Cruzado

'Cruzado' is the title given to the holy warriors of the Kingdom of Lleida, formed a thousand years ago to combat the threat of the Flayed with fire and sword. They have since served as the longest living order to actively combat them, existing in multiple Chapter Houses throughout Lleida. They are skilled fighters and men of the faith, looked up to by their countrymen and held up as shining examples by the Church of Ignis. Their widespread existence and continued relevance makes Lleida perhaps the only country other than Kronstadt to be actively prepared for another March of the Damned.

Though many can lay claim to the title of 'Cruzado', there are several individual chapters throughout the Kingdom. Each has their own Chapter House and coat of arms, each designed to represent that chapter's history and exploits. There are approximately 5,000 Cruzados divided into 25 chapters, and despite their division they are surprisingly easy to organize. Each chapter house is connected via underground tunnels, which also have various entrances to the catacombs where the Flayed roam. These are generally barricaded and guarded, though occasionally one will be open in order to be cleansed by a group of brave cruzados.