The Sanguine Order
The Sanguine Order is a large group of warriors that, on paper and lips, are accomplished mage hunters and spellbinders that work with various governmental organizations to assist in reigning in rogue mages and dangerous magical items. Behind closed doors, the order is much more than that.
Those of the order see it as a necessary path in a world where the unchecked accumulation of arcane power threatens the lives and wellbeing of the populace. The Sanguine order sees it as their charge to defend the lands and their people from the devastation of magical abuse from the corrupting influences of black magic from within.
They tread a fine line between protectors and oppressors, being the final arbiters of what magic is permitted and what punishment is appropriate for unsanctioned sorcery.
Normally dressed in dandelion stained colored robes with white and silver trims to their armor pieces, it is the utmost importance that their attire remains clean. Leathers stained in a rich mahogany coloration augment any joints to aid in movement. Each member, no matter their station, wear a simple mask of porcelain or metal as individuality while in this order is not permitted.
The Order, while willing to work with governmental bodies, refuse to allow any special consideration when it comes to their business partners. More than once, an upstart kingdom has invited members of the order in and expected themselves to be except from the Sanguine philosophy. When this happens, the order's contingency plan takes effect and the order's full attention turns towards their former business partners.
Structure
The Order's structure is defined by stations that dictate what role a humanoid is responsible for. Each trained accordingly, every member is a slayer of mages first and foremost.
- Sanguine Temple Knights are those who seek out and protect magical sources of energy. These knights embody the power and unity of the order's goal. Adapt in spellcasting themselves, the knights are further augmented by the order's training to disrupt magic users in combat and even absorb them.
- Sanguine Templars are templars of the order, those who have been trained to fight mages directly. The templars do not apprehend mages. Their full purpose is to snuff out rogue mages. Using holy powers to channel divinity, these templars wield white ghostly flamed weapons and eyes glow with a celestial light when utilizing their training.
- Sanguine Dragoons are mounted elite that utilize armored mounts into battle. The rider has been trained as any member of the order to break spellcasters of their focus and to resist their spells. These troops charge into the battlefield, running through opponents with a shawl of yellow following behind in the wind.
- Sanguine Prophets are individuals who interpret runes, symbols, and languages of old and what powers they hold. Prophets work quietly behind the scenes and push out information to their fellow members. There is a belief these rare individuals can interpret and view the past, present, and future.
Public Agenda
The Order seeks to ensure that magic is not abused or used to lore over the populace.
Assets
The Order has several ways they deal with rogue mages with a variety of assets.
To prevent mages from speaking incantations, a special salve made from a rare herb known as 'dragon's tongue tarragon' is applied to detained magic users tongues which numbs the muscle for up to at least 24 hours. In severe circumstances, searing of the tongue will suffice.
Sometimes, mages and wizards will utilize quick somatic gestures to invoke magical spells. To combat this, special designed manacles that interlock the fingers when laced together are used with a separate bar that fastens to the wrists brings the forearms close to the sides of the body.
Tenets of Faith
- Respect the power as magic is the most powerful force a mortal can know. Treat it with reverence, acknowledge its beauty, but be warry of its volitivity.
- Punish the abuse as the accumulation of power always leads to the abuse of power. The accumulation of magic is therefor always a threat to peace and stability.
- Destroy the corrupted as there will always be creatures of darkness seeking to warp magic towards monstrous purposes. Seek them out and destroy them.
- Protect the spark as just because a wildfire ravages the forest does not mean the candle and the campfire are complicit. Honor the small gifts that magic brings.
"Through Peace Or By Force"
Type
Secret, Religious sect
Training Level
Elite
Veterancy Level
Veteran
