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The Templars were founded in June 2016 by Browe_ and Chailey. Following the collapse of CoV and the ensuing political turmoil, they sought to create a prosperous and peaceful crew, capable of defending itself in times of war, by recruiting players with talents for building, fighting or commerce. Thus, in the ruins of a former High Elven Citadel the Templar leaders knighted their first recruits and quickly began building the crew. | The Templars were founded in June 2016 by Browe_ and Chailey. Following the collapse of CoV and the ensuing political turmoil, they sought to create a prosperous and peaceful crew, capable of defending itself in times of war, by recruiting players with talents for building, fighting or commerce. Thus, in the ruins of a former High Elven Citadel the Templar leaders knighted their first recruits and quickly began building the crew. | ||
'''The Citadel''' | '''The Citadel''' | ||
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After Browe's departure for the Templars, the Citadel was sold on to the Coalition by Chailey. A copy of the original now acts as a Coalition Naval base near Cove. | After Browe's departure for the Templars, the Citadel was sold on to the Coalition by Chailey. A copy of the original now acts as a Coalition Naval base near Cove. | ||
'''Prominent Templar Strongholds and Settlements''' | '''Prominent Templar Strongholds and Settlements''' | ||
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Fort Xero - Built by Xadiez on the desert island which gives the Fort its name (Xero meaning 'dry'), this Fort was shared by Xadiez and Browe. | Fort Xero - Built by Xadiez on the desert island which gives the Fort its name (Xero meaning 'dry'), this Fort was shared by Xadiez and Browe. | ||
Fort WintersPeak - Built by Lithvather, featuring a series of traps and protections. | Fort WintersPeak - Built by Lithvather, featuring a series of traps and protections. | ||
Cirquo's Castle - A formidable and highly detailed castle. | Cirquo's Castle - A formidable and highly detailed castle. | ||
Galaxy219, Icebear89 and Keemstars' - A cluster of large castles, home to the respective players. | Galaxy219, Icebear89 and Keemstars' - A cluster of large castles, home to the respective players. | ||
'''Colonial Expansion''' | '''Colonial Expansion''' | ||
Following the map expansion in 2016, the Templars were among the first to quickly explore the new land. Within a few days the majority of the new underwater temples, pyramids and Mesa gold mines had been mined or claimed by Templar members. Some of which remain marked on the map to this day. | Following the map expansion in 2016, the Templars were among the first to quickly explore the new land. Within a few days the majority of the new underwater temples, pyramids and Mesa gold mines had been mined or claimed by Templar members. Some of which remain marked on the map to this day. | ||
'''Conflicts''' | '''Conflicts''' | ||
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After several weeks of fighting, the war became a stalemate as the British Empire refused to meet the Templars in open combat. Without a formal surrender, the Templars were forced to declare a stalemate and end the war. | After several weeks of fighting, the war became a stalemate as the British Empire refused to meet the Templars in open combat. Without a formal surrender, the Templars were forced to declare a stalemate and end the war. | ||
'''Decline''' | '''Decline''' | ||
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Once the Templar/BE war had concluded, several key members of Templars chose to move on to a life of piracy including Ice and Keem who formed the Blackguard and former co-founder Browe, who formed Phantom. | Once the Templar/BE war had concluded, several key members of Templars chose to move on to a life of piracy including Ice and Keem who formed the Blackguard and former co-founder Browe, who formed Phantom. | ||
Templars continued under Chailey's leadership, who merged | Templars continued under Chailey's leadership, who merged the crew with the Xanthian Order. However over time the original members dissipated and the Templar crew was no more. |
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