier's mount ability:
- In addition, upon joining an Order, a cavalier receives a special Mark of the Order. The Mark is usually a clasp, though it may be any ornate object worn upon the cavalier's body. This announces his membership, yet also has an additional property. By concentrating on the Mark, the cavalier may bring his mount to his side as a full round action. This ability is the equivalent of a spell of a level equal to one-third the cavalier's level. The mount immediately appears adjacent to the cavalier. A cavalier can use this ability once per day at 1st level, and one additional time per day for every 4 levels thereafter, for a total of five times per day at 17th level.
- A Mark is bonded to the Cavalier and his mount. Should the Cavalier receive a new mount or change orders, he must realign the Mark as part of a ritual that takes 24 hours. Should the Mark be lost or stolen, a similar ritual may be performed, again taking 24 hours to enact. Any masterwork item bearing the symbol of his order may be forged into a Mark via this method. Only one Mark of the Order may be in existance at one time.