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An organization that traces it’s origins to the time of the Great Emperors. It’s exact date of foundation is uncertain, but it is likely to have been in the late Fourth Era (around one thousand five hundred years ago). In it’s day, it was an expansive organization bound to the ruling Emperor, exacting law and order, keeping the peace and pacifying threats. They were sworn protectors of the Emperor, acting as bodyguards, although they were regularly assigned missions and expeditions outside of the imperial realm. (usually of clandestine nature) The organization was known as the Cabal of Vigilum (or simply ‘the Cabal’. It’s members and operatives were called Knights of Vigilum, as well as Hands of the Emperor. They also had many colloquial names; Law Knights, Justiciars, and Sworn Swords, to name a few. The Cabal quickly gained infamy as a result of their decidedly ruthless methods of exacting the Emperor’s laws. They hold the highest jurisdiction with regards to the law, even superseding the authority of regular law enforcements assigned to the realm - The Cabal are second only to the Emperor, and the feudal lords that collectively govern the realm. They have a sworn duty and permission to punish lawbreakers without remorse, and can do so without consequence so long as they are operating within the boundaries of the realm - In short, they are the ultimate Law Enforcement Society assigned to Elmunred. Undoubtedly, this freedom and obligation led to corruption within the Cabal, with many of it’s historical members abusing their authority, committing heinous acts in the name of justice. As a result of this, the Cabal has been decreased exponentially in size and influence. And in the present day, the Cabal is a mere shadow of it’s former glory and power. As the Era of the Great Emperors has come to an end, the Cabal now serves the ruling monarchs of Elmunred. Currently in active duty, there are only a few hundred carefully-selected individuals assigned to the Cabal’s ranks. Aside from the Law Enforcement duties, agents of the Cabal are also obligated to hunt down forces of darkness, as well as demons. From their association with these entities, many agents are often referred to as Knights of Hell - or Hell-Knights. The moniker has become very popular in recent times. Currently In Elmunred, the headquarters of the Cabal is in Bastion Zenith, within the royal county of Greater Nibellion.