Order of the Red Antler

The Order of the Red Antler, sometimes referred to as the Knights of the Red Antler is a chivalric order founded by Gwayne Baratheon in late 408 AC. Its purpose was to foment a greater chivalric identity in Stormlander culture and allow Gwayne to consolidate agents loyal to him.

Duties
Knights of the Red Antler are sworn to uphold chivalry, specifically the value of honesty. They are loyal primarily to Lord Baratheon and serve as his agents in the form of diplomats or commanders when needed. Knights of the Red Antler may also function as bodyguards for important members of House Baratheon as well.

History
Founded in the Ninth Moon of 408 AC, the order was created alongside a heavy patronage of the arts in Storm's End in an attempt to encourage a greater sense of identity as a Stormlander. The current and first Knight-Captain is Ser Aron Dayne, the former Sword of the Morning.

After the stillbirth of Lord Gwayne and Princess Aelinor's child, they grew in power within Storm's End and often held court in their lord's name as he tried to pull himself together, which he would do in 410 AC. Since then, they have been relegated back to their former role as his agents.

During the Second Hammer Uprising, the Knights of the Red Antler played a large role in defending House Baratheon. During the ambush and capture of Davos and Robar Baratheon they notably fought as hard as they could to the death- and in doing so, lost the first Knight-Captain of the Order, Ser Aron Dayne. It is said that their ferocity in future battles stemmed from this disgrace.

After the war had ended, the knights were granted several chapter houses over Cape Wrath and in the Marches, to ensure that the lords were following Gwayne's edicts and were not fomenting rebellion. Year by year they were pulled back, until now each chapter house contains only a few knights and their retinues while most remain with the Lord in Storm's End.

Past

 * Ser Aron Dayne, Knight-Captain
 * Ser Hugh Connington
 * Ser Alesander Morrigen, bodyguard to Princess Aelinor Targaryen.

Current

 * Ser Maelor Storm, Knight-Captain
 * Ser Bryce Baratheon
 * Ser Maldon Massey
 * Ser Ronnet Gaunt