The Order of Luminos
Warrior monks dedicated to doing the will of Luminos, the order is for repentant sinners and idealistic warriors of good alike. Under the command of Brother Killian, and the priests of Luminos, the order gives their lives that others may live in peace.
History of the Order
In the days when Olaran was young, the land was in chaos. While Alirion himself was a strong king, his descendants had to maintain with an iron fist the empire he had formed. Olaran’s neighbors needed little excuse to prey on the borders, keeping them under constant threat of invasion. While the rulers of Olaran had to look outward to protect their realm, the inner lands were plagued with raiders, injustice, and poverty. The plea for divine protection echoed across Olaran, leading to the establishment of a Holy Order. Heeding the call, a kind and righteous nobleman, Brona, presided over the land as the first High Priest of Luminos, turning his estate in the Fire Mountains into the great Temple of Luminos.
Yet the pilgrims needed protection, and the church of Luminos needed a strong arm. Responding to his father’s call, Tartxhanian L’Rouche, the king’s fourth son, proposed a new order of warriors: the Knights of the Order of Luminos, bound not by borders or to a king, but by their commitment to protect the peoples of Adrasil. These knights, embodying the virtues of servitude and leadership, ventured where the king’s reach faltered, becoming beacons of hope, and guardians of the oppressed.
The Order of Luminos is an ancient organization whose members are dedicated to the service of others. These Warrior Monks and Questing Knights forswear earthly ambition and possessions in order to serve the highest principles of Luminos: Charity, Honor and Courage. Members of the order believe that they do the will of Luminos by defending the weak and helpless and serving the peoples of all lands. While the order had been extinct for years, the fervor of the High Priest of Luminos (may he rest forever in the Light of Luminos) drove him to reestablish the Order. Choosing the disgraced Killian of Lannock as his new servant and commander, the high priest brought back the Order as an alternative to exile for the former duke at the suggestion of the Lord High Chancellor. Now the Order’s strength burgeons anew, heralding a resurgence of valor and righteousness in a world shrouded in injustice.
The Order Culture and Look
Emblem: The Sun of Luminos
Culture: Inspired by historical warrior monks, questing Arthurian knights, the Fantasy Knight’s Watch, and Jedi, “The Order” is a group of warrior monks that serve Luminos and his servants. They wear brown and tan robes under their armor to exhibit their commitment to humility and self-effacement.
The Order is open to all combatant players. Currently there are no healer slots allowed for the Order of Luminos.
Equipment: ***Please note: Unlike other factions, The Order has minimum garb requirements and is allowed a much smaller selection of armor and weapons. All members of the order must have the required items***
Their colors are Tan, Brown and Natural Linen with the Golden Yellow sun emblem. (Details on colors in sections below). These humble colors keep them from pride. If they wear armor, it is steel plate painted white and padded gambesons only. They wear white painted Visored Barbute helms or similar rounded helmets. For weapons, they are limited to long/two-handed swords.
*** All members are required to have the following***
Brown or Tan Order Robes (brown or tan tunic and brown or tan viking coat) email contact@weekendwarriorexperience.com for detailed instructions.
A white Painted Barbute or Fell Warrior Helm
A two-handed sword
Note: all kits, weapons, and in-game accessories must be approved by faction leadership. Please email contact@weekendwarriorexperience.com and include links and photos.
Arm Yourself Properly
You may make or purchase your own gear for the order. However it must comply with the guidelines. Here are some useful pre-approved links!
Short Tunic (In Desert Tan or Chocolate)
Long Tunic (In Desert Tan or Chocolate)
Robe (in Desert Tan or Chocolate)