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The Order of the Steel Fang was an elite militant order within the church of Tempus was founded during the mid–14th century DR.[2][1]

Organization[]

Contingents of the order―known as Swords of the God―were led by members of the Tempuran church who had previously fought in many battles.[2][1]

As of the late 15th century DR, the order led by a council of these experienced warriors of Tempus.[1]

Activities[]

The order's members were usually assigned to especially dangerous duties,[2][3] such as bodyguard work or as protectors of holy relics.[1]

History[]

The order was founded in the Year of the Dragon, 1352 DR, by a group of adventuring Tempuran clerics known as the Steel Fang of the God.[1]

Over time, more and more Steel Fangs were conscripted into various non-religious conflicts throughout Chessenta and the Vilhon Reach. They earned great wealth for the church of Tempus but incited displeasure in both senior clergy and Tempus himself.[1]

The conflicted nature of the order came to a head in the Year of the Mages in Amber, 1466 DR, when Steel Fangs were conscripted to opposing sides of a conflict somewhere in the Realms. As members of the order slew each other in battle, Tempus grew so angry he appeared on the battlefield himself. He told his loyal Fangs: "Go home to your altars, and leave these leaderless folk to fight their own battles", before disappearing in a roar of thunder. Tempus' followers obeyed his command and the conflict came to an end. This event came to be known as The Tempuswrath.[1]

The following year, the Order of the Steel Fang was repurposed as an internal disciplinary force, rather than soldiers for hire.[1]

Notable Members[]

  • Bors Andrurvelkh[1]
  • Cadalanth Norvruu[1]
  • Erendralon[1]
  • Faraelra "Manyfangs" Varurshield[1]
  • Farlon "Firehammer" Adalon[1]
  • Galadaera Mrorsun[1]
  • Havalorn "Old Sword" Jeztorren[1]
  • Holkur Obrannath[1]
  • Junster Tarvrabuld[1]
  • Nathamurra "Nineswords" Kloevrylda[1]
  • Neztralarra "Mighty Mace" Maesadrar[1]
  • Prestrur Tharaldron[1]

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