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==== The Order of the Candle ====
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The Order of the Candle was created in 1424 by King Victor of Réal. A more military Order than the Golden Eagle, it was designed to provide defense for the various Votive spiritual sites across Réoran territories. These places often were burgled or defaced by criminal elements or disgruntled members of other religions. Knights of the Candle were charged with living with the clergy of their assigned station This way, they could undergo spiritual betterment while also being available to defend the clergy. Larger institutions were assigned more knights; the largest hermitage would likely include twelve fully-fledged Knights of the Candle and their associated retinues. Over time this Order would be intrinsically linked with the Votive Way in Réal, and many members were simultaneously
In the modern day, Knights of the Candle continue to protect places associated with the Votive Way. It serves as official security for all sites operated by the various Votive aspects. The ranks are: Knight of the Candle (''Caballero de la Vela,'') Defender of the Path ( ''Defensor del Camino'',) Sergeant of the Hearth (''Sargento'' ''del Hogar'',) Captain of the Sepulchre (''Capitán'' ''del Sepulcro'',) Commander of the Flame (''Commandanté'' ''del Sepulcro'',) and Paladin of Honor (''Paladín'' ''de Honor.'') The Order is also awarded to Votive practitioners who undergo the rite of Exchange. The rank reserved for these members is Steward of the Path (''Mayordomo del Camino.'')
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