The Champions Vigilant

[Velaryon]

Founded in 1164 DR, the knightly order known as the Champions Vigilant are the oldest such organization in Tethyr. All members are devotees of Helm, Faerun's god of guardians and protectors. Every member of the Champions Vigilant (and there are more than 2,000 of them) swears a holy oath to defend Tethyr and protect the innocents of the realm from all threats, both internal and external.

The order is headquartered in the fortified temple known as Chevangard, which is located in the town of Survale Ford, which straddles the border of Counties Hazamarch and Morninggold in northeastern Tethyr. Not just Chevangard but the entire town of Survale Ford is dedicated to Helm, and though followers of other deities are welcomed there, no disrespect of The Vigilant One is tolerated there.

The Champions Vigilant have a long and distinguished record of service and heroism in Tethyr, and their reputation is a large part of why Helm is still greatly revered in Tethyr even after he became unpopular in other parts of Faerun (for killing Mystra during the Time of Troubles).

Members of the order are often easy to spot by their brightly polished (and often magically bright) plate armor, emblazoned with the symbol of Helm. Much like their god, the Champions Vigilant have a reputation for honor, lawfulness, and following their duty.

[Velaryon]

As of late 1375 DR, the Champions Vigilant have begun actively recruiting in an attempt to increase their number. Although they operate with the full support of the Queen, their activities are mostly confined to the eastern parts of Tethyr these days. As such, the party has not really dealt with them very much, except when they performed a guild mission for a squire named Mordecai some months ago. After successfully delivering a recently hatched baby griffon, the party has not seen Mordecai since.

[Tyrrox Zym]

Ah yes Mordecai.

[Velaryon]

After the party brought word to the city of Saradush about the undead necropolis beneath the nearby mountains, a messenger was sent to Survale Ford asking the Champions Vigilant for help. It will be interesting to see what kind of assistance they are able to render.

[Velaryon]

Though the vast majority of the Champions Vigilant are located in Survale Ford, they do also have outposts in Velen (a small fortified town on the northwestern peninsula of Tethyr) and Saradush, a city in southeastern Tethyr.