Crimson Order

The Crimson Order (紅の騎士団) is a military organization founded and lead by Iris Midgar, the first princess of the Midgar Kingdom and one of the most powerful swordsman practitioners and magic users on the continent.

They are currently investigating Shadow Garden and the Cult of Diablos after Princess Alexia kidnapping.

History
The Crimson Order was founded by Iris Midgar, in order to combat forces that would disrupt the Midgar Kingdom after the kidnapping of her younger sister, Alexia Midgar by the Cult of Diablos. During that incident, Iris also encountered Alpha from the Shadow Garden organization. Being unable to determine if Shadow Garden were friend or foe, the Crimson Order also pursued them with all their might as they also pursued the Cult of Diablos.

Midgar Academy Terrorist Attack
For their first assignment, Iris had Glen of the "Lion Mane" and Marco Granger to protect Sherry Barnett as she worked in her lab at Midgar Academy to analyze an artifact called, the Eye of Avarice which they seized from a Diablos facility. However, Midgar Academy was soon under siege by the "Children" from the Cult of Diablos pretending to be Shadow Garden to incriminate the opposing faction. Rex attacked and killed Glen while severely wounding Marco, but Sherry was still able to complete her research and allow the Knights into the school to restore order.

With the failure of the Crimson Knight's first mission, Princess Iris lost the majority support from the Knight Order with Glen's unexpected demise shortly after joining. Iris notes to herself that her Crimson Order has lost their strongest members and probably won't be able to rebuild them as it is unlikely that they can be replaced.

Sanctuary Infiltration
Hearing the news of the Sanctuary being obliterates by Shadow, Princess Iris want to hear every detail from her sister, Princess Alexia who went to Lindwurm to attend as a guest in the Goddess's Trial event. After hearing every detail from her sister report about Alexia wants to investigate the Divine Teachings because there must be a big organization that are be able to keep the Sanctuary a secret from the public, Iris also had suggested the same thing to their father, Klaus Midgar to use the kingdom's authority to investigate the Holy Church. But, the King told both princess to not do anything. However, Iris feels that if she wins the Bushin Festival again, she will have more backing and support of the people, and their father will have to listen to her.

God of War Tournament
During Bushin Festival tournament, Iris won numerous match until she against Mundane Mann in the semifinal match only she face an humiliated defeat. After that, Mundane goes into the VIP seating and rescuing Rose Oriana also reveals his true identity as Shadow. During in the middle of Shadow fight against Beatrix, Iris shows up and states she wants to join the fight.

Knowing that Shadow is a very powerful opponent, Iris tells Beatrix that she will immobilize him even if it costs her her life and then Beatrix can take him down. Iris attacks Shadow, as she swings her sword, she lets it go and attempts to grab Shadow, however, Shadow kicks her in the chin with his knee. Beatrix finishes charging her attack and attacks in that moment, she knocks Shadow's sword, but he dodges her attack then Shadow grabs and slams her over Iris until he stomps both of them.

Shadow attempts to leave, but the girls manage to stand up and Iris tells him that by now every knight in the city should have been mobilized. He has turned the whole kingdom into his enemy and there isn't a place he can run to. However to their shock, Shadow starts laughing maniacally and then states he ain't running as there is no reason to. He activates his power, covering most of the city and states that the playtime is over. Seeing his power, the girls are left stunned. Shadow starts casting his I am Atomic attack, but stops before the end and leaves. Seeing that, Iris drops on her knees and cries.

This incident made Iris realize that her swordsmanship was inexperienced and she became pessimistic that she had crushed the face of the kingdom by being defeated in front of the public. After that, she trained to defeat Shadow and Alpha. However, Alexia is worried about her desperation due to her crazy appearance.

The Academy Disappearances
During the new term of the Midgar Royal Spellsword Academy, the Crimson Order had recruited Hubb as Glen's successor as Vice-Commander. Really, Hubb was a spy for the Cult of Diablos, and infiltrated the Crimson Order to manipulate Iris. Hubb would doctor false evidence and mislead Iris that Shadow Garden were evil, behind many past events that were actually the Cult's evils. From Hubb's manipulation of information, Iris overturned her previous views, concluding the Cult did not exist and all disturbances were Shadow Garden's anarchy, becoming a puppet of the Cult. Iris then became obsessed with taking down Shadow and Shadow Garden believing them to be her "true enemy".

Equipment and Artifacts
As a newly formed organization, the Crimson Order has limited funds, equipment, and only has one Artifact.
 * Swords (standard issue)
 * Holy Sword of Freya (Anime only): Iris uses the sword of Freya in her battle with Shadow.

Known Members
There were originally only eight total members of the organization. At Volume 5, it is revealed that there are more members, but most of them seem like cowards. Even the Cult of Diablos had brought in their members to manipulate Princess Iris, with Hubb providing false evidence that their past evils in the world were really Shadow Garden.


 * Iris Midgar (Founder; Commander)
 * Glen of the "Lion Mane" (1st Vice-Commander; Deceased)
 * Hubb (2nd Vice-Commander; Cult infiltrator)
 * Marco Granger (Senior Knight)
 * Alexia Midgar (External Staff)

Trivia

 * The Crimson Order members wearing red cloaks, likely due to Iris's notable crimson red hair.
 * Claire Kagenō is one of the few students that Iris wants to recruit, after she graduates from the Midgar Royal Spellsword Academy.
 * Even Iris had recently build this Order for almost half a year, the Crimson Order has been losing public support from mishaps and failings related to their pursuit of Shadow.
 * With Hubb manipulating Princess Iris, the Crimson Order is effectively a (clueless) Cult asset.