Order of the White Lotus

The Order of the White Lotus, is an ancient society that transcends the boundaries of the nations, seeking philosophy, beauty, truth, and justice. They are devoted to the sharing of ancient knowledge across national and political divides. The Order takes no part in the war of nations. The members hold no titles or lands and are forbidden to marry. They also concern themselves with the task of finding, training, and protecting each new White Lotus Page. Each member may choose their own page during their travels and train them as they see fit. To become a Knight of the Order the Page must pass a series of test at the White Lotus Keep. The members of the order are vagabonds. They travel the kingdoms bringing wisdom and justice to all. They will help anyone equally. Noble titles mean nothing to them. Many Kingdoms tolerate them and some even respect them. The Order has no temple or shrines. They have an old Malazan Keep on an island that serves as their headquarters. They have no official uniform. They wear only a brooch with the White Lotus sigil. There are ten Grand Lotuses. Three Grand Lotuses must remain at the keep at all time for counsel, trails and to vote on any problem that may arise. Grand Lotuses are not chosen for their martial prowess but for their wisdom and sense of justice. The Knights are given journals upon their knighthood. They are to write in it every day and be completely honest. If a Knight dies his journal MUST be returned to the island, either by their page or by another knight. This is a sacred duty among the Order. The journal is placed in the Hall of Deeds which records every deed done by a knight. If a knight turns their back on the order they are branded as a “Black Thorn”. If a Knight of the Order encounters a Black Thorn holding a weapon it is the duty of the knight to kill the betrayer. Only a Grand Council of Three can brand a Knight a “Black Thorn”

Structure

Grandmaster is Lady Judas, but she allows the Grand Lotuses to run the order for the most part.
The Grand Lotus are Knights chosen by their follow Knights to be their voice. These Thirteen run the mundane day to day as well as any political or discipline actions.
Grand Knights are elderly knights who have retired from adventuring and spend their time on the Temple grounds training and teaching the next generation.
Knights travel the world bringing peace and justice to everyone. They will take on a page and help them to become Knights.
Pages are chosen by Knights to be trained in the way of the order. They will travel for years with their Knight until the Knight feels the Page is ready to face the Tests.

Public Agenda

The Order stands for helping everyone in need. They hold no one person or nation above the other. They take no sides in conflicts and try to be mediators.

Divine Origins

Lady Judas is known to have created the Order over two thousand years ago. She believes mortals do not need the Gods. The gods only cause pain and suffering and limit the mortal from their true power.

Type

Religious, Holy Order

Leader

Lady Judas

Controlled Territories

• The West Isles

Notable Members

• Father Tyme
• Hobojin
• Iroh
• Nasher Alagondar