Knights of the High Forest
The Knights of the High Forest are an all elven branch of the order, numbering approximately 45 members. They exist to keep Highfolk, Highvale, and the Vesve free of evil influence. The Knights of the High Forest engage in extensive guerrilla warfare in the Vesve Forest (mostly against agents of Iuz), and also protect the trade route that runs from Highfolk to Perrenland. They are not above using diplomacy and politics to help their cause, as they need money to continue some of their activities.
The knights have a few primary goals; the most important of which is the containment and eventual expulsion of Iuz from the Vesve Forest. The Vesve is the front line in the war against Iuz, and the knights fight here savagely. They have vowed not to let Iuz advance further in the forest. In this, the Knights of Veluna and Furyondy support (if not directly aid) them in any way possible.
The knights also seek to protect the vital trade route that originates in the nation of Furyondy, travels through Highfolk, and ends in Perrenland. This trade route is vital to the continued prosperity of Highfolk and the surrounding area. To this end, knights have employed themselves as caravan guards and scouts for merchants traveling through the area. They also maintain many small lookout posts along Highfolk's stretch of the trade route.
The most common knightly insignia of the Knights of the High Forest is a golden stag's antlers on a green background. They do not use ranks or any authority symbols.
by Chris Tulach
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