Silverymoon: Military and Other Orders

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There are some military, police, and other orders. Some are clandestine, gang-like, or underground. Others are visible and military. Some of these orders PC's may jojn, others are closed but may be avialable for PC's to join on occassion as circumstances develop.

The Knights in Silver: The main military force in Silverymoon. The force has never been defeated in battle.

Location or Base: Silverguard Fortress, Silverymoon;

Rank structure:
Man at Arms (level 1 - 4), this is a starting rank for non-knights who join without a commission of knighthood.
Knight-Sergeant (Level 5 - 6), a leadership rank for non-knights who lead a contingent of up to 10 Men at Arms.
Full Knight (sometimes referred to as a Knight-Bachelor) (level 5 - 8 ), a full commissioned knight with papers. Usually will lead up to 10 Men-at-Arms including Knight-Sergeants. May be granted land holdings, titles, or other presitgious appointments such as command of a tower, gate, or detachment.
Knight-Banner (level 8 - 9) a full knight who commands up to 50 to 100 Men-at-Arms, Knight-Sergeants, and Full Knights.
Knight-Commander (level 10+) a leader of the Knights in Silver who may command contigents of hundreds of knights, garrisons, or forts. He/she sits on the council of governing knights of the Knights in Silver.

Knight-Errant (any level) This is a special commission given to individuals who show worth for special missions, including scouting, clandestine, special escorts, or other jobs that require freedom from regular duty. A Knight-Errant receives a special knighthood commission and maybe of any class or level. They may or may not have to wear a uniform, symbol or Knight in Silver armor and may carry on as their job dictates reporting only to their assigned supervisor. An ideal class for adventurers who may want to serve and meet the requirements.

Knight-Constable (level 10+) A specially designated knight who is in charge of law and order in Silverymoon. He commands several knights, knight-sergeants, and men-at-arms to operate the jail and guard prisoners. Justice is dispensed at the palace, but criminal investigations are conducted by the Knight-Constable and special Knight-Errants who may be assigned to help out in the more serious crimes.