The Iron Brotherhood
Founded by King Endo before his ascent to the throne, the Iron Brotherhood continued to operate after his death at the end of the The Great Lich War and became the most powerful guild in the re-established Ferrus. A highly selective order, it hand selects potentials agents/leadership who must undergo a rigorous initiation ritual.
They command the Iron Knights , as well as the standing army of the city of Ferrus. They also established the Blood Hunters who are highly specialized troops tasked with protection of the city against demons, fey, fiends, and other evil that threatens its borders. They are also responsible for training and managing the city guards who keep the peace in Ferrus.
The Iron Brotherhood upholds the ideals of truth, willpower, and strength, believing that full potential can only be achieved with hard work, determination, and an iron will. They also believe that the ability to take criticism and implement changes in ones life is essential in success. Their motto, "iron sharpens iron", reflects this idea that the brothers and sisters of the organization are not only responsible for themselves, but also their fellow soldiers. This ideal has evolved to a thirst of truth, with Brotherhood scholars and scribes transcribing and collecting every event, discovery, census information and history of Terra and archiving it in the Tower of Minaret.
They command the Iron Knights , as well as the standing army of the city of Ferrus. They also established the Blood Hunters who are highly specialized troops tasked with protection of the city against demons, fey, fiends, and other evil that threatens its borders. They are also responsible for training and managing the city guards who keep the peace in Ferrus.
The Iron Brotherhood upholds the ideals of truth, willpower, and strength, believing that full potential can only be achieved with hard work, determination, and an iron will. They also believe that the ability to take criticism and implement changes in ones life is essential in success. Their motto, "iron sharpens iron", reflects this idea that the brothers and sisters of the organization are not only responsible for themselves, but also their fellow soldiers. This ideal has evolved to a thirst of truth, with Brotherhood scholars and scribes transcribing and collecting every event, discovery, census information and history of Terra and archiving it in the Tower of Minaret.
- Guild Master: Zirael Stormwind
- Grand Marshall: Aldrik Icebrand
- Seer: Theznah D'Valliette
- Inquisitor: Ashley Stormsoar
Structure
The Guild Master is the ultimate decision maker in the organization, but is advised by the Grand Marshall, The Seer, and The Inquisitor.
Culture
The Iron Brotherhood attracts those who seek to protect and serve, as well as those who are fascinated with history, the past, and knowledge. It is a place where merit deems upward mobility, and is a place where many join to "reach their potential". While this may come off as self-aggrandizing, the culture of accepting criticism with humility helps to keep the reachers in their place.
Public Agenda
Protect the city of Ferrus from any who would stand against it. Protect its history and its people from outside influence and internal turmoil.
Assets
Besides the vast histories stored in the Tower of the Minaret, the Iron Brotherhood has amassed a massive armory of arcane and infernal artifacts from their conflicts and conquest. It is said that they have access to vast amounts of ferrium for the purpose of creating their elite agents and shock troops, but the truth is that the amount they have available might be highly overexaggerated.
History
The Iron Brotherhood began was founded by King Endo in 1070, when he was still called Endo the Destroyer. While it was initially a group of mercenaries and sellswords available to the highest bidder, it soon began to play a role in the military conflicts and politics of the day, more by fate than choice. The organization was instrumental in winning several key conflicts during the war of the duchies, wherein Endo eventually rose to become King of Ferrus through a complicated series of events that is outlined in the history of Old Ferrus.
Iron Sharpens Iron
Founding Date
1070
Type
Guild, Professional
Leader
Leader Title
Subsidiary Organizations
Location
Controlled Territories
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