The Hand

The Hand is an order of warriors dedicated to manning the immense wall between The Thronelands and Varakadak. They have existed since humans first left Varakadak, some 1,500 years before the Common Age. Many young men in the Thronelands and even the Southern Nations aspire to join The Hand. They are known for their legendary fearlessness in battle and their distinctive green cloaks. 
==Traditions==
In its early days, The Hand was formed by the very same masons who constructed the great wall. Left with no more to build, they took up arms to defend their completed work. After almost 3,000 years in existence, The Hand still has a strong tradition of drawing its ranks from the masons who maintain the mighty wall. 
All members of The Hand swear an oath to guard the free peoples of the South and The Thronelands. The oath is seen as very serious and breaking it- by either murdering a free man in cold blood or abandoning one's duty before one's time is up- is grounds for the death penalty. Recently, some have begun to raise objections to this as they see it as a barbaric practice. 
==Notable Members==
*Roman d'Argon's father was a Captain of The Hand before his death.
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