Crusaders

A crusader is a holy warrior of the realm who is recruited for his or her unflagging devotion to the God that they worship. Most are recruited into the ranks of the Crusaders from different orders of paladins, selected for their deep faith in the righteousness of their cause. To be chosen to become a Crusader is a great honor, though it leads not only to a grueling life of asceticism and martial perfection but also inevitably to an unmourned death in battle against the forces of evil and all foul aberrations. Nonetheless, such a calling guarantees the opportunity to test sword and shield against the greatest enemies of your God. Equipped with a sword and tower shield, the Crusader is a stalwart melee warrior whose place is in the heat of battle, surrounded by his foes. It is said that nowhere else on the Eidamir can more devout warriors be found -- save perhaps within the ranks of the famed Clenched Gauntlet. In fact, several Crusaders have risen to become members of the Clenched Gauntlets themselves in time, though they almost always begin their careers as simple paladins, as might be imagined. Temples are not the only ones who recruit the martial prowess of Crusaders. Other guilds and orders often gather a band of bodyguards to aid them in the execution of their duties (and Oathbreakers). Known as Holy Hunt, these groups are necessarily small to not to bring much attention and not make the victim to be scared away Crusaders don't need leaders. They follow God's requests and nothing will stop the iron march of a Crusader's rage.

Structure

Structure is really sparse and there are about 10 temples that serve as home for the Crusaders where they meet discuss new deeds and further plans.

Public Agenda

Purge all evil! Hunt down heretics! Kill the oathbreakers! Punish the cruel! Destroy the enemy!

Assets

Everything crusader has he will gladly give to those who need it more. So they don't have anything behind them but faith.

History

The Crusaders Order was founded in the early 200th of GR in order to purge abominations of evil coming from the underground worshipers of the dark gods. And there was a massive wave of volunteers among paladins and fighters to participate in that raids. Their valiant deed was called a great crusade. That is how they got their names.