The Order of the Shrouded Blade

(Guardians Against the Darkness)

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Overview

The Order of the Shrouded Blade is a secretive organization devoted to hunting and eliminating supernatural and monstrous threats. Members, known as Hexxers, are rigorously trained in alchemy, combat, and minor magics, equipping them to face abominations that threaten the balance of the natural and magical worlds. Though their deeds often protect the innocent, the Order is viewed with suspicion and fear, as their methods involve wielding the very forces they combat.

Motto: “From shadow, we guard the light.”

What is Known

• The Order operates in secrecy, with members rarely staying in one place for long.
• Initiates must survive the Trials of the Blade, a deadly rite of passage.
• Hexxers consume potions that grant them temporary powers, though at a personal cost.
• Clovis Wellhung is connected to the Order’s legacy, though his relationship with them is strained.

Notable Figures

1. Grandmaster Evandra, Keeper of Shadows: The enigmatic elf who has led the Order for centuries.
2. Hexxer Elia of the Whispering Woods: A skilled operative known for her resourcefulness and rumored ties to Clovis Wellhung.

Notable Practices

1. The Trials of the Blade: Each initiate faces a monstrous threat alone, with survival marking their initiation.
2. Alchemical Enhancement: Hexxers brew and consume potions to gain temporary abilities at great personal risk.
3. Amulets of the Shrouded Blade: These tokens of membership allow Hexxers to detect supernatural creatures and each other.