A forward direction for a pawn is clearly definable and quickly becomes
intuitive (dare I use that word again?) after becoming familiar with the
board and its peculiarities.
A pawn cannot promote to a king or obelisk. Promotion, at least for this
variation, is mandatory. Sorry for the ambiguity.
There are several points where the rules need clarification:
A Templar can move either like a knight OR a Bishop on any given move:
Excellent question about null moves: No.
A king would be in exile any time it leaves it’s home territory; forced
or
otherwise.