Order of Mikel's Sword
The Mikel's Swords are a small, elite group of holy warriors. There are only twelve at any given time, selected from among the most talented, most virtuous fighters in the Triamic Empire. They exist purely to uphold principles of valor, courage, and piety. Essentially, they're paladins.
Each is gifted with a sword blessed by the Kaelic Temple upon their induction, and these swords are known to glow and become hot in the presence of evil... the more evil, the brighter they burn. All the better to smite evil-doers with.
Individual members of note include: Bruce the Bold, a legendary hero from centuries ago; Sir Gabriel, a contemporary knight known to be everything a Mikel's Sword should be; and Forgemight Mary, the infamous female Sword who proved that women are as capable of fighting for the gods as men (despite the "separate spheres" culture usually espoused by the Temple).
In a culture that has very little upward mobility, the Order of Mikel's Sword is known to care not at all for bloodline or social class. If you can fight and you display Kaelic principles in both combat and everyday life, then you are eligible to join the elite ranks. For this reason, many of the non-noble Swords are folk heroes, as they are non-magicked people who do incredible things.
Current Members
Type
Religious, Holy Order
Alternative Names
Swords
Parent Organization
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