Aetius-Knights

The Aetius-Knights are a collection of soldiers that were created shortly after the discovery of demons. They consume arcyte regularly making them incredible mages, and undergo intense ritualistic meditation to hone their minds into steel bulwarks, capable of resisting a demon's mental intrusion. They are highly trained and armored to the teeth with arcyte infused plate. Their weaponry also generally is fashioned with arcyte, which makes them some of the most deadly martial fighters in the world. On top of their demonic hunting, they often serve as holy warriors, protecting pilgrims who trek to the various holy sites around Pavonas. Aetius-Knights tend to operate outside of international law. They are above most other countries due to the nature of their order. They are able to use any means necessary to track down and eliminate demons. This can often mean turning over an entire village, or even nation in their eternal pursuit to combat demons. As a result, they often come into conflict with local and national police. This is more due to the fact that the mere accusation of being a demon is a horrific crime, and when Aetius-Knights come kicking in your door, it is often not a good sign. This has given their name a double edge. They are viewed as holy warriors, dispensing justice across a world filled with evil. But the mere thought of an Aetius-Knight arriving in a town is enough cause for panic, as it is generally not a good sign. Due to the overt religious connotations, they are often viewed as a holy order. While Gods have deserted the universe long ago, it doesn't stop the common man from believing. The life of an Aetius-Knight is often highly romanticized, hunting down demons and doing good in the world. This means that there is never a shortage of recruits, as commonfolk from across Hafgar are eager to sign up and prove their worth.