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 during the 14th century DR, 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. The latter of which proved to be a source for recent hires by Duke Eltan during their decades-long civil war. 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. As of the late 15th century DR, 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.

Public Agenda

The Flaming Fist served both as Baldur's Gate military as well as the police force of the Lower City. Despite the city's reputation as being rife with corruption, most soldiers of the Fist did their best to uphold justice and maintain order within its walls. On other occasions, they were merciless and engaged in immediate violence in the name of justice. Yet others were prone to corruption themselves, readily accepting bribes from anyone that had the coin.

Founding Date

1345

Type

Military Order