Johann Heinrich von Sternwald (1782–1856), court painter of the Arch-Principality of Vulgaria, captured in oil the twilight of feudal honour and the dawn of romantic nationalism. From armoured knights to candlelit scribes, his canvases distilled the very soul of a nation poised between the sacred and the sublime. Three of his masterworks—The Vulgarian Knight, A Vulgarian Fusilier, and The Studious Monk—remain enduring icons of Vulgarian heritage and artistic gravitas.
Month: June 2025
Beneath the Shrine: The Caves of Nata-dera
Oda Nobunaga’s desecration at Nata-dera awakened something ancient. The Order’s response forged a bond—and a duty—that endures to this day.
A Greener Path Trod in Shadow
The Order’s Knights volunteered at Komatsu’s Forest of Wisdom, aiding moss garden care. Our Charity Miles team also nears a record year of service in stride.
The Esoteric Times and the Age of the Journal
The Esoteric Times is our journal of record—a paper of purpose, not popularity. In a loud world, it keeps our stories typed, structured, and strange.