Godherja Encyclopedia

Diomatias (clique)

The Consociation of Menders or 'Diomatias' are both the fist and seemingly gentle hand of the order, being charged with both the defense of the order and caretaking of its noble knights as well as generous patrons. Esteemed as some of the best and brightest of medical practitioners in Sarradon, the Menders have all but eradicated certain diseases in the lands of the order that once would've been considered a death sentence. All this and more attracts untold numbers of aristocrats suffering from any number of ailments who come with pockets filled to the brim with gold. And of course, the Thysian creed does not allow them to turn down those in need, though they too will pay a price all the same.

These duties however, do not distract them from their equally important charge of defending the order, and more importantly procuring heathens for use in the order's crusade against death itself. Many a peasant rebellion has found itself elated at the capture of a minor fortress only to meet a sudden end when their entire encampment erupts into a massive pillar of flame. Of course, those still left among the living are quickly captured and given the best medical treatments known to man, being kept alive even as they scream to be granted the mercy of death, their flesh charred to the bone and limbs hanging on by mere threads. Of course, the Menders do not oblige them, as no doctor could ethically allow their patients to die without first doing everything in their power to save them, especially when studying their broken bodies would allow the order to advance further in its quest for life. For if the patient knows not what is best for themselves, then it is a Mender's duty to decide for them.