The **Order of Dawn** is the knightly order sworn to defend the heartlands of Thalossa. While the Crimson Standard marches beyond the Wall, the Dawn ensures peace and stability within it. They patrol the roads, protect towns and villages, and garrison the capital’s walls. Their shining armor and radiant oaths make them symbols of safety to common folk. Where others expand, the Order of Dawn endures — the immovable shield of the kingdom.
- Founded in the early days of the kingdom, when Thalossa unified under a single crown.
- Sworn to defend the people who live in the shadow of the **Great Wall**, whose true origins are lost to history.
- Their creed comes from the belief that dawn represents renewal, hope, and the triumph of order over chaos.
- **High Justiciar** – Supreme commander of the Order, chosen with the blessing of the crown.
- **Dawn Marshals** – Regional commanders assigned to districts, castles, or border towns within the Wall.
- **Dawnblades** – Elite paladins who wield radiant oaths and train new recruits.
- **Wardens** – The rank-and-file knights who patrol the roads and guard the kingdom’s settlements.
- **The Shield of the Realm** – The Dawn defends, holding the line rather than pushing it forward.
- **Radiant Oaths** – They bind themselves by sacred vows of honor, loyalty, and mercy.
- **Justice and Order** – They see themselves as guardians not only of borders, but of law and civility.
- **Suspicion of Extremes** – The Dawn distrusts those who wield dangerous powers — Dragon Knights, Ashen Vigil — believing such methods imperil the kingdom.
- **Within the Walls** – The Dawn’s strongholds are spread throughout the heartlands, garrisoning cities, roads, and villages.
- **The Capital** – The Order maintains a grand chapterhouse beside **Castle Ardentia**, and its knights form part of the royal guard.
- **Dawn Tower** – Their great fortress and training ground, where recruits are forged into disciplined knights.
- **Crown of Thalossa** – Loyal defenders, deeply tied to the monarchy’s survival.
- **Crimson Standard** – Respectful but wary; the Dawn believes the Crimson’s zeal may overextend the realm.
- **Order of Last Light** – Cooperative, though the Dawn considers their work grim and joyless.
- **Ashen Vigil** – Openly opposed; the Dawn views them as dangerous fanatics who endanger innocents.
- **Dragon Knights** – Distrustful, seeing them as heretical and unstable, though acknowledging their necessity.
- **Mage Guild** – Strong allies, as Guild wards often protect towns and castles.