Penitent Order

The Penitent Order is a branch of the Whytehold Military, a small but elite militant order consisting entirely of soldiers and knights who have, in some way, disgraced themselves and committed crimes against the Kingdom, the Light, or both. There are also many members of this order who join in order to seek forgiveness for their past, such as former soldiers from heretical nations, or for their very state of being, such as Cambions and dark/forbidden Sorcerers. Some members of the Order are given anti-magic capabilities, so they are often sent to battle against magic users.
Members of the Penitent Order have their skin branded, and their uniform is dark and unique. They are instantly recognisable by any citizens of Whytehold, who often treat them with disgust. Members of the Order are thrown into almost-suicidal conflicts. Any who survive long enough and prove themselves devoted to the Kingdom, may be forgiven for their crimes, have their brand removed, and even be cured of any cursed afflictions they bear, such as being a cambion or sorcerer.
Joining the Order is always a choice, and nobody can be forced to join. However, the alternative is often execution or imprisonment. The Penitent Order, for many, represents a chance at forgiveness, and reclaiming their honour.
Only the Heirophant of Sollan, the Queen-Commander, or the Archbishop of Kirkenhold can declare a member of the Penitent Order to be forgiven.
==== Powers ====
Some members of the Penitent Order, usually former knights or heretical sorcerers, are taken to Sollan Temple to undergo a ritual. This ritual drains the subject of all magical energy, cutting them off from the divine, to prevent them turning to Darkness. Such is the extent of the nullifying magic, that it often grants the subject anti-magic abilities, making them highly effective against magic users.