Watchful Order

The Church of the Sentinel Queen is assertive and vigilant in rooting out evil. Many of its followers are actively involved in the Hitawakan Crusades. In fact, the threat of the Rathi gave the church a purpose—finish the task the Martyred Warden started years ago and finally defeat Lord of the Locust Host, the demon lord believed to be behind the opening of the portal to the Abyssal Storm . The church founded the First Hitawakan Crusade in -50 ZR as a way to lessen the loss of of the Martyred Warden, becoming zealots. Besides Asutotan, the Queen's faithful are also found in greater numbers in Kanmar, Augustia, Saol, Hashek, Gandarab, Horvel, Yenhia, Chinarda, and Xibeihu Gou and among Saolish, Tordic, and Halflings throughout Gradus.
Having inherited many of The Warden's faithful, the Sentinel Queen and her Priests continue to promote his teachings, although they tend to be more progressive in their thinking than he ever was, and feel less inhibited by the events of history.

Assets

Armory

Dedicated Craftsmen Supply the order with their arms and armor only individuals with a liked reputation with the order have the ability to purchase Items from their provisions.

Order Equipment

Item	Rarity	Cost	Level
Black Ward	Uncommon	160 GP	5
Greater Black Ward	Uncommon	1060 GP	11
Major Black Ward	Uncommon	20560 GP	18

Experts for Hire

Experts represent a more cultivated capacity within the order. The order may commission experts to individuals with an Admired reputation. Clerical Companions are expected to be provided a weekly stipend depicted on the table and generally expect a share of the spoils from a successful mission.

Expert	Lvl	Cost
White Knight	5	63 gp

Territories

Temples and shrines

The temples of the Sentinel Queen function as both a church and living space for her holy knights. Former temples of the Martyred Warden are frequently converted into honoring the Queen. Temples are often painted white and feature arched entrances, pillared courtyards, fountains, and statues.

Holy sites

One of the Sentinel Queen's best known and most important temples is the Seventh Church in Kanmar, the site of her seventh miracle

Tenets of Faith

Obedience

Certain dedicated worshipers of the Queen perform daily obediences in order to receive a divine blessing known as boons from their god. Her obedience takes the form of a ritual in which the worshiper holds thier primary weapon in front of them with the goddess' holy symbol attached. They then pray for guidance and protection from the Sentinel Queen, while promising to follow her teachings. When performed correctly, the ceremony is said to instill preternatural skills in Diplomacy and Lore of all things pertaining to the noble classes.

Acts of the Queen

Her holy text is called the Acts of Acts of the Queen, or more often just The Acts, and recounts the 11 miracles she performed during her ascendency.

Holidays

The 6th of Ceremony is Ascendance Day, commemorating the day the queen achieved godhood. The Queen's Ascendance is celebrated on the first of Storm every year to mark the day when the goddess became the herald of the Martyred Warden On the 19th of War is the Day of the Sentinel, which marks the entrance of the Wardens's faithful into the Watchful Order. The order has a number of other festivals including First Crusader Day on 6th Storm, Armasse on 16th Storm, and Remembrance Moon on the day of the full moon in Death.

Favored animals

The Sentinel Queen's favored animals include Lions, Eagles and other symbols of leadership, and migratory birds.

Priesthood

Worshipers

Personal cleanliness, as well as an honorable demeanor, are both very important for her followers, who are known for their sense of justice, swordcraft, statesmanship, and their desire to bring "civilization" to those "without it". Adventurers who honor the Queen sometimes wear a narrow white, red, yellow, or gold chasuble.
Many halflings are treated unjustly on Gradus, or are kept as slaves. Nevertheless, some of these oppressed halflings believe in justice and often worship the Queen, and most halfling Champion serve her.
Young Knights who are inspired by classical, courtly tales tend to follow the Sentinel Queen. They can be counted on to remain idealistic, even in the face of great evil. Their honor and faith are strong enough to overcome the vices and sins of their enemies. Her Champions are also among the most prominent and well-represented on Gradus.

Clergy

Her priests are composed of Clerics  and Champions , who perform an hour of prayer a day, in addition to a weekly public worship service. Their formal raiment includes a white cassock with gold or yellow trim and mitre, while on non-festival days they dress in similarly colored, if less ostentatious, clothing.

Loyalty Boons

Boon	Reputation	Cost	Level
Uncommon Order Items	Liked	2 RP	0
Hireling	Liked	2 RP	1
Uncommon Order Formulae	Admired	4 RP	1
Expert Hireling	Admired	4 RP	5
Master Hireling	Revered	8 RP	10
Wrath of God spell	Revered	20 RP	20

Type

Religious, Cult

Subsidiary Organizations

• Queensmen

Deities

• Sentinel Queen