Ashen Knights

Deity Worshipped:
Ignathor, God of fire and molten destruction.

Overview:
The Ashen Knights are devoted warriors who serve Ignathor, the Molten Lord. They see themselves as vessels of his fiery wrath, believing that through the flame, they can purge the weak and reshape the world. These knights fight to bring Ignathor’s destructive will to the lands of Valora, leaving scorched earth in their wake.

Leadership:
The Infernal Marshals command the Ashen Knights, leading them into battle while wielding the molten fire of Ignathor.

Beliefs:
The Ashen Knights believe that fire is the ultimate force of destruction and rebirth. They are convinced that Ignathor’s flames will purify the world, and only the strong who embrace this destruction will survive.

Practices:
The knights perform Flame Baptisms, where they test their endurance by standing in fire, believing the flame will only burn the unworthy. They also conduct Ash Marches, where they raze entire towns as offerings to Ignathor.

Hostile Behavior:
The Ashen Knights are aggressive and destructive, using fire magic to burn their enemies to ash. They favor close-quarters combat, using molten swords and hammers, and summon bursts of flame in the midst of battle.

Common Locations:
They are most often found in the Embered Badlands, where they fortify their strongholds near volcanic craters, drawing power from the lava flows.

Appearance:
Clad in blackened armor that radiates heat, the Ashen Knights have glowing embers where their eyes once were. Their armor often bears molten cracks, and their weapons are always red-hot.

Equipment:
They wield flame-infused weapons like magma hammers, molten greatswords, and searing shields. They also carry enchanted relics that allow them to summon flame or molten rock in combat.

Weaknesses:
They are vulnerable to water and ice-based magic, which can extinguish their flames and render their fire magic ineffective.