Argent Order/Wardens

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The Wardens are the Argent Order's military wing. Founded in the Age of Consolidation in response to increasing threats from the Ordo Concilium, the Wardens has acted as the front line of the Argent Order's defenses up until the day their continent sank into the sea. Any operation of the Warden's past this was more on a case by case basis as remaining members of the faith trained new Wardens to defend them as they were able.

Originally, they were headquartered at the largest of Argentist temples in Verintus, however shortly after the completion of "Relinon Citadel" in the Western Reaches quadrant of the continent, they relocated to the new fortress. A few years later the citadel was simply known as "Warden's Keep", due to the expansive presence of the Wardens. Traditionally, the General of the Wardens was also responsible for the running of the Citadel, as well as maintaining the defense of Argentist temples across the continent and keeping the Warden's themselves supplied and busy.

Generals of the Wardens

It is believed that there has been at the least, twenty Warden Generals since their creation, though due to the incomplete translation of the Silver Tome, this is not yet clear. What is known is that while the General of the Wardens was not an Archon, he was typically given just as much respect as one. Typically, each new Generals were chosen from the upper ranks of the Echelons of the Sword or Shield, due to the more combat oriented nature of the Wardens. It was not uncommon for a Warden General to advance to the rank of Echelon Archon, and holding both positions until a suitable replacement could be found to lead the Wardens. It is also known that towards the end of Vesuvius's leadership of the faith, a second General of the Wardens was authorized, as well as several more subordinate positions.

Timeline of the Wardens

This is just a timeline of the Wardens--for the timeline of the faith as a whole, click here.

The Age of Consolidation

  • April, Year 4: Archon of the Shield, Traeus, with the permision of Silver Archon Telani, sees to the creation of the Wardens, in response to threats from the Ordo Concilium. He is made the first General of the Wardens.
  • September 3rd, Year 20: In the Western Reaches, "Relinon Citadel" is completed and the Wardens of the Argent Order make it their new headquarters. A few years later it is simply known as "Warden's Keep".

The Age of Blood

  • August 9th, Year 17: Silver Archon Traeus, while leading the Wardens, is slain in battle against the forces of Chaos. It is said that the daemons hordes went straight for him in the battle, cutting straight through Warden and Imperial Border Patrol lines in order to take him out. While the Wardens did in fact win the day, the loss of the Silver Archon dealt a heavy blow to Argentist morale.
  • August 14th, Year 17: Archon of the Sword Vesuvius takes over leadership of the Wardens.
  • September 15th, Year 17: In an attempt to decrease the faith's reliance on the Imperial Border Patrol, Silver Archon Vesuvius increases the pay and allotments allowed for Wardens, nearly doubling the number the faith is able to support.
  • May 3rd, Year 20: Warden's Keep falls under siege of the Third Imperial Division under command of Duke Reggar, a believer of the Ordo Concilium.