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'''The Knights of the Oblong Table''' (Burgoignesc: ''Les Chevaliers de Table Oblonge'') were an order of knightly members of the fellowship of the Grand Steward and later Grand Count of Yonderre Joanus de Martigueux. The Knights of the Oblong Table made up the inner circle of advisors to de Martigueux as well as his finest and bravest warriors, tasked with ensuring the peace of the realm. They were named for the almost round table de Martigueux had had built in Collinebourg from the harvested timber of the pagan holy tree Vatereiche.
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The initial cadre of Knights of the Oblong Table was formed in 1462 and consisted of only eight members but grew as more were inducted, proving themselves to de Martigueux during the Conquest of Joanusterra. Inductions were stopping following the death of de Martigueux in 1502 and the order was officially disbanded in 1511 following the death of its last member Hubert de Banor. The Knights of the Oblong Table are a cornerstone of Yonderian national romanticism, being at the very core of Yonderre's founding.
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| name            = Most Distinguished Imperial Order of the Holy Cross
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| type            = {{wpl|Order (honour)|Order}}
| eligibility      = Baptized [[Catholic Church|Catholics]] who are citizens of member-states of the [[Levantine Union]]
| awarded_for      = Prominent achievements in the advancement of Christianity or the [[Levantine Union]]
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| status          = Currently constituted
| description      =
| motto            = ''For God and the Empire''
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| post-nominals    =
| established      = 1555
| individual      =
|head_title = [[Emperor of the Levantines|Sovereign]] and Grand Master
|head = [[Riordan VIII|Emperor Riordan II]]
| grades =
*Imperial Knight/Dame of the Holy Cross (IHC)
*Imperial Knight/Dame (IKL/IDL)
*Knight/Dame (KHC/DHC)
*Officer (OHC)
*Member (MHC)
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== Individual Knights ==


=== Eberhard the Sentinel ===
The '''Most Distinguished Imperial Order of the Holy Cross''' is a [[Holy Levantine Empire|Levantine Imperial]] [[Levantine Catholic Church|Catholic]] order of chivalry, rewarding contributions advancement of the cause of the Levantine Union and the Levantine Catholic Church. The Order was established by Emperor Conchobar III in 1555 as a reward for those giving service to faith and Empire during the [[Great Confessional War]]. Like some other institutions of the Holy Levantine Empire, the Order continued to exist past the [[Treaty of Corcra]], and it exists today in the stewardship of the [[Apostolic King of Urcea]], who also holds the title of [[Emperor of the Levantines]]. Since the end of the [[Great War]], membership in the Order has been granted for those who perform an act of service for the [[Levantine Union]], recognizing it as a successor of the Empire.
<br />Eberhard the Sentinel as depicted in the early 20th century
Main article: Eberhard the Sentinel


Eberhard of Volbruck (12 April 1435 – 11 May 1509), known more commonly by his monicker Eberhard the Sentinel (Burgoignesc: ''Eberhard le Sentinelle''), was the son of a Gothic Chieftain and one of the leading crusaders of the Order of the Obisidan Sparrow, being a Knight of the Oblong Table and later becoming the first Steward of Kubagne. Eberhard is remembered for his long and eventful life that helped shape Yonderre and remains a leading figure of Yonderian national romanticism.


Having grown up as the eldest son of a Gothic Chieftain, he joined the Knights of the Order of the Obisidan Sparrow around the time of their conquest of Willland and partook in their subsequent Conquest of Joanusterre in which the majority of his exploits took place. Eberhard was known to be handy with a sword and a masterful tactician, leading formations of knights into battle countless times. He became one of Joanus de Martigueux's closest and most trusted advisors and was among the original eight chosen for de Martigueux's famous Oblong Table. Eberhard was instrumental in the quelling of several Gothic uprisings against the crusaders' rule during and in the aftermath of the crusades, often arriving at peaceful solutions. He was also a noted tournament champion, excelling at mêlées and jousting alike.
==History==
===Great Confessional War===
===Early modern period===
===Great War===
===The Deluge===


Eberhard's courtesy and eloquence were known throughout Yonderre and he became a famous and popular figure even in his own lifetime, owing to the countless, often exaggerated tales of his exploits. He is famously said to have, among other things, felled the Giant of Eichenhöhe with the aid of the Green Knight, stormed the fortified town of Nähring to free the captive Mathildis entirely on his own, slayed a dozen wild boars with one hand tied to his back, quested for the Lady of the Lake and defeated Death itself in a game of riddles.
==Notable recipients==
*[[Martin St. Clair]], commander of [[Armed_Forces_of_the_Apostolic_Kingdom_of_Urcea#Far_Western_Command_.28WES-COM.29|WES-COM]] during the [[War of the Northern Confederation]] (2011) - Imperial Knight
* [[Guillaume d'Agostino]], [[Yonderian Defence Force|YDF]] General and first commandant of the [[New Yustona|New Yustonan]] [[Royal and Confederate Army (New Yustona)|Royal and Confederate Army]] (2021) - Member
* [[Barons of Yonderre|Knight-Baron]] [[Rachet d'Everard]], [[Marshal of Yonderre]] and [[Yonderian Ambassador to Burgundie]] (1952) - Imperial Knight


=== <span id="Falco_d'Agostino"></span>Falco d'Agostino ===
[[Category: Urcea]]
Main article: Falco d'Agostino
[[Category: Orders, awards and decorations]]
 
=== Geoffroy de Mortain ===
Main article: Geoffroy de Mortain
 
=== Guillaume de Houicourt ===
Main article: Guillaume de Houicourt
 
=== Hubert de Banor ===
Main article: Hubert de Banor
 
=== Markvart von Talerbeck ===
Main article: Markvart von Talerbeck
 
=== Prise de Blaincour ===
Main article: Prise de Blaincour
 
[[Category:IXWB]]

Revision as of 11:48, 16 September 2021

Most Distinguished Imperial Order of the Holy Cross
Badge of the order
TypeOrder
Established1555
Country Levantine Union
MottoFor God and the Empire
EligibilityBaptized Catholics who are citizens of member-states of the Levantine Union
StatusCurrently constituted
Sovereign and Grand MasterEmperor Riordan II
Grades
  • Imperial Knight/Dame of the Holy Cross (IHC)
  • Imperial Knight/Dame (IKL/IDL)
  • Knight/Dame (KHC/DHC)
  • Officer (OHC)
  • Member (MHC)


The Most Distinguished Imperial Order of the Holy Cross is a Levantine Imperial Catholic order of chivalry, rewarding contributions advancement of the cause of the Levantine Union and the Levantine Catholic Church. The Order was established by Emperor Conchobar III in 1555 as a reward for those giving service to faith and Empire during the Great Confessional War. Like some other institutions of the Holy Levantine Empire, the Order continued to exist past the Treaty of Corcra, and it exists today in the stewardship of the Apostolic King of Urcea, who also holds the title of Emperor of the Levantines. Since the end of the Great War, membership in the Order has been granted for those who perform an act of service for the Levantine Union, recognizing it as a successor of the Empire.


History

Great Confessional War

Early modern period

Great War

The Deluge

Notable recipients

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