The Order of the Twin Adder

The Order of the Twin Adder is a Grand Company based in Gridania in The Black Shroud.

About

The Adders' Nest

Kan-E-Senna, Elder Seedseer of The Twin Adder

The Order of the Twin Adder establishes a medium from which the Seedseers can return from their wanderings deep within the Black Shroud and directly oversee not only the safety of Gridania's citizens, but the workings of the local guard, Both the Gods' Quiver, who defend the forest from external threats, and the Wood Wailers, who protect it from internal strife, have expressed their support of this temporary measure. There are, however, those within Gridania who would question the ability of the Seedseers, whose duties until now have been limited to various ritualistic proceedings, and doubt whether or not they are fit to lead a nation into war.

Hunting Log

Main article: Order of the Twin Adder Hunting Log

Each Grand Company has their own Hunting Log that is accessible once a player has joined them.

Ranks

Rank	Insignia	Seals Needed for Next Rank	Maximum Seals	Comments
Serpent Private Third Class		2000	10,000
Serpent Private Second Class		3000	15,000
Serpent Private First Class		4000	20,000
Serpent Corporal		5000	25,000
Serpent Sergeant Third Class		6000	30,000	Must complete Twin Adder Hunting Log Rank 1
Serpent Sergeant Second Class		7000	35,000	Unlocks Expert Delivery
Serpent Sergeant First Class		8000	40,000
Chief Serpent Sergeant		9000	45,000	Must complete Shadows Uncast (Twin Adder)
Second Serpent Lieutenant		10,000	50,000	Must complete Gilding the Bilious (Twin Adder) Must complete Twin Adder Hunting Log Rank 2 Unlocks Player Housing, The Hunt, and Adventurer Squadrons
First Serpent Lieutenant		0	80,000	Adventurer Squadrons Rank 3 by completing Flagged Mission: Crystal Recovery
Serpent Captain		0	90,000	Must complete 5 unique Command Missions Must complete Flagged Mission: Sapper Strike
Second Serpent Commander		Ranks higher than Captain are visible in the menu but currently unattainable.
First Serpent Commander
High Serpent Commander
Rear Serpent Marshal
Vice Serpent Marshal
Serpent Marshal
Grand Serpent Marshal
Serpent Champion

Quests

Quest	Type	Level	Quest Giver	Unlocks	Rewards
The Company You Keep (Twin Adder)		20	Serpent Officer	The Order of the Twin Adder	3   Honey Yellow Dye
Wood's Will Be Done		20	Serpent Personnel Officer		300 Serpent Seals
My Little Chocobo (Twin Adder)		20	Vorsaile Heuloix	Mounts   My Little Chocobo	1   Chocobo Whistle
A Pup No Longer (Twin Adder)		30	Vorsaile Heuloix	Wolves' Den Pier PvP	1,438 Serpent Seals
Like Civilized Men and Women (Twin Adder)		30	Scarlet	Frontline
Shadows Uncast (Twin Adder)		44	Vorsaile Heuloix	Dzemael Darkhold	1,265 Serpent Seals
Gilding the Bilious (Twin Adder)		47	Vorsaile Heuloix	The Aurum Vale	1,366 Serpent Seals
Squadron and Commander (Twin Adder)		47	Serpent Personnel Officer	Adventurer Squadrons
Let the Hunt Begin (Twin Adder)		50	Scarlet	The Hunt

Guildleves

Guildleve	Category	Level	NPC	Zone	Area	Coordinates	EXP	Seals
Mortal Munchies	Equity	20	Cedrepierre	East Shroud	The Hawthorne Hut	(x16,y27)	3,248	138
She's So Mean	Prudence	20	Cedrepierre	East Shroud	The Hawthorne Hut	(x16,y27)	3,248	138
Burn It Down	Unity	20	Cedrepierre	East Shroud	The Hawthorne Hut	(x16,y27)	3,248	138
A Little Constructive Exorcism	Promptitude	20	Cedrepierre	East Shroud	The Hawthorne Hut	(x16,y27)	3,248	138
A Real Wingnut	Prudence	25	Cedrepierre	East Shroud	The Hawthorne Hut	(x16,y27)	3,808	173
Blinded by the Wight	Equity	25	Cedrepierre	East Shroud	The Hawthorne Hut	(x16,y27)	3,808	173
Sylph Strands	Promptitude	25	Cedrepierre	East Shroud	The Hawthorne Hut	(x16,y27)	3,808	173
Go with the Flow	Unity	25	Cedrepierre	East Shroud	The Hawthorne Hut	(x16,y27)	3,808	173
This Is Going to Sting, A Lot	Unity	30	H'amneko	South Shroud	Camp Tranquil	(x17,y30)	4,096	207
Creature Feature	Promptitude	30	H'amneko	South Shroud	Camp Tranquil	(x17,y30)	4,096	207
It Goes with the Territory	Equity	30	H'amneko	South Shroud	Camp Tranquil	(x17,y30)	5,928	250
Dead Man Walking	Prudence	30	H'amneko	South Shroud	Camp Tranquil	(x17,y30)	5,928	207
Just Making an Observation	Promptitude	35	Haisie	Coerthas Central Highlands	Observatorium	(x25,y28)	7,216	242
Roast Lamb with Mint and Hellfire	Equity	35	Haisie	Coerthas Central Highlands	Observatorium	(x25,y28)	7,216	242
Feathered Foes	Prudence	35	Haisie	Coerthas Central Highlands	Observatorium	(x25,y28)	5,412	242
Yellow Is the New Black	Promptitude	40	Lodille	Coerthas Central Highlands	Whitebrim Front	(x11,y16)	9,016	276
The Bloodhounds of Coerthas	Unity	40	Lodille	Coerthas Central Highlands	Whitebrim Front	(x11,y16)	9,016	276
Talk to My Voidsent	Prudence	40	Lodille	Coerthas Central Highlands	Whitebrim Front	(x11,y16)	9,016	276
Amateur Hour	Equity	45	Eidhart	Mor Dhona	Saint Coinach's Find	(x30,y12)	7,453	311
Get Off Our Lake	Promptitude	45	Eidhart	Mor Dhona	Saint Coinach's Find	(x30,y12)	9,936	311
The Awry Salvages	Unity	45	Eidhart	Mor Dhona	Saint Coinach's Find	(x30,y12)	7,453	311

Rewards

Main article: Serpent Quartermaster

Main article: Hunt Billmaster (Twin Adder)

Main article: Order of the Twin Adder Achievements

Lore

See also: The Raven#The Raven 02 - Twin Adder in a Tangle

Establishment

Amidst concerns of the Garlean threat, Gridania decided to raise its own Grand Company in 1572—a choice spurred by advice from the Circle of Knowing. The Elder Seedseer Kan-E-Senna returned from her communion with the elementals in the Twelveswood, so that she might directly oversee this body. Kan-E-Senna’s quiet strength as leader of the Order of the Twin Adder has allowed her to adroitly keep Gridania’s citizens safe, and take command of matters military.

Symbolism

The Order of the Twin Adder takes its name from the two entwined serpents emblazoned on Gridania’s flag, and carries the same meaning of unity. Some question, however, whether the symbol does justice to Gridania’s inhabitants, many of whom are not Elezen or Hyur. At one point, critics from other races voiced their objections, and asked that the Grand Company consider other sigils. Ultimately, however, Gridania adopted the name and symbol because they wished to raise the flag that flew victoriously in the Autumn War. This historical allusion also brings to mind the aid of Limsa Lominsa, Uldah, and Ishgard—and hopes that such a great alliance might again come to pass.

Characteristics

The Order of the Twin Adder is comprised of four main units, and a fifth smaller one. Foraging and crafting falls to the Blue Badgers, a unit of engineers and sappers that recruits from local Disciples of the Hand and Land guilds. Next are the Red Otters, an elite combat unit that draws select lancers, archers, and conjurers from their respective guilds. Youth who wish to serve Gridania enlist in the White Wolves as combat troops. Fourth, the Black Boars provide logistics and support for other units. Their ranks are formed of men and women who have retired from the ranks of the Wood Wailers and Gods’ Quiver. Finally, the Yellow Serpents—a unit consisting solely of adventurers—provide various aid to the other four when called upon. All of these are coordinated from the command center known as the Adders’ Nest.

The Wood Wailers and Gods’ Quiver have always cooperated with the order, but initially maintained independence in their command chain. Heavy losses at the Battle of Carteneau, however, prompted Gridania to reorganize its Grand Company. Thus, the Wailers and Bows were officially ushered into the Twin Adder after the Calamity.

Ranger Units

• God's Quiver (Quiver's Hold)
• Wood Wailers (Wailing Barracks)

Main Units

• Blue Badgers
• Red Otters
• White Wolves
• Black Boars

The Yellow Serpents

Tasked with defending the forest from within and without respectively, Gridania’s Wood Wailers and Gods' Quiver have grown adept at chasing foes through the trees and warding off Ixali war balloons. However, both forces are ill-prepared to venture too far outside the Black Shroud. By means of recruiting well-traveled adventurers, the Yellow Serpents exist precisely to overcome this foible. In its early days, Serpent Commander Quinquerol Flutaint, an adventurer himself, led the unit until the Battle of Carteneau. Unfortunately, he could never recover from the horrors he had seen, and was discharged from duty. Thereafter, Vorsaile Heuloix climbed from the rank of Second Serpent Commander to take the reins as High Commander.

References

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Grand Companies

The Maelstrom • The Immortal Flames • The Order of the Twin Adder