Crusaders of the Holy Church
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The Church of the Auros has many servants, and just as He is a warrior as well as a creator, so the Church must defend its flocks as well as provide for them. A vast army stands ready to defend the Holy Church, the army of the Crusaders, holy warriors who know no fear.
When the hordes of the benighted struck out against Mercia, Queen Morgaine, called a mighty crusade against the invaders, and placed the Father's blessing upon any who would take up arms in the Church's defense. From that day to this, they have worn white for purity and gold for Auros' strength, as bright as the shining sun.
Some crusaders are Called into divine service by their faith, while others begin their lives as warriors, living as mercenaries or even brigands before they discover Auros' glory. Crusaders serve as guardians and defenders of cathedrals, or soldiers in the Wessex's grand army, defending the body of the Holy Church from any who would oppose it.
The most stalwart Crusaders are elected to venture out into the world, seeking to reach others about the Father's teachings and light, and helping the innocent out against the darkness. Every Crusader is ordained as a priest of Auros, through their grasp of the liturgy pales next to the Bishops, the masters of the Holy Church.
When they take their vows, every Crusader is assured absolution of all their sins and promised the highest reward if they do not turn from their duties. So redeemed, Crusaders hold an unshakeable faith in their cause, and know no fear of death, pain, or failure.
Even magic cannot break a Crusader's morale, and their battalions are feared by evildoers throughout the petty kingdoms. Crusaders are made even stronger by their faith, which grants them powers of healing, protection, and fortitude, bestowed upon them by Auros.
The Crusaders have never shirked from their duty, and have continued their war against the forces of Greed and Darkness. Any who raise arms against the innocent or the Holy Church had best be on guard, however, for the fury of the Crusaders is fearsome indeed.
