The Order of the Checkered was founded in 1322 by the King of Kanday, Andasin I, in conjunction with the Laranian Church. The brief history of the interactions between this Order, the Laranian Church and the Order of Hyvrik provides much of the background for the development of this institution.
The Order was created a hundred years ago as a force to guard the borders of Kanday, in particular the land borders in the north. Since that time Kanday has grown considerably larger, but this purpose remains unchanged.
In addition to this directive, however, are numerous other duties. The Order is charged with protecting groups and individuals within Kanday - priests of both Larani and Peoni being the most common case. The military power of the Order is expected to be at the service of the King of Kanday, at least to some extent, and their prowess is frequently called upon for smaller matters.