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Iron Knight Battle Orders

**This is written on plain parchment in a neat educated hand. It is marked with the royal seal and signed with a neat letter 'C.'**

As many of you are aware, the Order of Iron Knights is charged with both the protection of the High Queen and to take the lead when coordinating the defenses. We have won and lost battles but we have not done this alone. It is important that everyone shares a clear understanding of the command structure, the danger at hand, and whether the danger has passed or if more help is needed.

We define three main levels of danger.

A Raid: a single threat to a town or significant area. The threat should be dealt with as quickly as possible. Please inform a Knight that the raid has been cleared or if it hasn't been. If the Queen is holding an audience and there is danger, hold and wait for orders from her or one of the Knights.
An Assault: A collection of raids that appear to be targeting a specific location. A Knight, with your help, will secure the area as quickly as possible and if necessary send out search parties and scouts to other locations.
An Attack: Multiple raids at multiple locations. A Knight will take up command, coordinating from the Throne room. Head to the nearest danger and report to the Knight in Command. If there is danger elsewhere, do let the knight in charge know you are able to fight elsewhere. If you are not sure which one is taking up the Command post, they will most likely let you know quickly.

The defenses are at their strongest when adventurers are moving from location to location in quick succession and information moves around not only quickly, but clearly and accurately. We have created, for the sharing of information, three specific roles: Scouts, Defenders and Lookouts.

Scout: The creatures will no longer fight you and you can pass by unharmed.
Defender: Fighting that particular raid.
Lookout: The creatures are too powerful for you to be effective and you risk immediately being sent to your Life Monument or you are already there recovering from an encounter.

The Iron Knights protect the High Queen and act on her behalf to best ensure the safety of the realm. Your cooperation with them during raids, assaults and especially during attacks is necessary and appreciated. If no Iron Knight is able to attend quickly then you should ensure that any trouble is dealt with swiftly. If it appears to have been an assault or an attack, please let an Iron Knight know as soon as possible what has occurred. They may make use of this information in future strategy planning. If you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact one of the members of the Order.

Sincerely in service,

The Iron Knights.

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