Highguard groups - Revision history

Hailmur: /* The Navigators of Virtue */

2025-10-08T19:51:53Z

The Navigators of Virtue

← Older revision		Revision as of 19:51, 8 October 2025
Line 48:		Line 48:
	*'''Colours:''' White and gold		*'''Colours:''' White and gold
	*'''Virtues:''' Ambition and Loyalty		*'''Virtues:''' Ambition and Loyalty
	*'''Exarch:'''		*'''Exarch:''' Sister Micah
	A relatively new chapter founded in 382YE, it made its presence in Anvil known at the Winter Solstice of that year. Founded by Brother Luke, who became disillusioned by his previous Chapter, he set out to create a place inspired by the original Navigators - [[Atun]] and [[Atuman]]. A place that acknowledged and recognised the past, but sought to enter into the unknown, to search for new ways of making the Empire a better and more enlightened place, rather than clinging to history.		A relatively new chapter founded in 382YE, it made its presence in Anvil known at the Winter Solstice of that year. Founded by Brother Luke, who became disillusioned by his previous Chapter, he set out to create a place inspired by the original Navigators - [[Atun]] and [[Atuman]]. A place that acknowledged and recognised the past, but sought to enter into the unknown, to search for new ways of making the Empire a better and more enlightened place, rather than clinging to history.

Twiggy at 20:01, 9 August 2025

2025-08-09T20:01:53Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 20:01, 9 August 2025
Line 343:		Line 343:
	* Territory and region where the groups lands are physically located. Chapters are based around chapters, but cataphracts and even unconquered will be tied to a physical location that serves as their base of operations.		* Territory and region where the groups lands are physically located. Chapters are based around chapters, but cataphracts and even unconquered will be tied to a physical location that serves as their base of operations.
	* If your group has specific colours, you can mention them here.		* If your group has specific colours, you can mention them here.
	* If your group is ~~centered~~ around a specific Virtue		* If your group is centred around a specific Virtue
	* The name of your [[exarch]] if you are a chapter. If there is someone in your group that serves as the in-character leader of the group, you can mention them and their title here		* The name of your [[exarch]] if you are a chapter. If there is someone in your group that serves as the in-character leader of the group, you can mention them and their title here

Kirkbride: /* Balthazar's Vineyard */

2025-08-01T12:38:33Z

Balthazar's Vineyard

← Older revision		Revision as of 12:38, 1 August 2025
Line 9:		Line 9:
	====Balthazar's Vineyard====		====Balthazar's Vineyard====
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=Balthazars Vineyard.jpeg \|caption=Balthazar's Vineyard\|align=right\|width=175}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=Balthazars Vineyard.jpeg \|caption=Balthazar's Vineyard\|align=right\|width=175}}
	*'''Location:'''		*'''Location:''' The Elms
	*'''Colours:''' Purple and gold		*'''Colours:''' Purple and gold
	*'''Virtues:''' Prosperity		*'''Virtues:''' Prosperity
	*'''Exarch:'''		*'''Exarch:''' Azreal 'Wildfyre' of Balthazar's Vineyard
	Balthazar began his adult life as a poor merchant on the River Couros, trading in the wares of the common person. Though his existence was less-than-affluent, he saved enough to move away from the coast and buy a plot of land on the edge of the Elmwood Forests of Bastion. Trading in the shadows of the wealthy, he noticed that money rarely changed hands without a glass of wine at the table. Therefore, wishing to seek his fortune by providing what the rich desired, Balthazar used his land to plant a vineyard.		Balthazar began his adult life as a poor merchant on the River Couros, trading in the wares of the common person. Though his existence was less-than-affluent, he saved enough to move away from the coast and buy a plot of land on the edge of the Elmwood Forests of Bastion. Trading in the shadows of the wealthy, he noticed that money rarely changed hands without a glass of wine at the table. Therefore, wishing to seek his fortune by providing what the rich desired, Balthazar used his land to plant a vineyard.

Twiggy at 01:07, 18 July 2025

2025-07-18T01:07:54Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 01:07, 18 July 2025
Line 25:		Line 25:
	*'''Virtues:''' Vigilance and Pride		*'''Virtues:''' Vigilance and Pride
	*'''Exarch:''' Godfrey of the Emberclad		*'''Exarch:''' Godfrey of the Emberclad
	The Emberclad are an old chapter, renowned for their unyielding ~~defense~~ against Druj incursions. Over time, they dwindled to a handful of members until they were revitalised in 381YE.		The Emberclad are an old chapter, renowned for their unyielding defence against Druj incursions. Over time, they dwindled to a handful of members until they were revitalised in 381YE.

	They are dedicated to defending the Way, protecting the innocent, and guiding those who seek a path. They teach that Pride must be guarded with Vigilance and that certainty is the foundation of all Virtue. Their imposing black-stone chapterhouse, “the Crucible”, stands close to the border with Reikos. Though severely dilapidated, its three towers remain, each housing a bell. Beneath the central tower, a flame burns, watched over in an unceasing armed vigil.		They are dedicated to defending the Way, protecting the innocent, and guiding those who seek a path. They teach that Pride must be guarded with Vigilance and that certainty is the foundation of all Virtue. Their imposing black-stone chapterhouse, “the Crucible”, stands close to the border with Reikos. Though severely dilapidated, its three towers remain, each housing a bell. Beneath the central tower, a flame burns, watched over in an unceasing armed vigil.

Twiggy at 00:56, 11 July 2025

2025-07-11T00:56:51Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 00:56, 11 July 2025
Line 25:		Line 25:
	*'''Virtues:''' Vigilance and Pride		*'''Virtues:''' Vigilance and Pride
	*'''Exarch:''' Godfrey of the Emberclad		*'''Exarch:''' Godfrey of the Emberclad
	The Emberclad are an old chapter, renowned for their unyielding defense against Druj incursions. Over time, they dwindled to a handful of members until they were revitalised in ~~381 YE~~.		The Emberclad are an old chapter, renowned for their unyielding defense against Druj incursions. Over time, they dwindled to a handful of members until they were revitalised in 381YE.

	They are dedicated to defending the Way, protecting the innocent, and guiding those who seek a path. They teach that Pride must be guarded with Vigilance and that certainty is the foundation of all Virtue. Their imposing black-stone chapterhouse, “the Crucible”, stands close to the border with Reikos. Though severely dilapidated, its three towers remain, each housing a bell. Beneath the central tower, a flame burns, watched over in an unceasing armed vigil.		They are dedicated to defending the Way, protecting the innocent, and guiding those who seek a path. They teach that Pride must be guarded with Vigilance and that certainty is the foundation of all Virtue. Their imposing black-stone chapterhouse, “the Crucible”, stands close to the border with Reikos. Though severely dilapidated, its three towers remain, each housing a bell. Beneath the central tower, a flame burns, watched over in an unceasing armed vigil.

Hailmur at 02:01, 25 June 2025

2025-06-25T02:01:29Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 02:01, 25 June 2025
Line 20:		Line 20:

	====Emberclad====		====Emberclad====
			{{CaptionedImage\|file=Emberclad.png\|caption=Emberclad\|align=right\|width=175}}
	*'''Location:''' The Elms		*'''Location:''' The Elms
	*'''Colours:''' Black and red		*'''Colours:''' Black and red

Hailmur: /* The Cenotaph */

2025-05-19T15:02:16Z

The Cenotaph

← Older revision		Revision as of 15:02, 19 May 2025
Line 162:		Line 162:
	*'''Location:''' The Necropolis, Coursmouth, Necropolis		*'''Location:''' The Necropolis, Coursmouth, Necropolis
	*'''Colours:''' Blue and white		*'''Colours:''' Blue and white
	*'''Virtues:'''		*'''Virtues:''' Wisdom and Loyalty
	*'''Exarch:'''		*'''Exarch:''' Caleb of the Cenotaph
	The Cenotaph is based within the city of Necropolis and is primarily a chapter of [[Highguard_religious_beliefs#Stewards_of_the_dead\|stewards of the dead]]. The chapter was originally founded after the death of [[Emperor Barabbas]] and was dedicated to recovering his body and recording his story. The Cenotaph’s remit has now widened to collecting the stories of those worthy of being counted heroes and helping the unquiet dead move on to the Labyrinth. Many members of the Cenotaph are skilled in priestly skills such as [[exorcism]], or investigation magic.		The Cenotaph is based within the city of Necropolis and is primarily a chapter of [[Highguard_religious_beliefs#Stewards_of_the_dead\|stewards of the dead]]. The chapter was originally founded after the death of [[Emperor Barabbas]] and was dedicated to recovering his body and recording his story. The Cenotaph’s remit has now widened to collecting the stories of those worthy of being counted heroes and helping the unquiet dead move on to the Labyrinth. Many members of the Cenotaph are skilled in priestly skills such as [[exorcism]], or investigation magic.

	The chapter considers themselves more outgoing than most based in the Necropolis, and as such try to position themselves as the first port of call when someone at Anvil wants a loved one to be buried in the Necropolis.		The chapter considers themselves more outgoing than most based in the Necropolis, and as such try to position themselves as the first port of call when someone at Anvil wants a loved one to be buried in the Necropolis.

	The more military-minded members of the chapter tend toward following the unconquered style of fighting and most of the chapter do their military service in the [[Highguard_military_concerns#The_Seventh_Wave\|Seventh Wave]] as scouts, combat exorcists, and magisters.		The more military-minded members of the chapter tend toward following the unconquered style of fighting and most of the chapter do their military service in the [[Highguard_military_concerns#The_Seventh_Wave\|Seventh Wave]] as scouts, combat exorcists, and magisters.

	====Chantry of the Silver Skull====		====Chantry of the Silver Skull====

Hailmur: /* Chapters of Bastion */

2025-04-12T02:37:59Z

Chapters of Bastion

← Older revision		Revision as of 02:37, 12 April 2025
Line 18:		Line 18:

	Over the last eight decades, Balthazar’s Vineyard developed into a prominent chapter in Highguard, becoming famous for its alehouses, meaderies, and band of warrior-pilgrims known as ‘The Blades of Balthazar’. Most notable among the chapter’s modern-day traits is the presence of many siblings born in Imperial nations other than Highguard. Seeing no division between those of different bloodlines or lineages, Balthazar’s Vineyard welcomes all into their ranks.		Over the last eight decades, Balthazar’s Vineyard developed into a prominent chapter in Highguard, becoming famous for its alehouses, meaderies, and band of warrior-pilgrims known as ‘The Blades of Balthazar’. Most notable among the chapter’s modern-day traits is the presence of many siblings born in Imperial nations other than Highguard. Seeing no division between those of different bloodlines or lineages, Balthazar’s Vineyard welcomes all into their ranks.

			====Emberclad====
			*'''Location:''' The Elms
			*'''Colours:''' Black and red
			*'''Virtues:''' Vigilance and Pride
			*'''Exarch:''' Godfrey of the Emberclad
			The Emberclad are an old chapter, renowned for their unyielding defense against Druj incursions. Over time, they dwindled to a handful of members until they were revitalised in 381 YE.

			They are dedicated to defending the Way, protecting the innocent, and guiding those who seek a path. They teach that Pride must be guarded with Vigilance and that certainty is the foundation of all Virtue. Their imposing black-stone chapterhouse, “the Crucible”, stands close to the border with Reikos. Though severely dilapidated, its three towers remain, each housing a bell. Beneath the central tower, a flame burns, watched over in an unceasing armed vigil.

			The Emberclad include inquisitors, archivists, and wayfarers, but few magisters. They try to offer guidance, shelter, and strength to those seeking certainty. Their strict approach to doctrine rejects compromise, and means they do everything in their power to root out corruption. The chapter's goals are clear: defend the Way, safeguard the innocent, and ensure those seeking a path have the strength to walk it with certainty.

	====Jachin's Legacy====		====Jachin's Legacy====

Hailmur: /* Chapters of Bastion */

2025-03-17T00:19:02Z

Chapters of Bastion

← Older revision		Revision as of 00:19, 17 March 2025
Line 52:		Line 52:

	From here Reumah, her family and friends, fought against the Patrician’s Council alongside the chapters, notably providing weapons and armour for those in need, until she fell in battle herself during the destruction of Pharos. Her cousin, Abarrane, formally founded the chapter with oaths said in front of the other [[Highguard_leadership\|exarchs]] present “To provide for the war”. Since then that is all the chapter has striven for, to provide for the nation and chapters. Sometimes members of the chapter have asked whether the oath has been fulfilled already – often the question is dismissed as being caused by a lack of understanding of history.		From here Reumah, her family and friends, fought against the Patrician’s Council alongside the chapters, notably providing weapons and armour for those in need, until she fell in battle herself during the destruction of Pharos. Her cousin, Abarrane, formally founded the chapter with oaths said in front of the other [[Highguard_leadership\|exarchs]] present “To provide for the war”. Since then that is all the chapter has striven for, to provide for the nation and chapters. Sometimes members of the chapter have asked whether the oath has been fulfilled already – often the question is dismissed as being caused by a lack of understanding of history.

			====Sepulchre of the Red Sun====
			{{CaptionedImage\|file=Sepulchre of the Red Sun.jpg\|caption=Sepulchre of the Red Sun\|align=right\|width=175}}
			*'''Location:''' The Elms
			*'''Colours:''' Black, red, and white
			*'''Virtues:''' Vigilance & Courage
			*'''Exarch:'''
			The Sepulchre of the Red Sun are a chapter consisting mostly of a force of cataphracts, reborn from the Unbound Steel Hall of Lost Chapters during the war to liberate Zenith 384YE. Embracing what history has been left after the Sepulchre’s destruction during Emperor Nicovar’s madness, they strive to provide a vigilant and courageous force of warriors dedicated to defending their nation and the Way. The Sepulchre itself remains in part a ruin, with catacombs and crypts shrouded in mystery, still yet to be fully rediscovered by its new inhabitants.

			Hidden on the far side of the Elms in Bastion, the chapter hosts a number of military units and congregations and also operates a lucrative mercantile network spanning down the river Couros and beyond the Empire. With siblings dedicated to Vigilance and Courage, they often seek out opportunities to protect Highguard from heretics hiding among the populous and engage threats looming beyond the Empire's border.

	====Scions of Ravensfell====		====Scions of Ravensfell====

Hailmur: /* Chapters of Reikos */

2025-03-05T13:21:52Z

Chapters of Reikos

← Older revision		Revision as of 13:21, 5 March 2025
Line 218:		Line 218:
	*'''Location:''' Ebon's Hall, Broken Ride		*'''Location:''' Ebon's Hall, Broken Ride
	*'''Colours:''' Green, black and white		*'''Colours:''' Green, black and white
	*'''Virtues:''' ~~Vigilance~~ and Vigilance		*'''Virtues:''' Loyalty and Vigilance
	*'''Exarch:''' Lex		*'''Exarch:''' Lex
	Ebon’s Hall was never meant to rise again. Once a forgotten chapterhouse, it lay buried in time’s silence, abandoned after the Druj invasion of 367YE. Those who could not fight fled to Bastion. The rest stood, bled, and died, nameless in the wilds. When the Druj set their torches to the great weirwood tree at the heart of the Hall, its burning marked the chapter’s end.		Ebon’s Hall was never meant to rise again. Once a forgotten chapterhouse, it lay buried in time’s silence, abandoned after the Druj invasion of 367YE. Those who could not fight fled to Bastion. The rest stood, bled, and died, nameless in the wilds. When the Druj set their torches to the great weirwood tree at the heart of the Hall, its burning marked the chapter’s end.