The Ashen Revenant
“Cold, not cruel to their enemies.”
The Ashen Revenant is a secretive and elite order within the Silent Death faith, formed by the First Saint during the Great Silence Crusades. Their divine charge is to eradicate demonic corruption from the material world — swiftly, silently, and without recognition. They do not purify with prayers, nor do they warn with words. When demons appear, they vanish beneath the Revenant’s cold fire.
Their presence is rare and terrifying. If the Ashen Revenant appear publicly, it means something catastrophic has already occurred.
Purpose & Doctrine:
- Hunt and remove demons — not redeem them
- Demons are spiritual pollution, never part of the cycle
- Employ necromantic forces against infernal foes, using what demons cannot corrupt
- Cleanse with divine fire, banishment, and ash
Structure & Status:
- Final rank on the path of Silent Death’s most faithful
- Chosen from those who have served as Sentinels and Inquisitors
- Extremely few in number, but universally respected
- Guided by the legacy and vision of the First Saint
Methods:
- Avoid public engagement — their success is secrecy
- Leave behind only peace and silence
- Carry sacred brands, anti-planar seals, and controlled undead allies
- Work within high-trust networks across multiple nations
Personality & Conduct:
- Cold, never cruel
- Dispassionate in combat
- Obedient to divine law but detached from earthly power
- Viewed as divine executioners, not teachers or judges
Type:
Religious Sub-Order
Founding Date:
1480 AFA
Symbol:
A shield crossed with a gravekeeper’s shovel
Alignment:
Lawful Neutral
Associated Nations:
Operate through sacred, trusted channels in many nations
Training Level
Elite
Veterancy Level
Decorated/Honored
Ruling Organization
Parent Organization
Deities
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