The Priests-Militant are priests of Alberon.
The Order of the Canes Sanguis is its greatest arm. Its knights are zealous though cool and practical. Its legions guard the Steeple of Alberon and the Matriarch. Others enact the church’s will wherever the City holds power. Its headquarters, the Kennel, are just outside the City (26.15) and the order claimed ownership of Loguiso’s Wall (27.16).
There is always at least one Priest-Militant on the North Gate to determine who may enter the City and who must stay outside. The priest may bar anyone, but any citizen can appeal to the Doge and he has not rejected an application for over a century. The priesthood controls the South Gate, which allows people to enter the City after curfew and is where priests of foreign gods and elves are required to enter. It is also the only passage for night cattle, which are inspected for the correct brands and arcane marks and to ensure they are authentically of that breed.
The Priests-Militant collaborate with the Dead Men, though the holy assassins ensure that the Dead Men die after the mission.
Connections
- When Isane and Orsine were born conjoined twins, the Priests-Militant attempted to divide them.