Knights of the North Star
The Knights of the North Star are a Knightly Order of Nordland in the Empire. [1a]
Protectors of Nordland but also champions of the Emperor, they are suspected of having divided loyalties between Nordland and Altdorf.[1a]
History
High Duchess Eleonore Gausser of Salzenmund founded the Order in the late 1680's/early 1700s IC. [2a]
The first Grandmaster was Lord Olster von Macht, a Mercenary Captain who raised a banner of horsemen to protect Nordland and Salzenmund. [2b]
Grandmaster Herbert von Laue, a devoted servant of Magnus the Pious, ruled Salzenmund behalf of the infant Baron Roderic Nikse. He also brokers peace with the Eonir Queen of Tor Lithanel on the new Emperor's orders. [2a] [2b]
Locations
- Salzenmund: The Order is based in the capital city. [1a] Its Preceptory sits on the western heights of the Walcheberg, giving a commanding view of the city and the entire Salz valley. A unadorned stone stronghold with a single tower, a great hall, an armoury, cells , stables, and a proving yard.for the knights and shrines to both Sigmar and Ulric. [2d]
Notable
- Artur von Pretzer, Grand Master and Commander of the Order. [2c]
- Clothild Baasch: Lorekeeper of the Order. [2d]
- Lord Wenzel Adenauer, banner bearer of the Order. [2d]
Weapons and Equipment
They ride to war arrayed in midnight blue and black. [1a]
Gallery
Artur von Pretzer
See also
Sources
- 1: Up in Arms
- 1a: Knightly Orders of the Empire, pg. 27
- 2: Salzenmund (book)
