Ardent
The Ardent is a mercenary company headquartered in Ardent Keep, located on the outskirts of the Ardeep Forest. Formed in late 1492 by the aarakocra adventurer Aial Vock Tal, it is dedicated to aiding in keeping the peace and eliminating injustice. The group provides contractual services to several major polities, including Waterdeep, Baldur's Gate, and Cormyr. In addition, the Ardent also conducts independent operations for its own goals.
Structure
The Ardent is run by the Lord Ardentor Aial Vock Tal, the Lord Ardentor is the head and the highest rank in the organisation. The Lord Ardentor has the final say on matters pertaining to the future of the organisation and its goals. The choices are not made without input from the council. The council consists of two members; the Steward Dohrim Qai and the Marshal Nathyra Mystan. There are a number of roles that other people play, and serve under the council, such as the treasurer n'Lob and various tactical trainers.
The organisation has a company of 130 soldiers, a platoon of highly trained personal guards, and 4 operations teams. The four operations teams are; Alpha Team, Beta Team, Gamma Team, and Delta Team, with the latter two finalising recruitment. In addition, the Ardent Independent Team "Arrowheads" operates from its base in Waterdeep, but as the name suggests, acts independently from the rest of the Ardent.
The organisation has a company of 130 soldiers, a platoon of highly trained personal guards, and 4 operations teams. The four operations teams are; Alpha Team, Beta Team, Gamma Team, and Delta Team, with the latter two finalising recruitment. In addition, the Ardent Independent Team "Arrowheads" operates from its base in Waterdeep, but as the name suggests, acts independently from the rest of the Ardent.
Culture
The organisation acts solely for the needs of those who have contracted them, and only for the good of the common people. Members of the Ardent follow the laws of wherever they are visiting and working within. Members are told to always act within the law unless extreme actions are required, in which they must be done without prejudice, and fairly.
"...Step forth with sword in hand. Step forth into the dark. Step forth and pave a new world..."
Public Agenda
Much of the current agenda of the Ardent are on a need to know basis, and only the members and those who are contracting them know. The organisation has officially stated that it is working to prevent world ending events after Aial Vock Tal was part of the team that ended the giant threat to the Sword Coast in 1492 DR (the Storm King's Thunder event).
Working with the remaining civilians, the Ardent has began to clear much of the rubble within the city. Whilst the work that has been completed so far is only minor, people have began to move back into the city. This has been especially aided by the reworking of social heirachies demanded by the Ardent's administrators.
These changes to structure and the involvment of a foreign organisation into the politics of the city, has created tension between the Lolthite Drow and the administration team of the Ardent. Many former slaves and minorities within the city have provided help to the Ardent and some even signing up to join the organisation to combat the tensions.
Current Mission
With the threat of the Battle of Menzoberranzan dealt with, the organisation has moved in to help with the administration and organisation of regions impacted by the actions of House Helvirae. The bulk of these efforts is based in the city of Ched Nasad.Working with the remaining civilians, the Ardent has began to clear much of the rubble within the city. Whilst the work that has been completed so far is only minor, people have began to move back into the city. This has been especially aided by the reworking of social heirachies demanded by the Ardent's administrators.
These changes to structure and the involvment of a foreign organisation into the politics of the city, has created tension between the Lolthite Drow and the administration team of the Ardent. Many former slaves and minorities within the city have provided help to the Ardent and some even signing up to join the organisation to combat the tensions.
By the sword, and into the dark.
Founding Date
10 Marpenoth, 1492
Type
Guild, Fighter / Mercenary
Training Level
Professional
Veterancy Level
Experienced
Demonym
Ardent
Leader
Leader Title
Subsidiary Organizations
Location
Controlled Territories
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