Prestige Classes
Hellknight Orders
Description Source:
Inner Sea World Guide
A character must choose one Hellknight order to join. The choice of order determines what disciplines the character gains access to.
Major Orders
Name | Summary |
Order of the Chain | These Hellknights serve as wardens and trackers devoted to hunting down the enemies of society and locking away dangerous criminals. |
Order of the Gate | Dominated by spellcasting signifers who employ magic in surveillance, manipulation, and execution, this order is known for predicting crimes and creating magical innovations. |
Order of the Godclaw | Crusaders in the service of a pantheon of five lawful deities, these Hellknights bring order wherever it is needed, usually by force. Their unusual faith is understood by few. |
Order of the Nail | These knights at the vanguard of civilization bring order to frontier settlements and stamp out those who impede society’s march. |
Order of the Pyre | With spell and blade, this order seeks out superstition and witchcraft and destroys any chaotic cults that threaten the minds and souls of law-abiding citizens. |
Order of the Rack | These Hellknights root out and quell subversive knowledge and destructive ideas they believe capable of impeding order’s march. |
Order of the Scourge | Using their vast wealth and resources, these armored sleuths work— sometimes under cover—to take down corrupt politicians, thieves’ guilds, and bastions of organized crime. |
Minor Orders
Name | Summary |
Order of the Coil | A small order of Hellknights that seeks to wipe out the native inhabitants of Sargava in the name of civilization |
Order of the Crux | A remnant of the Chelish civil war, these butchers were destroyed by the Order of the Scourge, but have risen again in unlife |
Order of the Glyph | An unofficial band of Hellknights, charged with protecting the true history of Cheliax |
Order of the Pike | Monster-slayers and heroes, this order dedicates itself to wiping out dangerous creatures. |
Order of the Scar | Mercenary assassin-hunters, this order protects its charges and oppsess the Daggermark Guild and the followers of Achaekek. |
Order of the Torrent | A good order of Hellknights that focus their efforts on rescuing hostages and kidnapping victims. |
Order of the Wall | These hellknights serve as guardians and watchmen against the forces that would intrude on the borders of civilization |