Strength Of Faith

== Ordo Champions: ==
"Strength is the absence of Doubt."
Like Samson, Hercules, and other ancient characters renowned for their sheer strength of arms, Champions posses titan-like levels of strength and toughness.  Able to shrug off blows that would flatten other Adepts, Champions stride across a battlefield like an inexorable force of nature, beating all who oppose them into submission.  A Champion's strength is in direct relationship with his faith and adrenaline, the more of each he has, the more powerful he becomes.
Aspect of God: Lord of Hosts
AKA: the Judges, Sons of Samson.
Champion Degrees
Champion Sports
Rage
Heavy Weapons
=== Facts: ===
-Champion's bodies take on supernaturally induced levels of toughness: muscle fibers function outrageously well, bones don't break regardless of density, and skin and other outer tissue refuse to tear despite the sharpness of the striking object.  
-The amount of adrenaline in their system determines just how uber-strong they become. Many Champions start to become adrenaline junkies as they develop their abilities.
-Among the Champions only the strongest may rule.
-What is the point of having the greatest strength if not for a purpose. Champions often espouse personal philosophies which are quite inspiring. 
=== Ark of the Covenant: ===
The Order of Champions seems to have some sort of link to the Ark of the Covenant, for the tale of the two keeps coming back together again, time and time again. The Ark of the Covenant, built by Moses and the ancient Israelites, was believed in the time of the Old Testament to be God's dwelling house on earth.
The Ark of the Covenant has been portrayed in multiple ways and has several stories and legends attached to it, some more substantiated than others. But one particular legend claims that an army, any army, that marches into battle with the Ark cannot be defeated.
During the time of the Judges, when ancient Israel settled into the promised land, the ancient Champions who defended Israel were tasked with overseeing the Ark. Ever since then, wherever the Ark has resurfaced in history, the Champions have inexorably been pulled back towards it. The first, second and third Temple destruction involved the Champions saving the ark, and finally carting it off to parts unknown.
Today the resting place of the Ark is unknown... to the other Orders at least.
=== Skill-Building: ===
Champions believe in self-mastery and so they strive to perfect themselves. They make a point of learning new skills and will seek to test themselves by facing increasingly more difficult challenges. Some Champions even attend obstacle courses and mazes, some provided by secular fitness companies and some even maintained by the Order. 
=== References: ===
-https://www.pinterest.com/benjaminstyles7/order-of-champions/
-http://www.bible-stories-library.com/samson-bible-story.shtml
-http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/520746/Samson
-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M1lC1-YPNWo
-https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=samson+vs+hercules
-http://www.si.com/
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