Order of the Owlbear

The Order of the Owlbear is one of many knightly orders in Grand Nova, but certainly the most famous in the capital.

They worship the patron god of the Empire, Arides, and are mostly made up of fighters, paladins and clerics.

Most importantly though, they serve as the royal guard for the Emperor and his family. A few loyal knights have accompanied the aging Emperor to war, but most have remained to keep his family, particularly Princess Moira, the heir to the throne, safe.

They also do their best to keep the interests of the royal house safe within the capital.

History
The Order of the Owlbear was founded by the first emperor of the Novan Empire, Hector Inferna, and acted as his personal bodyguards. They were mostly made up members of his warband, from the days when he was a wandering barbarian.

When Hector was crowned the ruler of Nova, the Owlbear Knights began to function as an important political faction as well, existing not only as the royal bodyguards, but something of a secret police within the Novan Empire.

Notable members
Grandmaster Uriel

Dame Claudia

Sir Theseus

Restor