Order of the Gauntlet
The Order of the Gauntlet is a relatively new organization dedicated to smiting evil wherever it lurks and without hesitation. The Order understands that evil wears many guises, playing games and tricking others in order to spread. That is why its members act on their own authority, identifying threats and smashing them before they can grow. Its core members are clerics and paladins. These religious paragons are united in ideals from the faiths of Tyr, Helm, Torm, and Hoar. Members of the Order are staunch comrades, never failing to trust in each other completely. The clerics and paladins strive for excellence in everything they do and are not afraid to fight evil. It is very uncommon to see a lone member of the Order as they almost always travel in groups. They keep a close eye on any potential threats and stand ready to stop any aggression.
Because the seeds of evil are nourished in the shadows, the Order of the Gauntlet rides out to the most dangerous dungeons, the darkest caverns, and the foulest pits to weed out wrongdoers. But the Order is keenly aware that the shadow of evil lies within everyone, waiting for a moment when it can gain a foothold on their souls. Thus its paladins, monks, and clerics spend long hours deep in prayer to keep their inner eye vigilant and focused on their own thoughts and emotions. In this way, they purify themselves from within before taking up their swords to cleanse the world. The Order of the Gauntlet believes that all sentient beings must come to the light of reason and goodness of their own volition. That is why it is not interested in controlling minds: it focuses only on deeds, setting an example to the world in hopes of inspiring and enlightening others. The Order holds that faith in one’s god, one’s friends, and one’s self are the greatest weapons in quelling the hordes of malice.
With such devout conviction, the Order’s members can be depended on as a source of strength to themselves and others, a bright light against the darkness. They are not preemptive bullies, though. A strict code of honor allows them to strike only when evil deeds are being committed. Thus, the Order of the Gauntlet is hypervigilant, using every resource at their disposal—both divine and mundane—to know where and when dark deeds will occur. The Order uses faith in its stand against evil. This faith ranges from believing in one's personal god, close friends, and oneself. They believe evil must be dealt with, it can not be ignored. They will not punish someone who has not committed an evil act and believe that just thinking a bad thought is not a punishable offense.
Because the seeds of evil are nourished in the shadows, the Order of the Gauntlet rides out to the most dangerous dungeons, the darkest caverns, and the foulest pits to weed out wrongdoers. But the Order is keenly aware that the shadow of evil lies within everyone, waiting for a moment when it can gain a foothold on their souls. Thus its paladins, monks, and clerics spend long hours deep in prayer to keep their inner eye vigilant and focused on their own thoughts and emotions. In this way, they purify themselves from within before taking up their swords to cleanse the world. The Order of the Gauntlet believes that all sentient beings must come to the light of reason and goodness of their own volition. That is why it is not interested in controlling minds: it focuses only on deeds, setting an example to the world in hopes of inspiring and enlightening others. The Order holds that faith in one’s god, one’s friends, and one’s self are the greatest weapons in quelling the hordes of malice.
With such devout conviction, the Order’s members can be depended on as a source of strength to themselves and others, a bright light against the darkness. They are not preemptive bullies, though. A strict code of honor allows them to strike only when evil deeds are being committed. Thus, the Order of the Gauntlet is hypervigilant, using every resource at their disposal—both divine and mundane—to know where and when dark deeds will occur. The Order uses faith in its stand against evil. This faith ranges from believing in one's personal god, close friends, and oneself. They believe evil must be dealt with, it can not be ignored. They will not punish someone who has not committed an evil act and believe that just thinking a bad thought is not a punishable offense.
Structure
Ranks from Highest to Lowest
- Righteous Hand
- Vindicator
- Whitehawk
- Marcheon
- Chevall
Public Agenda
To be armed, vigilant, and ready to smite evil, enforce justice, and enact retribution. This means identifying evil threats such as secretive power groups and inherently evil creatures, watching over them, and being ready to attack the moment they misbehave.
- Be armed and vigilant against evil.
- Identify evil threats such as secretive power groups and inherently evil creatures.
- Enforce justice.
- Enact retribution against evil actions—do not strike preemptively.
“When evil strikes, we strike back.”
Type
Religious, Holy Order
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