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The Order of Solstice is a Knight Order based in Izril.
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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]
The order commonly uses magical flames of emotion originating form Erin's [Like Fire, Memory] Skill. Despite that, the members can summon the flames on their own or keep them in lanterns and braziers. They've constructed a room that holds different flames in braziers where anyone is free to take a flame that calls to them, save for the black flame which is restricted. They also give out flames as cheap but impressive gifts.[4]
The order is attempting to use Eater Goats as war beasts, purchased from a village that tames them.[4]
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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.[5] Later, Talia Kallinad came up with the title "Knight of Solstice" in reference to Rabbiteater.[6] 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.[7]
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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.[8] 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.[9]
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. [10]
The Order of Solstice participated in the events of the Winter Solstice and the Night of Bloodtear.
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“Unless Miss Solstice has us charge the new Watch Captain from Pallass, I don’t think so. Worst comes to it, we’ll be in Pallass, fighting their Watch one against a hundred.”
Jewel [11] a few months before the Order of Solstice were part of a standoff with Pallass' Watch, Pallass' Army and Magus Grimalkin.[12]
The Order of Solstice investigates a tunnel in the mountain around the former location of Rheigeist. They fight Rock Elementals, but retreat without defeating them and discuss the inappropriate way people in Riverfarm talk to Durene about having sex with Laken.[13]
On the road back to Liscor the Order of Solstice ferried by Chaoisa picks up a young vampire couple, Sevil and Lapsey, and are subsequently questioned by some Vampire hunters from the Houses Byres and d'Artien, but can safely escort the Vampires to the The Wandering Inn without raising the suspicion of the hunters.[13]
The next day the couple checked out early and Durene wants to make sure they were save and checks for them in Pallass. Upon suspecting foul play when they hear the couple had been attacked by bandits and Sevil was killed they investigate and with the help of Nerul find Lapsey as a prisoner on the 5th floor. They are about to free her, when first a few prison guards and Pallass Watch and then army units try to stop them and they start to fight. When Grimalkin arrives Norman uses his flame of honor to break Grimalkin's arm. With some help by Nerul, Ishkr, and Liska and some sensible words from Esor into the ears of General Edellein they make it back to the Wandering Inn with Lapsey. Edellein intended to stop them shortly before going though the Portal Door, but was discouraged from doing so by the new Armored Antinium that have arrived from the Hive of the Armored Queen to join the Order.[14]
The Order then proceeds to accept the Antinium as well as some Gnolls, Drakes and Humans and makes camp at the mouth of the High Passes pass that Magnolia Reinhart intends to built her pass wall door in. Somewhere around the camp at the pass they intend to built the more permanent stronghold for the growing order. Leaving the new additions at the camp, the Normen, Ama, Antherr, Durene, Vess and Jewel successfully escort a group of vampires including Lapsey through the pass.[15]
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 |
| Crimshaw | Knight | Hatred, Mercy | 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 |
| Rotellen | Squire | Glory | Izril |
| 99 Armored Antinum | Squires/Pages | Izril | |
| Unknown amount of Brothers | ???? | Izril |
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 - Founder, Sponsor, and Advisor
- The Wandering Inn - Sponsor
- Dalimont - Honorary Knight, Thronebearer Liaison
- Chaoisa - Driver
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.[16]
- In a Palace of Fates dimension, all the Brothers of Serendipitous Meetings joined the order.[17]
References edit edit source
- ↑ Chapter 9.41 (Pt. 3)
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Chapter 9.07
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Chapter 9.41 (Pt. 3)
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Interlude – Halfseekers (Pt. 2)
- ↑ Interlude – Talia
- ↑ Chapter 8.46 G
- ↑ Chapter 8.81
- ↑ Chapter 9.41 (Pt. 1)
- ↑ Chapter 9.41 (Pt. 2)
- ↑ Chapter 9.53
- ↑ Interlude – Beginnings
- ↑ 10.20 E
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 10.19 E
- ↑ 10.20 E
- ↑ 10.21 E
- ↑ Chapter 9.09 P
- ↑ 10.36 (Pt. 1)