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The '''Order of Seasons''' is a [Knight] Order from [[Terandria]].
[[File:SeasonalShielArt.png|thumb|300px|Single-Season Shield Designs by Enyavar]]
== Overview ==
The Order of Seasons is a [Knighthood] of four distinct chapters, one dedicated to each season. Their ranks are vast and their deeds famous in history. There is a general theme with each chapter, and [Knights] may pass from one season into the other, mostly in the order of the seasons.
* [Spring Knights] wear shades of bright green, yellow and blue. They are the most plentiful chapter of the Order, being mostly comprised of new [Knights], full of energy and drive. 
* [Summer Knights] wear shades of yellow-gold, red and orange. They are knights in their full glory, battle-tempered and in control of their aura skills. They are at the pinnacle of martial prowess and regularly crusade on other continents, battling evil.
* [Autumn Knights] wear shades of red, purple and silver. They represent a lower level of combat skill in favor of pursuing scholarly projects or magic. 
* [Winter Knights] wear grey and pale blue. They are often senior knights, and pursue their goals alone, solitary and independently. They form the smallest branch of the order.

These characterizations are generalizations: There are sometimes junior [Knights] first inducted into the winter season, as there are veteran [Knights] in the spring branch.<ref name="6.42E" />

The Order's membership is split equally between nobles and commoners.<ref>Gravesong Book One</ref>

== Seat of the Order ==
The headquarters of the order used to be a half-Elven fortress, now under the order's ownership.

The fortress-grounds of the Order are scrupulously maintained and the place where [Squires] receive education, and [Knights] can train. It is always populated by at least 2000 Seasonal [Knights], not counting other classes.<ref name="6.42E" />
[[File:SeasonCoatOfArms.png|thumb|300px|Coat of Arms of the Order of Seasons, by Enyavar]]
There are places dedicated or owned by specific seasons, but also general courtyards. The Fortress is adorned with frescos of heroes of old, and with ceremonial armors, some decorated in outdated fashions or pierced where their wearers had died.<ref name="6.42E" />

The gardens claimed by Spring are kept in full bloom.<ref name="6.42E" />

The Court of Summer is bright and fiery and a color scheme of . It sports huge, everburning braziers and colorful flagstones, and shall never grow cold.<ref name="6.42E" />

Corridors that are dedicated to Autumn are done with tinted glass, creating shadows and a quieter, fall ambiance. They are also in charge of the libraries.<ref name="6.42E" />

=== Geography ===
The headquarters is located in [[Terandria]], east and south on the continent, near [[Kallinad]] lands. They own the vast forests around that fortress, since the half-Elven empire that previously from the heart of this forest is long gone. The forests stretch from the untamed cavernous hills where Goblins and other monsters still thrive (supposedly more on the northwest), to a rockier terrain that leads to the coastal cliffs of Terandria.<ref name="6.42E" />

The seat of the Order of Seasons can be reached from the following locations within...
* 10 days, by ship from [[Daquin]] on [[Baleros]] and unknown skills<ref name="6.42E">[https://wanderinginn.com/2019/09/07/6-42-e/ Chapter 6.42 E]</ref>
* 6 days, by horse and best usage of Skills from [[Taimaguros]]<ref name="6.44">[https://wanderinginn.com/2019/09/14/6-44-e/ Chapter 6.44 E]</ref>
* 3 days, by [[Griffins|griffin]] and no skills, from [[Kaliv]]<ref name="6.44" />

== History ==
The Order of Seasons has an ancient history, already existing when [[Dalius Bedornial|Ser Dalius]] was still alive.<ref name="GS108">[[Gravesong Chapter 1.08|Gravesong 1.08]]</ref> They are said to have learned from the Flowers of Izril in antiquity.

=== Background ===
Years ago, [[Belavierr]] killed Dame Fale, and Ser [[Raim]] swore vengeance.

The Season of Summer lost nearly two hundred [Knights] to [[Az’kerash]].<ref name="6.42E" /> Sir Hilten, the [Autumn Knight], wrote ''Necromancy, Its Rise and Fall''.<ref name="6.50I" />

=== Chronology ===
128 [Knights] of Summer and Autumn participated in the [[Games at Daquin|games]] at [[Daquin]], led by Dame Talia and Sir Kelm.<ref name="6.23D">[https://wanderinginn.com/2019/06/08/6-23-d/ Chapter 6.23 D]</ref>

29 [Knights] of Summer and Spring went towards [[Riverfarm]] in a crusade against Belavierr; first Ser Raim, then followed by eight [Summer Knights] and twenty [Spring Knights]. Six Knights of Summer and thirteen of Spring survived the battle against Belavierr and her summons. Afterwards, they had to retreat with nonmagical means. On the long journey, Talia and her fellow knights met the [[Goblin Slayer]] and fought against [[Ogres]] together.

== Organization ==
While seniority is an important concept in the knighthood, all Knights are considered equal. Nevertheless, there is a well-founded hierarchy in the Order: The head of the Order is Knight-Commander [[Calirn]]. Placed below him are ''Grandmasters'' for each Season. Three of these grandmasters have titles that designate them as mentors to their season, while the Summer’s Champion has a title that places him at the frontlines.<ref name="6.42E" />
[[File:Tricolor_Animal_ShieldArt.png|thumb|150px|Seasonal Shield Designs with Animals, by Enyavar]]
=== Spring Knights ===
* [[Pertheine]], Spring’s Warden
** Ser [[Thornst (Knight)|Thornst]], senior [Spring Knight]<ref name="Talia" />
** Ser [[Eldein]], fell against [[Ogres]]<ref name="Talia">[https://wanderinginn.com/2019/11/30/interlude-talia Interlude - Talia]</ref>
** Dame [[Ingrela]], participated in the crusade towards Riverfarm<ref name="Talia" />
** Ser [[Thaime]], participated in the crusade towards Riverfarm<ref name="Talia" />
** Ser Shait, participated in the crusade towards Riverfarm<ref name="Talia" />
** Dame Zidele<ref>[https://wanderinginn.com/2020/05/06/7-21-kq/ Chapter 7.21 KQ]</ref>
** Ser [[Markus]], participated in the crusade towards Riverfarm<ref name="Talia" />
**Dame [[Meisa]], participated in the crusade towards Riverfarm<ref name=":8.06 RT">[https://wanderinginn.com/2021/02/10/8-06-rt/ Chapter 8.06 RT]</ref>
**Ser Lloyd, participated in the crusade towards Riverfarm<ref name=":8.06 RT" />
** Ser Medul Medoit<ref name=":8.06 RT" />
**Dame Thris<ref name=":8.06 RT" />
**Ser Jauslef<ref>[https://wanderinginn.com/2021/10/03/8-46-g/ Chapter 8.46 G]</ref>
**Ser Gauradin<ref name=":Perspective & Past">[https://wanderinginn.com/2021/10/06/interlude-perspective-and-past/ Interlude – Perspective and Past]</ref>
**Ser Caled<ref>[https://wanderinginn.com/2022/04/10/8-78-f/ Chapter 8.78 F]</ref>

===Summer Knights===

* [[Greysten]], Summer’s Champion<ref name="6.42E" />
**Dame [[Talia Kallinad|Talia]], Knight and [Lady] of House [[Kallinad]]<ref name="Talia" />
**Ser [[Raim]], led the crusade against [[Belavierr]], was killed<ref name="6.42E" />
**Ser [[Lorell]], participated in the crusade towards Riverfarm<ref name="Talia" />
** Dame [[Chise]], participated in the crusade towards Riverfarm<ref name="Talia" />
**Ser [[Raist]], participated in the crusade towards Riverfarm<ref name="Talia" />
**Ser Vitin, participated in the crusade towards Riverfarm<ref name=":8.06 RT" />
**Ser Zulv<ref name=":8.06 RT" />
**Dame Pitram<ref name=":8.06 RT" />
**Dame [[Voost]]<ref name=":8.06 RT" />
**Ser Hitre<ref>[https://wanderinginn.com/2021/08/15/8-36-h/ Chapter 8.36 H]</ref>
**Ser Ioust<ref name=":Perspective & Past" />

===Autumn Knights===

*[[Venoriat]], Fall’s Sentinel<ref name="6.42E" />
**Sir [[Kelm]], led the Knights at Daquin<ref name="6.23D" /><ref name="6.42E" />
** Dame Wera, led the research for Belavierr<ref name="6.42E" />
**Dame Fale, slain by Belavierr years ago<ref name="6.42E" />
**Sir Hilten, researcher on [Necromancy]<ref name="6.50I">[https://wanderinginn.com/2019/10/19/6-50-i/ Chapter 6.50 I]</ref>
** Sir Drommel<ref name=":8.06 RT" />
**Ser [[Ilm]]
**Ser [[Tulnous]]
**Dame Hiyev<ref>[https://wanderinginn.com/2022/03/16/8-73-r/ Chapter 8.73 R]</ref>

===Winter Knights===

* Winter’s Watcher<ref name="6.42E" />
**[[Calirn]], Knight-Commander of the Order of Seasons<ref name="6.42E" />

===Currently unknown seasons===
The following [Knights] were either of spring or summer. They participated in the crusade towards Riverfarm and were among the nine [Knights] killed by Undead or Cloth Creatures, probably the most prominent ones: Dame Essa, Ser Valliad, Ser Zahil, Ser Pitres.<ref name="Talia" /> 

The following [Knights] are either of spring or summer. They participated in the crusade towards Riverfarm, then rode back towards a harbour to reach Terandria as soon as possible. That group consists of six [Summer Knights]<!--two names currently unknown-->and thirteen [Spring Knights]<!--nine names currently unknown-->. The seasons of Ser Welte and Ser Aldon are unknown.<ref name="Talia" />

== Anthem ==
While it is not known if the other Season Knights or the whole Order have an anthem, the Summer Knights have one of their own that goes like this:

=== <u>Verse 1:</u> ===
<blockquote>''“I rode down summer highways,''</blockquote>

<blockquote>''Following the spring.''</blockquote>

<blockquote>''Autumn chased close after,''</blockquote>

<blockquote>''In dappled leaves falling''</blockquote>

<blockquote>''Telling me what the future brings.''</blockquote>

=== <u>Verse 2:</u> ===
<blockquote>''Summer is fading, the fire leaves''</blockquote>

<blockquote>''The sky, but I? I rode after sunlight''</blockquote>

<blockquote>''Until winter passed me by.''</blockquote>

=== <u>Verse 3:</u> ===
<blockquote>''Are those Dragon wings I hear beating''</blockquote>

<blockquote>''Or the drumming of my heart?''</blockquote>

<blockquote>''If winter comes around me,''</blockquote>

<blockquote>''If the world seems too dark.''</blockquote>

<blockquote>''Ride with me down summer highways''</blockquote>

<blockquote>''And let us light summer’s spark.”''</blockquote>

==Trivia==

*The Order of the Autumn is able to weave a Tier 7 or 8 spell (called a ''grand ritual'') to create a portal from the Seasonal Headquarters directly to [[Riverfarm]], across an ocean and many thousand miles.<ref name="6.43E">[https://wanderinginn.com/2019/09/10/6-43-e/ Chapter 6.43 E]</ref>
*It is customary, for friends and comrades to celebrate and toast for when they awaken their Aura. They call this event the Advent of Color.<ref name=":Perspective & Past" />
*In the Order headquarters they currently have a collection of 61,822 books in the library.<ref>[https://wanderinginn.com/2022/03/09/8-68/ Chapter 8.68]</ref>

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