Uniforms of the Order of St. Martin

The Order of St. Martin was founded roughly 350 years ago and its uniform has undergone several significant changes. At first it consisted of traditional Imperial plate armor accented with the iconography of the Church of the Sacred Flame: simple brightly polished metal plate shoulders, a kettle hat for initiates and footmen, full helms with adjustable visors and face guards, chain hauberks, plate gauntlets and greaves, and a simple white tabard with the a burning crown, flame, or other design signifying their faith and chapter. The first major change was the armor- life in Tere de Lu often requires one to be mobile and light on one's feet in order to travel quickly so much of the plate has been abandoned and replaced instead with laminar (it also saves a fair bit of coin). With the Order being founded and having very little income at the time as well as so little renown, its patrons were few and so they had to make do. The next change was made soon after: they adopted a glowing open-palmed gauntlet parting two clouds. The Order, in an attempt to distinguish themselves a bit from the Church and better maneuver the social landscape of Tere de Lu adopted a new coat of arms that became standard, as well as new iconography for the various chapters. It reflects a desire to stand in solidarity with the land that is now their home and their intentions to be of service to all peoples. Then there was the the adoption of enchanted silver-lodestone talismans around 150 years ago in the shape of open gauntlets. These pendants were developed in response to the growing hazards of the Twin Storms, and they provide their wearers with signs that a soulfall or terrorsong is developing, providing them with ample time to warn others to take shelter. This was developed in conjunction with the Mae'Govond druids and the artificers of the Malachite Halls to better deal with the growing environmental hazards, and other devices in their likeness can be found on druids and seekers as well. Today one can easily identify members of the Order in settlements by their hybrid pendants of an open gauntlet, reinforced laminar armor, and ornate helmets. Paladins in the field however tend to wear thick cloaks, humble brigandine, and hoods; they appear closer to rangers than knights of old, as they tend to keep a low profile while seeking out corruption, but will always wear their pendants openly.

Item type

Armor