Nox Orthodoxy
The Believers in the Old Arkonian Ways
Structure
- Overlord - Reserved for Arkengrath but if he is away, someone takes this position.
- Dreadlords - The core of Arkonian leadership, Dreadlords act as the commanders and rulers of the Order.
- Knight of the Order - Arkonian knights are the embodiment of their respective Dreadlord's demands. They act as muscle to their skeleton.
- Overseer - Overseers act as communal guides or subordinate to a knight of the Order. They can act as lieutenants in times of war.
- Acolytes - Acolytes are the proven and tested of the Order, often bossing the initiates as little sergeants.
- Initiates - Initiates are the wannabes. Fresh blood that acts as foot soldiers for the Order. After proving themselves among the crowd, they can be ranked to an Acolyte.
Public Agenda
- Uphold Arkengrath's original guidelines.
- Restore Arkengrath to his former glory.
History
Ever since Arkengrath's first defeat, the Nox separated from the Order. Not out of hatred or to spite them, but they believed it was for the best. A portion of Arkonia had slipped into complacency, believing necromancy died with Arkengrath. To the Nox, formed this sect for the sake of upholding the ideals Arkengrath had set by the Elvarid Campaign in the Necromantic War. Their master would return from the grave eventually!
Thanks to the Nox, they would be responsible for Arkengrath's return in 1723. The City of Arkonia lit up like a firework to rejoice this return of the Tamer. All of Arkonia would go on to fight the Coalition where the Necromantic War left off: Vrexen.
Divine Origins
During the Necromantic War, the Arkonian Order struggled to make its intended agenda clear for other people. Ruthless leaders believed in eternal empires with mindless servants. The people wanted to live on with those they loved. Followers occasionally exploited their religious leaders teachings, such as spreading fear to keep oneself safe. Ethandril Nox, an Overseer at the time, believed that they all needed a cohesive code of conduct and lessons to learn from. Thus, he authored Tesk Arkinith Vordt, the holy text of Arkonia approved by Arkengrath.
Sects
Arkonia may look down upon these dreamers but their spirit is difficult to snuff out. The Tamer had put a tight grip of fearmongers around its first followers and that fright has carried onto them to be more as a cult than a religion of healing.
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