Knights of the Wave Organization and Daily Life

The Knights of the Wave are composed of about 100 individuals spread thin across a variety of locations, with some central locations maintained by larger teams. Knights work intermittently with some civilian affiliates that are not included in their total numbers, but provide passive support such as food supplies in exchange for assistance with communication and organization. Knights are most accustomed to Urban and Coastal environments, and most commonly utilize Scrap, Voltaic, and Tempestuous essences.

History

The precise origin of the Knights is unclear, though it is believed that their society was quite advanced at the onset of the era of strife. For them, this time was marked by great and savage storms, a loss of power and advanced technology, and extreme loss of life and infrastructure.

What Knights now refer to simply as ‘the radio’ is an advanced application of communication via Bonds, enabled by a “technology” that is closer to magic than it is to gears and circuitry. These rapid response methods became vital to the survival of the remaining Knights, who even now lament their losses of history and ancestry.

Knights prize rigor and ceremony as elements that keep them together despite being physically apart. Each of them carries an expectation that their name, title, and dedication to the cause is sufficient to Bond them to their fellow Knights as a family.

Locations

The Citadel

Knights are primarily housed in disparate locations that are willing to play host to them, and rival some Wayfarer princes with respect to establishing first contact with new groups. The Citadel, broadcast location for The Wave, is housed in Kinbaelly under the watch of Trade Prince Catriona.

Organization

Knights are accepted into the order first as Seekers, and assigned a wide variety of responsibilities as dictated by situational need. Those who showcase aptitude for records and maintenance become Keepers. Those who remain as Seekers typically take up roles in the field, acting as couriers and investigators in places beyond the reach of the Wave’s reliable communication. The respect a Knight receives is more often a matter of seniority than which title. A Knight that has become unfit for active responsibility is typically considered a Keeper, and assigned to oversight of old records.

The title of Oracle is awarded to a rare few who are recognized as leaders of community and potent forces of Charisma. There is not a set number of Oracles. It is not necessary to be an Oracle to be featured on The Wave.

Rankings:

Oracles - 6

Frederich ‘Midnight’ Tanaka

Rodney ‘The Rooster’ Hoffman

Victoria ‘Tori’ Komori

Nakamura Lighstrider

Keepers - approximately 20, with an additional 5-10 elderly or infirm.

Seekers - approximately 40

Underage - approximately 20

Numbers are accurate as of the game start time (two years after the onset of the age of discovery). The Knights are also affiliated with civilian supporters in various locations that support the cause by providing food and resources. These groups number no greater than 15 persons per settlement, and each has a dedicated Keeper.

Diet/Lifestyle

The exact daily practices of a Knight of the Wave can vary greatly with their exact location and responsibilities. Knights are expected to carry some manner of writing implement at all times, and Knights often prize and carefully maintain tools that they have inherited or scavenged.

Garb for a Seeker in the field is often very functional, with many pockets and supplies suited to emergency readiness. Keepers often keep tool belts and other such things, but some become adapted to maintenance roles away from danger. Keepers who are charged with records and books often wear robes rather than any sort of field kit, and any permanent settlement of Knights keeps a stock of robes to be worn in ceremonious occasions.

Seekers who move fairly often or are accustomed to emergency response are often forced to adapt to dried foods or makeshift cooking. Seeker staples are generally prepared by adding boiling water (grits, rice, oatmeal, tea, etc).