Brotherhood of the Flame

The Brotherhood of The Flame is a defunct holy order of the Red Faith as of Winter 1761 where it was merged with the Norlandic Military, The Martyrs of Morsgrad, with the second Ashbringer Jairiven Willow assuming the mantle of first Ashbringer of the Martyrs.

Introduction:

The Brotherhood of the Flame is a company of people who value the word and teachings of the All Father over all. The Brotherhood holds no allegiances but to the Holy Hearth. The Order members see themselves as true sons and daughters of the All Father, and defenders of the Faith. The ultimate goals of the Brotherhood are dependent upon the paragons of past, and the AshBringer of present, as well as to stay true to the tenets of our faith.

Upon enlisting in the Order, one is given the Paragon Codex, a uniform, a weapon, and a shield. Soon after enlisting, the Neophyte is to be put to the test and if they succeed this initiation, they will become a fully fledged member of the Brotherhood.

Tenets:

- Defining the Unworthy.

- Spreading the Flame.

- Stand against the Long Dark.

Ranking Structure:

- AshBringer -

The AshBringer is elected via a moot. Their word is final in instances of discipline. Their paragon becomes the basis on which the order defines themselves and their goals. For example: If ones paragon were Myr “The Wordsmith”, then the order may focus on recording and collecting the histories of the red faith. If ones paragon were Ed av Avard “The Terrible”, then the order may focus on aggressive actions towards their enemies.

- Veteran -

A Veteran of the Brotherhood is one who has seen battle, proven themselves loyal to the faith and has the privilege of being elected AshBringer may they be voted in a moot.

- Hearth Seeker -

Those who hold the rank of Hearth Seeker are battle ready and doing the work of the All Father by spreading the flame. They are the keepers of the Hearth and hold closely to the Tenets of their faith. You must have a flame brand to become a Hearth Seeker.

- Hearth-Brother / Sister -

A Hearth-Brother / Sister is one who has proven themselves worthy to the Brotherhood and to the Faith. Though lacking experience, they will be taught and trained by the Hearth Seekers and Veterans of the order. Over time they may prove themselves worthy of serving the All Father more closely.

- Neophyte -

Neophyte’s are brand new initiates to the Brotherhood and have yet to prove themselves. They have much to learn about the Faith and cannot vote in electing a new AshBringer.

Moots for AshBringer:

All members of the Order, Hearth-Brother / Sister and over will be able to vote for the new AshBringer upon Death of the Old AshBringer. Only veterans of the Brotherhood will be able to be elected as AshBringer. Should there ever be a tie, the elected may duel for the honor of AshBringer, so that the All Father may decide who shall lead. Upon Election, the AshBringer’s Paragon will become the new holy symbol for the Order, and the goals of the Brotherhood will shift towards the teachings of said Paragon. If there be no Veterans left to be voted as AshBringer, then any that deem themselves worthy may step up for election.

The First Act of the Brotherhood of the Flame

15th of The First Seed, 1754 - During the Rubern War

The Brotherhood of the Flame: Order of Beowulf launched a daring strike deep into the Heart of Curon. Twenty Hearth Brothers lead by the Ash-Bringer himself, Jairiven Willow and the Master-of-Arms, Levian Tol. Late into the night the brave Brothers of the All Father crept into the city as the citizens slept, moving quietly into the Church of the Crossed god. With ease they covered the floors, walls, and pews in alcohol and set it ablaze. As the flames took hold of the church the Brothers crossed into the Bank of Curon, blanketing the chests with more kindling and alcohol and setting that too ablaze. There they said a prayer to the All Father and split up into the alleyways, disappearing in the night.. The smoke rising from Curon could be seen throughout the Highlands signalling the All Father’s praise for The Brotherhood.

The Brotherhood of The Flame has formally introduced themselves to Arcas.

Member of The Brotherhood of The Flame

- Ashbringers:

Founder: Roderic

Last: Jairiven Willow

- Veterans:

Marshal: Levian'Tol Grandaxe (Clanless)

Architect: Daniel Nash

- Hearth Seekers:

Noctis Arkin

Alisa Camian

- Hearth Brother:

Jexton Skargard