Memorials

Throughout the history of the order, many Knights, Companions and Squires have given their lives in acts of heroism, fighting the forces of evil and corruption, and keeping the people of Edreja safe.

Her Grace the Prince Bishop, Lady Ivory Du Bois, previously Arcane Primus of the Lions and Councillor to the Queen Tope (d. 1110)

Formerly a senior member of the Lions' Council, the Lady Ivory was an alchemist of exceptional wit and skill. The first person to be appointed to the position of Arcane Primus for two years in succession, the people of the Palatinate elected her to the episcopate at the Gathering of Nations 1106. The Lady Ivory stepped down from her position as Arcane Primus at the first Moot of 1107, having chosen to spend some time away from public life. She was killed by the ancestor Consangua in 1110, after freeing one of her people from Consangua's clutches.

Sir Artfiel Macenion Duval, Deputy Grand Master of the Order (d. 1110)

A bold elven Knight, his fearsome aspect, and a manner somewhat more formal and reserved than others of the Order, could not hide his true and valourous nature. He was named Master of Thought of the Order at the Gathering of Nations 1109. When Sir Nethaniel stood down as Deputy Grand Master in 1110, Sir Elrood appointed Sir Artfiel in his place. He died at the Summer Moot of 1110, when the line he was part of fell back, leaving him mortally wounded behind enemy lines.

Sir Robin Belfort, Knight of the Order (d. 1110)

The last of his family, Sir Robin had a passionate hatred of unliving, particularly vampires. He fought bravely and well, but was cut down in single combat with the Xivchillean to buy time for others to escape.

Henrietta Forage, Squire of the Order (d. 1110)

Formerly a scribe at the Lantian College of Knowledge, Henry Forage served as squire to Sir Artfiel Macenion Duval. One of the Boat People of Lantia, she had a keen interest in mapping the islands for posterity. Whilst fighting Xivental, she offered herself as a hostage in return for the bodies of Lions that had fallen in the battle. Unfortunately, the rescue mission failed to save her.

Sir Jane Hunter, Knight of the Order (d. 1110)

A woman with a fine talent for story-telling, Sir Jane left Lantia to quest in 1107. Her body was found on Arrakesh, where she had fought to protect the populace from the ravages of the Akari.

Sir Caranthir Taralom, Initiate of the Order, Knight of Lantia and High Incantor of the Lions (d. 1109)

A Prince Bishop's Man and priest of St Cuthbert, Caranthir was invited to join the Order in spring 1108. He was knighted by King Hengist after valiantly leading a number of incantor wedges against unliving of great power and might. The Akari took special note of Sir Caranthir, listing him as one of their list of particular targets, and they killed him during the spring campaign of 1109, the day before he was due to be confirmed as a Companion of the Order.

Sir Hargrim Vorall, Knight of the Order and Master of Arms (d. 1107)

Sir Hargrim sought out the Order after a Knight of Celestial saved his life. As a Squire he proved his valour by plunging heedless of danger into Deep Orst to save a small girl, and he oftentimes served as personal bodyguard to the Grand Master. He died as he had lived, fighting bravely to the last to defend the right of the Lions to live in peace, despite knowing that to fight on would surely doom him.

Sir Tor-Andre, Knight of the Order and Master of Thought (d. 1106)

Tor-Andre mixed the heart and soul of a contemplative poet with the doughty strength and courage of a born warrior. He was killed in battle in the thick of the fight against the void demons as the Cataclysm reshaped the world.

Sir Gamorran, Knight of the Order and Master of Physic (d. 1106)

Loyal Protector of Queen Tope, Gamorran was a determined soldier and defender of the weak and helpless. He is believed to have been murdered by foes of the Lions whilst carrying out his duties.

Sir Anri, Knight of the Order (d. 1106)

A fiery-tempered and sweet-natured beastkin, Anri died whilst saving others from void rifts in the magical uprisings that led to the Cataclysm. She is especially remembered as one who did not allow the Lions to act in an evil manner without protest.

Martin Hetherington, Squire of the Order (d. 1106)

Martin was caught up on Holy Isle whilst it was affected by the poison clouds. Though subdued with the other prisoners, he died when those prisoners were executed by person or persons unknown under the beserking influence of the same poison.

Rua ni Diarmid, Companion of the Order and High Ritualist of the Lions (d. 1105)

Rua was made a Companion of the Order for her good heart, and desire to look after the Lions and help protect them, frequently risking her own life in rituals to protect and defend the Lions from their enemies. Rua died as a ritual she was conducting to help halt the depredations of the necromancer Benedict Darkendale suffered a backlash of power. To save the lives of the contributors in the circle, she took the full force of the power herself. The southern ritual circle on Tamarus was renamed after her to remember her. She is especially remembered for her kindness, and her delight in song and music.

Sir Marcin Demetus, Companion of the Order, Prince Bishop of the Palatinate. In his life Sir Demetus achieved many other titles and positions, so many in fact that not all can be listed (d.1105)

More commonly known as Lemming, Marcin was a Companion to the Order of Celestial long before he was elected as Prince Bishop. His exploits are widely known across all of Erdreja, but at his core he was a kind and gentle man with a fierce drive to do good - the world just had a habit of conspiring against him. He died in the Vipers camp, apparently at the hands of Conclave agents, trying to create a new Gathering Treaty for the good of all the Heartlands.

Whispers, Squire of the Order (d.1103)

Also called the 'Kung Fu Kitty' after his participation in one of Sir Lemming's Rituals, Whispers was a valiant warrior and hated the Unliving with a passion. He was killed whilst fighting to free Holy Isle from the grasp of Benedict Darkendale's unliving horde, as he attempted to free captives taken by the necromancers there.

Sir William ("Spike") deBeers, Knight of the Order and Guardian of Topaz (d. 1103)

Known to the Order as Spike, William DeBeers, brother of Grand Master Alvin DeBeers, was a courageous warrior and loyal friend. When the Lions landed on Lantia, he volunteered to stand with the Sirene as the Guardian of the circle of Tamarus, changing his essential nature into a Topaz golem – a part of the circle and Lantia itself. He fell defending others from mercenaries employed by the Watchers.

Sir Alvin deBeers, Grand Master of the Order and High Incantor of the Lions (d. 1103)

Grand Master Alvin deBeers died at the hands of Akhnaten, a powerful unliving creature, whilst on Jackal lands. Initially a prominent healer in the Lions, when the healing power of the Plane of Life was used to hurt the Nosta Kar (a powerful race invading Avalon, whose only weakness was healing), Alvin was unable to reconcile himself to the idea of healing being used to harm. He renounced his link to the Place of Life and devoted himself to the following of Celestial, eventually becoming High Incantor. A kind, just and noble man, he represented the Order with honour, and helped establish it as a force for Good in the faction.

Squall, Squire of the Order (d. 1102)

Newly come to the Order, Squall lacked neither the willingness or readiness to do what he felt he had to in order to serve the faction. Unfortunately, this readiness also included the ultimate price, which Squall tragically paid, whilst on a mission exploring the mysterious ship known as the Searcher.

Sir Katherine, Knight of the Order (d. 1101)

A Knight that was with the Order but a short time. At the Gathering of 1101, Katherine knew she was to die soon. Rather than die peacefully, she single-handedly attacked an unliving stronghold.

Sir Frederick, Knight of the Order (d. 1101)

Sheriff of Claw Keep, Frederick single handedly held the gate of the Lions' camp against the on rushing forces of the Dark Alliance. His actions bought the Faction enough time to bring up re-enforcements, but a sally out arrived too late to do anything other than recover his body.

Gawaine, Knight-Confessor of the Order (d. 1100)

Knight-Confessor and an orc of remarkable gentleness and quiet wisdom, Gawaine was taken into the Mists of Avalon by the Voor. A rescue attempt was launched, but Gawaine was dead by the time it reached him.

Sir Nathanial, Knight of the Order (d. 1100)

One of the bravest of those ever to call the Order of Celestial their home, Sir Nathanial was killed by Galahad during an investigation in Avalon. Never one to shy from danger, his courageous sacrifice allowed many of the others in his party to return safely.

Sir Skylar, Knight of the Order (d. 1100)

One of the earliest members of the Order, Sir Skylar was a Champion of the Heartland Games, but didn't live to hear it.

Sir Gujar N'Qualmi, Master of Arms of the Order (d. 1100)

Gujar was sent through the Void to Avalon by his Ancestor Qalmi-Cat to serve with the Order, which he did with faith throughout his life. Master of Arms, a Sheriff and a talented spearman, Gujar was killed by the Voor at the Spring Festival of Thanks.

Sir Darius Du Gwynn, Master of Physik of the Order (d. 1099)

Appointed as one of the Avalonian Walkers as well as holding the post of Master of Physic, Darius was slain attempting to destroy Plague Demons in Norsca.