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Message: <blockquote data-quote="hoverFrog" data-source="post: 5260239" data-attributes="member: 53558">I've made several but they're based in the City of Stormreach so they are set at a lower scale for the local campaign. Here's The Emerald Claw. Symbol: A stylised green clawBackground, Goals, and Dreams: Once a proud knighthood in Karrnath the Emerald Claw was outlawed by King Kaius III. Many members of the order still see themselves as patriots to their father nation despite the kings instructions. They work to establish the Knighthood as one of honour, renowned for it’s great deeds. However these few are in a minority as most of the Order of the Emerald Claw seek power. Many seek power to reclaim their rightful place in Karrnath while others merely seek power for its own sake.Enemies and Allies: As a Knightly Order it seems appropriate that many organisations count the Emerald Claw as enemies. However most view them with a degree of neutrality that their enemies are shocked by.Many members of the Wayfinder Foundation have fought against the Order and count them as foes, the Greensingers view the Order’s association with undead as abhorrent. The Inspired often run against agents of the Order and so often count them as enemies. Religious organisations other than the Blood of Vol view them as enemies.The Order has made extra effort to become the allies of both Zelkarune’s Horns and the Storm Council and can count both groups as allies. Curiously the Aurum can also be counted as allies on many occasions, as long as it doesn’t cost them anything or a profit can be made. Obviously they are staunch allies of the Church of the Blood of Vol.Members: The nominal leader of the Order of the Emerald Claw in Stormreach is Doctor Emil von Karlak (LE male human mage 5/Fleshwarper 3) however his warped appearance means that most public duties are undertaken by the ambitious Terence Loth (LE male human fighter 3/sorcerer 4). Other prominent members include Duncan van de Loss (LE male human fighter 5), Jasper Ocutus (NE male half elf ranger 3, darkrunner 3) and the patriotic Colm ir’Locan (LG male human paladin 3).Secrets: The Order of the Emerald Claw is really a cover for the military branch of the Blood of Vol religion. In addition Doctor von Karlak is responsible for a number of aberrations and creatures with aberration grafts appearing round Stormreach.Type: Fighting companyScale: 10 (Regional)Titles, Benefits, and Duties: The Order of the Emerald Claw has a very formal structure of a knighthood with ranks being assigned on merit based on the deeds of the knight. Rewards are usually better treatment by underlings and lower ranking members of the order. However a knight is expected to perform well in missions to retain these benefits and continued failure can sometimes result in assassination.It is the responsibility of each member of the Emerald Claw to serve the interests of the Blood of Vol and to harm the interests of her enemies. Expansion is therefore a key requirement for the Order. Criterion Affiliation Score ModifierCharacter Level +¼ PC’s levelBase attack +5 or higher +½ Base attack +10 or higher +1Noble title +1Recruits a new member into the Order +½In the thrall of a member of the Order +1Completed a mission assigned by the Order +1Humiliates an enemy of the Order +1Defeats an enemy of the Order in combat + ¼ of the creature’s CRRazes a stronghold of an enemy of the Order +4Has been dead -4Known to be friendly with enemy affiliation -4Known to be a member of an enemy affiliation -20Falls in combat against an enemy of the Order -4Is known to worship any religion other than the Blood of Vol -20 Affiliation Score Title: Benefits and Duties3 or lower A junior member with no benefits4 – 10 Squire: The Order welcomes you as a full member and arranges missions suitable for your level.11 – 20 Knight Personal valet or servant (CR1 or lower)21 – 29 Emerald Knight: Personal honour guard of 4-6 junior knights (EL 8). To gain this honour guard you must defeat a CR 9 enemy of the Order in single combat.30 or higher Emerald Commander: Personal honour guard of 4-12 knights (EL 12). To gain this honour guard you must defeat a CR 13 enemy of the Order in single combat. Executive Powers: Plunder, Raid, War</blockquote>

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