The Order of the Golden Dawn
Description: The Golden Dawn exists half in light, half in darkness. In order for the light to rise, it must first go through darkness. Such is the way of the world. The Order of the Golden Dawn actively seeks the dark mysteries of Althanas’ past, not in any bid for power or destruction, but for the protection of the present and future of Althanas.
Membership: The Order is divided into three Circles, dividing the work of the organization according to the skills required, though the work of each Circle often puts its members in contact with members of the other two. The Circles are as follow:
Argenteum Astrum
The Silver Star, led by the Chief Ceidon Loré, specializes in exploration and procurement of artifacts. Members of this Circle are survivalists and archaeologists. They are called upon to plumb the depths of ancient ruins, traverse wilderness, and contest openly with rival organizations. Grit and combat capability are helpful in this role, but not required if other qualifications are presented.
Current Roster:
Ceidon Loré (Ceidon) - Chief
Erirag the Poet
Stella Matutina
The Morning Star, led by the Chief Alma Waterstone, specializes in subterfuge, theft, and diplomacy, as well as field research. Members of this Circle are spies, diplomats, and learned field agents. They are called upon to wrest artifacts from unscrupulous third parties, steal secrets from rival organizations, negotiate with governments and allies, and provide field assessments of phenomena. Charisma and quick wits are helpful in this role, and magical ability or knowledge is helpful.
Current Roster:
Alma Waterstone (Zook Murnig) - Chief
Templi Orientis
The Eastern Temple, led by the Grand Chief Cohen Ephraim, is as much a Circle as the home base and sanctuary of the Order. The Templi Orientis specializes in the most vital role in the Order: containment. Researchers, librarians, and cloistered mages work in the vaults of the Temple, found deep in the Q’Dosh jungle of eastern Dheathain. Studiousness, patience, and caution are essential to members of Templi Orientis, and any capability in binding, containment, and security is helpful. These members are not confined to the Temple, however, and are often employed in transport of artifacts to the vaults, either alone or in the company of another Circle.
Current Roster:
Cohen Ephraim (NPC) - Chief and Grand Chief of the Order
Rules: The Order of the Golden Dawn is a very secretive organization. The things they study are usually things that should not be exposed publicly. Even the names of the Circles are secret, as well as the structure of the organization. Despite its status as a secret society, the name of the Order is not unknown in the world, though their purpose is shrouded in mystery. The mysteries of the Golden Dawn are to be protected at all costs. This includes the existence, purpose, or capabilities of dangerous artifacts, past and ongoing missions, the identity of other initiates, and the location and defenses of the Eastern Temple.
Intentional divulgence of Order secrets is grounds for expulsion, and revocation of access to the Temple. If further transgression is discovered, the Order will eliminate the threat. Expulsion may be appealed, and if extenuating circumstances are discovered, they will remain on probation and regain limited access to the Temple.
Accidental divulgence of Order secrets, or acting knowingly against the interests of the Order, will result in probation. Probationary members are treated as associates to the Order, but no longer full initiates with access, even restricted access, to the vaults. Further violations will lead to disassociation and expulsion. Probation can be appealed with the chief of the member’s Circle.
Members of the Order who have been fully initiated into the mysteries may, at the leave of their Chief, make use of artifacts from the vaults in relevant missions or in defense of the Order and its mysteries. Artifacts used in this way are to be immediately returned to the Eastern Temple’s vaults following mission completion, and cannot be claimed as personal spoils. If an artifact is lost unintentionally in the course of a mission, but not destroyed, the member responsible is placed on probation. If an artifact is lost, but destroyed before falling into the hands of the uninitiated, the member is disallowed from further loans until they have proven themselves once more in service to the Order, but no further punishment will be levied. If an artifact is intentionally lost, stolen, or given into the hands of the uninitiated, the member responsible will be expelled, and may face attempts at elimination dependent on the assessed threat level.
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