The Order of the Warriors of Mameka
A feared highly disciplined Fighting Order who employ terrifying alchemical weapons and deadly consecrated blades.
The Warriors of Mameka are a celibate fighting Order based in Bedenes, the most northern stronghold, and are focused on crusading against the Kubora Barbarians. They are sponsored by the Order of Mamaka, Master of Steel who manufacture their terrifying alchemical weapons and consecrated blades, which make the Warriors one of the most feared military orders on Hârn.
Warriors are trained from a young age to use the “Strength of Brothers,” a refined martial art that emphasizes mutual defense without sacrificing offense.
Structure
Leadership
Akarata (Grandmaster)
Halan Uelasen is a renowned warrior, highly respected by the younger Haragki (Brother Knights) and Laumak (Brother Commoners).
Meketa (High Commander)
Commands Chapterhouses and the Akarata’s Guard.
Telmen (Commander)
Dotelen (Subcommander)
Haragki (Brother Knights)
These are almost always of noble birth, usual sons with little prospect of inheriting family estates.
Laumak (Brother Commoners)
Foot soldiers of the order. Many are trained as archers; however, an increasing number are instructed to use slings to launch the order’s alchemical projectiles grenades.
Anasi-Terahni (Honorary Warriors)
Warriors and knights who become disabled in service. Most still serve the Order in whatever capacity they can.
Public Agenda
Conquest and exploitation of the Northern Peran wilderness.
Subjugation or destruction of the Kubora Barbarians tribal nations.
They plan to retake Kustan and search for the Sacred Cairns they believe was placed in Peran by early Agrikans.
Assets
Bedenes Castle and associated manors.
History
The order’s roots have been traced to the Corani legionaries who protected surviving priests of the Order of Khamar.
634TR -The priests of the Order of Mamaka, Master of Steel, and the Warriors of Mameka, are officially founded with the primary base in the City of Golotha.
698TR - Bedene Keep is constructed and becomes the primary base of operations.
718TR - A large number of warriors while crusading against the Kubora Barbarians were ambushed and massacred. The order does not mention this loss; however, it is said that many holy blades were captured, and the Order says daily prayers for their return and the release of the souls contained within.
723TR - During the Rethemi Civil War (721 to 723TR) the Warriors saw little action until the Battle of Rylosin Forest where they mounted a surprise attack on the Earl of Tormau camp. They fought with honor, withstood multiple enemy charges while being massively outnumbered, and very nearly killed the traitorous Earl. Unfortunately, this action devastated the warriors, leaving them critically undermanned. They sued for peace after King Chafin III was killed.
725TR - Akarata Horab Gerund, aged 75 and leading the Order for 25 years, dies in his sleep. He is succeeded by Halan Uelasen, a disciplined and popular war hero.
728TR - Riots break out in the City of Golotha and the Apalankh (Agrikian Primate) Sir Klyrdes Bisidril of the Order of Mamaka, Master of Steel is slain, as well as his bodyguard of 8 Order knights and another 32 Knights assigned as city guards. Mostly reusable were the Order of the Red Shadows of Hepra, although the Companions of Roving Doom and Company of the Copper Hook assisted, and the king appeared to give tacit support.
The Order takes on a defensive stance, starts a recruitment drive among friendly noble families, and refuses to pay taxes or acknowledge the new Apalankh from the Order of Hepra the Mace.
Technological Level
The warriors are famous and feared for their Consecrated Blades, among the best made by humans on Hârn and their Alchemical Grenades.
Manakan Blades
The legendary Mamakan Blades are crafted only at Bedenes by the priest-artificers of the Order of the Masters of Steel and The Mamekan, a mysterious man said to be a direct descendant of the Holy Smith. These rare and potent weapons, called the Sykaif, are fashioned of uniquely patterned blue steel.
These Blades are consecrated in a painful ceremony. Embedded in every blade's pommel is a piece of flawless cherry amber called an “Ember of Ak-Syt.” The soul of the wielder and the blade are magically bound, greatly empowering the weapon. If the wielder dies, his soul remains in the blade, requiring a ceremony to release it to proceed to an afterlife at Balgashang to work in the smithy of Mamaka.
Alchemical Grenades
The Warriors use alchemical grenades by the priest-artificers of the Masters of Steel. These are either thrown or launched from slings. They are greatly feared.
Lesser Blades
The weaponsmiths at Castle Bedenes also create and sell excellent quality weapons. These are expensive but not to the quality of the Knight's Sykaif.
Priests are equipped with a sickle, modeled on Agrik’s Sycanus, for use in rituals.
Common Warriors are equipped with a short, viciously sharp curved dagger nicknamed “the Claw.”
Tenets of Faith
These Warriors have a deep spiritual toughness and discipline forged by painful ordeals.
They are warrior monks who take a vow of strict celibacy.
The Tiger is the holy animal/mascot of the Order. Two imported Tigers are located at one of the Orders estates, and whoever they end up eating is considered a result of divine judgment.
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