Order of Sekhrem-Ra
The Order of Sekhrem-Ra hold an unique and dominant position within Y'Matara's governing structure. They serve not merely as law enforcers, but as agents of divine order - representing the will of the Pharaoh in all civic matters. Their authority stretches across all classes and castes, particularly in the lower districts where dissent and unrest are most feared.
The sigil of the Order of Sekhem-Ra is a phoenix-winged sun, encircled by a ring of flame and set above a descending sword. It is always rendered in brass, blood-red, and searing orange.
Templars wear crimson and gold plate adorned with etched fire motifs and the mask of the Pharaoh. High-ranking priests wear long vestments stitched with bronze thread, bearing the phoenix-sun over their hearts.
Structure
The Order of Sekhrem-Ra is divided into two primary arms:- The Flamebound Host: These are the paladins and warrior monks of the Order. Trained in military tactics and divine combat, they patrol the city streets, serve as elite bodyguards, and lead military expeditions against rebellious threats or incursions.
- The Embered Priesthood: Comprising clerics, inquistors, and divine orcales, this branch oversees law, ritual, spiritual judgement, and punishment. They preside over the Shrines of the Scarab, court hearings, read omens, interpret the will of Sethet-Ka, and lead public rites.
Ranks
The leader of the Order of Skehrem-Ra is the High Priest-General.Judicial Role
The Embered Priesthood presides over religious and civil tribunals, determining guilt and delivering sentences. These trials are held in open forums before the Royal Ziggurat of Heka-Sar or in court-chambers draped in flamecloth and judged by a presiding Pyromant. Issued sentences are deemed to be sanctioned by the divine will of Sethet-Ka.Militarised Policing
Blades of Sekhrem patrol Y'Matara in groups of ten. They are trained to suppress uprisings swiftly and symbolically - choosing spectacle and fear over force wherever possible. In times of peace, their presence alone is considered a deterrent.Advisory to the Throne
The High Priest-General sits on the Pharaoh's inner council (The Vizier's Council) and interprets omens, advises on divine legitimacy, and overseas matters of state security. No foreign emissary may be recieved without the Order first conducting ritual purification.Player Options
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Type
Military Order
Capital
Alternative Names
Sethet-Ka's Templars
Training Level
Elite
Veterancy Level
Decorated/Honored
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Founding
When Sethet-Ka rose to claim divine rule, the first of the Order were tempered in sacred flame, and gifted purpose: to uphold divine order and strike down those who would defy the sancity of his reignAllied
The Order of the Sekhrem-Ra ultimately reports to the Council of Voices.
Cautious/Neutral
The Templars enforce law; the Hand controls wealth. Both want a stable city.
Ideological Conflict
The Shemsu-Ra value knowledge and control over magic; the Templars seek divine order and obedience. Religious vs rational conflict. Cooperation occurs only when absolutely necessary—such as during magical emergencies or public threats.
Open Conflict
The Templars consider the Jackals heretical and lawless. Executions and crackdowns are common.