Stonewarden
| Stonewarden | |
|---|---|
| Type | Ritual Defenders and Civic Guardians |
| Leadership | Council of Kar-Thal |
The Stonewardens are a civic-militant order of Orasians charged with the protection, stability, and ritual governance of the earth-aligned realm of Terasil. Unlike conventional soldiers, Stonewardens are attuned to the resonance of the land itself—trained in harmonic defense, seismic manipulation, and the containment of spiritual unrest. They are not simply guardians, but stewards of Oras’s physical memory, sworn to uphold balance through patience, endurance, and force when required.
History
The Stonewarden order emerged during the late Era of Isolation, initially as a ceremonial corps of tunnel guardians and ritual stone-setters. Their role expanded significantly following the Great Erosion, when seismic instability and spiritual disruption necessitated the creation of a formalized earthbound defense. With the founding of the Council of Kar-Thal, the Stonewardens were appointed as its arm of enforcement and structural integrity.
Their duties expanded again during the sealing of the Stillborn Flame Tunnels and the early conflicts with rogue deep-mining factions. Over time, they evolved into a disciplined, oath-bound order responsible for the physical and spiritual protection of Terasil’s core.
Notable figures
- Stonewarden Meraki-Ak – Veteran of the East Cavern Collapse; current stabilizer of the Stonehold Tunnels.
- Warden-Scribe Talun-Esh – Known for sealing the Shardstorm Breach without violence through harmonic redirection.
- Hulr-Run – Holds the longest recorded oath of uninterrupted service.