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-====== Main Factions of the Republic ====== 
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 +====== Main Factions of the Republic ======
 -->The Decusian Venerated Templar# -->The Decusian Venerated Templar#
  
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-FACTION PROFILE</fs>+<fs xx-large>FACTION PROFILE</fs> 
 **Founded:** Year 1 AS, Shortly After the Day of the Coming **Founded:** Year 1 AS, Shortly After the Day of the Coming
  
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 **Seat of operations:** Redholme, Pontufex Hill **Seat of operations:** Redholme, Pontufex Hill
  
-**Ranks/Titles:**+**Ranks/Titles:**  
  
   * Grand Prelate   * Grand Prelate
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   * Seneschal   * Seneschal
  
-**Within Chapters:**+**Within Chapters:** 
  
   * Knight-Commander   * Knight-Commander
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   * Associate   * Associate
  
-//Sergeants// were a non-noble Rank used to fill out the logistics of the faction. They were the supply chain and might fill ranks as soldiers if necessary.+//Sergeants// were a non-noble Rank used to fill out the logistics of the faction. They were the supply chain and might fill ranks as soldiers if necessary. 
  
-The ranks of the Clergy consist of the //Bishops, Priests, Chaplains, and Abbots.  //+The ranks of the Clergy consist of the //Bishops, Priests, Chaplains, and Abbots.  
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-**Post-Torment Status:** Sustained Mass Casualties+**Post-Torment Status:** Sustained Mass Casualties 
  
 **Presence in the First Province:** Minimal **Presence in the First Province:** Minimal
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 These exceptional few assumed the responsibilities of leading a new era of humanity. They were the first Prelates, the nobles who walked Eden with Decus Himself. As was necessary, a grand city was erected by these few, guided by Decus, to serve as a staging ground for their efforts. This hallowed city would later be known as Temple, and its inhabitants, the Templar. These exceptional few assumed the responsibilities of leading a new era of humanity. They were the first Prelates, the nobles who walked Eden with Decus Himself. As was necessary, a grand city was erected by these few, guided by Decus, to serve as a staging ground for their efforts. This hallowed city would later be known as Temple, and its inhabitants, the Templar.
  
-Decus bestowed upon them the martial prowess and knowledge of sciences that would help them liberate mankind after His passing. These first Knights took forth this knowledge and beat back their oppressors. They left in their wake a litany of clergy to further educate these newly liberated men and women. They recruited the strongest and brightest among them, swelling the ranks and growing their flock.+Decus bestowed upon them the martial prowess and knowledge of sciences that would help them liberate mankind after His passing. These first Knights took forth this knowledge and beat back their oppressors. They left in their wake a litany of clergy to further educate these newly liberated men and women. They recruited the strongest and brightest among them, swelling the ranks and growing their flock. 
  
-The Archangel had loved those First Apostles so dearly that He had given His own mortality to save them. And those first few so loved Him that they took His teachings and did their best to imitate them. In this, the Sacred Eight Virtues were born. The Templar became the teachers of this new way of life, spreading it like wildfire. These Sacred Eight would become the pillars of this new society; the moral compass from which most humans gain their bearings.+The Archangel had loved those First Apostles so dearly that He had given His own mortality to save them. And those first few so loved Him that they took His teachings and did their best to imitate them. In this, the Sacred Eight Virtues were born. The Templar became the teachers of this new way of life, spreading it like wildfire. These Sacred Eight would become the pillars of this new society; the moral compass from which most humans gain their bearings. 
  
-The ranks of the Holy Decusian Church and the Venerated Decusian Templar grew exponentially over the first century. As the Church took the reins of the Republic's Law and Order, the Templar allowed the rise of the Venerated Legion. These new legionnaires were no less faithful, perhaps than the Templar, but they were not trained the same. The Templars remained true to their Faith and turned back to the teachings of the One True God. They did, however, remain on the front lines during the Reckoning. It is said that a Knight-Commander led every Legion in those first few centuries.+The ranks of the Holy Decusian Church and the Venerated Decusian Templar grew exponentially over the first century. As the Church took the reins of the Republic's Law and Order, the Templar allowed the rise of the Venerated Legion. These new legionnaires were no less faithful, perhaps than the Templar, but they were not trained the same. The Templars remained true to their Faith and turned back to the teachings of the One True God. They did, however, remain on the front lines during the Reckoning. It is said that a Knight-Commander led every Legion in those first few centuries. 
  
 Most higher-ranking officials of the Templar are direct descendants of those early Apostles. Noble blood is not the only way into the ranks, however. Many of the lower-ranking Templar Army were born of the citizenry. Some take the Oath in order to liberate their own family from whatever tax or debts they have with the Republic, though the barrier for entry in this way is a rigorous one. An Associate entering the ranks through this sacrifice must prove themselves willing and able to fight and uphold the virtues of the Archangel Himself. It is only through the most heroic of deeds that one may rise above their bloodworth to the rank of Knight or higher. Most higher-ranking officials of the Templar are direct descendants of those early Apostles. Noble blood is not the only way into the ranks, however. Many of the lower-ranking Templar Army were born of the citizenry. Some take the Oath in order to liberate their own family from whatever tax or debts they have with the Republic, though the barrier for entry in this way is a rigorous one. An Associate entering the ranks through this sacrifice must prove themselves willing and able to fight and uphold the virtues of the Archangel Himself. It is only through the most heroic of deeds that one may rise above their bloodworth to the rank of Knight or higher.
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-The Venerated Templar have been on the front lines since the onset of the Torment. Alongside the Legion, they have done their best to hold the front lines against the spread. These efforts have not been without casualties, however. It is said that some 750,000 Knights have perished across the continent as a whole. Whole Chapters have been wiped out in the westernmost lands of Collatia and Kaaduras. Numbers have dwindled in the East and Midlands as well.+The Venerated Templar have been on the front lines since the onset of the Torment. Alongside the Legion, they have done their best to hold the front lines against the spread. These efforts have not been without casualties, however. It is said that some 750,000 Knights have perished across the continent as a whole. Whole Chapters have been wiped out in the westernmost lands of Collatia and Kaaduras. Numbers have dwindled in the East and Midlands as well.  
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 +After the Three-Hour War that wrought havoc and led to the fall of Tor, almost all Templar in the region were lost. The Knights are now led from the new seat of the Republic in Redholme.  
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-After the Three-Hour War that wrought havoc and led to the fall of Tor, almost all Templar in the region were lost. The Knights are now led from the new seat of the Republic in Redholme. 
  
 <fs xx-large>STANDARDS, COLORS, AND GUIDONS</fs> <fs xx-large>STANDARDS, COLORS, AND GUIDONS</fs>
  
-{{ :templar-1.png?nolink }} 
  
-The Templar have seen many symbols throughout the annals of history. The most common being that of a sword and shield. Oftentimes, there may be two swords. Or at times, there may be an Angel with broad wings spread, head bowed over a down-turned Sword. Other symbols may include a Flame or a Red Cross upon a shield. 
  
-The colors are usually Decusian Red and White. Though some Chapters have adopted Red with Silver Adornment.  The Sergeants and Associates of the Order are most commonly seen wearing brown or gray robes with a smaller insignia upon the breast.+{{ :templar-1.png?nolink |}}
  
-Many creeds have been present within the Order. One of the most important, however, is that of:+The Templar have seen many symbols throughout the annals of history. The most common being that of a sword and shield. Oftentimes, there may be two swords. Or at times, there may be an Angel with broad wings spread, head bowed over a down-turned Sword. Other symbols may include a Flame or a Red Cross upon a shield. 
  
-In Luce Flammae, iuramento et ferro sanctificamur.+The colors are usually Decusian Red and White. Though some Chapters have adopted Red with Silver Adornment.  
 +The Sergeants and Associates of the Order are most commonly seen wearing brown or gray robes with a smaller insignia upon the breast. 
  
-“In the Light of the Flame, we are sanctified by oath and steel.” 
  
  
 +Many creeds have been present within the Order. One of the most important, however, is that of:  
  
 +In Luce Flammae, iuramento et ferro sanctificamur.
  
 +“In the Light of the Flame, we are sanctified by oath and steel.”
  
  
  
  
-<-- 
  
  
--->The Apothecary Corps#+<-- 
 +-->The Venerated Apothecary Corps#
  
-<fs xx-large>+<fs xx-large>Faction Profile</fs>
  
-Faction Profile</fs> 
 **Founded:** 749 AS **Founded:** 749 AS
  
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 **Common Ranks/Titles:** **Common Ranks/Titles:**
  
-*Grand Provost *Surgeon General *Provost  *Provost Marshall *Lieutenant Provost  *Pedagogue *Apothecary *Apothecary Aspirants+*Grand Provost 
 +*Surgeon General 
 +*Provost  
 +*Provost Marshall 
 +*Lieutenant Provost  
 +*Pedagogue 
 +*Apothecary 
 +*Apothecary Aspirants
  
 **Post-Torment State:** Thriving **Post-Torment State:** Thriving
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 These expeditionary forces are led by a Provost; doctoral experts who act on behalf of the Apothecary Corps, delivering not only medical attention to those with need, but are also the foremost authority and judiciary bodies on the Torment and responses to the cataclysmic pandemic striking their area of operations. Supporting them, and acting as an intermediary for the Provost, and all Republic forces affected by quarantine and potential Torment outbreaks is the Lieutenant Provost. These Lieutenants help filter the possible issues that may arise between the Republic’s various factions and supporters, providing insight to allow them to operate to the best of their capacities, while still maintaining quarantine protocol.  The main body of these expeditionary medical practitioners are those appointed with the rank of Apothecary; providing medical and quarantine response to aid in the efforts of the Republic and its citizenry.  Each member who attains the rank of Apothecary becomes a subject matter expert in a select field, providing something to the expertise of the expeditionary force, be it the study of degenerative diseases, psychological medical applications, or traumatic surgery.  The lowest ranking members, though still large in numbers, are the Apothecary Aspirants, individuals who have not passed their doctoral exams and trials, but work in a capacity similar to that of nurses and assistants. These expeditionary forces are led by a Provost; doctoral experts who act on behalf of the Apothecary Corps, delivering not only medical attention to those with need, but are also the foremost authority and judiciary bodies on the Torment and responses to the cataclysmic pandemic striking their area of operations. Supporting them, and acting as an intermediary for the Provost, and all Republic forces affected by quarantine and potential Torment outbreaks is the Lieutenant Provost. These Lieutenants help filter the possible issues that may arise between the Republic’s various factions and supporters, providing insight to allow them to operate to the best of their capacities, while still maintaining quarantine protocol.  The main body of these expeditionary medical practitioners are those appointed with the rank of Apothecary; providing medical and quarantine response to aid in the efforts of the Republic and its citizenry.  Each member who attains the rank of Apothecary becomes a subject matter expert in a select field, providing something to the expertise of the expeditionary force, be it the study of degenerative diseases, psychological medical applications, or traumatic surgery.  The lowest ranking members, though still large in numbers, are the Apothecary Aspirants, individuals who have not passed their doctoral exams and trials, but work in a capacity similar to that of nurses and assistants.
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 <fs xx-large>Standards, Colors and Guidons</fs> <fs xx-large>Standards, Colors and Guidons</fs>
  
-{{ :apoth-1.png?nolink }}+ 
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 +{{ :apoth-1.png?nolink |}} 
  
 The Apothecary Standard is a jewel-encrusted chalice, which represents the mortal vessel to which the soul is held. The three gems adorning this cup stand for the three parts of the Felenioc Teachings: To conserve life to the best of one’s discernment; to credit the progress of others who have come before; and to share knowledge for those who have yet to come. The Apothecary Standard is a jewel-encrusted chalice, which represents the mortal vessel to which the soul is held. The three gems adorning this cup stand for the three parts of the Felenioc Teachings: To conserve life to the best of one’s discernment; to credit the progress of others who have come before; and to share knowledge for those who have yet to come.
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 The Apothecary Corps most popular credence, “Calcis, cinis, sal et sulphur.”, is translated into common as “Limetone, ash, salt and sulphur.” harkens to the teachings of High Avatar’s Felenius, and the basis of Decusian Humoral Medicine. The Apothecary Corps most popular credence, “Calcis, cinis, sal et sulphur.”, is translated into common as “Limetone, ash, salt and sulphur.” harkens to the teachings of High Avatar’s Felenius, and the basis of Decusian Humoral Medicine.
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 <-- <--
--->The Republic Foundry#<fs xx-large>Faction Profile</fs>+-->The Republic Foundry# 
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 +<fs xx-large>Faction Profile</fs> 
 **Founded:** 651 AS  **Founded:** 651 AS 
  
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 **Common Ranks/Titles:** **Common Ranks/Titles:**
  
-*Steward (also distinction – Lord Steward)  *Chancellor (also distinction – Lord Chancellor)  *Chamberlain (also distinction – Lord Chamberlain)  *Constable (also distinction – Lord Constable)  *Marshal (also distinction – Lord Marshal)  *Overseer/Foreman/Engineer (also distinction ranks of Lord) +*Steward (also distinction – Lord Steward)  
 +*Chancellor (also distinction – Lord Chancellor)  
 +*Chamberlain (also distinction – Lord Chamberlain)  
 +*Constable (also distinction – Lord Constable)  
 +*Marshal (also distinction – Lord Marshal)  
 +*Overseer/Foreman/Engineer (also distinction ranks of Lord) 
  
 **Post-Torment State:** Thriving **Post-Torment State:** Thriving
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 <fs xx-large>Standards, Colors and Guidons</fs> <fs xx-large>Standards, Colors and Guidons</fs>
  
-{{ :foundry-3.png?nolink }}+{{ :foundry-3.png?nolink |}}
  
 The Foundry standard is a brown in color shield flanked by cog-wheels, with a crossed pair of smithing hammers situated above a blacksmith’s anvil. The standard was adopted early in the history of the faction when the Foundry’s primary function was the establishment of civil infrastructure, including roadways and settlements, as well as the provisions of weapons and armor to the marauding Church and Faction forces during the invasion of Vitaveus. The standard has changed only minutely over the past seven hundred years, only adopting the flanking cog-wheels post-Reclamation, sometime in the late 900s. The Foundry standard is a brown in color shield flanked by cog-wheels, with a crossed pair of smithing hammers situated above a blacksmith’s anvil. The standard was adopted early in the history of the faction when the Foundry’s primary function was the establishment of civil infrastructure, including roadways and settlements, as well as the provisions of weapons and armor to the marauding Church and Faction forces during the invasion of Vitaveus. The standard has changed only minutely over the past seven hundred years, only adopting the flanking cog-wheels post-Reclamation, sometime in the late 900s.
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 The Foundry is often seen utilizing numerous different forms of guidons, which often prominently display the faction’s hallmark color in either combination with tradition Republic red or white. The Foundry is often seen utilizing numerous different forms of guidons, which often prominently display the faction’s hallmark color in either combination with tradition Republic red or white.
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 <-- <--
--->The Venerated Legion of Decus#<fs xx-large>Faction Profile</fs>+-->The Venerated Legion of Decus# 
 + 
 +<fs xx-large>Faction Profile</fs> 
 **Founded:** 405AS **Founded:** 405AS
  
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 **Seat of Operations:** Redholme, Military Fortress “Ironclad Citadel” **Seat of Operations:** Redholme, Military Fortress “Ironclad Citadel”
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 **Common Ranks/Titles:** **Common Ranks/Titles:**
  
-  * Legate/Legatus (Commander)+  * Legate/Legatus (Senior Officer)
   * Centurion (Senior Officer)   * Centurion (Senior Officer)
   * Tessarius (Officer)   * Tessarius (Officer)
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   * Velitares / Triarius   * Velitares / Triarius
   * Tyro / Immunes (Recruit /Specialist)   * Tyro / Immunes (Recruit /Specialist)
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 **Post-Torment State:** Consolidated **Post-Torment State:** Consolidated
  
 **Presence in First Province:** Moderate **Presence in First Province:** Moderate
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 <fs xx-large>Overview</fs> <fs xx-large>Overview</fs>
  
-The Venerated Legion of Decus represents the lasting strength of the Republic’s will. While the Church seeks salvation through faith, the Legion ensures survival through strength.  Forged during the golden age of the Decusian Empire, the Legion led the way in expansion, spreading the rule of law and order to the farthest corners of Vitaveus. From the fall of Nora Thryn to the conquest of Collatia, the Legion raised the Empire's banners in every province affected by flames and faith.+The Venerated Legion of Decus represents the lasting strength of the Republic’s will. While the Church seeks salvation through faith, the Legion ensures survival through strength.  
 +Forged during the golden age of the Decusian Empire, the Legion led the way in expansion, spreading the rule of law and order to the farthest corners of Vitaveus. From the fall of Nora Thryn to the conquest of Collatia, the Legion raised the Empire's banners in every province affected by flames and faith.
  
 Created to reflect imperial conquest and guided by Doctrina Bellum, the Legion functions not just as a military force but also as a source of order. Every Legionnaire is trained to fight and endure. They learn to march with little or no supplies, hold positions when hope seems dim, and die without retreating. Each Cohort operates as a self-sufficient war machine, able to set up forward camps, manage field logistics, and build siege engines of marvel. Created to reflect imperial conquest and guided by Doctrina Bellum, the Legion functions not just as a military force but also as a source of order. Every Legionnaire is trained to fight and endure. They learn to march with little or no supplies, hold positions when hope seems dim, and die without retreating. Each Cohort operates as a self-sufficient war machine, able to set up forward camps, manage field logistics, and build siege engines of marvel.
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 <fs xx-large>Key battlefield tactics include:</fs> <fs xx-large>Key battlefield tactics include:</fs>
  
-Testudo Formations to advance under withering fire. Velitares Flanking Detachments for fast, low-armor harassment. Speculatores Infiltration, elite agents dispatched ahead to assassinate commanders or sabotage supply lines. Centurial Skirmish Waves, used to exhaust and expose enemy weak points before the main Cohort commits. Even in retreat, the Legion does not rout. Instead, it rotates through fallback lines in a series of measured withdrawals, designed to trade space for tactical advantage.+Testudo Formations to advance under withering fire. 
 +Velitares Flanking Detachments for fast, low-armor harassment. 
 +Speculatores Infiltration, elite agents dispatched ahead to assassinate commanders or sabotage supply lines. 
 +Centurial Skirmish Waves, used to exhaust and expose enemy weak points before the main Cohort commits. 
 +Even in retreat, the Legion does not rout. Instead, it rotates through fallback lines in a series of measured withdrawals, designed to trade space for tactical advantage.
  
-The Legion does not serve the Republic - ** //it is the Republic**//, in its oldest, purest form. It was the Legion that built the roads, held the borders, and bled in the sands while others squabbled for political gains. It is always the hammer that delivers the first order, and the shield that absorbs the chaos thrown to the Republic by its foes.+The Legion does not serve the Republic - ** //it is the Republic//**, in its oldest, purest form. It was the Legion that built the roads, held the borders, and bled in the sands while others squabbled for political gains. It is always the hammer that delivers the first order, and the shield that absorbs the chaos thrown to the Republic by its foes.
  
 With the First Province fractured and the Church losing grip, many now whisper that only the Legion can restore the Republic’s spine. Their banners still rise in discipline. Their camps still echo with drills. And in the dark lands of the West and towards Tor, they march not for glory, but for continuity for the Republic legacy. With the First Province fractured and the Church losing grip, many now whisper that only the Legion can restore the Republic’s spine. Their banners still rise in discipline. Their camps still echo with drills. And in the dark lands of the West and towards Tor, they march not for glory, but for continuity for the Republic legacy.
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 <fs xx-large>Standards, Colors, and Guidons</fs> <fs xx-large>Standards, Colors, and Guidons</fs>
  
-{{ :legion-4.png?nolink }}+ 
 +{{ :legion-4.png?nolink |}} 
  
 <fs xx-large>Insignia Meaning</fs> <fs xx-large>Insignia Meaning</fs>
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 //Crimson Oath – Emblem of The Venerated Legion of Decus// //Crimson Oath – Emblem of The Venerated Legion of Decus//
  
-This insignia represents the Crimson Oath, the battle standard of The Venerated Legion of Decus. This elite martial order emerged from the ruins of the old empire and developed over centuries of conquest and discipline.+This insignia represents the Crimson Oath, the battle standard of The Venerated Legion of Decus. This elite martial order emerged from the ruins of the old empire and developed over centuries of conquest and discipline. 
  
 At the center of the emblem is a gilded skull, topped with a laurel wreath, against a deep crimson shield. This skull symbolizes eternal vigilance rather than death. It represents the ongoing duty of the Legion: to serve, to conquer, and, if needed, to die for the Republic. The laurel wreath around the skull marks a hard-earned victory. Each leaf stands for a campaign, and each curve represents a war endured. At the center of the emblem is a gilded skull, topped with a laurel wreath, against a deep crimson shield. This skull symbolizes eternal vigilance rather than death. It represents the ongoing duty of the Legion: to serve, to conquer, and, if needed, to die for the Republic. The laurel wreath around the skull marks a hard-earned victory. Each leaf stands for a campaign, and each curve represents a war endured.
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 The round shield, polished with bronze and iron, signifies the unity of the Cohort, the shield wall that never breaks. Its rich red color reflects the blood oath that every Legionnaire swears upon joining. The round shield, polished with bronze and iron, signifies the unity of the Cohort, the shield wall that never breaks. Its rich red color reflects the blood oath that every Legionnaire swears upon joining.
  
-Behind the shield lie two golden war hammers, tools of judgment. They highlight the Legion's dual role as both defender and executioner. While the Church speaks of forgiveness, the Legion enforces its principles.+Behind the shield lie two golden war hammers, tools of judgment. They highlight the Legion's dual role as both defender and executioner. While the Church speaks of forgiveness, the Legion enforces its principles. 
  
-Behind the entire emblem is a bastard sword, pointed down into the ground. This design dates back to the First Reckoning and indicates the Legion's role as the foundation of the Republic. The sword also symbolizes readiness, serving as a silent threat to foes both within and outside.+Behind the entire emblem is a bastard sword, pointed down into the ground. This design dates back to the First Reckoning and indicates the Legion's role as the foundation of the Republic. The sword also symbolizes readiness, serving as a silent threat to foes both within and outside. 
  
 Every part of this insignia conveys a proud tradition of discipline, unity, sacrifice, and conquest. It is often painted on war banners, burned into leather armor, or hammered into the shields of commanding officers. During times of civil unrest or foreign threats, its presence signals both a restoration of order and a warning of retaliation. Every part of this insignia conveys a proud tradition of discipline, unity, sacrifice, and conquest. It is often painted on war banners, burned into leather armor, or hammered into the shields of commanding officers. During times of civil unrest or foreign threats, its presence signals both a restoration of order and a warning of retaliation.
  
-**“Ex Unitate Vires” (Strength from Unity)** +**“Ex Unitate Vires” 
- +(Strength from Unity)**
  
  
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 <-- <--
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 -->The Consortium# -->The Consortium#
  
-<fs xx-large>+<fs xx-large>Faction Profile</fs>
  
-Faction Profile</fs> 
 **Founded:** 1334 AS **Founded:** 1334 AS
  
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 **Citizenry Reputation:** Generally disdained but moderately respected, met with violence in some areas **Citizenry Reputation:** Generally disdained but moderately respected, met with violence in some areas
  
-**Military Strength:** Weak ** Seat of Operations:** Redholme, Eastern Baronies+**Military Strength:** Weak 
 +** 
 +Seat of Operations:** Redholme, Eastern Baronies
  
 **Common Ranks/Titles:** **Common Ranks/Titles:**
  
-*Archmage *Scholasticus *Occisoris *Auditoris *Inceptor *Opus Mundane *Post-Torment State: Thriving+*Archmage 
 +*Scholasticus 
 +*Occisoris 
 +*Auditoris 
 +*Inceptor 
 +*Opus Mundane 
 +*Post-Torment State: Thriving
  
 **Presence in First Province:** Low **Presence in First Province:** Low
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 <fs xx-large>Standards, Colors and Guidons</fs> <fs xx-large>Standards, Colors and Guidons</fs>
  
-{{ :consort-1.png?nolink }}+{{ :consort-1.png?nolink |}} 
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 The Consortium standard is that of an open book of sigils upon a background of a cloaked and hooded male. The standard was adopted around 1315 after the initial seeding of the Consortium had taken place through Republic-wide evaluation of Decusians for magical attunement. The numeral “VIII” is prominently displayed on the pages of the open book, a not-so subtle nod to the statistical fact that less than 8% of the Decusian population was found to be capable of magical incantation and spell craft. Two lit candles flank either side of the cloaked figure, signifying both the illumination gained from the pursuit of Arcana as well as an homage to traditional Decusian prayer candles, serving to remind one of the dangers of spell craft and the Act of Blasphemy. The Consortium standard is that of an open book of sigils upon a background of a cloaked and hooded male. The standard was adopted around 1315 after the initial seeding of the Consortium had taken place through Republic-wide evaluation of Decusians for magical attunement. The numeral “VIII” is prominently displayed on the pages of the open book, a not-so subtle nod to the statistical fact that less than 8% of the Decusian population was found to be capable of magical incantation and spell craft. Two lit candles flank either side of the cloaked figure, signifying both the illumination gained from the pursuit of Arcana as well as an homage to traditional Decusian prayer candles, serving to remind one of the dangers of spell craft and the Act of Blasphemy.
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 The Consortium color is a signature blue in color hue, of which was issued upon the faction by the Ecclesial Authority for easy identification of Consortium members by clerical forces. The Consortium color is a signature blue in color hue, of which was issued upon the faction by the Ecclesial Authority for easy identification of Consortium members by clerical forces.
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 The Consortium is often seen utilizing numerous different forms of guidons, which often prominently display the faction’s hallmark color in accentuated with colors of purple and green. Rarely are the Consortium colors flown in conjunction with that of the Republic red or white, as to avoid garnering the ire of the overly patriotic layperson. The Consortium is often seen utilizing numerous different forms of guidons, which often prominently display the faction’s hallmark color in accentuated with colors of purple and green. Rarely are the Consortium colors flown in conjunction with that of the Republic red or white, as to avoid garnering the ire of the overly patriotic layperson.
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 <-- <--
--->The Venerated Inquisition Corps#<fs xx-large>Faction Profile</fs>+-->The Venerated Inquisition Corps# 
 + 
 +<fs xx-large>Faction Profile</fs> 
 **Founded:** 407 AS **Founded:** 407 AS
  
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 **Common Ranks/Titles:** **Common Ranks/Titles:**
  
-*Grand Inquisitor *High Inquisitor *Inquisitor  *Postulant *Suppliant *Operator +*Grand Inquisitor 
 +*High Inquisitor 
 +*Inquisitor  
 +*Postulant 
 +*Suppliant 
 +*Operator 
  
 **Post-Torment State:** Thriving **Post-Torment State:** Thriving
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 <fs xx-large>Standards, Colors and Guidons</fs> <fs xx-large>Standards, Colors and Guidons</fs>
  
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 The Inquisitions standard is that of a raised hand with a single eye in its palm. An ancient symbol exemplifies the Inquisitors mission to ward off evil, its placement on the hand signifies the power and control in which the Inquisitors will evoke to do so. The red and white stripes in the background of the hand pay homage to their Templar roots. The Inquisitions standard is that of a raised hand with a single eye in its palm. An ancient symbol exemplifies the Inquisitors mission to ward off evil, its placement on the hand signifies the power and control in which the Inquisitors will evoke to do so. The red and white stripes in the background of the hand pay homage to their Templar roots.
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 Signature colors are red, white, and black. Since the schism between Naum Alexander and the Ecclesiastical Authority, it’s noteworthy that inquisitors both near and far have taken to wearing more black than red in solidarity. Signature colors are red, white, and black. Since the schism between Naum Alexander and the Ecclesiastical Authority, it’s noteworthy that inquisitors both near and far have taken to wearing more black than red in solidarity.
  
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 +-->The Forlorn Hope#
  
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 **Founded:** Estimated 1320 **Founded:** Estimated 1320
  
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 Due to the Forlorn Hope’s inherent nature of being founded by defectors and dissenters of the Republic’s military, the Forlorn sentiments towards the Republic are jaded at best of times and treasonous at the worst. Yet despite this, many within the Forlorn ranks consider themselves patriots to the Republic, for most of their ill-will towards the Venerated Republic is not held against the country or its citizenry, but is reserved for the ruling caste and governing agency of the Republic, the Venerated Church of Decus. Many within the commanding hierarchy of the Forlorn look upon the Church as bearing the responsibility of the emergence of the Torment and the Resolve, and anti-Church sentiment is rife within the Forlorn due to the loss of life and land resulting from the Great Abandonment. It goes without saying that due to these strong views and treasonous philosophies, the Forlorn are considered enemies of the state and the Faith.  However, due to the Forlorn ranks being composed of many disenfranchised and dissenting members of the Legion and Church, their criminal status is often gone unchecked in all but the most policed and populous areas of the Republic. Lack of Forlorn member prosecution is also due in part to the nature of the Forlorn activities being centered around areas of the Republic that have been left abandoned or too lightly defended by the Legion or Church. While this lack of prosecution is often beneficial to the Forlorn efforts as a whole, it has also led to unforeseen issues as of late; unsavory individuals, criminals, anarchists, and usurpers of the Republic often attempt to find their way into the Forlorns folds. Due to the Forlorn Hope’s inherent nature of being founded by defectors and dissenters of the Republic’s military, the Forlorn sentiments towards the Republic are jaded at best of times and treasonous at the worst. Yet despite this, many within the Forlorn ranks consider themselves patriots to the Republic, for most of their ill-will towards the Venerated Republic is not held against the country or its citizenry, but is reserved for the ruling caste and governing agency of the Republic, the Venerated Church of Decus. Many within the commanding hierarchy of the Forlorn look upon the Church as bearing the responsibility of the emergence of the Torment and the Resolve, and anti-Church sentiment is rife within the Forlorn due to the loss of life and land resulting from the Great Abandonment. It goes without saying that due to these strong views and treasonous philosophies, the Forlorn are considered enemies of the state and the Faith.  However, due to the Forlorn ranks being composed of many disenfranchised and dissenting members of the Legion and Church, their criminal status is often gone unchecked in all but the most policed and populous areas of the Republic. Lack of Forlorn member prosecution is also due in part to the nature of the Forlorn activities being centered around areas of the Republic that have been left abandoned or too lightly defended by the Legion or Church. While this lack of prosecution is often beneficial to the Forlorn efforts as a whole, it has also led to unforeseen issues as of late; unsavory individuals, criminals, anarchists, and usurpers of the Republic often attempt to find their way into the Forlorns folds.
  
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 +-->The Collegium Ignimortium#
  
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 +-->Neopagans#
  
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--->Neopagans#<fs xx-large>Faction Profile</fs> 
 **Founded:** Estimated 1342 **Founded:** Estimated 1342
  
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 This reclusive cult dwells deep beneath the twisted woods of the Spectral Camp. Little is known of this mysterious cult, for they rarely extend themselves beyond the cavern depths. Many among them blind themselves, but the reason for such is unknown. It speculated they seek to see hidden truths or perhaps shield themselves from mad visions. Further rumors speculate there is some relationship between them and the eyeless monsters which prowl among the subterranean mushroom forest. This reclusive cult dwells deep beneath the twisted woods of the Spectral Camp. Little is known of this mysterious cult, for they rarely extend themselves beyond the cavern depths. Many among them blind themselves, but the reason for such is unknown. It speculated they seek to see hidden truths or perhaps shield themselves from mad visions. Further rumors speculate there is some relationship between them and the eyeless monsters which prowl among the subterranean mushroom forest.
  
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