Knights of Hippocrates

The Knights of Hippocrates are a militant order of paladins and healers based in the Sword Lands. They are best known for their read cloaks and the red and gold cross they wear as the symbol of the order.

Organization
As a military order the order has ranks based on ability and seniority. All members are expected to follow the three tenets of the order which are:
 * 1) Do No Harm - The Knights are a peaceful order and do not attack without cause.
 * 2) Treat All Harm as Your Own - Violence witnessed by a member of the Knights is considered violence to ones self.
 * 3) Render Aid - As healers, all members of the Knights are sworn to render all possible aid to those in need.

Order Requirements
All members are expect to be a good natured person. They are also allowed required to have some form of mundane or magical healing. Having the skill of First Aid is also required.

History
The formation of the seeds of the Knights of Hippocrates were from when its founder, Cadmus Kepheus, became disgruntled with his homeland of Skelkor. Fed up with how evil the nation was, the human warrior set off to find like minded individuals all across Laerakond.

After traveling around the continent, Cadmus arrived in the Sword Lands and officaly founded the order on the 15th of Eleint 1385 DR. They now have an established base of operations in the hills east of the Wine River near Valinheim.

Notable Members

 * Cadmus Kepheus, leader and founder of the Knights of Hippocrates.
 * John Lock, human spell guard currently living in the Sword Lands.
 * Grimmr Peltaker, quartermaster of the Knights of Hippocrates at their main encampment.
 * Jinna Wynn, human mage from Gontal currently living in the Sword Lands.
 * Clay Walker, human Noble from the Sword Lands.
 * Gust Kontos, a travailing medic from Gontal currently residing in the Sword Lands.