Order of the Golden Sun
| Order of the Golden Sun | |
|---|---|
| Other names: | Glaives of Azharadian |
| Demonym: | Glaives, and Cohorts |
| Type: | Knighthood |
| Founded: | -45 CY |
| Enemies: | Scarlet Brotherhood |
The Order of the Golden Sun, also called the Glaives of Azharadian is "a chivalrous order dedicated to preserving the principles by which Azharadian had lived." The knighthood exists almost wholely in Onnwal.[1]
Description
History
Members
The overwhelming majority of members of the Order of the Golden Sun are paladins. The Order does also accept members of the clergy of Heironeous to be amongst the Glaive Cohort Some fighters occasionally become Glaives, if they devoutly follow Heironeous, especially those who are exceptionally adept withthe favoured weapons of the deity.[2]
Before being considered for membership amonst the Glaives, prospective members must first be sponsored by two existing members, and "have done a great deed in the eyes of the Order of the Golden Sun (usually some exceptional service to the Free State of Onnwal)."[2] Then, they must pass the "first trial of membership, known as the Trial Martial."[2]
Only worshippers of Heironeous are accepted into the Glaives of Azharadian.[1][2]
The members of the Order of the Golden Sun are required to know how to speak Old Oeridian.[1][2]
Structure
For each rank of a knight, they must pass a test, administered by seniors of the Order.[3]
Glaive Cohort
There's a sub-group of the Glaives known as the "Glaive Cohort". This group "was founded to cater initially for the noble’s retinues, Ihough later it also accepted priests of Heironeous. The Cohort became the sole focus of the Invincible One’s faith in Onnwal, though its doctrine of chivalry and honorable battle found little purchase among the Onnwalon peasantry."[1]
Alignment
Heraldry
Resources
Currency
Rumors and legends
In Living Greyhawk
 | This section contains content from the Living Greyhawk organized-play campaign. |
The Order of the Golden Sun was used in the Living Greyhawk organized-play campaign. The LG region for Onnwal was played in Ireland and the UK.[1]
References
Notes
Citations
Bibliography
Encyclopedia Greyhawkania Index
The Encyclopedia Greyhawkania Index (EGI) is based on previous work of Jason Zavoda through '08, continued by numerous other fans. The EGI article has a list of sources, product names, abbreviations, and a link to the full, downloadable index.
| Topic | Type | Description | Product | Page/Card/Image
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azharadian (General) | Non-player character | Dragon magazine #291 | 96, 97 | |
| Azharadian (General) | Non-player character | Dragon magazine #293 | 5, 92-96 | |
| Azharadian (General) | Non-player character | Dragon magazine #299 | 99, 100 | |
| Azharadian (General) | Non-player character | Ivid the Undying | 7 | |
| Azharadian (General) | Non-player character | Living Greyhawk, Living Onnwal Gazetteer, D&D 3.5e | 10, 21, 29, 31, 63, 64, 73, 88, 111, 112 | |
| Azharadian' Pillar | Place | Artifact, | Dragon magazine #293 | 96 |
| Azharadian's Banner | Item | Reference | SEE Golden Sun, Banner of the {Azharadins Banner} | |
| Azharadian, Glaives of {Knights of} | People Group | Martial order, | Dragon magazine #293 | 5, 87, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96 |
| Azharadian, Glaives of {Knights of} | People Group | Martial order, | Living Greyhawk, Living Onnwal Gazetteer, D&D 3.5e | 29, 63, 64, 88 |
| Azharadian, Glaives of {Knights of} | People Group | Martial order, | The Glaive's Gambit, RPGA | 4-11, 15-17 |
| Azharadian, Glaives of, Chapterhouse (Scant) | Place | Reference | SEE Golden Sun, Bastion of the | |
| Azharadian, Oozing Trident of | Item | Artifact, | Dragon magazine #291 | 96, 97 |
| Azharadian, Strictures of (Book of) | Item | Book, | Dragon magazine #293 | 92 |
| Azharadian, Strictures of (Philosophy) | Verbal communication | Philosophy/Belief, | Dragon magazine #293 | 92 |
| Fort Azharadian | Settlement | Settlement, | Living Greyhawk, Living Onnwal Gazetteer, D&D 3.5e | 99 |
| Golden Sun, Banner of the {Azharadian's Banner} | Item | Artifact, | Dragon magazine #293 | 93, 95 |
| Golden Sun, Banner of the {Azharadian's Banner} | Item | Artifact, | Living Greyhawk, Living Onnwal Gazetteer, D&D 3.5e | 64 |
| Golden Sun, Banner of the {Azharadian's Banner} | Item | Artifact, | The Glaive's Gambit, RPGA | 4, 13, 16, 17 |
| Golden Sun, Bastion of the (Glaives of Azharadian Chapterhouse) (Scant) | Building | House, | Dragon magazine #293 | 93 |
| Golden Sun, Bastion of the (Glaives of Azharadian Chapterhouse) (Scant) | Building | House, | Living Greyhawk, Living Onnwal Gazetteer, D&D 3.5e | 64, 89 |
| Golden Sun, Bastion of the (Glaives of Azharadian Chapterhouse) (Scant) | Building | House, | The Glaive's Gambit, RPGA | 4 |