Solkan's Knights of the Cleansing Flame
The Knights of the Cleansing Flame make up a large proportion
of the Law God's following. They are an extremely disciplined
group of warrior-monks who are dedicated to guarding holy sites.
They do this in preparation of 'a great event soon to come', the
details of which the priests zealously guard. These outposts are
usually located in the most desolate areas of mountains and deserts.
Complete devotion to Solkan and skills as a warrior are re-
quired to become one of his Templars. The recruit is immediately
subjected to a harsh and unforgiving lifestyle. Those that cannot
stand the pace desert or die.
The Templars lives are strictly regimental in every detail. Strict
military ranking is observed, and day to day life is filled with pray-
ing and training. Speaking is wholly restricted to orders and prayer.
On waking each morning, the Ritual of Purity is performed. This
consists of the shaving off all head hair and a full body examina-
tion for signs of Chaos. Were these to be found, the bearer would
not live to see the dawn.
All Templars wear the same uniform (plate armour) and carry
the same weapons, with their only markings being those of rank.
They hold the witch hunter followers of Solkan in disdain, for
although their work is important, their lifestyle is too undisciplined.
Groups of Knights are often sent out to fight, acting as a fanatical
elite force. This devotion often inspires those they fight along-
side, attracting fresh recruits to their ranks. However, the Order's
uncompromising stance tends to lead them into direct conflict with
many of their allies.