The Holy Praetoria

A militarized group of anti-magic paladins that have taken upon themselves a crusade against the arcane following the destruction of Varian by magical forces. They are a looming threat to every living being on Azovar.

Arcane Crusade

Emerging during the twilight of the Elemental War, the Holy Praetoria has sworn to expunge magic from Azovar, sparing no effort in its quest to obliterate all practitioners of arcane arts across the continents, a relentless mission that has been meticulously documented since its inception.

The Lord Justice

At the helm of the Holy Praetoria stands Lord Justice Neira, a figure who commands absolute loyalty from her paladins. Her leadership is marked by an unwavering determination to cleanse the realm of magical influence. Despite their facade of righteousness, many point to the Praetoria's methods as hypocritical, alleging their use of magic to achieve their goals undermines their mission.

Closely-guarded Secret

The Holy Praetoria's headquarters remains a mystery, defying all attempts at discovery. Even captured zealots hold no clues to its location, leaving scholars and adversaries alike to speculate on its existence. Surrounding Lord Justice Neira, rumors abound regarding her true identity and authority, obscured within the labyrinthine hierarchy of the secretive order.

Rank-and-File

The Holy Praetoria operates on a strict system of military ranks. Those within the higher ranks operate under direct orders from their superiors, carrying out unfair judgment to any associated with the arcane arts. The ranks are as follows:

• Initiate: The lowest rank of the Praetoria, Initiates are newcomers who have pledged allegiance to the order, eager to eradicate magic and establish dominance
• Defender: Recognized members who have demonstrated proficiency in nullifying magical forces and displayed unwavering loyalty to the order
• Disciple: Seasoned members with expertise in identifying and eliminating magical threats, both overt and covert
• Aegis: Elite warriors who have mastered the art of nullification and instill fear in their enemies through non-magical means
• Knight Commander: Fiercely loyal commanders of large-scale forces. They are the highest-ranking individuals on the battlefield.
• Grand Sanctifier: Mysterious figures of power within the order, sanctioned with a critical objective unknown to most Knight Commanders. They're few and far between, for good reason.
• High Exarch: Unknown
• Lord Justice: Unknown

Tools of Arcane Eradication

Specialized equipment that high-ranking HP officials use in their arcane crusade. Most if not all have been recently developed under new orders of the Lord Justice. Below are the ones currently known to those who oppose the Praetoria:
Arcane Reader

• A compass-like device that points to fluctuations in the Weave
• It can detect abnormalities in the Weave with ease, be it a casted spell, a powerful magic item, or beings suffused with immense arcane potential
• It is powered by what the Revenants call a "Veilstone Core," a purple, stone-like item made of {REDACTED}

Nulling Collar

• A darksteel collar that temporarily severs the wearer from the Weave
• While worn, the collar renders the individual devoid of any arcane potential, be it natural, inherited, or otherwise
• It is unknown what powers them