Squire Casseiul,
Thy loyalty and good character being demonstrated, thy time in the Order as a Squire is to come to an end...pending the completion of thy trials herein. You hath begun to show the demeanour and prowess required of those who may eventually don the garb of a Templar. Though thou doth have far still to go, should thee pass thy trials and demonstrate Avatar's approval, you shalt continue on this path as a
Templi Initiate.
Trial OneThe relationship between our Order and the Guardsmen is an important one for Cove, but one that always needs cultivation. You hath witnessed the growth of the Undead, and ventured into Doom to seek them out with the Guardsmen. Though you slew many, you left His work undone. Staying to perish in the face of overwhelming odds doth not please Avatar, but neither doth retreat. Thou shalt rally thy allies in the army and seek out another den of undeath suitable to thy skill and see it wiped clean. You may consider bringing a Cleric to cleanse the place after thy work is done.
Trial Two Thy physical might hath improved drastically, and thou art more than capable militarily of taking on the role of Initiate. However, we require final proof of their spiritual piety. Write a treatise on what you hath learned of the Virtues in thy time as a Squire. Reflect on the extent to which thou doth embody them, and where thou art in want of improvement. The ability to honestly reflect on thy spirituality is an essential aspect of being a Templar.
Trial ThreeYou shalt lead a training of your fellows, delivering all knowledge of combat that thou hath acquired in thy time in the Order.
Trial FourWithout our Sisters, the Order would be as a household without a Mother. While we are the sword of Avatar, without their wisdom we are liable to stray too far into the realm of Valour at the cost of all else. Obtain the approval of one of our Clerics, fulfilling any tasks they set to demonstrate thy suitability to them.
Trial FiveCommitment to our fellow Brother is what enabled the Order to survive in its darkest hour. In time, this bond shall be tested again and again. It is better to be few and trusted, than many and splintered. Seek out the approval of a Templar and convince him that thou art ready and able to stand at their side as his Brother. Perform the tasks that they set thee, should they consider this desirable.
*signed sternly*
Sir Hugo of Rothermere