Highguard groups - Revision history

Hailmur: /* Chapters of Reikos */

2026-06-25T15:42:07Z

Chapters of Reikos

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	Now bound together by their ambition to survive, they formed a new chapter and named themselves for the time they spent underground, preserving the flame of virtue through the occupation.		Now bound together by their ambition to survive, they formed a new chapter and named themselves for the time they spent underground, preserving the flame of virtue through the occupation.

			====Nakir's Haven====
			{{CaptionedImage\|file=Nakir's Haven.png\|caption=Nakir's Haven\|align=right\|width=175}}
			*'''Location:''' Tamarbode
			*'''Colours:''' Green, white, and black
			*'''Virtues:''' Loyalty
			*'''Exarch:''' Damian
			Nakir's Haven was founded by those who believed that lineage did not alter or conflict with their dedication to their nation, the Empire, or The Way. They built a structure that blended with the natural features around it; a great pool sits inside the walls of the keep, vines twist over the walls, and a canopy of trees maintains a cool shade year-round. The wave of Spring brought by Llofir has tipped the balance in favour of nature, for now at least.

			At first, when the Druj swarmed into Reikos, it was of little consequence. Behind strong ivy-covered walls, and with the protection of [[Night_magic#Obfuscation\|Night magic]], the group simply increased their defences and waited. This wait was in vain, however, as the Druj continued to bring destruction closer and closer to their door. The chapter lost many in the years that followed, including their former exarch.

	====The Pilgrims’ Guard====		====The Pilgrims’ Guard====

Hailmur: /* Ebon's Hall */

2026-05-11T18:50:23Z

Ebon's Hall

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	*'''Colours:''' Green, black and white		*'''Colours:''' Green, black and white
	*'''Virtues:''' Loyalty and Vigilance		*'''Virtues:''' Loyalty and Vigilance
	*'''Exarch:''' ~~Lex~~		*'''Exarch:''' Candress Silva
	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.

Hailmur: /* The Navigators of Virtue */

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The Navigators of Virtue

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	*'''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

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	* 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

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	====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

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	*'''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

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	*'''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

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	====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 */

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The Cenotaph

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	*'''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 */

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Chapters of Bastion

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	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====