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The Enchespalus (pronounced 'En-ses-PAHL-us) is an order of Paladins dedicated to fighting [[Fiends]] and can be found in small numbers right across [[the Merebian Empire]]. | The Enchespalus (pronounced 'En-ses-PAHL-us) is an order of Paladins dedicated to fighting [[Fiends]] and can be found in small numbers right across [[the Merebian Empire]]. | ||
This group might seem to be an odd addition to those who typically invoke Ares name in the undertaking of their duties (such as the [[Oxys of Ares]]). One might reasonable expect that Athena would be the deity most involved in the fight against Fiends (and she definitely is), but the Enchespalus seek to drive back the hordes of [[the Abyss]] and [[the Nine Hells]] by matching them for savagery. | |||
Whereas the Paladins of Athena are planners and methodically act to defeat all Fiends with as little 'collateral' damage as possible, the Enchespalus deal with with specific threats and eliminate those one-by-one. The Enchespalus are nearly all 'Neutral' as opposed to 'Good' or 'Evil' due to their focused dedication to a singular task - they rarely consider the 'bigger picture' as Paladins of Athena would. The Enchespalus are usually more 'Chaotic' than 'Lawful' although some members have a strict personal code that they won't violate in the pursuit of their target. | |||
The Enchespalus are typically spear-wielders (the Greek word 'Enkhespalos' literally meaning 'spear-brandishing') but will use any polearm that gets the job done. They eschew the use of shields except where absolutely necessary (eg against archers). | |||
Revision as of 11:24, 20 January 2019
The Enchespalus (pronounced 'En-ses-PAHL-us) is an order of Paladins dedicated to fighting Fiends and can be found in small numbers right across the Merebian Empire.
This group might seem to be an odd addition to those who typically invoke Ares name in the undertaking of their duties (such as the Oxys of Ares). One might reasonable expect that Athena would be the deity most involved in the fight against Fiends (and she definitely is), but the Enchespalus seek to drive back the hordes of the Abyss and the Nine Hells by matching them for savagery.
Whereas the Paladins of Athena are planners and methodically act to defeat all Fiends with as little 'collateral' damage as possible, the Enchespalus deal with with specific threats and eliminate those one-by-one. The Enchespalus are nearly all 'Neutral' as opposed to 'Good' or 'Evil' due to their focused dedication to a singular task - they rarely consider the 'bigger picture' as Paladins of Athena would. The Enchespalus are usually more 'Chaotic' than 'Lawful' although some members have a strict personal code that they won't violate in the pursuit of their target.
The Enchespalus are typically spear-wielders (the Greek word 'Enkhespalos' literally meaning 'spear-brandishing') but will use any polearm that gets the job done. They eschew the use of shields except where absolutely necessary (eg against archers).
