Thursday, October 30, 2014

The Sentinels

Sometimes also called "the Watchers" or "the Guardians" by the local peasantry, the Sentinels are a somewhat secretive organization whose declared mission is to protect the good people of the Northlands. They are a loosely organized collection of adventurers, priests and others who openly battle against evil and lawlessness, as well as townspeople, peasants and others who keep their eyes and ears open to gather information. Some members are open about their allegiance to the group while others hide their affiliations. There is speculation that some of the most powerful warriors, spell casters, clerics and politicians of the north are either Sentinels or are sympathetic to their cause. As with any group, there are some who question the true motives of the group. The common folk for the most part recognize them for the good deeds they do, and look favorably upon them.

Little is known about what hierarchy or power structure exists within the Sentinels, but it is rumored that there are powerful individuals within the group that hold the title of "Warden", and have at least some authority over other members within their area.

Those members who openly declare their membership in the Sentinels often wear a piece of jewelry emblazoned with the Sentinels' symbol; a radiant sun above a shield.

Tales of Sentinel activity are typically stories of adventurers protecting villages, hunting monsters, aiding travelers, and patrolling the Wilderlands.

The history of the Sentinels goes back 25 or 30 years, and the size of the group is open to debate. Openly declared Sentinels would not be considered rare, but they aren't terribly common either. The Sentinels seem to be active in Alsberg, Mercia, Longwood Vale and the High Plateau, the eastern stretch of the Great North Road, and the lands between these areas.

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