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 ===== The Kinland Order =====
-The Kinland Order is a relatively new organization dedicated towards upholding the code of honor and integrity inherent to the martial schools of Ruefang and the arcane schools of Ulos. The Order views evil as the embodiment of lacking honor, and its members act on their own authority to venture out and destroy these evils.
+The Kinland Order is a relatively new organization dedicated towards upholding the code of honor and integrity inherent to the martial schools of Ruefang and the arcane schools of Ulos. The Order views evil as the embodiment of lacking honor, and its members act on their own authority to venture out and destroy these evils. Members of the Kinland Order consist mostly of Ruefangren, Ulosians, members of the Splint People's Union, and citizens of Dahabu's Kharshi Collective.
-Since the honorless are found in the shadows and dark, the Order journeys to the most dangerous dungeons to rid them of evil and darkness. They also believe that the path to evil exists within everyone, and that memorizing and upholding the tenets of honor is the key to striding the righteous path. The Kinland Order raises quite a few adventurers, and despite its good intentions, the Order is plagued by quite a bit of naivete. Kinland Order members are often known as Paladins.
+Since the honorless are found in the shadows and dark, the Order raises and trains adventurers to venture to the most dangerous dungeons, to rid them of evil and darkness. They also believe that the path to evil exists within everyone, and that memorizing and upholding the tenets of honor is the key to striding the righteous path. Despite its good intentions, the Order is plagued by quite a bit of naivete and has been vulnerable to corruption and betrayal in the past. Kinland Order members are often known as Paladins.
 === Leaders ===
-The leaders are the five council members of Ruefang and the archmages of the Ulos Magic Circle. They all hold equal positions, and serve more as examples than actual leaders, as much of their attention is taken up with running their own countries. Day-to-day, Order members are expected to be their own leaders, each holding to the tenets of righteousness and good.
+Kinland Order leaders, or High Paladins, are nominated by the order and elected once every ten years, or when a leader dies. They are often the most powerful or well-known Paladins of the Order, and operate not only as leaders of individual groups, but as figureheads and role models for the entire organization. At any given time, there are seven High Paladins.
 === Heraldry ===
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 ===== The Wings of Oxis =====
-The Wings of Oxis are a widespread group based in the Oxis Alliance. It is primarily an association of creatives from cities and towns across these three nations in the north of Cahyali, who above all else believe that art and self expression is the epitome of life’s ideals. While carefree and quick to forget past transgressions, members of alliance know that literature and art can assert a massive cultural pressure upon the world. They seek to uphold the value and freedom of art in the world, and some circles additionally seek to subtly spread Oxian culture through the proliferation of Oxian art to other places of Cahyali.
+The Wings of Oxis are a widespread group based in the Oxis Alliance. It is primarily an association of creatives from cities and towns across these three nations in the north of Cahyali, who above all else believe that art and self expression is the epitome of life’s ideals. Many even put the pursuit of art over the preservation of life. While carefree and quick to forget past transgressions, members of alliance know that literature and art can assert a massive cultural pressure upon the world. They seek to uphold the value and freedom of art in the world, and some circles additionally seek to subtly spread Oxian culture through the proliferation of Oxian art to other places of Cahyali.
 Wings agents include sophisticated troubadours, artists, and philosophical thinkers alike, chosen primarily for their expert ability in artistry of any kind, and their ability to compose themselves in scenarios requiring observation, innuendo, and sometimes espionage. The members of the alliance are often supplied by craftsmen from Shinneok, schooled in Vervand, and artistically trained in Arenti. Many of the operatives are often glory hounds, looking to gain a leg up on their peers, especially those in the two other countries.