Brotherhood of Clemency

"It has been made known to me that inside each of us, the Light resides as a gift, given freely to all naturally born beings.  It manifests itself as a feeling, small at first and easily ignored, that confirms truths and subtly prods one to do good: simple kindnesses, charitable deeds, service to those in need.  These are all fruits of the Light.  It rewards with blessings--both seen and unseen--those who heed Its promptings.  Personal reservoirs of hope and faith are strengthened, and one's capacity for greater Light increases. Over the course of time, through obedience to the Light's guidance, one becomes more sensitive to Its voice, and Its power. Great are the healing and blessing powers of the Light's most diligent followers."

The Brotherhood of Clemency is a religious order that sprang from the ranks of the Church of the Holy Light.

It is composed of the lowest folk; Farmers, tailors, scribes as well as Bishops, Priests, and Knights and was formed in response to the suffering inflicted upon the small folk by various Crusades sanctioned by the larger Church of Light.

The Brotherhood was founded by Patriarch Eric Shawston, a self-ordained Priest, to aid those who did not have the means to aid themselves. Now, the Order is lead by a serving council of Clerics and Knights who have all witnessed the suffering of others first hand. With the aid of the brotherhood the small folk has been able to reseed and rebuild their war torn homes and lands. The Councils mission is to spread the teachings of its Patron Saint, Clement the Merciful, and forgive those that have

done wrong in the name of the Holy Light, the Church, and their own selfish ambitions.