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	* [http://www.avlis.org/viewtopic.php?t=72664 Discussion thread on how to become a Holy Warrior in Avlis]		* [http://www.avlis.org/viewtopic.php?t=72664 Discussion thread on how to become a Holy Warrior in Avlis] - This is a very Old way of getting the class unlocked. Below is a newer option.
			* Seek out a PC that has 10 or more levels of the Holy Warrior Type you wish to become, In Game. These "Holy Warrior Masters" are able to unlock the class for you, and can work with the DMs to secure the Holy Warrior gear for you as well.
			* In case you can not get one of the Guilds to help you (First Suggestion), or find a PC Holy Warrior of Sufficent level, you can still approach the Avlis DM Team.

	[[Category:Religion\|Holy Warriors]]		[[Category:Religion\|Holy Warriors]]

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Holy Warrior OOC Info: added link to militant bonuses

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	==Holy Warrior OOC Info==		==Holy Warrior OOC Info==

	To find out more about what's involved in each Holy Warrior class, check the Avlis [[Prestige_Classes\|Prestige class]] information.		To find out more about what's involved in each Holy Warrior class, check the Avlis [[Prestige_Classes\|Prestige class]] information. This [[Shs:Magic_System/Militant_Level_Bonuses\|page]] contains information regarding militant bonuses for spells cast on warrior classes.

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	==Holy Warrior OOC Info==		==Holy Warrior OOC Info==

	To find out more about what's involved in each Holy Warrior class, check the [[Prestige_Classes\|Prestige class]] information.		To find out more about what's involved in each Holy Warrior class, check the Avlis [[Prestige_Classes\|Prestige class]] information.

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	Blackguards pattern themselves after their good counterparts when it comes to weapons and armor, though in the same way, their exact preferences have been lost. Organizationally, they answer only to Maleki, unless they are roughed up by someone greater than they. Many times, they gain insights into their god's will through clerical intervention, and they have often been used as pawns of Maleki's church for this reason.		Blackguards pattern themselves after their good counterparts when it comes to weapons and armor, though in the same way, their exact preferences have been lost. Organizationally, they answer only to Maleki, unless they are roughed up by someone greater than they. Many times, they gain insights into their god's will through clerical intervention, and they have often been used as pawns of Maleki's church for this reason.

			==Holy Warrior OOC Info==

			To find out more about what's involved in each Holy Warrior class, check the [[Prestige_Classes\|Prestige class]] information.

	== Notes ==		== Notes ==

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	==The [[Champion\|Champions]] of [[O'Ma]]==		==The [[Champion\|Champions]] of [[O'Ma]]==
	Champions are the youngest of the holy warrior orders and they were founded ~~about fifty years ago~~ by a half-nymph woman named Vanoviel Niltaurwen. She was the first ~~champion~~. Before a great battle among the gods Vanoviel was charged by O'Ma with the task of forming the Champions of O'Ma and spreading them throughout Avlis.		Champions are the youngest of the holy warrior orders and they were founded around 1950 A.O.D. by a half-nymph woman named [[NPCs:Vanoviel Niltaurwen\|Vanoviel Niltaurwen]]. She was the first Champion. Before a great battle among the gods Vanoviel was charged by O'Ma with the task of forming the Champions of O'Ma and spreading them throughout Avlis.

	Before this, there was another order associated with O'Ma's church. It was known as the Templars of O'Ma. The ~~templars~~ were slightly different. Instead of being fully integrated holy warriors, they were largely a mercenary force of fighters who were also trained minimally in the religious ways of O'Ma. They acted mainly as a bodyguard unit for traveling clerics. Throughout history, clerics of O'Ma have been subject to much distrust and sabotage by sympathizers of Titania, and other troublemakers. It was the job of the Templars to keep this nonsense at bay.		Before this, there was another order associated with O'Ma's church. It was known as the Templars of O'Ma. The Templars were slightly different. Instead of being fully integrated holy warriors, they were largely a mercenary force of [[Fighter\|fighters]] who were also trained minimally in the religious ways of O'Ma. They acted mainly as a bodyguard unit for traveling clerics. Throughout history, [[Cleric\|clerics]] of O'Ma have been subject to much distrust and sabotage by sympathizers of [[Titania]], and other troublemakers. It was the job of the Templars to keep this nonsense at bay.

	When creating the ~~champions~~, Vanoviel recruited heavily among the Templars. Eventually, they were dissolved and all of them were trained as ~~champions~~. Nowadays, the Templar program exists only as a first step in preparing for ~~champion~~-hood. Other orders of training also exist for the same purpose, such as the Order of O'Ma.		When creating the Champions, Vanoviel recruited heavily among the Templars. Eventually, they were dissolved and all of them were trained as Champions. Nowadays, the Templar program exists only as a first step in preparing for Champion-hood. Other orders of training also exist for the same purpose, such as the Order of O'Ma.

	The ~~champion~~ fighting style is modeled largely after its founder. Vanoviel is well known for her dual-wielding style of longsword and shortsword. Other dual combinations are also taught, but this one is the most common seen in a Champion. Heavy armor is also the norm, though some of the more slim-bodied members will opt for medium armor instead.		The Champion fighting style is modeled largely after its founder. Vanoviel was well known for her dual-wielding style of longsword and shortsword. Other dual combinations are also taught, but this one is the most common seen in a Champion. Heavy armor is also the norm, though some of the more slim-bodied members will opt for medium armor instead.

	The Champions of O'Ma still do largely the same tasks as the Templars did. They guard the clerics of O'Ma in their work. However, they now also have missions of their own assigned by ~~Vanoviel and guided by her lesser cohorts~~. Chain of command proceeds up from one ~~champion~~ to the next most powerful, until the matters are decided by ~~Vanoviel's advisors and Vanoviel herself~~. Currently, ~~the~~ base of operations ~~for the champions~~ is in the city of Elysia. This is their headquarters, but there are units of ~~champions~~ spread all over Avlis performing various missions.		The Champions of O'Ma still do largely the same tasks as the Templars did. They guard the clerics of O'Ma in their work. However, they now also have missions of their own assigned by their leadership. Chain of command proceeds up from one Champion to the next most powerful, until the matters are decided by the leader of the Champions. Currently, their base of operations is in the city of [[Elysia]]. This is their headquarters, but there are units of Champions spread all over Avlis performing various missions.

	==The [[Avenger\|Avengers]] of [[Dru'El]]==		==The [[Avenger\|Avengers]] of [[Dru'El]]==

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	Each of the nine major gods of Avlis has an order of warriors that fight for his cause. To be a holy warrior you must be a worshipper of one of these gods. None of the other gods in the realm are capable of giving this type of power to their warriors.		Each of the nine major gods of Avlis has an order of warriors that fight for his cause. To be a holy warrior you must be a worshipper of one of these gods. None of the other gods in the realm are capable of giving this type of power to their warriors.
	==The [[Paladin\|Paladins]] of Gorethar==		==The [[Paladin\|Paladins]] of [[Gorethar]]==
	Paladins were the very first holy warriors ever to appear on Avlis. They are almost as ancient as the Church of Gorethar itself. Because of their longevity, they have become very organized and learned the best possible training methods over the millenia for recruiting and maintaining their order. For this reason, they are able to recruit people at a very young age (for whatever their race is), and to continuously make them improve in skill and standing among the paladins of Gorethar.		Paladins were the very first holy warriors ever to appear on Avlis. They are almost as ancient as the Church of Gorethar itself. Because of their longevity, they have become very organized and learned the best possible training methods over the millenia for recruiting and maintaining their order. For this reason, they are able to recruit people at a very young age (for whatever their race is), and to continuously make them improve in skill and standing among the paladins of Gorethar.

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	Organizationally, paladins work very closely with the Church of Gorethar. They are often the brunt of the fighting force, if the Church ever gets into a conflict. They also can act as guards or companions for clerics on Church business. Still, they have their own hierarchy based on the virtue and power of their superiors.		Organizationally, paladins work very closely with the Church of Gorethar. They are often the brunt of the fighting force, if the Church ever gets into a conflict. They also can act as guards or companions for clerics on Church business. Still, they have their own hierarchy based on the virtue and power of their superiors.

	==The [[Champion\|Champions]] of O'Ma==		==The [[Champion\|Champions]] of [[O'Ma]]==
	Champions are the youngest of the holy warrior orders and they were founded about fifty years ago by a half-nymph woman named Vanoviel Niltaurwen. She was the first champion. Before a great battle among the gods Vanoviel was charged by O'Ma with the task of forming the Champions of O'Ma and spreading them throughout Avlis.		Champions are the youngest of the holy warrior orders and they were founded about fifty years ago by a half-nymph woman named Vanoviel Niltaurwen. She was the first champion. Before a great battle among the gods Vanoviel was charged by O'Ma with the task of forming the Champions of O'Ma and spreading them throughout Avlis.

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	The Champions of O'Ma still do largely the same tasks as the Templars did. They guard the clerics of O'Ma in their work. However, they now also have missions of their own assigned by Vanoviel and guided by her lesser cohorts. Chain of command proceeds up from one champion to the next most powerful, until the matters are decided by Vanoviel's advisors and Vanoviel herself. Currently, the base of operations for the champions is in the city of Elysia. This is their headquarters, but there are units of champions spread all over Avlis performing various missions.		The Champions of O'Ma still do largely the same tasks as the Templars did. They guard the clerics of O'Ma in their work. However, they now also have missions of their own assigned by Vanoviel and guided by her lesser cohorts. Chain of command proceeds up from one champion to the next most powerful, until the matters are decided by Vanoviel's advisors and Vanoviel herself. Currently, the base of operations for the champions is in the city of Elysia. This is their headquarters, but there are units of champions spread all over Avlis performing various missions.

	==The [[Avenger\|Avengers]] of Dru'El==		==The [[Avenger\|Avengers]] of [[Dru'El]]==
	Avengers have very little solid organization. It is known that they were formed by a cousin of Solerion Rinthon, named Eirias Ju'Lel, during the Great War. Eirias was Solerion's head commando in the war against the orcs. Known for his prowess with a longbow, and his ability to navigate the woods undetected, Eirias trained many others in his art. Eventually towards the end of the war these people became known as "Eirias' Avengers", and later simply "Avengers".		Avengers have very little solid organization. It is known that they were formed by a cousin of Solerion Rinthon, named Eirias Ju'Lel, during the Great War. Eirias was Solerion's head commando in the war against the orcs. Known for his prowess with a longbow, and his ability to navigate the woods undetected, Eirias trained many others in his art. Eventually towards the end of the war these people became known as "Eirias' Avengers", and later simply "Avengers".

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	Organizationally, Avengers do not form massive units, nor do they report to any one leader. They receive training from various training orders who follow Dru'El's ways, and from each other. From there, they are known to head off to wherever they are needed, in which place they become one with the ranks.		Organizationally, Avengers do not form massive units, nor do they report to any one leader. They receive training from various training orders who follow Dru'El's ways, and from each other. From there, they are known to head off to wherever they are needed, in which place they become one with the ranks.

	==The [[Justicar\|Justicars]] of Toran==		==The [[Justicar\|Justicars]] of [[Toran]]==
	Justicars originated in the lands of Toran Shaarda, where the centauroid race of dracon is dominant. The dracon live in a very hive-minded society, where all is done for the greater order of things. Non-conformity is a sin in Toran's eyes. Law and order rules above all, and to disobey that order is to become chaotic in their eyes.		Justicars originated in the lands of Toran Shaarda, where the centauroid race of dracon is dominant. The dracon live in a very hive-minded society, where all is done for the greater order of things. Non-conformity is a sin in Toran's eyes. Law and order rules above all, and to disobey that order is to become chaotic in their eyes.

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	The justicars have a definite hierarchy, which is the same as the hierarchy for the clerical church, though separate.		The justicars have a definite hierarchy, which is the same as the hierarchy for the clerical church, though separate.

	==The [[Equalizer\|Equalizers]] of Mikon==		==The [[Equalizer\|Equalizers]] of [[Mikon]]==
	'''The Equalizers''' are the second newest holy warrior order to appear on Avlis. Their order was founded by a M'Chekian noble by the name of [[Nimonay Dunster]], as a reward for his monumental contribution to keeping balance on the Prime Material Plane.		'''The Equalizers''' are the second newest holy warrior order to appear on Avlis. Their order was founded by a M'Chekian noble by the name of [[Nimonay Dunster]], as a reward for his monumental contribution to keeping balance on the Prime Material Plane.

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	Equaloria Keep is the home of Lord Dunster and the training grounds of the Equalizers. A shrine dedicated to the Equalizers is located in Eastshore.		Equaloria Keep is the home of Lord Dunster and the training grounds of the Equalizers. A shrine dedicated to the Equalizers is located in Eastshore.

	==The [[Confounder\|Confounders]] of Forian==		==The [[Confounder\|Confounders]] of [[Forian]]==
	It is not known for certain where or when confounders came about. Some people even believe that they arose in several different places at the same time. It's entirely possible. It IS known, however, that they all follow Forian, and Forian's philosophy of self-gratification. Any warrior who takes it upon himself to worship Forian for his ability to grant them their own selfish desires will often wind up as a confounder. Most confounders have no rhyme or reason in what they do in the long term. They simply exist from day to day. Many will hold that they are extremely holy people who know how to live in the moment. Others will contest that they simply are too lazy to think about anything other than what's happening right now.		It is not known for certain where or when confounders came about. Some people even believe that they arose in several different places at the same time. It's entirely possible. It IS known, however, that they all follow Forian, and Forian's philosophy of self-gratification. Any warrior who takes it upon himself to worship Forian for his ability to grant them their own selfish desires will often wind up as a confounder. Most confounders have no rhyme or reason in what they do in the long term. They simply exist from day to day. Many will hold that they are extremely holy people who know how to live in the moment. Others will contest that they simply are too lazy to think about anything other than what's happening right now.

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	There is no official confounder organization or hierarchy. They all pay homage to Forian, though that is really all they have in common. If given the proper compensation, a confounder will take an apprentice and teach them their ways.		There is no official confounder organization or hierarchy. They all pay homage to Forian, though that is really all they have in common. If given the proper compensation, a confounder will take an apprentice and teach them their ways.

	==The [[Dominator\|Dominators]] of Valok==		==The [[Dominator\|Dominators]] of [[Valok]]==
	Dominators are closely associated with the Church of Valok. They often act as guards or emissaries for church business. Long ago, after the Great War, the Dominators of Valok were founded as a deterrent against orc mages. Their mission was to finish the extermination of mages that began with the great explosion they caused at the end of the war.		Dominators are closely associated with the Church of Valok. They often act as guards or emissaries for church business. Long ago, after the Great War, the Dominators of Valok were founded as a deterrent against orc mages. Their mission was to finish the extermination of mages that began with the great explosion they caused at the end of the war.

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	Uniformly, the dominators wear heavy armor and carry shields. They have been known to use longswords or bastard swords. In the old days, this was the best method of attack against mages, and it is still traditionally employed today.		Uniformly, the dominators wear heavy armor and carry shields. They have been known to use longswords or bastard swords. In the old days, this was the best method of attack against mages, and it is still traditionally employed today.

	==The [[Annihilator\|Annihilators]] of Aarilax==		==The [[Annihilator\|Annihilators]] of [[Aarilax]]==
	Power through superior might has always been the way of Aarilax. Collect as much as you can for yourself, and beat everyone else to it (literally), and you will live a long time. Gain what you desire, for all you really have is desire itself. The annihilators arose out of a society based on these beliefs. The lizardmen of Drotid rule by might alone. Those who can impose their will get to be in charge. Everyone else is a slave. It is the way of Aarilax. Gaining troops to impose their will became a prime concern of the voivods of Drotid long ago. In order to gain a steady group of loyal and powerful troops, the clerics of Aarilax were forced to beseach their god for an answer. In return, Aarilax granted them the annihilators. These warriors became the muscle behind the voivods. Whether it is by frontal assault, or underhanded assassination, the annihilators are up for the task. Each individual holy warrior of Aarilax serves because he must. There is no other way. Aarilax keeps him alive so that he is not eaten or killed by one above him. In return, he owes Aarilax his obedience. This is how annihilators operate.		Power through superior might has always been the way of Aarilax. Collect as much as you can for yourself, and beat everyone else to it (literally), and you will live a long time. Gain what you desire, for all you really have is desire itself. The annihilators arose out of a society based on these beliefs. The lizardmen of Drotid rule by might alone. Those who can impose their will get to be in charge. Everyone else is a slave. It is the way of Aarilax. Gaining troops to impose their will became a prime concern of the voivods of Drotid long ago. In order to gain a steady group of loyal and powerful troops, the clerics of Aarilax were forced to beseach their god for an answer. In return, Aarilax granted them the annihilators. These warriors became the muscle behind the voivods. Whether it is by frontal assault, or underhanded assassination, the annihilators are up for the task. Each individual holy warrior of Aarilax serves because he must. There is no other way. Aarilax keeps him alive so that he is not eaten or killed by one above him. In return, he owes Aarilax his obedience. This is how annihilators operate.

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	Most of the time, they employ spears and long weapons, which are reminiscent of their tribal lizardman roots. They also wear medium or light armor most of the time, though they are able to deck themsevles out heavily when needed.		Most of the time, they employ spears and long weapons, which are reminiscent of their tribal lizardman roots. They also wear medium or light armor most of the time, though they are able to deck themsevles out heavily when needed.

	==The [[Blackguard\|Blackguards]] of Maleki==		==The [[Blackguard\|Blackguards]] of [[Maleki]]==
	Blackguards are the epitome of evil and slaughter. They often have no real reason for what they do, except that it is their own will or the will of the person subjugating them. Their existence is almost as ancient as that of the paladins, and often they are referred to as "anti-paladins". Maleki created these fighters as an answer to Gorethar's fighting force of holy warriors. Many of his creatures were being slaughtered by the newly empowered dwarves. Maleki would not have it, so he empowered some of his own minions to fight back. The struggle continues to this day.		Blackguards are the epitome of evil and slaughter. They often have no real reason for what they do, except that it is their own will or the will of the person subjugating them. Their existence is almost as ancient as that of the paladins, and often they are referred to as "anti-paladins". Maleki created these fighters as an answer to Gorethar's fighting force of holy warriors. Many of his creatures were being slaughtered by the newly empowered dwarves. Maleki would not have it, so he empowered some of his own minions to fight back. The struggle continues to this day.

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	* [~~[Discussion thread on how to become a Holy Warrior in Avlis\|~~http://www.avlis.org/viewtopic.php?t=72664]]		* [http://www.avlis.org/viewtopic.php?t=72664 Discussion thread on how to become a Holy Warrior in Avlis]

	[[Category:Religion\|Holy Warriors]]		[[Category:Religion\|Holy Warriors]]

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	* [[http://www.avlis.org/viewtopic.php?t=72664~~\|Discussion thread on how to become a Holy Warrior in Avlis~~]]		* [[Discussion thread on how to become a Holy Warrior in Avlis\|http://www.avlis.org/viewtopic.php?t=72664]]

	[[Category:Religion\|Holy Warriors]]		[[Category:Religion\|Holy Warriors]]

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	Blackguards pattern themselves after their good counterparts when it comes to weapons and armor, though in the same way, their exact preferences have been lost. Organizationally, they answer only to Maleki, unless they are roughed up by someone greater than they. Many times, they gain insights into their god's will through clerical intervention, and they have often been used as pawns of Maleki's church for this reason.		Blackguards pattern themselves after their good counterparts when it comes to weapons and armor, though in the same way, their exact preferences have been lost. Organizationally, they answer only to Maleki, unless they are roughed up by someone greater than they. Many times, they gain insights into their god's will through clerical intervention, and they have often been used as pawns of Maleki's church for this reason.

			== Notes ==

			* [[http://www.avlis.org/viewtopic.php?t=72664\|Discussion thread on how to become a Holy Warrior in Avlis]]

	[[Category:Religion\|Holy Warriors]]		[[Category:Religion\|Holy Warriors]]

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The Blackguards of Maleki

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	Most of the time, they employ spears and long weapons, which are reminiscent of their tribal lizardman roots. They also wear medium or light armor most of the time, though they are able to deck themsevles out heavily when needed.		Most of the time, they employ spears and long weapons, which are reminiscent of their tribal lizardman roots. They also wear medium or light armor most of the time, though they are able to deck themsevles out heavily when needed.

	==The Blackguards of Maleki==		==The [[Blackguard\|Blackguards]] of Maleki==
	Blackguards are the epitome of evil and slaughter. They often have no real reason for what they do, except that it is their own will or the will of the person subjugating them. Their existence is almost as ancient as that of the paladins, and often they are referred to as "anti-paladins". Maleki created these fighters as an answer to Gorethar's fighting force of holy warriors. Many of his creatures were being slaughtered by the newly empowered dwarves. Maleki would not have it, so he empowered some of his own minions to fight back. The struggle continues to this day.		Blackguards are the epitome of evil and slaughter. They often have no real reason for what they do, except that it is their own will or the will of the person subjugating them. Their existence is almost as ancient as that of the paladins, and often they are referred to as "anti-paladins". Maleki created these fighters as an answer to Gorethar's fighting force of holy warriors. Many of his creatures were being slaughtered by the newly empowered dwarves. Maleki would not have it, so he empowered some of his own minions to fight back. The struggle continues to this day.