Atalana
Atalana is a military rankamong the Melena (Knight) of the Order of the Lady of Paladins.
Squires are noble youths who are sponsored by Melana of the Order, frequently clan members or family friends, for a four-year apprenticeship. During this fouryear period (16 – 19 years old), their master teaches them the basics of being a knight and evaluates whether they have the skill, desire and discipline necessary to become a successful member of the Order. Those that are not well suited are “encouraged” to find other challenges in life.
To replace retiring members and casualties, the Order requires about 10 Squires per year. Since they serve for four years, there are only 40 Atalana in the Order. They are normally attached to Soylana and Turlana of the Manor Chapters. While learning to become a knight, a Squire fills an important role as body servant and assistant to his Melana. He tends to his master’s horse, cleans and maintains his weapons, aids him in don his armor andcarries his additional lances and pennant. Since there are 150 Melana, but only 40 Atalana, a special type of Meken was created to serve the remaining Melana, the Ataken. Because of their breeding, youth and inexperience, the Atalana remain in the rear during combat, acting as banner carriers and couriers.
Squires are noble youths who are sponsored by Melana of the Order, frequently clan members or family friends, for a four-year apprenticeship. During this fouryear period (16 – 19 years old), their master teaches them the basics of being a knight and evaluates whether they have the skill, desire and discipline necessary to become a successful member of the Order. Those that are not well suited are “encouraged” to find other challenges in life.
To replace retiring members and casualties, the Order requires about 10 Squires per year. Since they serve for four years, there are only 40 Atalana in the Order. They are normally attached to Soylana and Turlana of the Manor Chapters. While learning to become a knight, a Squire fills an important role as body servant and assistant to his Melana. He tends to his master’s horse, cleans and maintains his weapons, aids him in don his armor andcarries his additional lances and pennant. Since there are 150 Melana, but only 40 Atalana, a special type of Meken was created to serve the remaining Melana, the Ataken. Because of their breeding, youth and inexperience, the Atalana remain in the rear during combat, acting as banner carriers and couriers.
Type
Religious, Military
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