The Order of Solstice is a Knight Order based in Izril.
Overview[edit | edit source]
In the past, there were ages of dark skies. Shattered thrones. There have been times when monsters walked and spoke like men. These times shall come again. But when they come, men like Zanze shall step forwards and count themselves. We are not perfect crusaders. We will never be heroes. What we do matters. Here fell a [Knight]. Zanze Envergall stood in Arcsinger’s path because it was right. So long as the Order of Solstice exists, we will remember that.
Grandmaster Normen Callesn [1]
The concept of the Order of Solstice arose from a series of misunderstandings. However, it ended up becoming established for real by Erin Solstice. Typically, Knight-Orders in Izril and Terandria required at least a hundred [Knights] and a grandmaster. However, Erin bypassed that requirement via Virtue Familaris, claiming association with a number of [Knights] of Chandrar. Thus, she declared the Order of Solstice a crusade-chapter, enabling the Order's founding with only five members.[2] The Order originally consisted of two members, Rabbiteater and Normen Callesn. During the attack on the Goblinlands led by Xitegen Terland and Arcsinger’s Bows, several adventurers and civilians came to the Goblins' defense. These individuals would be recognized as members of the Order by Erin, thus formally establishing the Order of Solstice.[3]
Chronology[edit | edit source]
Volume 8[edit | edit source]
Ser Solton: The Order of Solstice does exist? Impossible. I have a fifteen gold bet that half-Elf made it up!
Erin Solstice: No, it totally exists. Maybe it wasn’t, uh, properly recognized, but I’m recognizing it now. Bam. Order of Solstice, [Knights] of Izril. Sworn to protect the innocent and kick people they don’t like.
The inception of the Order of Solstice[2]
After meeting the Order of Seasons under the alias of "Goblin Slayer," Rabbiteater choose "Solstice" as an alias.[4] Later, Talia Kallinad came up with the title "Knight of Solstice" in reference to Rabbiteater.[5] As 'Ser Solstice', Rabbiteater became one of the most famous combatants in the war against Ailendamus.
While the Horns of Hammerad are traveling to Izril on the Sand at Sea, Dame Thuile of the Order of the Hydra overhears Ceria Springwalker and Yvlon Byres talking about Erin Solstice, associating the name to Rabbiteater. As a joke, Ceria would claim that Yvlon was a [Knight] of the fictional Order of Solstice. In turn Thuile reports this false information on the existence of the Order of Solstice back to the [Grandmaster] of the Order of the Hydra.[6]
Volume 9[edit | edit source]
Ser Lotorghast, Dame Thuile, Ser Solton and a Clairei Knight arrive in Liscor to inquire about the origins of Ser Solstice. Erin confirmed that the Order of Solstice exists, having created it right at that moment. Naming Brunkr a posthumous member of the Order of Solstice, Erin declares Intent Valoris to create the [Knight] order, which will be recognized when five [Knights] have joined. Erin then knights Normen in the Garden of Sanctuary, inducting him into the Order of Solstice.[2]
Normen struggled with judging worthy applicants to the order, as well as funding their equipment and mounts. Erin believed that any members should be strong enough as to not die, but that would create too high a standard to join the Order.[7] He came to the opinion that members should be aware of their limitations, and not already have an occupation they are fond of and accomplish good things with. The first mission of the Order was to deliver food to struggling villages during a blizzard. Normen and some companions successfully fought past a horde of Snow Golems and reached the village of Rheirgest, saving the inhabitants from starvation.[8]
When the Bloodfeast Raiders attacked the village of Salefenwool, Ser Normen went to the defense of the village.[3] While defending the Goblinlands in the Unseen Empire from Arcsinger’s Bows, The Order of Solstice got recognized by recruiting ten Knights.[3]
During the Vampire hunt in northern Izril, the Order saves a group of fleeing Vampires, letting them through the Erin's door while stopping the [Knights] of the Clairei Fields that chase them from following them. At this time, Rivel val Lischelle-Drakle joined the Order as a probationary member. [9]
The Order of Solstice participated in the events of the Winter Solstice and the Night of Bloodtear.
Members[edit | edit source]
Current Members:[edit | edit source]
| Name | Role | Emotion Flame | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normen Callesn | Grandmaster | Honor | Izril |
| Ama | Knight | Sadness | Izril |
| Antherr Twotwentyonethree Herodotus | Knight | Determination | Izril |
| Dalimont | Knight + Thronebearers' liaison | None | Liscor, Izril |
| Durene Faerise | Knight | Kindness | Izril |
| Lehra Ruinstrider | Knight | None | New Lands, Izril |
| Rabbiteater/Ser Solstice | Knight | None | Baleros |
| Rivel val Lischelle-Drakle | Knight | None | Baleros |
| Jewel | Knight | Glory | Izril |
| Vess | Knight | Mercy | Izril |
| Ylawes Byres | Knight | None | New Lands, Izril |
| Embershard | Squire | None | Izril |
| Dekava Silverfang | Squire | None | Izril |
| 99 Armored Antinum | Squires/Pages |
Former Members:[edit | edit source]
| Name | Role | Emotion Flame | Reason for leaving |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brunkr | Knight | None | Deceased (Posthumously inducted) |
| Embraim | Knight | Glory | Deceased |
| Halrac Everam | Knight | Sadness | Deceased |
| Zanze Envergall | Driver | None | Deceased |
| Herove Canidus | Squire | None | Deceased |
Applicants:[edit | edit source]
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Anthese | Unknown |
| Culyss | Unknown |
| Menolit | Probationary Applicant |
| Mrsha du Marquin | Refusal |
| Roreh | Unknown |
| Walt | Unknown |
Affiliated:[edit | edit source]
- Erin Solstice - Sponsor and Advisor
- The Wandering Inn - Sponsor
Trivia[edit | edit source]
- In an alternate future, Herove Canidus would be the first Runner and Courier, to join the ranks of the Order of Solstice.[10]