The Holy Church of St. Pelor

The Holy Church of St. Pelor is a religious organisation formerly operating from the Claustro Occultos, a hidden monastic complex from where they attempt to administer hope and justice to the whole of the Dark Plains. They were, by necessity, suspicious and secretive, for their enemies are numerous and cunning. Recent events have made the upper tiers more open, and they have allied with Athesia.
During the War of the Dawn Claustro Occultos was levelled, and the Church has relocated to the Dawn Spire.
There are five sub-factions, dedicated to the Five Saints of the Celestial Realms.
===The Sanguine Order of the Risen Sun===
Dedicated to St. Pelor, First among the Holy Saints,The Sanguine Order of the Risen Sun is primarily composed of healers and teachers. It is the arm of the Church that aims to help the populace in peaceful ways, and to co-ordinate operations between the Knightly Orders. Though they do have warriors of their own, they usually rely on the Knightly Orders to protect their clergy so they can get the job done as swiftly as possible and leave. Predominantly, however, they avoid conflict as much as possible, in favour of helping from the shadows.
Archbishop Donnaire Ibana Torres, Cardinal of St. Pelor
The Cardinal has led the Church through many difficult times, and has a reputation for never letting others do her work for her. She regularly travels out among the people in disguise, helping where she can. She was captured by Luciano Fuero Fuego, and rescued by Athesia.
Bishop Cleto Juarez Ubina, Guardian of the Claustro Occultos
Cleto has kept the Monastery hidden from outsiders for decades. It was he that contact the Athesians to rescue the Cardinal.
Curador Jaime Ramos Valdez, Chief Healer of St. Pelor
One of the few Tieflings in the Church, Jaime spends a lot of time healing the sick and never backs down when there is work to be done. He has met Athesia on several occasions, and was particularly grateful for their aid defeating the demon Zuggtomoy.
===The Knighly Order of the Adamantine Anvil===
Dedicated to St. Moradin, the Smith, the Adamantine Anvil are the primary defensive arm of the Church. Composed almost entirely of Dwarves, the few members of other races that join the order display incredible, "dwarf-like" stoicism and endurance.
===The Knightly Order of the Brazen Axe===
Dedicated to St, Kord, the Warrior, the Brazen Axe are champions without peer. They believe themselves to be the strongest, the fastest, the best the Church has to offer. They accept the greatest and darkest tasks, and are so competitive that they are offended when others are given difficult mission over them. This has led to tension between them and Athesia, as well as the other Orders.
Cardinal Henning Bachmeier, Cardinal of St. Kord
This human is the most antagonist member of the Church. The athesians have met him on several occasions, and he is outwardly hostile to them though he has worked with them on several occasions. Most notably when Ceryndra summoned an Angel of Kord at the start of the Crusade, which convinced him of her worthiness. He is enormous for his race, tall and broad enough to look a Goliath in the eyes.
Knight Escort Forbin Schaffer, The Doomsteward
Former heir of Houses Borthe and Schaffer, he now serves the order rescuing souls directly from Hell.
Schaffer used to know Ceryndra Silverflame when she defended House Borthe, and has met many other heroes of Athesia including working with Eron Garcia and Roshana on a modified exorcism rite.
===The Knightly Order of the Golden Finch===
The Knights of St. Garl take a much lighter view of the world than the other orders. They believe that only by keeping laughter in your heart can you hope to defeat evil without becoming tainted by it.
===The Knightly Order of the Mailed Fist===
The Knights of the Mailed Fist are witchfinders and devil-slayers of great might. They have fought countless battles against devils and their servants. They are closely allied with Athesia after several of their knights joined the Council. Their base is La Frasca, a monastery fortress, which was partially burnt down by Kel'Shaz in a fit of grief and rage. It has since been rebuilt and has been used as a storage place for many items of great worth and danger. 
Cardinal Florencio Marino Ibanez, Cardinal of St, Heironeous
Markus, Former Knight Captain (retired)
Kel'Shaz Lakhar, Knight Champion of the Platinum Dragon (AWOL)
Eron Garcia, Knight Librarian (retired from the council)
Ceryndra Silverflame, Knight Captain Arcane