Blades of Arbeka
"Why ever dost thou tremble warrior? Trust in the allied blades and thine, for thou hast the Wind on thy back. Do march forth and weep only for your body, not thine soul. Thee who follows in the Prophet's footstep have a say in the place of thine spirits once the end comes, thus it is that thine way is pure. And do march forth and fear not their steel. And do march forth and procure the lives of these trespassers!"The Blades of Abeka are the sworn defenders of the sacred lands of Arbeka, birthpace of the Ahurans. They are both an armed force and a wandering caravan of scholars. They travel great distances between water points of the Arbekan lands, providing cities with both teachers and soldiers. The soldiers protect settlements from monsters while the scholars teach the latest methods of agriculture, medecine and every bit of knowledge from the unniversities and research centers of the realm. When an invading force threatens to destroy their way of life or to steal their sacred knowledge though, the Blades rally together and harass the invader until they submit. The battles waged by the Blades are more akin to guerilla warfare than anything else. Ahuran physiology helps increase their mobility and endurance in the desertic lands, as well as escape retaliation when the damage is done. It is said that it is the Blades alone that stopped the Demon Empire's Conquest, but despite the organisation's valor, it remains a very exagerrated rumor.
Final words of Yusef ad Heshen, Master of Blades of Arbeka
Structure
The Blades obey Masters who act as representatives. Those Masters come in many forms: Master of the Desert, Master of Coin, Master of Water... All these leaders answer to the Master of Blades, a great champion with close ties to the Islamic church and their chosen Prophet.
Public Agenda
To protect the way of Arbeka and its people. All Blades faithfully serve Allah, the great and merciful.
Assets
20 000 soldiers and 1600 scholars who patrol the desert at regular intervals. Immense amount of written knowledge and technological marvels. A secret weapon is currently under construction near Altaïr, the Arbekan capital.
History
Founded in 321, as a continuation of the Desert Striders, who had grown powerful enough to be recognized by the islamic order as a religious army. Currently consolidating every settlement during what is known as Arbeka's Golden Age.
Humility through Defiance
Founding Date
321
Type
Military Order
Alternative Names
The Sacred Army
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