Order of the Silk

The Order of the Silk is a knightly order within the Kingdom of Almeron, composed entirely of female knights(known as Dames) and dedicated to the protection of women from those that would harm them. Though all knights vow to defend and respect women of all classes, there are many who do not take this message to heart and instead seek to do them harm. The Dames of the Silk aim to prevent this where ever possible, most frequently serving noble ladies as bodyguards though also fervently defending those of the lower classes. They are well respected for their ethical conduct and ability in the field of battle, though they are seen as an unlawful order by members of The Immaculate. Following an extremely strict chivalric code, the knights of The Immaculate do not accept women into their order and believe Damehood should exist as a fully separate entity from Knighthood. In spite of this criticism, the Dames of the Silk are lawfully recognized as a knightly order and serve the same as others. When called to war by their King they follow, and when the ladies of the land are brought under threat they defend them with all the valor of knights.

They can be recognized in battle by the surcoats they wear, blue and silver with a six pointed golden star.