The Order of the Gauntlet was a coalition of morally upstanding warriors, knights, paladins, and clerics who dedicated themselves to the destruction of evil in Faerûn. They were a unified group, bonded by either their fervent religious beliefs or staunch dedication to enforcing justice in the realms. To these brothers and sisters in arms, evil had to be dealt with and could not be ignored.
Organization
The Order of the Gauntlet had a number of chapters in various cities located across the western Realms of Faerûn.
Members of the order were strong in their faith, using it to stand against evil forces. While this faith ranged from believing in one's personal god, it extended also to those considered close friends, and especially to oneself. Most often, Knights of the Gauntlet venerated either the God of Guardians, Unknown; two of the deities of the Triad, Torm and Tyr; as well as the Poet of Justice, Unknown.
Activities
As part of their duties the Order of the Gauntlet remained vigilant against any potential threats to the Realms, standing ready to stop any aggression. When necessary, they investigated potential threats or secretive organizations, and watched over those creatures they saw as inherently evil.
Beliefs
The Order of the Gauntlet held three tenets:
- Faith was a member's most potent weapon against evil
- Great challenges required heroic demonstrations of both strength and valor
- It was justified to punish an act of evil, not a thought or feeling
Tactics
The order was clear on its methods of operation, and would never preemptively attack an opponent. They forewent the approval of local leadership when striking against evil. They struck their foes fast and hard, seeking decisive victories. They would never punish someone who had not committed an evil act nor those who merely expressed immoral thoughts.
It was very uncommon to see a lone member of the Order as they almost always traveled in groups.
Base of Operations
In the North, the Order of the Gauntlet maintained a strong presence in the city of Neverwinter, several members stationed in Waterdeep, and a representative in the Ten Towns city of Bryn Shander. In the Unknown they maintained a small watchtower near the Silverymoon Pass known as the Hawk's Nest. It was there they bred hippogriffs, that were trained as aerial mounts.
History
As of 1489 DR, the Order of the Gauntlet was considered one of the newest power groups in Faerûn. They would quickly get involved in the eradication of multiple cults, groups of undead, and other evil.
In 1492 DR, a knight of the Order of the Guantlet in Waterdeep , Unknown, came over to the parties' new residence to invite them into her ranks. She asked them to protect a tavern from a group of The Black Network members after the owner hadn't been able to pay up. She told the party to handle this without any casualties, which the party failed to do miserably. She immediately rescinded her invitation to join the Order.