The Order of Istrado

The circle forgives, but does not forget

Green & Silver | Phoenix | Irenhome, Elion

Istrado in History

Hailing from the river deltas of Eastern Elion, Istrado began as a loose collection of people talented in healing magics. They used this monopoly for the power of good, ensuring all had access to the earth circles from which they drew their magic. Known to be highly efficient with their resources, they would give them freely to those of lesser means. As civilization rose, Istrado set up trading networks for healing supplies that stretched all over the world, aided by the trading prowess of the Order of Gale. Istrado could be found in nearly every settlement in the land, its healers tending nearby circles and forming the Earth Guild.

Istrado Today

The Order of Istrado continues their work from Irenhome. Famous for their healers, spellswords, earth ritualists, and tenacity in cleansing the undead, they accept members from all over provided that they swear to hunt and bring to justice any who would knowingly use necromancy in all its forms. While this focus on the undead is only a small part of what makes an Istradian welcome wherever they may travel, the members are also renowned for their patience when helping others or answering a call for aid.

The Phoenix: Balancing Wrath and Patience

The Phoenix, a guardian of the natural order and the eternal cycle of life, death, and renewal, stands as a revered symbol within the Order of Istrado. Its fiery wings embrace both destruction and creation, reflecting the delicate tension between its fierce wrath and its boundless patience.

As a patron of Healers, Leaders, and Warriors, the Phoenix embodies the will to protect life, the wisdom to guide it, and the strength to defend it. To its followers, the cycle of existence is sacred: to live, to die, and to cherish every moment in between. Yet, for those who seek to pervert this cycle—be it through the pursuit of unnatural immortality or the desecration of life through undeath—the Phoenix offers no quarter. Its fiery wrath incinerates such abominations, delivering them to their final rest.

In Chalameria, the people’s bond with the Phoenix has grown strained. The challenges they face—the unrelenting tide of the undead, the corruption of the natural order, and the burdens of survival—have tested their resolve.

Rather than embracing the patience to endure and reflect, the people have surrendered to their wrath, striking first and asking questions later. Their hot-headedness has disrupted the delicate balance of the Phoenix’s virtues and vices.

The Phoenix watches, its wings alight with both the warmth of creation and the fury of destruction. The Phoenix's flames can either light the way forward or reduce it to ash. The people must decide which path they will take.

Impact on the Boon of the Phoenix

For the upcoming January event, the Phoenix's blessings have been diminished as a result of this imbalance:

  • Reduced Boons: Instead of the original 100 point/LP Healing Channeling Pool (no source required) all participants will now only receive 50 point/LP Healing Channeling Pool (no source required) as those awarded this boon grasp with the difficulty of balancing their wrathful nature with that of patience.

  • Exceptions: Only those who purchased boons during the donation drive will retain the full power of 100 point/LP Healing Channeling Pool (no source required) , as their commitment reflects a willingness to share and support the community.

    A Warning and a Choice

    The Phoenix watches, its wings alight with both the warmth of creation and the fury of destruction. The Phoenix's flames can either light the way forward or reduce it to ash. The people must decide which path they will take. 

    • Will they reclaim the patience to listen, learn, and grow, restoring balance to the Phoenix's gifts?

    • Or will they let their wrath consume them, risking their place in the cycle of life and renewal?