Order of the Black Throne

The Order of the Black Thrones are a knightly order, dedicated to the protection of the Emperor.

Founding
The Order of the Black Throne was originally founded during the time of Viktor IV, to protect and guide the young Emperor. Established in a great show of loyalty by the then Lord Rendlin, dedicating his first son as the Order's first grandmaster. Viktor IV, took kindly to the gesture, allowing for great Rendlin influence in his courts. Rendlin's son, Giles, took to his task with gusto however, creating a core of veteran knights drawn from other orders, with imperial grace. Ultimately, the order failed to protect the young Emperor's life when Viktor IV, cocky in his adolescence, died in single combat.

Recent
More recently, the Order has become a much weakened force during the absence of Alfred III, who opted to forgo it's portection. The Lord Grafton, acting as regent in the Empire, cut most funding to the Order, citing it's lack of use. Elevated to Grandmaster in 1008, Viktor Pentecost lead the Order through the War of the Black Throne. Determined to remain indepedant of court affairs along with the election, besides casting his own vote. With Edward V's election Viktor Pentecost felt honour bound to pledge the Order to him, despite the rumours of falsehood in the voting.

Lands
The Order holds only one castle, in the form of Whitetowers Watch in Vassas, a huge white stone castle with connections directly to the Imperial palace. Considered the true final standing point of the Empire, it's keep is surronded by two walls, while all been contained within Vassas' city walls themselves.