The Lore book: The Awakening series

Chapter 9 : Factions and groups

The Order of the Shining Blade : one of the oldest and most powerful guilds in Asariya that watch over the massive realm , they attempt to keep peace within the many realms. When realms are threatened or a lich is summoned , one can expect to see some of the finest and most battle hardened veterans of the twelve realms , they go wherever the Dread try to invade or wherever corruption has taken root and battle against. The Heroes of the Heavens ward created them during the First era war and now that the heros have disappeared, they leave behind a powerful legacy of fighters who strive to hold onto what they had done to protect the Realms from Malthael and The dread.

Rebel Company: A group of powerful mercenaries , lead by an even more powerful Warlord by the name of Marcus Firehand. Hailing from the Lands of Ventshire. Marcus and his band hunt great monsters and the undead. Skilled in tracking the most powerful Lichs , Dragons , and other worldly beings. All who wish to become monsters think twice when crossing swords with this group of mercenaries. Each mercenary who joins is rigorously trained in multiple fighting styles , magics and crafts to hunt their prey. Each mercenary knows five languages to be both diplomatic or intimidating as well as having an understanding of the cultures of each race, they strive to be knowledgeable of their allies as well as their monsters. Each Rebel leader prides themselves not only in hunting beast but freeing the oppressed and enslaved. Underworld factions continue to harbor slaves for profit and have clashed with many factions and the drow over this. Efforts to sway the mercenary group from disrupting relationships has received no reply. Marcus firehand vows to free all who are enslaved not afraid to walk over the corpses of those who got in his way. He bends the rules and has made his share of infamy among the underworld. But those who cross blades with the Rebel company are looking for a fate worse than death as they are relentless if not unending. Welcome to Rebel company. Rebels for life.

The Orders and churches: Each order is attuned to a certain god or element and is constructed with the embodiment of said god or goddesses as well as their ideals. Elemental, primal, Dragon , or prime. Each order follows a series of codes and rules handed down to them in the form of tablets and scripture  that was crafted by each god themselves. Each tablet is different and each order adorns a different set of skills and teachings. Some are powerful Templar's serving their god by hunting evil. There are others devoted to healing and spread the miracles of their god through righteous acts and teaching the faith. Some uses their divine magical abilities for wealth and glory and regular offer contracts to get paid and live a productive life. But others cast aside their divine magic for magics unworldly and evil , relying on power then faith to rule the day. Whatever order you serve it is a lifelong journey of continuous trails and battles. Breach the faith , heal the sick , restore order, teach the word of your god , or destroy your enemies in righteous fire or dark arts know that there is an order and church for everyone.

The court of The ever green : A wild/ woodland elf sanctum within the Emerald forest. A powerful force for protecting the lands and keeping nature in balance. This group of Faye knights , Woodland rangers , and Druids all honor the land and wish to bring all that corrupts the wilds  to justice. Skilled and magical forces and deep natural magics this group strives to not only bring justice to those who disrupt the land but discover new magics of the ether and keep nature in balance. They find discomfort in cities and street life as it is unnatural to them. Filled with disgusting smells and people who beg for money the court of the evergreen tries to aid those in need and makes sure that life is not tainted by city trash. Mostly made of elves and faye you still see the common orc , dragon born , or humans among their ranks who wishes to preserve life rather than destroy it. All members are taught old world languages to discover the secrets of the ether, is adorn a variety of tattoos ones that will change over the course of their lifetime symbolizing who they are , and learn ancient forms of fighting and crafting that even today still bewilder scholars and combat instructors.