History of the Ancient Order

Hidden deep within the vault beneath Blackthorn Tower lies the sole surviving record of the Elderbloom Conclave. Its first entry, dated to the spring equinox of 1603, is a list of twelve edicts known as the "Bloom-Vows," the sacred tenets of the order's inner circle, passed down through generations of those who understand the secrets of the flourishing world.

The 17th century in Scotland was a time of hardship, marked by civil unrest and the ever-present threat of famine. Despite these challenges, the land held a powerful allure. While the wealthy pursued the fashion of formal gardens, a more humble form of cultivation flourished.

A Legacy of Fellowship

Roots in Scotland

The Haddington Lodge, established in 1676, was a testament to this. Its members, small landowners and farmers, were not driven by profession, but by a deep-seated love for gardening. They found both practical sustenance and personal fulfillment in nurturing their plots, a quiet act of defiance against the uncertainties of the age.