Heldannic Knights -- The Pathfinders
by Bruce Heard The Pathfinders: Created in
AC 1015, this fellowship is affiliated to The Voice. It
regroups the knights whose faith proves the most exalted.
Pathfinders for the most part are paladins whose role is to
expand Vanya's faith and values, based upon the original writings
of Ledeia (see timeline AC 829). It is an informal and benevolent
fellowship requiring Pathfinders to preach by example.
Another one of their roles is specifically to watch for abuses of
power and acts of wanton brutality against the weak and the poor.
In particular, they watch for manifestations of Immortal power from
Entropy (Thanatos) that may corrupt the land, its people, and the
Order. For the most part, they are largely autonomous
trouble-shooters in the Order who operate individually.
Pathfinders remain a good example of Knights Errant. Whenever a
problem is encountered, their mission is to show the way to
solve a conflict. They are called the Pathfinders because it
is thought that they will lead the Order to golden age. The
fellowship is legitimate, and its members known to the public.