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	Lady Tehk leads the Vanitium as both Knight-Paragon and the Herald of Truth. Her fellow Truth Seekers are divided into hierarchies based on their dedication to the search for the truth.		Lady Tehk leads the Vanitium as both Knight-Paragon and the Herald of Truth. Her fellow Truth Seekers are divided into hierarchies based on their dedication to the search for the truth.

			*Knight of the Lance<br>
			*Knight Seeker<br>
	*Sperare, "to Hope"<br>		*Sperare, "to Hope"<br>
	*Scire, "to "Know"<br>		*Scire, "to "Know"<br>

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Origin/History

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	==Origin/History==		==Origin/History==

	When those of faith first became aware of the Blinding of the Gods and its inevitable consequences, Lady Tehk was among the few who were neither surprised nor ~~in despair~~. It is said she was the first to join the summit called by the Triumvirate and the last to leave. Dissatisfied with her compatriots' willingness to accept their new circumstances, Lady Tehk resolved to do what no others would: seek the truth. Someone or something had stolen from the righteous their ability to detect malice and corruption; Lady Tehk could not allow that to stand unanswered.		When those of faith first became aware of the Blinding of the Gods and its inevitable consequences, Lady Tehk was among the few who were neither surprised nor despairing. It is said she was the first to join the summit called by the Triumvirate and the last to leave. Dissatisfied with her compatriots' willingness to accept their new circumstances, Lady Tehk resolved to do what no others would: seek the truth. Someone or something had stolen from the righteous their ability to detect malice and corruption; Lady Tehk could not allow that to stand unanswered.

	Together with the few like-minded champions she was able to rally to her cause, she rode out into Sundren's wilderness. They were guided first by instinct, and then by divine providence. When at last zeal and passion could take them no further, Lady Tehk received a momentous vision from an unknown source. She has never managed to put to words the true extent of what was seen from this prophecy, but her heralds have managed to scribe a few lines that they say now guide the order:		Together with the few like-minded champions she was able to rally to her cause, she rode out into Sundren's wilderness. They were guided first by instinct, and then by divine providence. When at last zeal and passion could take them no further, Lady Tehk received a momentous vision from an unknown source. She has never managed to put to words the true extent of what was seen from this prophecy, but her heralds have managed to scribe a few lines that they say now guide the order:

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Summary

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	Lady Tehk of the Lance, sworn paladin of the Red Knight sought favor with her fellows for a united purpose: to seek out the reason behind the [[Blinding of the Gods]] and to undo its effects. A sworn faithful of the Red Knight, Lady Tehk rode off into the wilds of Sundren with a small cadre of knights, calling themselves the Vanitium. These knights are a small group even within the Triumvirate and are seen mostly as foolish wanderers who chase the wind. Ridiculed by some, they are a priceless aid in the wilds. While they are seen rarely within civilized lands, the Vanitium protects explorers and travelers when they come across them in the wilds. Many travelers owe their lives to these questing knights; the Vanitium have a fearsome reputation as trackers and warriors.		Lady Tehk of the Lance, sworn paladin of the Red Knight sought favor with her fellows for a united purpose: to seek out the reason behind the [[Blinding of the Gods]] and to undo its effects. A sworn faithful of the Red Knight, Lady Tehk rode off into the wilds of Sundren with a small cadre of knights, calling themselves the Vanitium. These knights are a small group even within the Triumvirate and are seen mostly as foolish wanderers who chase the wind. Ridiculed by some, they are a priceless aid in the wilds. While they are seen rarely within civilized lands, the Vanitium protects explorers and travelers when they come across them in the wilds. Many travelers owe their lives to these questing knights; the Vanitium have a fearsome reputation as trackers and warriors.

	The Vanitium, or "Truth Seekers" are a collection of goodly clerics and knights from a variety of faiths who seek out the meaning behind the Blinding of the Gods, and work Their will through the valley. Unlike the old Arbiter’s Alliance, these young divine warriors do not necessarily adhere to the traditional means of knighthood and battle. Instead, the Vanitium welcomes all those who not only seek to work their gods’ will but question their faith and the faith of the more traditional and conservative orders. They are based within Sundren City but are known to roam the wilds to not only protect travelers but to seek out the meaning behind the gods' blindness within the valley of Sundren.		The Vanitium, or "Truth Seekers," are a collection of goodly clerics and knights from a variety of faiths who seek out the meaning behind the Blinding of the Gods, and work Their will through the valley. Unlike the old Arbiter’s Alliance, these young divine warriors do not necessarily adhere to the traditional means of knighthood and battle. Instead, the Vanitium welcomes all those who not only seek to work their gods’ will but question their faith and the faith of the more traditional and conservative orders. They are based within Sundren City but are known to roam the wilds to not only protect travelers but to seek out the meaning behind the gods' blindness within the valley of Sundren.

	A controversial figure, Lady Tehk's efforts to uncover the mystery of the Blinding of the Gods have earned her respect and derision in equal measure. While the majority of the organization is loyal to her, elements of the Vanitium believe the group should rededicate its focus to aiding the needy and serving as road wardens and peacekeepers across the valley. This "Brotherhood in Blindfolds" routinely petition Lady Tehk to abandon her quest but their appeals have thus far fallen on deaf ears.		A controversial figure, Lady Tehk's efforts to uncover the mystery of the Blinding of the Gods have earned her respect and derision in equal measure. While the majority of the organization is loyal to her, elements of the Vanitium believe the group should rededicate its focus to aiding the needy and serving as road wardens and peacekeepers across the valley. This "Brotherhood in Blindfolds" routinely petition Lady Tehk to abandon her quest but their appeals have thus far fallen on deaf ears.

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	Lady Tehk of the Lance, sworn paladin of the Red Knight sought favor with her fellows for a united purpose: to seek out the reason behind the [[Blinding of the Gods]] and to undo its effects. A sworn faithful of the Red Knight, Lady Tehk rode off into the wilds of Sundren with a small cadre of knights, calling themselves the Vanitium. These knights are a small group even within the Triumvirate and are seen mostly as foolish wanderers who chase the wind. Ridiculed by some, they are a priceless aid in the wilds. While they are seen rarely within civilized lands, the Vanitium protects explorers and travelers when they come across them in the wilds. Many travelers owe their lives to these questing knights; the Vanitium have a fearsome reputation as trackers and warriors.		Lady Tehk of the Lance, sworn paladin of the Red Knight sought favor with her fellows for a united purpose: to seek out the reason behind the [[Blinding of the Gods]] and to undo its effects. A sworn faithful of the Red Knight, Lady Tehk rode off into the wilds of Sundren with a small cadre of knights, calling themselves the Vanitium. These knights are a small group even within the Triumvirate and are seen mostly as foolish wanderers who chase the wind. Ridiculed by some, they are a priceless aid in the wilds. While they are seen rarely within civilized lands, the Vanitium protects explorers and travelers when they come across them in the wilds. Many travelers owe their lives to these questing knights; the Vanitium have a fearsome reputation as trackers and warriors.

	A collection of goodly clerics and knights from a variety of faiths who seek out the meaning behind the Blinding of the Gods, and work Their will through the valley. Unlike the old Arbiter’s Alliance, these young divine warriors do not necessarily adhere to the traditional means of knighthood and battle. Instead, the Vanitium welcomes all those who not only seek to work their gods’ will but question their faith and the faith of the more traditional and conservative orders. They are based within Sundren City but are known to roam the wilds to not only protect travelers but to seek out the meaning behind the gods' blindness within the valley of Sundren.		The Vanitium, or "Truth Seekers" are a collection of goodly clerics and knights from a variety of faiths who seek out the meaning behind the Blinding of the Gods, and work Their will through the valley. Unlike the old Arbiter’s Alliance, these young divine warriors do not necessarily adhere to the traditional means of knighthood and battle. Instead, the Vanitium welcomes all those who not only seek to work their gods’ will but question their faith and the faith of the more traditional and conservative orders. They are based within Sundren City but are known to roam the wilds to not only protect travelers but to seek out the meaning behind the gods' blindness within the valley of Sundren.

	A controversial figure, Lady Tehk's efforts to uncover the mystery of the Blinding of the Gods have earned her respect and derision in equal measure. While the majority of the organization is loyal to her, elements of the Vanitium believe the group should rededicate its focus to aiding the needy and serving as road wardens and peacekeepers across the valley. This "Brotherhood in Blindfolds" routinely petition Lady Tehk to abandon her quest but their appeals have thus far fallen on deaf ears.		A controversial figure, Lady Tehk's efforts to uncover the mystery of the Blinding of the Gods have earned her respect and derision in equal measure. While the majority of the organization is loyal to her, elements of the Vanitium believe the group should rededicate its focus to aiding the needy and serving as road wardens and peacekeepers across the valley. This "Brotherhood in Blindfolds" routinely petition Lady Tehk to abandon her quest but their appeals have thus far fallen on deaf ears.

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Objectives

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	Beyond their holy quest, the Vanitium have become unofficial road wardens and pathfinders in the wilds for travelers and merchants across the valley. Their routine patrols have eliminated entire gangs of bandits and highwaymen, and many a lost noble owes their safe homecoming to the Vanitium's efforts.		Beyond their holy quest, the Vanitium have become unofficial road wardens and pathfinders in the wilds for travelers and merchants across the valley. Their routine patrols have eliminated entire gangs of bandits and highwaymen, and many a lost noble owes their safe homecoming to the Vanitium's efforts.

	~~Maintaing~~ the Vanitium's relations with the Triumvirate and Sundren City has become an increasingly difficult task. Tensions between the Vanitium and the Triumvirate have worsened in recent days as some within the order suspect that the Brotherhood in Blindfolds is a front for Triumvirate influence. The Triumvirate repudiates this suggestion.		Maintaining the Vanitium's relations with the Triumvirate and Sundren City has become an increasingly difficult task. Tensions between the Vanitium and the Triumvirate have worsened in recent days as some within the order suspect that the Brotherhood in Blindfolds is a front for Triumvirate influence. The Triumvirate repudiates this suggestion.

	==Ranks==		==Ranks==

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	==Base(s) of Operations==		==Base(s) of Operations==
	Sundren City<br>		Sundren City, Castrum<br>

	==Objectives==		==Objectives==

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Leadership/People of Note

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	'''Corrin Hart, the Redeemer'''		'''Corrin Hart, the Redeemer'''

	A half-elf cleric of Ilmater and a trusted advisor of Lady Tekh. He serves as a tempering influence on the Knight-Paragon and is a renowned healer. While his efforts to convert the apostate ~~Harrow~~ from necromancy ultimately failed, his unbending determination in seeing that a genuine effort be made to return Harrow to the light earned him the honorific "Corrin the Redeemer."		A half-elf cleric of Ilmater and a trusted advisor of Lady Tekh. He serves as a tempering influence on the Knight-Paragon and is a renowned healer. While his efforts to convert the apostate Harrod from necromancy ultimately failed, his unbending determination in seeing that a genuine effort be made to return Harrow to the light earned him the honorific "Corrin the Redeemer."

	'''Brother Stalwart'''		'''Brother Stalwart'''

	Leader of the Brotherhood in Blindfolds, Brother Stalwart has lost faith in Lady Tekh's divine investigation and he now openly advocates for the Vanitium to abandon the endeavor, feeling that the organization might do greater good directed to more tangible efforts. As a small splinter group within the Vanitium, the Knight-Paragon previously dismissed the Brotherhood as a threat. That may be changing as Brother Stalwart grows bolder in his attempts to unseat her from leadership of the Vanitium.		Leader of the Brotherhood in Blindfolds, Brother Stalwart has lost faith in Lady Tekh's divine investigation and he now openly advocates for the Vanitium to abandon the endeavor, feeling that the organization might do greater good directed to more tangible efforts. As a small splinter group within the Vanitium, the Knight-Paragon previously dismissed the Brotherhood as a threat. That may be changing as Brother Stalwart grows bolder in his attempts to unseat her from leadership of the Vanitium.

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	Following that episode, she swore herself to the Red Knight, who she believes gave her the divine inspiration that allowed for her oath to be fulfilled. Since then, she has ridden under the Red Knight’s banner, a paladin of both war and cunning.		Following that episode, she swore herself to the Red Knight, who she believes gave her the divine inspiration that allowed for her oath to be fulfilled. Since then, she has ridden under the Red Knight’s banner, a paladin of both war and cunning.

			'''Corrin Hart, the Redeemer'''

			A half-elf cleric of Ilmater and a trusted advisor of Lady Tekh. He serves as a tempering influence on the Knight-Paragon and is a renowned healer. While his efforts to convert the apostate Harrow from necromancy ultimately failed, his unbending determination in seeing that a genuine effort be made to return Harrow to the light earned him the honorific "Corrin the Redeemer."

			'''Brother Stalwart'''

			Leader of the Brotherhood in Blindfolds, Brother Stalwart has lost faith in Lady Tekh's divine investigation and he now openly advocates for the Vanitium to abandon the endeavor, feeling that the organization might do greater good directed to more tangible efforts. As a small splinter group within the Vanitium, the Knight-Paragon previously dismissed the Brotherhood as a threat. That may be changing as Brother Stalwart grows bolder in his attempts to unseat her from leadership of the Vanitium.

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Summary

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	A collection of goodly clerics and knights from a variety of faiths who seek out the meaning behind the Blinding of the Gods, and work Their will through the valley. Unlike the old Arbiter’s Alliance, these young divine warriors do not necessarily adhere to the traditional means of knighthood and battle. Instead, the Vanitium welcomes all those who not only seek to work their gods’ will but question their faith and the faith of the more traditional and conservative orders. They are based within Sundren City but are known to roam the wilds to not only protect travelers but to seek out the meaning behind the gods' blindness within the valley of Sundren.		A collection of goodly clerics and knights from a variety of faiths who seek out the meaning behind the Blinding of the Gods, and work Their will through the valley. Unlike the old Arbiter’s Alliance, these young divine warriors do not necessarily adhere to the traditional means of knighthood and battle. Instead, the Vanitium welcomes all those who not only seek to work their gods’ will but question their faith and the faith of the more traditional and conservative orders. They are based within Sundren City but are known to roam the wilds to not only protect travelers but to seek out the meaning behind the gods' blindness within the valley of Sundren.

	A controversial figure, Lady Tehk's efforts to uncover the mystery of the Blinding of the Gods have earned her respect and derision in equal measure. While the majority of the organization is loyal to her, elements of the Vanitium believe the group should rededicate its focus to aiding the needy and serving as road wardens and peacekeepers across the valley. ~~Their appeals for~~ Lady Tehk to abandon her quest have thus far fallen on deaf ears.		A controversial figure, Lady Tehk's efforts to uncover the mystery of the Blinding of the Gods have earned her respect and derision in equal measure. While the majority of the organization is loyal to her, elements of the Vanitium believe the group should rededicate its focus to aiding the needy and serving as road wardens and peacekeepers across the valley. This "Brotherhood in Blindfolds" routinely petition Lady Tehk to abandon her quest but their appeals have thus far fallen on deaf ears.

	Typical Member Traits:		Typical Member Traits:

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	''Hope eternal springs anew.''<br>		''Hope eternal springs anew.''<br>

	Although most outside the Vanitium find these claims dubious - indeed, even the Triumvirate at large view Lady Tehk with various degrees of skepticism - Lady Tehk continues to ~~claim~~ these words have guided her to several pieces of the puzzle. Whether she is close to assembling the entirety of that mystery remains unknown, perhaps even to her.		Although most outside the Vanitium find these claims dubious - indeed, even the Triumvirate at large view Lady Tehk with various degrees of skepticism - Lady Tehk continues to argue that these words have guided her to several pieces of the puzzle. Whether she is close to assembling the entirety of that mystery remains unknown, perhaps even to her.

	==Base(s) of Operations==		==Base(s) of Operations==