The Gauntlet
A protective group of mercenaries and heroes that seeks to fight off those who do wrong to them or their clients. The gauntlet works hard to recruit new strong members, as well aquiring magical artifacts that they can use in battle. They were founded by a man who called himself steel, one of the first heroes of Scorchlands.
Structure
There is approximately 20 members who are considered to be an official of the gauntlet. 14 of those officers are generals who lead separate missions where multiple platoons are called together. 5 of them are called the Steel Council and are in charge of hearing the trials and proposed contracts for the organization. The last member is the Shield of the Gauntlet, the highest head who appoints new generals or council members, they have been sworn to protect all members of the guild as well as secure its future through diplomatic means. The council at any time can end a Sheilds reign as long as half the generals agree.
Culture
Most of these members are from backgrounds where they have proved their fighting capabilities. Many barbarians, fighters, and paladins find themselves open to join without needing to go through an application process. Spellcasters are welcome to apply but the organization generally does not focus on magical abilities.
Public Agenda
The public see the Gauntlet as the protectors of the people that hold back the Tribune from becoming all powerful. Since the organization has rarely experienced corruption, it is trusted by the people.
Assets
The gauntlet holds many powerful artifacts that it can use for combat if the time ever came. It has a couple hundred members but they are a very powerful organization and their lack of numbers is made up for by its fighting capabilities. It has a small fleet of ships, though these are rarely used due to the Scorchlands shutting down ports and trade with outside nations.
History
Ignis "Steel" Finley was a fighter from one of the first adventuring parties of the Scorchlands that helped fight off the great siege lead by a mad wizard seeking to gain the control of Stratum. After this, he started looking for likeminded individuals who wanted to be sure that the world would be protected from mad dictators. The first five people to join him were the first council and would go on to form the guild that it has become.
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