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Founded by [[Ondreian Shamsiel|Ondreian Shamsiel Faendryl]], [[Patriarch]] XVII of [[Faendryl|House Faendryl]], the '''Palestra''' was a place for the education and training of the finest warriors, especially those intended to protect [[sorcerer]]s from summoned [[demon]]s. The students are especially well versed in theories of magic and how to counter summoned beings. Those who have finished their training can be directly hired by individual sorcerers as personal guards, for a fee. Warriors from the Palestra directly contribute to the [[Basilican Guard]]. The Palestra is headed by a [[Palestrian Prefect]], a position which also carries the rank of [[Faendryl Archchancellor|Archchancellor]].

There are four ranks of Palestra that are determined at [[Path_to_Palestra#Trials_of_Honor|Palestra Trials]] (from lowest to highest):

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! Rank||Symbol
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| Paele || Two clasped hands
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| Peltast || A shield
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| Sarissa || A pair of crossed spears
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| Blade || A pair of crossed blades
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==Behind the Scenes==
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;Posted by GM Valyrka 2013/8/18

The Palestra is equal to the Hall of Mages with regard to membership. It would take an NPC awarding membership and deciding a PC is worthy. Please do not ask merchants for Palestra items, they will only be released through official means.
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I.e., a Palestra [[player character]] (PC) will not be recognized officially unless granted the title by an NPC.

==Recognized Wandering (PC) Palestra==
;Wanderers of [[Mahkra Academy|Mahkra]] (5116)
:Blade Arku, Blade Aurach, Blade Durakar, and Sarissa Noira

;Seekers of Mahkra (5118)
:Blade Divyne, Blade Hypolita, Sarissa Brutish, and Peltast Synathaesia

;Platinum-(Class name pending) (5118)
:Blade Vrin, Sarissa Alsal, Peltast Qoshkalia 

;Vanguard of Mahkra (5122)
:Blade Brutish, Blade Anru, Blade Dhairn, Blade Yardie, Blade Ketsimney, Sarissa Tayler,  Sarissa Xylador, Peltast Alanisse, and Peltast Vaeldrys.

==Resources==
*[[The Theory of Governance and Social Order]]
*[[Path to Palestra]]
*[[Palestra Trials 5116]]
*[[Palestra Trials 5118]]
*[[Palestra Trials 5122]]
*[[/saved posts|Saved posts]]

[[Category:Faendryl]]
[[Category:Palestra Trials]]
[[Category:Organizations]]