Totengaard

The Totengaard are an elite order of warriors within the Kingdom of Vasteras dedicated to Taeron and the destruction of the Flayed. Though the Flayed in Vasteras tend to be less numerous due to the incredibly hard soil, during the Dark Times they swell in number and invade the surface. During these two months of next to no sunlight, it is the sworn duty of the Totengaard to roam throughout the nation, culling the monsters where ever they can find them and destroying any tunnels that lead to the surface if they see them. This culling is a vital task, for without it almost all trade would stop and the damned would overwhelm the streets. With the presence and vigilance of the Totengaard, the country remains stable and may function relatively at the same level even as the damned aimlessly wander from their hovels. They are composed of 5,000 men total, a number much higher than most other nations with similar orders. This is because it is guaranteed that the Totengaard will face the Flayed for two months out of the year, every year, while in other countries the damned largely remain a threat of the past, distant from the minds of the people.