Knightly Orders of Akara

Kingsguard/Sable Swords- The Sable Swords were formed in 322AF when the Androsian prince Sabbas fled the court after being framed for the murder of his father. A few loyal retainers followed him and the group traveled across Akara in search of the real murderer. Their search led them on many adventures and eventually the group grew to several hundred men. They became known as the Sable Swords due to the renowned blacksmith Ionnes the Grim joining them and providing every member with his mastercrafted midnight steel, blades that never lost their sharpness, never rusted, and were almost impossible to break. The group sometimes acted as a mercenary band and at other times aided people without reward. Eventually, Sabbas discovered that his own uncle had orchestrated the entire plot and returned to Phrygia to enact vengeance. He discovered the city on the verge of uprising due to his uncle's incometence and arbitrary sense of rulership. The guard opened the gates to him and Sabbas and his men cut their way through the palace guard before bringing the scheming royal to justice. The Sable Swords then became the formal Kingsguard from that day on.

Order of the Burning Heart

Fire Templars-

Midnight Lancers- So named because of their ebony black armor and black banners.

Knights of the Crystal Chalice- an order or knights who protect shrines and sacred artifacts, the most famous of which is the crystal chalice, an ancient artifact that no outsiders have ever seen. The artifact is locked within the vaults of their impenetrable keep somewhere in the Jadestone Mountains. They are quiet and aloof in nature and only take up arms in defense of their shrines and holy places. When they do a whirlwind of death is sure to follow.

Doom Eagle Lancers- Native to Galat, the Doom Eagles specialize in shock combat, charging in with lances and retreating before the enemy can react. They are among the most skilled lancers in the world, being able to put a lance through an armored foe's eye at full gallop.

Dawnbreakers- A monastic order dedicated to Ausrine, goddess of the morning star, beauty, youth and vitality. Knights who prove themselves worthy are said to be blessed by their patron with extended lifespans, and youthful, attractive appearances.

Order of the Stone Lords- These men are masters of fortification and defensive warfare. They are native to Balatonia where they gained expertise in sturdy construction from building defensive works against the massive beasts that arise from the sea as well as the monsters that inhabit the forests. Their fortifications in addition to the dangerous wildlife made any invasion of the region by foreign powers an unpalatable decision for centuries.