Order of the Valiant Shield

The Order of the Valiant Shield is one of the original Paladin Orders who were set up in honour of Val'Nar the God King. They are well known for their bravery and loyalty to their order.

Membership
The order often takes in orphan children, raising them as their own as well as teaching the ways of self sacrifice & protecting others. The Order is made up of mostly Paladins & Knights.

Ideology
The order promotes persisting through all hardships & protecting the needy, no matter the sacrifice. Members live their lives under a set of commandments carved into the iron gates of the Bulwark.
 * 1) Stand strong when those around falter.
 * 2) Protect those who cannot protect themselves.
 * 3) Lead the lost to safety.
 * 4) Help those in need, expect no reward.

The Oath
Paladins of the order usually swear an Oath to protect something, or someone. They often accompany officials as personal guard, or act as sentries to important relics, protecting them from outsiders. Members of the Valiant Shield treat their Oaths as eternal, and will not see their task fulfilled until their demise.

Shattered Shields
The Shattered Shields are paladins who have broken their Oath to protect who or whatever they swore to protect. Instead of the usual trial of repentance taken by most other Orders, Shattered Shields seek the path of atonement by becoming wandering Nomads, their ultimate goal is redemption by sacrificing themselves to save another. They have been known to wander into the Darklands alone, shield held high.

Headquarters
Located at the Southern base of Galheim Valley, an impressive fortress known simply as, The Bulwark, holds a commanding view across the basin. It is here the Order of the Valiant Shield reside & train.

History
The Mountain King, Vogrim Galheim was the Dwarven Representative at the summit of Elders. He voted in favour of the Paladin Orders and created the Order known as the Valiant Shield. He was the mastermind behind The Bulwark, a vast fortress that the Order would not only call home, but also act as a safe haven for those in need.

Activities
The Order of the Valiant shield is well known throughout the lands, they are usually present at any major events.
 * A large contingent were sighted in the Human Kingdoms, near Enar.
 * There has been activity of the Valiant Shield reported in the Southlands

Notable Members

 * Vogrim Galheim (Founder)
 * Thurdan Varforge (Current Leader)
 * Hardain (Veteran Paladin, Mentor) - Deceased
 * Torash Delayan (Young Paladin Destined for Greatness)