Vigilants

The Vigilants are one of the militaristic branches of the Church of Ignis, dedicated to the destruction of the Flayed and the guarding of the underground tunnels they reside in. They were formed at the end of the Third Era and for centuries served as an example for all similar orders. Recent politicization and increased intervention in world affairs on the part of the Church has seen a large amount of funding and attention once given to the Vigilants disappear. This caused a divide in the order, a splinter sect known as the Sacred Band forsaking their vows of loyalty in order to more aptly do their sworn duty.

The Vigilants number some 2,000 in all after the split, those that remain dealing with a severe lack of manpower and support from the Archbishop of Ignis. They are far less effective than they have been in their past, robbed of thousands of veteran soldiers and sans the coffers to maintain their equipment. Their main source of recruitment comes from a promise that any sin can be forgiven and salvation can be found by joining, though this does not inspire the most dedicated recruits to join.