A small, elite force, the Cairdal Blades consist mostly of fighters and rogues, along with a few wizards to provide magical support. A few undying soldiers of legendary reputation bolster the Blades’ power. Due to the traces of Phiarlan blood still coursing through Aerenal, the Mark of Shadow appears once or twice in each generation. Elves bearing this mark are always inducted into the Blades and generally trained as rogues.
Superbly trained and well equipped, the Cairdal Blades provide Aerenal with a highly effective force that can operate across Eberron. In theory, the Blades serve the Sibling Kings, but some believe that their first loyalty is to the Undying Court; is there a cabal within the Court carrying out plans that the living rulers of Aerenal know nothing about?