For over fifteen hundred years the Order of the Pure, have applied the discipline of body and mind as a unique manifestation of their religion. The name of the Order of the Pure has become synonymous with the finest and most extraordinary feats of discipline, strength and courage.
In the early years immediately following the founding of the Order of the Pure first Soldier Monks created a set of eighteen different fighting styles, which utilised all parts of their bodies. As well a learning the ways of the body and mind the later they were used as a means of self defence.
Their civilization is a rigid matriarchy and in many ways follows in the oppressive footsteps their former Illithid masters. Slavery is common and social status follows a strict hierarchy with sharp divisions between the lower and upper classes. The Physical achievements of the Order of the Pure are perhaps unparalleled in any other Erdreja civilization, as one discipline compliments the other in a strange and otherworldly way inherited perhaps from their masters of old.
The origin of MIND BODY and SOUL begins with the legend of a monk named Bod. His secret was that of physical discipline. He trained in exercises designed to strengthen the body and thus his endurance. (BODY DEV) According to legend, Bod had attained such a level of control that he was able to bore a hole through a wall simply with his fingers
The Yakuza (shrouded in secrecy to this day) is a specialist in the ways of mystical body painting, including the art of tattooing. A successful monk will be rewarded with such wondrous gifts such as basic defensive and offensive abilities to already enhance his own abilities. For the most part, these tattoos are of a lower magical power, but are useful nonetheless. For this reason (among other special application techniques), they are not as harmful the Atlantean tattoos. A Yakuza who is strong of mind and body can endure up to 11 of these precious markings
FAQ
Q Their views on magic
A They believe that magic users have been born with a “gift” and there fore an abomination to nature, they hate magic and all that it represents, It has bred hatred, jealousy and envy, and worked it way through into doors of thought to hate and pain, to fear, and jealousy. A violent dislike, a gnawing worry, a jealousy, a constant anxiety that magic can some how change a person, for by love of personal power they shall seek to RULE us all but HOW?
Q: Are they evil?
A: They believe in what they do, whole heartedly. It is seen as a way to defend the Nation against the invaders. They also believe firmly that magic users are slowly destroying the world, and that they have been charged with it’s defense. They see themselves as very good people, but to fund this defense they have to resort to stealing, extortion , kidnapping.
Q: What happens to Mages if caught by “The Order of the Pure”
A: All mages are taken away and given an option to renounce their magical abilities at which point ALL magic will be DRAINED from there body FOREVER or die.
Q Magical objects… what happens to any that they find and do they have any themselves?
A: All magical objects or magically empowered creatures are tossed into a Cauldron of some sort. This device seems to be a ‘channeling focus’ of magical energy that can be harnessed. In releasing of this energy, it is the Orders wish to free the power so that it returns to the world or so we believe.
Q Why attack the Bank?
We believe they attacking the bank to gain enough money/funds to establish them selves in the Hartland’s, The see the BANK as the cornerstone to there success in destroying magic thus creating a land where magic has no use, while they will rule with a sword of iron will.
Q Have they any allies?
A It is well documented that over the last two years they have sent representatives to each of the factions, we believe that one or two factions have possibly made deals with them, however as yet no evidence exists.
