House Rules/OAK Lenses

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The Order of Aenean Knights ("OAKs") are a military style organization and represented by using a lens (Chapters 7 {B258} and 15 {B445}) that can be taken by any character.

[edit] Aenean Knight Lense [15 Points]

• The Rule authorizes up to 3 Squires (these are considered Dependants). And for the senior positions it authorizes a contingent of guards and a personal scribe.
• The Rule authorizes 1 palfrey (treat as a Saddle Horse {B460}), 1 warhorse (treat as a Calvary Horse {B459} or Heavy Warhorse {B460}), and 1 mule (treat as a Large Mule {B460}). This includes a Bit and Bridle, Saddle and Tack, and Stirrups. Warhorses come with Bit and Bridle, and Warsaddle instead. The knight is responsible for paying the cost of a lost or killed mount. Senior officers are authorized a greater number.
• The Rule authorizes issuance of 1 pair of Silver Spurs upon being elected to one of these Ranks: Commander of Knights; Under Marshal; or Special Envoy. These belong to the knight and to sell or lose them is a disgraceful act in the eyes of other OAKs, though not punishable or expected to be retrieved if lost in major combat.
• The Rule authorizes issuance of 1 pair of Golden Spurs upon being elected to one of these Ranks: Master Drapier and Herald; Master Receiver of the Common Treasure; Provincial Marshals; Magus; Marshal; and Marshal of the Council. These belong to the knight and to sell or lose them is a disgraceful act in the eyes of other OAKs, though not punishable or expected to be retrieved if lost in major combat.
• The Rule authorizes issuance of 1 Fine or Very Fine weapon of choice upon promotion to Seneschal or Grand Master.

[edit] Common OAK Advantages/Disadvantages/Skills

Listed below are the Advantages, Disadvantages, and Skills commonly found among members of the OAKs.

• Advantages: Combat Reflexes [15]; Dependent (Squire) [Varies]; Extra Attack [25]; Status 2-3 [10 or 15] or 4 [20] (GM approval only); Wealth: Comfortable [10], Wealthy [20], or Very Wealthy [30]
• Perks: Deep Sleeper [1]; Honest Face [1]; any from a Martial Style (see hereafter); Named Possession [1] (F132, GM approval only); Penetrating Voice [1]; Weapon Bond [1] (F132, MA53; GM approval only)
• Disadvantages: Fanaticism [-15]; Honesty [-10*]; Overconfidence [-5*]; Selfless [-5*]; Sense of Duty (OAKs, small group) [-5] or (OAKs, large group) [-10]; Truthfulness [-5*]
• Quirks: Code of Honor [-1]; Habits or Expressions [-1]; Humble [-1]; Proud [-1]; Vow [-1]
• Skills: Artillery (Catapult); Armoury (Any); Diplomacy; Gunner (Catapult); Language, Aenean; Leadership; Navigation (Land or Sea); Observation; Savoir-Faire (Military); Soldier; Stealth; Strategy (Land or Sea); Survival (Any); Tactics
• The OAKS primarily teach these Martial Styles: Knightly Mounted Combat (Early Medieval) {MA175}; Sword and Shield {MA199}; and Wrestling (Combat) {MA205}. Polearm Fighting (Glaive, Bill, and Halberd) {MA187}, and Sword and Buckler Play {MA199} are also represented. Other styles, while not actively discouraged, are hard to find within the organization.