Order of the Silver Hand

Representing the right hand of Aramon, the Order of the Silver Hand is the church of Aramon's invading army. The order is the spearhead of the Phoebian League's army when they attempt to spread their borders, and includes many of the League's most devout and skilled knights. The Order of the Silver Hand excels in shock tactics, slamming into their enemies with a zeal that is rarely matched. Their devotion to their cause allows them to channel the might of Aramon, striking opponents with the force of his will.

The Order was initially dispatched to the Weald to gain control of the forest's boundless resources but faced an unexpected degree of push-back. When they first met resistance they battered aside the Weald's natives, destroying Vae'Nolar communes and Hin roundhouses alike. It wasn't until supply lines became an issue that the Order's progress was slowed. The lack of well-trodden roads or opportunities for requisition made marching more difficult, and guerilla-style attacks from the trees cost the lives of many knights. Eventually, the Order's leadership was forced to halt their progress and seek a defensible position from which to sally forth. They settled on the long-abandoned fortress known as Fivespire Keep, treating it as a base of operations within the reason.

The leader of the Order of the Silver Hand within the Weald and master of Fivespire castle is Duke Giovanni di Argenti. He holds court within the renovated halls of the castle and decided on the taxes that he charges the settlements within his reach.

Members of the Order are easily spotted within the forest, as their gleaming silvered armour, while impressive, is far from practical in the thick foliage. While impenetrable, their armour also limits their vision, making it even easier for foes to sneak upon them.

Duke Giovanni di Argenti
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Duke Giovanni Di Argenti is a scion of the nobility of the great city of Castello, heir to a political dynasty unrivaled in the Phoebian League. Unfortunately, the church of Aramon saw the rising power of his family as a potential threat and requisitioned all of their children to serve the Church. While he was initially selected for the priesthood, his rapidly developing stature caused a rapid re-deployment to serve the Order of the Silver Hand.

Phineas Lilwick
The Quartermaster of the Fivespire Keep Garrison. Phineas Lilwick is a stout gnome with thick rimmed glasses and wiry grey hair. His attention to detail is renowned, and he is referred to by regulars of the Silver Hand as "Keys", as it's easy to hear him prowling the keep, taking regular inventory, by the large set of keys jingling at his belt.