Order of the Seven Stars

Named for the constellation also known as the nymph the Order of the Seven Stars are sky watchers protect the wild places of the world from the encroachment of civilization. Associated with the Green Faith they are often considered enemies of civilized peoples. The truth is they have no animus against civilization, but merely seek to preserve the sacred wild places from thoughtless development.

Structure

Similar to the Order of the Bear the order is divided into circles. Those who first join the order are known as seekers those who have not been initiated into the mystery of the circle of the first star. Seekers must serve in the order for a minimum of one year before being eligible for initiation into the mystery of the circle of the first star. There are seven ranks each known as a circle and are named for the stars in the constelation. The first rank are Initiates of the Mystery of the Circle of Gönigpidcher. This is followed by the Circle of Tauerhapde, the Circle of Scherntdein, the Circle of Gudemuder, the Circle of Deilauge, the Circle of Verbschant, and the highest rank the Circle of Schreidtchulderde. Movement from one rank to the next requires nomination of a member of a higher rank, and approval by a majority vote of a quorum of members of higher rank.

Public Agenda

The order is often seen as being opposed to the spread of civilization. In truth they simply wish to preserve sacred natural sites. To this end thy try to keep civilization away from areas that hold sacred sites. When necessary they will even attempt to claim ownership or purchase ownership of these areas.

Assets

The organization as a whole doesn’t have a lot of assets, though most members of the Green Faith are supportive of their goals and will provide whatever aid they can.

History

The exact origin of the Order of the Seven Stars is lost in the mists of time. They were active in the Old Kingdoms long before they began the colonization of the New Kingdoms. Many members were amongst the first waves of settlers seeking out sacred sites and striving to preserve them with mixed success. History is repeating itself in the Frontier Lands with members of the order attempting to protect sacred sites. They experience more success as the Green Faith is much more popular in the Frontier Lands.