Solari Templars
The Solari Templars are the elite warrior-priests of the Holy Solarian Empire, serving as both fanatical enforcers of the faith and the Empire’s most disciplined martial order. Clad in Solsteel armour, wielding weapons blessed by the Church of the Radiant Flame, they are unstoppable crusaders, defenders of the faith, and executioners of heresy.
To the common people, they are holy knights, champions of justice, and the radiant shields of Solenara. To the Church, they are instruments of divine will, enforcing faith through steel and fire. To the Silver Pact, they are tyrants, oppressors, and the mailed fist of an empire that seeks to burn their culture to ash.
Unlike the Inquisition, which is shrouded in secrecy and terror, the Solari Templars fight in the open, clad in golden armour, wielding weapons blessed by Solenara herself. They are the sword and shield of the Empire, and they will not rest until the lands of the Eastern heretics are reclaimed.
Their name alone inspires both reverence and dread—for when the Solari Templars march, they do not stop until their enemy is utterly destroyed.
Role in the Holy Solarian Empire
The Solari Templars serve as both a religious order and a military force, dedicated to enforcing the will of Solenara and expanding the Empire’s reach.
Their primary roles include:
- Holy Warriors of the Church – The hand of divine retribution, leading crusades, enforcing faith, and battling heretical armies.
- Defenders of the Faithful – Unlike the Inquisition, which often turns against its own people, the Templars are loved by the common folk, seen as noble guardians of order.
- The Emperor’s Elite Army – Though they serve the Church, the Emperor relies on them as his most disciplined and elite military force, often deploying them to crush rebellions and warlords.
- Holders of Sacred Relics – Many Templars wield weapons, armour, and banners said to contain divine power, making them near-mythical figures on the battlefield.
The Solari Templars do not tolerate doubt—faith in Solenara must be absolute, for hesitation is the first step toward heresy.
Structure
The Solari Templars are divided into three great Orders, each specializing in a different aspect of war, faith, and strategy.
The Order of the Blazing Sun (The First into Battle)
- The shock troops of the Church, leading the charge against heretics with righteous fury.
- Their golden armour glows under sunlight, a symbol of Solenara’s divine presence.
- They wield flaming greatswords, blessed lances, and holy shields that burn unworthy flesh.
- Tactic: "The Dawn Charge" – A devastating cavalry assault at sunrise, overwhelming enemies with divine fury.
- Leader: Grandmaster Hadrian Valcor, "The Golden Wrath" – A legendary warrior whose blade is said to ignite with Solenara’s will.
The Order of the Burning Oath (Sworn to Protect)
- The defenders of the faith, specializing in fortifications, siege warfare, and defensive battles.
- They protect sacred sites, churches, and key strategic points across the Empire.
- Their warriors form "The Immortal Line," a near-impenetrable wall of shields and holy wards.
- Tactic: "The Sunwall" – A nearly indestructible formation of shielded Templars, capable of holding against overwhelming odds.
- Leader: Knight-Commander Elandra Caelwyn, "The Guardian of Light" – A master strategist who has never lost a defensive battle.
The Order of the Sunfire Blades (The Seekers of Righteous Vengeance)
- A specialized order of hunter-knights, trained to fight heretics, mages, and Lunar warlocks.
- They wield Sunsteel weapons, designed to burn through dark magic.
- Many are trained in anti-magic techniques, capable of resisting Lunar spells and disrupting enemy spellcasters.
- Tactic: "The Eclipse Strike" – A coordinated attack on Lunar mages, nullifying their magic before cutting them down.
- Leader: High Paladin Karthos Veyne, "The Magekiller" – A ruthless warrior known for slaughtering entire Lunar villages suspected of harboring sorcerers.
"Honour is the shield that guards the faithful."
Leadership of the Solari Templars
The Solari Templars are ruled by a Grand Council, but the true power rests with Grandmaster Rhaegor Durnhart, the supreme leader of all Templar Orders.
Grandmaster Rhaegor Durnhart (The Everflame Knight)
- Title: The Radiant Champion of Solenara
- Role: The supreme commander of the Solari Templars, leading the Empire’s greatest crusades.
- Personality: Unyielding, devout, and utterly ruthless in battle.
- Quirk: Wields "Sun's Vow," a sword said to have been forged from a fallen star.
Knight-Commander Elandra Caelwyn (The Guardian of Light)
- Title: Shield of the Faithful
- Role: Oversees all defensive campaigns, ensuring that no holy site falls.
- Personality: Calm, methodical, and fiercely loyal to the Empire.
- Quirk: Once held a fortress alone against an entire Lunar army for seven days.
High Paladin Karthos Veyne (The Magekiller)
- Title: Scourge of the Moonlit Wretches
- Role: Commander of anti-magic warfare, ensuring no Lunar mage survives the war.
- Personality: Cold, calculating, and utterly merciless against magic-users.
- Quirk: Carries a collection of shattered Lunar spellbooks, each taken from a slain warlock.
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