The Starspire Accord
Description:
The Starspire Accord was initially composed of members of the Champions Vigilant of Helm, the Chapter of the Nine Peers of Red Knight, The Knights Kuldar of the Triad, and Order of the Silver Chalice of Siamorphe. Eventually, with the coronation of the Queen and the creation of the Loyal Order of Innocents of Torm, the member orders rose to five. Further wisdom from the Accord’s founders, representatives of each of these orders, allowed the inclusion of good-aligned many other servants to Good and Lawful deities into the Starspire Accord. The result was a militant, capable force for Good and Law with the backing of many faiths and much of the local nobility, all operating out of a Chapter House in Murann. Together, the members of the Accord, some hundred strong, provide orderly and morally Good martial support and influence through the Swordbelt and Southern Amn. Supporting and even joining the Accord was a recent fashion among the peerage, even if many such assignments were symbolic only.
The Accord is governed by a Council of six, one seat for each Knight-Commander of the five Orders and a sixth Lord Knight-Chancellor for a Paladin of Tyr, whom the Council choose to be their high judge. Each Order is given equal opportunity to weigh in on Accord decisions. The highest echelons of the Accord are typically referred to as either the Council or the Inner Circle, the former encompassing solely the Council members; Knight-Commanders and the Lord Knight-Chancellor, whereas the Inner Circle refers to all Knights and Knight-Champions of the Accord.
Outlook:
Having been formed from five paladin and knightly orders, the Accord sees the world through the lens of discipline and dignity. Not all members are zealous, fanatical or even necessarily disciplined, as encountered members could range from the young, inexperienced and passionate good doer to a reserved veteran soldier who thrives in a disciplined setting.
OOC Notes:
// The Starspire Accord is generally focused on LN, NG, and LG characters with a knightly persuasion. They are a well-sanctioned force for Good and Law in Tethyr and Amn, and as such will be highly respected by NPCs within the setting.