Templars of Horoth

Of the four divine patrons, Horoth's templars are most numerous. Horoth earned his place at Deos' side as the Old World crumbled. He died so what few good people were left could escape the dying world, and make the new world their own. This sacrifice is what earned him his place. Just as he rose to fight, he grants powers that allow others to do the same.
To gain power from Horoth, one must swear never to refuse a call to arms, to never back down from a fight. They must also swear never to turn their powers against the innocent. So long as they maintain this oath, they will keep their power, and their power will only grow. Verry rarely has a draconin's power in Horoth's name grown to the point where they become ascendant. Only those who show a true understanding of how war should be fought, and fight with utmost honor, and justice in their minds does Horoth give ascendence. Horoth grants powers of war. Templars in his name can channel his wrath in a multitude of ways. From imbuing their blade with golden fire, set to release a storm of divine wrath, or focusing his wrath into a long-range projectile. No matter how his power is channeled, it is a devastating power all the same. The longer one maintains their oath, the more powerful they will become, and the more control over the power they will have.
Templars of Horoth are almost exclusively draconic, but are also the most numerous among the four "oaths" as they are referred to. Reason being, is the draconin know Horoth as their saviors, and worship him in much the same way they worship Deos. The draconin are also a race of warriors, making his powers of war one of the greatest powers in the eyes of the draconin. It is not, however viewed as a prize to be won. Those that come to Horoth seeking the power just to have the power are turned away. He only grants power to those who seek to complete a task that they know they cannot complete as they are. One such example is Skolas "Firebrand" Zareth. He knew the cult posed a threat, and he knew he was the only one who could act on it. He also knew the cult was beyond normal warriors. He came to Horoth asking for the power to make sure this cult harms no one again. While Skolas' motives were driven by a longing for vengeance, Horoth would weaponize this desire against this cult.
Horoth, in the eyes of the draconin is the apotome of what a warrior is meant to be. He sends forth his judges to smite the evil that lives in Eternity, and to protect what is good. He sends them to fight with honor, and to pursue justice. If one were to fail in this, if they were to cower from a fight, or if they turn their power away from evil, and towards the innocent, he will strip his power from these judges, and will condemn these fallen warriors. They will never regain their power.

Qualifications

One must possess skill with blade beyond that of the average warrior. Most already have some sort of military experience.

Requirements

The vast majority of all templars in Horoth's name are draconin warriors, as Horoth is a part of the Draconic religion. While there is no minimum age, written, or unwritten, the oath requires a certain amount of maturity that comes with age. The youngest recorded Templar of Horoth was Sudea Akkamara-Haedros, who became a templar at the age of twenty-two. (sixteen, almost seventeen in draconin years)

Appointment

To ascend to this rank, a draconin must first travel to the Temple of Horoth in Doh'garus. They are greeted by priests of the draconic religion, and are taken to a very special shrine in the center of the building. The priests leave the room. The aspiring templar spends an entire day in prayer, swearing to oath, and making his, or her goal clear to Horoth, in the hopes that Horoth will find them worthy of wielding such power.
If Horoth finds them worthy, the aspiring templar is surrounded by golden fire, and the voice of Horoth says to them from Deos' realm: "Go forth, child. Be my holy judge. Bring Justice to an unjust world." The fire then swells, twists, and strikes the new templar, branding them with the "Sword of Horoth" holy sigil across their torso. This sigil then glows white, and pulls in the rest of the golden flame, and pouring it into the new templar's soul. They exit the chamber, flames pouring from under their scales, burning everything but the ground they walk on. After several minutes, the display fades, and the templar receives their armor.

Duties

All disciples of Horoth are at their core, soldiers, and as such, they all lead a militaristic life. Each one, unless in a unit of templars themselves leads a squad of non-magical soldiers.

Benefits

A templar of Horoth never has to worry about food, or housing, because the draconic church provides everything that the templar may need. They gain authority over the average soldier, and agency to do whatever is necessary to complete any given task. They are given this agency with the knowledge that Horoth will strip the templar's power if they abuse their power.

Grounds for Removal/Dismissal

If they break their holy oath, in this case, if they cower from a fight that must be fought, or if they turn their power towards the innocent, they are rejected by Horoth, and the draconic church.

History

Many templars have pulled their power from Horoth. Many leaders have wielded divine power in Horoth's name. Every single one of them has a place in the archives, as heroes, and judges.

Cultural Significance

The draconin view these men, and women with only awe. They are revered as heroes, as judges, as servants of Deos' direct servant. Other cultures view them as heretics that ignore, or twist what Deos has laid forth as truth.

Alternative Naming

In more formal occasions, they are referred to as Disciples of Horoth. Lesser warriors, and everyday draconin men, and women refer to them as judges.

Equates to

Has authority equal to the Knights Templar of medieval Europe.

Source of Authority

The draconic church gives them the authority needed to act when they are needed.