Order of Dawn

"As long as those who sought to bring back the Nightmares contained within the Outer Dark there was brave men and women who stood against them. We owe all that we are to them." - Mikel Silverlight

Structure

According to Legend the Head of the Order, the Herald of Dawn, had four lieutenants, Lightseekers. The Lightseekers each commanded their own chapter of Acolytes of the Dawn

Culture

They were reputed to be relentless in the pursuit of those who would summon demons. If they encountered a demon they would die to the last Acolyte to see it destroyed or banished.

Public Agenda

To keep humanity safe from the Demons held within the Outer Dark

Assets

Legends say that they possessed an arsenal of items blessed by the departed gods. Left to fight demons should they escape.

History

Legend and myth is all that survive. According to legend in the time when humanity first begin to raise themselves above savage hunters and cunning gatherers the Gods cast out the Demons who had been trying to enslave their creations. This created an imbalance that could only be fixed by the Gods ascending to their own spiritual domains and never to return, less The Outer Dark be torn assunder and the Demons be let loose upon all creation. There existed those who sought to bring back the Demons either as lords for some and servants for others. The Order of Dusk was an organization that came into being to fulfill this desire. The Order of Dawn was formed to fight this. Legend speaks of centuries of conflict but the result was the Order of Dawn was victorious. They are said to have spent the rest of their lives hunting any who may have escaped.

Mythology & Lore

They are the only real historical tie to the gods that created the world and left to keep the demons banished.

Divine Origins

The legends speak of a family of warriors who found a hidden temple to the departed gods. Within was a tome that spoke of demons and the danger those who would summon them. The tome told those warriors how to access the vault where a mighty collection of blessed items were kept and how to employ what was contained. The Order gave homage to the departed Gods for their forsight in arming humanity but they did not formally worship them

As the Sun Shines

Unknown - Unknown

Training Level

Elite

Veterancy Level

Decorated/Honored

Demonym

Acolytes of Dawn

Leader Title

Herald of the Dawn

Controlled Territories

• The Last Tower

Related Myths

• Dusk to Night
• The Onyx Tome