Official Organization

The Order of Knights of the Cross is organized much like a nation, with an executive leader (the Grand Master) who heads a cabinet of lower officials and a legislative body (the Grand Chapter) that regulates the executives and creates and passes laws for the Order. The duties of said officials are listed below.

Grand Master - Represents the Order and upholds the Charter in internal and external capacities. Holds final authority on questions of membership, legality, and all other aspects of the Order's Administration (though he may be overruled by the Grand Chapter). Acts as the Order's "President".

Grand Chancellor - Represents the Order in matters of state and presides over the Grand Chapter. In charge of public affairs and the Order's press. Direct political deputy of the Grand Master. Acts as the Order's "Prime Minister" and/or "Press Secretary".

Grand Commander - Charged with the defense of members and assets of the Order in both military and legal capacities. Because of the Order's relatively peaceful nature, this position is mostly ceremonial. Direct military deputy of the Grand Master. Acts as the Order's "Chief of Police", "Chief of Staff", and/or "Attorney General".

Grand Hospitaller - Organizes and oversees all Order-initiated charities, volunteer work, and humanitarian service. Charged with defense of the human rights of members of the Order and those under the Order's protection. Direct human rights deputy of the Grand Master. Acts as the Order's "Secretary of Health and Human Services".

Sensechal - Keeps track of all Order funds, collateral, territorial holdings, and economics. Has say in new membership. Charged with managing the Order's money and encouraging successful marketing. Acts as the Order's "Treasurer".

Grand Chapter - Discusses and decides on all major operational questions of the Order. Charged with modifying the Charter (if necessary) and keeping the Grand Master and Lower Officials from gaining too much power. Acts as the Order's "Congress".


In addition, the Order is split into Brotherhoods, which comprise members of a particular denomination of the Church. These Brotherhoods, each led by a Marshal, act as a sort of "sub-Order" in that they may make their own rules and awards and sponsor their own activities, so long as these do not conflict with the laws or directives of the Order as a whole. These Brotherhoods are also charged with maintaining the welfare and protecting the rights of their members in the event of prejudice on the grounds of faith.

The position of Visitor of a Nation is also present in the Order. Each visitor is charged with overseeing the business of the Order in a particular nation and, if necessary, acting as the Order's liaison in said nation. Please note that the entities known as "micronations" are not included in this.

NOTE: Any questions on the contents of this post may be presented to the Grand Master.