Order of the Burning Lantern

The Order of the Burning Lantern is a clandestine organization based in the University of the Occult within the city of Trigorod. Under the leadership of the formidable Alina Petrovsky, the Order is dedicated to investigating and combating the use and spread of dark magic across the Grand Duchy of Novaya and beyond. Though shrouded in secrecy, the Order has gained a reputation among scholars and occultists as an elite force guarding against supernatural threats.

Structure

The ranks of the Order are composed of individuals with specialized knowledge and skills in magic and combat, including:
Sorcerers and Warlocks with expertise in manipulating arcane forces.

Clerics devoted to balancing the divine and the profane.


Bloodhunters, whose rigorous training in forbidden practices makes them uniquely suited to face dark magic practitioners.


Members often have experience with the "darker" aspects of the arcane or have personal ties to extraplanar beings. Those already bound to powerful patrons are frequently identified and recruited for their potential to understand and counteract similar threats.


The Order's diverse membership reflects its pragmatic nature:


Tieflings and Half-Elves, often marginalized for their heritage, find a rare acceptance in the Order.

Humans dominate the leadership structure, but non-human members like Elves and Halflings contribute significantly to its operations.

All members are rigorously trained in the Order's methodologies, blending traditional and unorthodox practices.

Culture

The Order thrives in secrecy, embracing a philosophy of doing whatever is necessary to protect the material plane. Its members value loyalty, knowledge, and a willingness to face the grotesque and unknown without faltering. The organization operates under a strict code of discretion, ensuring that their activities remain concealed from the broader public.
While their methods are often controversial, members of the Order see themselves as a necessary bulwark against forces that conventional authorities are ill-equipped to confront. The group’s reputation as an elite and enigmatic entity has become a source of fascination and trepidation.

Public Agenda

The Order's primary mission is to safeguard the material world from the corrupting influence of forbidden magic and entities. Members of the Order investigate occurrences of blood magic, necromancy, and demonic cults, with particular focus on the resurgence of worship devoted to the Chorts of the Novayan Pantheon. These cults are rumored to engage in rituals that threaten the delicate balance between the material and spiritual planes.
Despite their alignment against the dark arts, members of the Order are known to study and occasionally utilize controlled forms of such magic to better combat their enemies. This paradoxical approach has led to both mistrust and awe among those who learn of their methods.

History

The Order of the Burning Lantern was founded in 189 IE under the guidance of Alina Petrovsky. The Chancellor envisioned an organization capable of countering the growing influence of dark magic

Founding Date

189 IE

Type

Secret, Occult

Training Level

Elite

Veterancy Level

Veteran

Leader

Alina Petrovsky

Ruling Organization

University of the Occult

Leader Title

Chancellor of the University of the Occult

Location

Trigorod

Notable Members

• Alina Petrovsky
• Meandril

Related Species

• Half-Elf
• Halfling
• Human
• Tiefling

Related Ethnicities

• Novayan