Sacred Order of Holy Knights

## Background

The Sacred Order of Holy Knights (or just the “Holy Order”) was formed during a time of great turmoil, after a mad Lich waged war with a large spanning army of undead, this resulted in several kingdoms and churches aligning to form a unified force against the waves of undead that were flooding the country. After a long and bloody battle, the Holy Order routed and squashed the evil, and over the centuries since the war, the Holy Order has continued, outgrowing its original purpose of a hastily formed army into a grand order of faith, honor and Justice. Their reach has greatly expanded as well, spreading far into the forgotten realms, undead, fiends and monstrosities have nowhere to hide as long as the order stands.

The Holy Order are based in a large Cathedral in Sigil, and whilst most members are based elsewhere, they can always rely on the Cathedral as a second home or a place of worship. Worshipers of any “lawful good” aligned faith are welcome, capable warriors will also not be turned away, assuming they are aligned “lawful good”  they are welcome into the order, though a strong resentment to undead wouldn't go amiss.

The Holy Order typically deals with a wide range of activities from small scale strike operations and distress calls to large scale warfare and acting as a stand in army where needed.

## Faction Insignia/Fashion

The Symbol of the order is a Mace crossed with a Warhammer, atop a glowing sun. This is often displayed on cloaks and uniforms of faction members.

## Ideologies

### Goals

* Act as warriors of the light, destroy evil no matter what in the name of the gods
* Spread the Faith, the Sacred Order of Holy Knights shall unite all!
* Our path shall be a guiding light for all to follow

### Beliefs

* Selflessness, Empathy and Courage should drive any good divine warrior
* Go Forth, don't look back! Believe in the Path you're on, faith, pride, what do you have to fear?

## Faction Benefits

### Rank 1: Follower of the Sacred Order (1+ Renown)

* Gain Faction Title
* Earn Renown by playing
* Get basic faction training: +1 to religion and knowledge checks related to warfare

### Rank 2: Holy Knight of the Sacred Order (5+ Renown)

* Can get faction missions for bonus renown
* You gain Access to the ability: “Guided by hope”, you feel the echoes of past Sacred Knights guide you, once per long rest gain advantage on a religion check.
* Can access Faction Training for Cartographers Tools and Herbalism Kit (see faction training)

### Rank 3: Renowned Commander of the Sacred Order of Holy Knights (15+ Renown)

* Can purchase Faction Magic Items: Guardian Emblem, Amulet of Health
* In addition to “Guided by hope” you gain “Be Just or Be Dead”, your resolve and efficiency against evil means your prepared for anything, you can gain a 1d4 bonus to an initiative check when facing an undead or a fiend

### Rank 4: Blessed and Divine Guardian (or just Divine Guardian) Holy Lord and esteemed General of the Sacred of Order of Holy Knights (30+ Renown)

* Can purchase faction capstone item: Rod of Lordly Might
* Gain access to “The Gods have deemed you unworthy”. Once per long rest, you can use a bonus action to choose as a hostile creature you can see within 60 feet, this creature is now additionally considered undead for 24 hours, and can be targeted by any spells or abilities that specify undead