Flaming Fist

The Flaming Fist, or Flaming Fists, was a mercenary company based in the city of Baldur's Gate on the Sword Coast, where its members served as city guards. They were one of the most powerful and expensive fighting forces in all the Realms, motivated primarily by the promise of riches and the glory of victory, though they edged on the side of promoting order throughout the Realms. While the Fist's base of operations was in the city of Baldur's Gate, they had other forts and establishments in Anchorome, Chult and Tethyr. They also worked outside the city and their forts; their sphere of influence extending just south of Beregost but stopping before Nashkel.

Structure

The Flaming Fist operated under a strict military hierarchy. They seldom recruited locals to aid in their missions, except in the cases of advisers or wilderness guides.
The Flaming Fist comprised six hierarchical ranks. In descending order of authority they were: Marshal, the Fist's general; Blaze, equivalent to a major; Flame, an officer that served as lieutenant; Manip, a Flaming Fist sergeant; Gauntlet, comparable to a corporal; Fist, the rank given to private soldiers.
Some high ranking members of the Flaming Fist were known to have served on the Baldurian Council of Four.

Type

Military, Mercenary Group

Location

Baldur’s Gate