Second Swords

A company of retired Enhancers and skilled fighters without Talent  that seek to continue training, but no longer operate for the Order. They are often hired for dangerous missions and are famed for their skill in battle.

History
The Second Swords were founded in 357 E.G. by famous Son of Sha, Arthus Harwell after retiring from his position as First Enhancer with the Order. Not quite ready to lay down his sword yet but no longer willing to be bounded by the Order, he decided to create a place for likeminded people like him to leave on their own free will.

After travelling all across Arcanium to find a place to create this dream of his, he eventually ended up in the ruined mountain city of Highwyrm. Believed by the residents of the valley to be cursed, it was abandond for a long time before Arthus built up camp there. Over the years, more and more men and women joined him and as they rebuilt the city, the curse was forgotten. Soon, more than just retired Enhancers began to travel to Highwyrm to serve in the Second Swords. A mining trade was established which was used as funding for the company. Over time, the curse of Highwyrm was forgotten.

In over the thousand years that the Second Swords have existed, they have made their place known in the history books several times. Some examples are the events of Sallon's Run, The Trials of Amundi, Micorin's travels to Dadendam and many more.

They are led by the Prime of Highwyrm, a position currently held by Kida Amane. Dew of Morning, the third sacratys, is in the possession of the Prime.

Function
The Second Swords are often viewed as a band of sellswords, but nothing could me more wrong. When someone requests aid from the Second Swords, they will first be analyzed and a council will decide if this particular cause is justified or needs their help. If, after everything has been taken into account, they decide to take the case, they will inform the ruler of the region they're going to and the Order and will only act if both parties agree to let them do their thing, which is almost always the case.

The Second Swords never ask for payment, but will accept aid in the form of food or materials needed for their city. The mining outposts they have bring in enough trade to live off that alone.

They will also always try to avoid violence and try diplomatic solutions first. However, because of the kind of requests they receive, be it a kidnapping or a band of outlaws pillaging villages, violence is often the only reasonable outcome. And they are unrivaled, maybe only by the Order, when it comes to battle.

All of the members of the Second Swords have had previous experience in combat, be in with the Order or as a soldier of an army, and are all extremely skilled in swordfight, bow and arrow, spears, daggers and much more. Their swords are shaped like a katana, a type of sword that went out of style hundreds of years ago, but which Arthus found intriguing after discovering a drawing of one in a book.

Members
Some of the members include:
 * Arthus Harwell
 * Elias Rayan
 * Sallon Enlai
 * Kida Amane
 * Micorin