Gatewatch
Few organizations in Hijr are so distrusted and solitary, yet so incredibly vital. Gatewatch is seen by the common folk as dangerous, dark and unfeeling; however without them the forces of the Abyss would have long ago overrun The Grand and perhaps the world.
Structure
Rigidly organized, the Gatemaster is reported to by 6 Fortrae which work at the nearby fortresses.
Each Fortrae is in command of 10 Sargents and a small collection of specialists.
Each Sargent has command of 10 soldiers and one or two specialists.
Each Fortrae is in command of 10 Sargents and a small collection of specialists.
Each Sargent has command of 10 soldiers and one or two specialists.
Culture
Zealous in their duty, Gatewatch soldiers are grim faced and stoic in the face of ever-present danger.
In their off duty hours soldiers are allowed to fraternize, relax and recuperate to almost whatever extent they desire, with the understanding that at any time they may be called to action and must be ready.
In their off duty hours soldiers are allowed to fraternize, relax and recuperate to almost whatever extent they desire, with the understanding that at any time they may be called to action and must be ready.
Public Agenda
To defend the Hellmouth, and the nearby fortresses from fiendish invasions.
Blackvine, Greyweld and Flame Fortresses all stand ready to keep fiends from reaching the outside world, as well as keep the outside world from reaching or tampering with the ancient Hellmouth.
Blackvine, Greyweld and Flame Fortresses all stand ready to keep fiends from reaching the outside world, as well as keep the outside world from reaching or tampering with the ancient Hellmouth.
Assets
The Hellmouth, an ancient relic used to seal off a portal to another realm.
While known as the Hellmouth or Hellgate, this is technically a misnomer, as the portal actually leads into the fiendish Abyss, not the Nine Hells.
While known as the Hellmouth or Hellgate, this is technically a misnomer, as the portal actually leads into the fiendish Abyss, not the Nine Hells.
History
Millennia ago, the forces of the fiendish powers cut their way into our world. Using foul rites and demonic magics they constructed a permanent gate from their infernal realms into the material world. Through the quick work, bravery, and sacrifice of a few long forgotten heroes the initial invasion force was held back and a gate was constructed on our end of the portal to help stem the tide of evil.
Those long forgotten heroes were the first Gatewatch, and while their names may be lost, their duty carries on.
Those long forgotten heroes were the first Gatewatch, and while their names may be lost, their duty carries on.
"No fire, no venom, no claw or blade. Nothing will prevent us from our task, nor end our vigil."
Founding Date
-2067 CE
Type
Religious, Holy Order
Alternative Names
Hellmouth Defenders
Training Level
Semi-professional
Veterancy Level
Decorated/Honored
Demonym
Gatewatcher
Leader Title
Location
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