B. Order of the Ram
Knights of the Order of the Ram (OR)
- The OR is a military order that is created in four classes, the numbers of which are relatively fixed:
- 1 Knight Grand Marshal (OR-1(GM)), who is chosen from within the Order
- 4 Knight Marshals (OR-1)
- 16 Knight Commanders (OR-2)
- 50 Knight Companions (OR-3)
- 148 Knights (OR-4)
- Members are almost always promoted from within the Order; that is, a holder of the 4th class will be selected to fill an opening at the 3rd class level. Movement withing the Order is almost exclusively upwards.
- Knights of the Ram are given estates in locations around the County, based on precedence and availability. Postings are organized as follows:
- The OR-1(GM) is posted to the County Capital, Greyhawk City.
- 1 OR-1 is posted to each of the following:
- The Northern Army Headquarters at Castle Greyhawk
- The Southern Army Headquarters at Griffon Rider Outpost
- The Northern Command Post at Blackwall Keep
- The Southern Command Post at Freyl Keep
- 1 OR-2 is posted to each of the 16 most populous boroughs that do not already have an OR-1 posted there.
- 1 OR-3 is posted to each borough. In addition, a second OR-3 is posted to each Army Headquarters.
- OR 4’s are posted as follows:
- 15 to each Army Headquarters
- 10 to each Barony capital (Greyhawk City and Hardby)
- 4 to each Provincial Keep, plus 4 at Fort Harbor
- 2 in every other borough
- In both peacetime and wartime, the knights’ primary responsibility is to carry out the Count’s orders. At times of peace, as servants of the Ministry of Security (aka, The Chancellery), they are the Lord Chancellor’s eyes and ears around the County, and can assume a supervisory capacity in sensitive or high profile criminal investigations at the Lord Chancellor’s request. In all matters of war, the Count assumes complete control of the Order. Knights of the Order are frequently sent abroad to ensure the County’s interests are being looked after. A senior Knight holds a permanent position on the Command Staff in the conflict with Iuz.
- All knights have the authority to muster troops, up to the following limits:
| Rank | Max # of Patrols Commanded | Maximum Troop Strength |
| OR-1(GM) | 64 reinforced Patrols (the entire D. Corps) | 1 DCL + 4 DCP + 64 DG + 640 Sergeant + 6,400 PVT = 7,109 |
| OR-1 | 32 reinforced Patrols (2 D. Columns) | 2 DCP + 32 DG + 320 Sergeant + 3,200 PVT = 3,554 |
| OR-2 | 16 reinforced Patrols (1 D. Column) | 1 DCP + 16 DG + 160 Sergeant + 1,600 PVT = 1,777 |
| OR-3 | 8 reinforced patrols (2 D. Groups) | 2 DL + 8 DG + 80 Sergeant + 800 PVT = 890 |
| OR-4 | 4 reinforced patrols (1 D. Group) | 1 DL + 4 DG + 40 Sergeant + 400 PVT = 445 |
- Regalia and retainers:
- OR-4
- Annual retainer: 75 gold dubloons
- Medal: Badge hangs from Order ribbon; worn on left chest
- Badge: Silver ram’s head on green enamel ivy in asymmetrical design
- Ribbon: Black-Yellow-Black-Yellow-Black in even proportions
- Mantle: Long, bright yellow, black lining, ermine trim, Order Shield embroidered on left chest
- Ring: Gold w/ signet = green enamel, raised silver ram’s head
- Armor: Chain body coverings; steel breastplates, brightly burnished, with the Greyhawk coat of arms inlaid in gold; matching helmets, greaves, and bracers
- Shield: Ram’s head surrounded by laurel wreath, differenced yellow on black on right (as carried), black on yellow on left
- Sword: Silver long sword with black leather grip, Order ribbon on scabbard, miniature Badge on top of pommel
- OR-3
- Annual retainer: 120 gold dubloons
- Regalia as OR-4, except:
- Medal: Badge hangs from Order ribbon worn around neck
- OR-2
- Annual retainer: 185 gold dubloons
- Regalia as OR-3, plus:
- Star: 10-pointed star with alternating black and white points against sunburst-pattern background. Center is 2 concentric rings: outer ring = solid black; center circle = Greyhawk coat of arms; worn on upper left chest
- OR-1 and OR-1/GM
- Annual retainer: 300 gold dubloons (400 for the Grand Master)
- Regalia as OR-2, except:
- Medal: Badge hangs from Order ribbon worn as Sash
- OR-4
