Order of the Hilt

The Order of the Hilt is an organization that serves under the Silver family of the Numachi Continent. It is a heavily distinguished guild that serve through honour and skill.

Structure

Daimyo Kenin (Housemen) Mounted Samurai Foot Soldiers

Public Agenda

To serve the Silver family, and the people of Alos. They directly serve under Empress I'nara Silver

Assets

Believed to have at least 250,000 in Gold and around the same in Silver, Multiple guard houses and training barracks, high tier horses and military grade equipment. As well, are trained heavily in sea warfare, boasting several galleons. They do not own the 天空の城 (Tenkū no shiro) Castle. However, their top members serve in it as the elite guard. They also employ expert assassins known as the Twilight Corps.

History

210 AI - Founded by Daimyo Komodo Tenshi to serve under Emperor Tokugawa Ieyasu. 230 AI - Do'lmer Silver is appointed as one of the Elite Samurai to serve in 天空の城 Tenkū no shiro Castle at the behest of Emperor Tokugawa Ieyasu. 235 AI - The marriage of Emperor Tokugawa Ieyasu and I'nara Silver is set to take place, but unfortunately the Emperor is assassinated by Do'lmer Silver. He is taken prisoner to face judgement of his crimes but is broken out by a small group of Shadar'Kai. 235 AI - The City of Alos is attacked by a Black Dragon and her children, but is dispatched by the Order of the Hilt. Unfortunately, Daimyo Komodo Tenshi is killed in this attack. 238 AI - The Emperess I'nara places Fune Yuko in charge of the Order of the Hilt, a Ghost Faced Tiefling. 257 AI - Adric Black-Talon, Tik, Tok, and Do'lmer Silver are wanted as fugitives by the Order of the Hilt. A bounty is posted for 15000 Gp each on their heads for any head hunters to take. As well, the hunter will be offered a place in the ranks of the Order of the Hilt 295 AI - Daimyo Fune Yuko is replaced by Daimyo Matoi Hitoshi after he challenges and bests her in combat. 297 AI - Ex-Daimyo Fune Yuko takes her own life by Seppuku.

真紅の刃 (Shinku no ha - The crimson blade)

Founding Date

210 AI

Type

Guild, Fighter / Mercenary

Alternative Names

The Crescent Moon Sheathe

Training Level

Elite

Veterancy Level

Decorated/Honored

Leader

Hitoshi Matoi

Location

The Continent of Numachi