Welcome to the Order of the Silver Gryphon
Founded in 5095, Wehnimer's Landing, Elanthia by Sir Maldon Wellesbourne
The Order of the Silver Gryphon is a chivalric group of knights devoted to upholding the honor and the safety of the lands of Elanthia. Herein are the roster of members, the laws that govern us, and some of our stories. Honor to all who visit us here.
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To Protect Those Who Cannot Protect Themselves.
To Aid Those Who Are In Need, If Their Cause Is Just.
To Serve With Honor, By Example And By Deed.
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Cavalcade of Mounts at Rumor Woods! (4/27/2025)
Sunday, March 23rd, 2025
This year the Orders of the Silver Gryphon and the Azure Sun will host the Cavalcade of Mounts at Rumor Wood on April 27th. All are welcome to join the opening parade that will begin at 9 pm, and stay for the competition that will take place shortly thereafter!
Contestants will perform a demonstration with their mount, which is limited to three minutes. Prizes will be awarded for the top three performances.
We will announce parade and muster locations as we near the date and will provide more information on our prize offerings this year! Enjoy the festival and when you are done at the lists, prepare your heraldry and mount for the cavalcade at Rumor Woods!
See you all at the tourney!
Learn to Fish with Sir Cryheart Thaxin (3/16/2025)
Friday, February 21st, 2025
The 30th anniversary celebrations for the Order continue!
Learn to fish with Sir Cryheart and the Order of the Silver Gryphon! Expert anglers and novice fishermen are welcome to join us at the Holding and attempt to catch the leviathan in our pond. Lines will be cast at 9pm Eastern outside the Holding (lich 6475) on March 16th.
Artifacts of the Order (2/16/2025)
Tuesday, January 28th, 2025
The Order of the Silver Gryphon continues the thirtieth anniversary celebration of our founding at the Twilight Gallery (lich 33277): on February 16th, at 9pm Eastern. Tour the gallery with members of the Order to see a collection of artifacts from the Order’s history. A guide to the Gallery will be provided from North Market in Solhaven.
Tales of Chivalry IV (1/26/2025)
Saturday, January 18th, 2025
This year the Order of the Silver Gryphon celebrates our thirtieth anniversary! To begin the year of celebrations, we are hosting our annual Tales of Chivalry for Drung and Elbromo on January 26th at 9pm Eastern at the Holding.
Here are the rules:
1. Performers will have up to five minutes for their song or tale.
2. Each tale must relate in some way to one of the chivalric tenets
3. A panel of judges will determine the top three contestants, who are eligible for silver prizes!
Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions.
Finally, this is the just first event we are planning for this year to celebrate the thirty years since our founding!
-Guarrin
War of Nations Re-Told 3 Finale (11/17/2024)
Sunday, November 3rd, 2024
Hey all, now that we've covered the recent changes in the Empire, join us on 11/17, 9pm, at the Holding (26058) to hear the conclusion of WoN!
This is the third and final part! Geijon has been scouring the logs for the past three years, to put this together!
If you want to get caught up on the story so far, here are a few links to check out!
https://gswiki.play.net/Tale_of_Two_Barons
https://gswiki.play.net/War_of_Nations:_The_Jantalar_War
State of the Empire(11/3/2024)
Saturday, October 25th, 2024
Join the Order of the Silver Gryphon on 11/3 to learn more about the state of the Turamzzyrian Empire. Enjoy cuisine from around the Empire as we discuss recent events, such as the Kasendra Accords, the new Eastern and Northern Sentinels, and more!
We'll be hosting this event at the Holding (26058) at 9pm eastern.
Dame Wanton and Sir Yarx Memorial Tournament (9/8/2024)
Saturday, August 19th, 2024
Join the Order of the Silver Gryphon and Helden Hall for the annual Dame Wanton and Sir Yarx Memorial tournament! Cheer on the combatants or enter the fray yourself on September 8th, 9pm eastern, at Helden Hall (RM # 3879). We will review the rules and regulations before the event. In the spirit of this friendly tournament, please notify your opponent if you use any exceptionally rare gear when discussing the challenge.
Here are some of the rules of the Helden Fighting Pit. None of the following spells/abilities are permitted: AOE Spells, Implosion, Invisibility, Sandstorm, Insect Swarm,Carn’s Cry, V’tull’s Fury, Weapon Fire, Maelstrom, Meteor Swarm, Core Tap or Gerrelle’s Growl. (edited)
September 1, 2024
We're a week away. In case you're not familiar with our process for the memorial tourney, here's how it works!
1. Find someone you wish to challenge in the Pit.
2. Discuss the ruleset you want to fight to. First blood? Stun? No spells? Plain weapons? It's up to you!
3. Tell the organizer who you are fighting and the rules you have agreed to. They will place you in the queue to fight!
4. On your turn, enter the arena, wait for the organizer to start the fight!
Tales of Chivalry III (1/30/2024) Practice & (2/11/2024) Event
Saturday, January 20th, 2024
Join Delindra on public performance training and presentation on Tuesday, January 30th (1/30) before the lead-up to Tales of Chivalry on Sunday(2/11), February 11th at 8pm CST.
The Tales of Chivalry is held in rememberance and honor for our departed members and friends Elbromo and Drung and this year marks our 3rd hosting of the event since their passing. Please join us for revelry and fun to remember and regal with tales, songs and stories of chivalry.
Race to the Defenses!
Tuesday, March 28th, 2023 (4/23/2023)
Get ready for an epic race through the Landing! Join the Order of the Silver Gryphon's Race to the Defenses on 4/23 at 9pm. Solve riddles and race between historic defense locations, and learn about their functionality along the way. Learn, race, and explore the Landing with your friends! Don't miss out - meet us at the (start point) and let the race begin!
Tales of Chivalry II
Sunday, February 12, 2023 (3/20/2023)
The Order of the Silver Gryphon is pleased to welcome all storytellers, bards, and song-smiths to the Holding for an evening of storytelling on the 12th of Fashanos (February 12, 9 pm eastern) for Tales of Chivalry, in honor of Drung and Elbromo. Contestants are encouraged to read the talismans at Kai’s shrine, or brush up on the Code, before the competition.
Each contestant will have five minutes for a performance that exemplifies one of the chivalric virtues. A panel of three former leaders of the Order will judge the performances. Silver prizes will be awarded totaling 15 million to the top three places!
Happy New Year
Sunday, January 1st, 2023
The Order of the Silver Gryphon wish you a very Happy New Year
Fixed/finished the coding of the Discussion and Events section with a focus on:
Franchise - lead by Sir Cryheart Thaxin (March 2015)
Courage - lead by Guarrin (June 2020)
Mercy and Justice - lead by Guarrin (7/26/2020)
Imperial Heraldry - lead Alosaka, Akenna and Draught (2/21/2021)
Virtue of Temperance - lead by Alosaka (6/6/2021)
Duty - lead by Sir Cryheart Thaxin (9/26/2021)
I'll be editing a few others including Faith from Falicor and Honor by Sir Balantine. We've included links from our Wiki as well for those finding us from there:
Order of the Silver Gryphons Gemstone Wiki
Inaugural Knights Ball (11/6/2022 Event)
Sunday, November 6th, 2022
Join the Order of the Silver Gryphon for the inaugural Knight’s Ball and Auction on November 6th at 9pm in the party tent outside Wellington Home (Room 257, go tent). Aid Wellington home by bidding on various class services, forging, cobbling, and more! All proceeds go to the children.
Huzzah! 47,000,000 million silver was raised during the event. Thank you all for attending and contributing (along with the discounts!)
Dame Wanton and Sir Yarx Memorial Tournament (9/25/2022 Event)
Sunday, September 25th, 2022
Join the Order of the Silver Gryphon and Helden Hall for the annual Dame Wanton and Sir Yarx memorial tournament! Come cheer on the combatants or enter the fray on Sunday, September 25th, at 9pm, at Helden Hall (Room 3879). We will review the rules and regulations before the event.
A near record of matches at 27 this year!
A Telling of the War of Nations (6/26/2022 Event)
Monday, June 20th, 2022
The Order of the Silver Gryphon will host a telling of the War of Nations, and events leading up to the confrontation with Hochstib at 9pm on Sunday, June 26th. Please join them at the Gryphon Holding (Room 26058), near the Landing, as Sir Geijon and Sir Cryheart share the tale.
Duty in the East and the West (5/14/2022 Event)
Monday, May 8th, 2022
Join us for thoughts on Duty from both sides of the Dragonspine! The Order of the Silver Gryphon and the Wyvern’s Honor will host a discussion on Duty and how it compares in the East and the West on May 14th at 9pm at Amaranth Court in Ta’Vaalor (Room 3493).
Discussion on Justice (5/1/22 Event)
Monday, April 25th, 2022
Join the Order of the Silver Gryphon for a discussion about Justice at 9pm on Sunday, May 1st at the Gryphon Holding (Room 26058), near the Landing. Squires Alosaka and Kothos will be presenting a brief dialogue on Justice. All are welcome to discuss two very different perspectives on this topic.
Guarrin elevated to knighthood!
Tuesday, March 16th, 2022
At Court this past restday, to announce the newly married Lord Salnim Malwind and the Lady Kasendra, Baron Dunrith Malwind recognized several for past deeds. Including Lady Misun Grace elevated to Protector of Solhaven along with recognizing Protector Guarrin and Protector Kateerina Treyetha.
Secondly, The Order of the Swan was created and welcomed Hospitalar Yukito, who was present.
Afterwards, Sir Gedrick was promoted to Knight of the Empire.
Finally, our very own Guarrin was elevated as Knight-Errant and Sir Guarrin!
Further details are in our Distinctions section for 3/13/2022 and the full log can be found here.
Tales of Chivalry: A tribute to Lord Drung (3/20/2022 Event)
Tuesday, February 15th, 2022
The Order of the Silver Gryphon is pleased to welcome all storytellers, bards, and song-smiths to the Holding for an evening of storytelling on the 20th of Charlatos (March 20th, 9 pm eastern) for Tales of Chivalry, in honor of Drung. Contestants are encouraged to read the talismans at Kai’s shrine, or brush up on the Code, before the competition.
Each contestant will have five minutes for a performance that exemplifies one of the chivalric virtues. A panel of three former leaders of the Order will judge the performances. Silver prizes will be awarded for the top three places!
Discussion on Nobility (12/12/2021 Event)
Monday, December 6th, 2021
Please join the Order of the Silver Gryphon for a discussion on Nobility at the Holding, near the Landing, at 9pm, Sunday, December 12. There will be a brief tour of the grounds to follow. Look for a guide at the Landing North Gate prior to the event.
Dame Wanton Memorial Tournament (11/7/2021 Event)
Wednesday, October 6th, 2021
Helden Hall and the Silver Gryphons invite you to the Dame Wanton Memorial Tournament. This tournament represents a combat in singles and team format to honor the memory of lost members of our organizations, namely Dame Wanton, whom it's named after, and Sir Yarx, Lady Galadriel along with all of those who have left this realm to the next. Be sure to remember them either in the Halycon Hills or to spare them a thought and remembrance on this eve.
Sir Cryheart will be officiating the action and we hope to have a good turnout for the fights. Who is ready to get into the pit!?
What new tactics can you bring with the advent of 3.0 to the forefront to claim as Champion!?
By my hand,
Sir Geijon Khyree
Leader, Order of the Silver Gryphon
Rules of Helden Hall fighting pit:
Arena Mechanics: (Will crash Arena/game if violated)
NO AOE spells
NO Implosion
NO Invisibilty
NO Sandstorm, NO Insect Swarm (They do not stay within combat area)
NO Carn's Cry
NO V’Tulls Fury
NO Weapon fire
NO Maelstrom
NO Meteor swarm
NO Gerrelle's Growl
Duty - An Order of the Silver Gryphon Discussion Series (9/26/2021 Event)
Thursday, September 2nd, 2021
We'll be congregating again on the steps of Hearthstone with opening remarks from Sir Cryheart Thaxin and a discussion to follow on the matter of Duty. Thank you to those who have previously attended these rousing discussions as we look forward to sharing this one with the Landing and others.
Again that is Sunday, September 26th at 8pm/9pm EDT at Hearthstone.
-Geijon
Temperance - Order of the Silver Gryphon Discussion Series (6/6/2021 Event)
Wednesday, July 2nd, 2021
The Order of the Silver Gryphon will be hosting a discussion on Temperance, led by squire Alosaka, on June 6th at 9 PM eastern. The discussion will be held upon the Hearthstone steps. All are welcome!
Imperial Heraldry - An Order of the Silver Gryphon Discussion Series (2/21/2021 Event)
Monday, January 18th, 2021
Event: Imperial Heraldry
When: Sunday, February 21st
Time: 9pm EST
The Order of the Silver Gryphon is pleased to announce it's first public event of 2021. We will be discussing imperial heraldry, its significance and the ruling family of each province.
More details to come as we near the event.
By my hand,
Sir Geijon Khyree