Order of the Templar

The Order of the Templar, or simply Templars, is a human faction. Led by a High Templar, they govern the theocracy of Oriath in the name of their god Innocence.

The character class Templar is a former member of the Order prior to his exile before the start of Act 1. The player character also encounters Templar soldiers and Blackguards in Wraeclast and Oriath throughout the acts. A historical generation of Templars from the era of Cardinal Sanctus Vox can also be encountered in Legion encounters.

Lore

See also: History of Wraeclast

The Order of the Templar is a faction that govern over the island of Oriath. The Templars also have structures and influences in some parts of Wraeclast. The symbol of the Templars, can be found in the Fellshrine Ruins, a former Templar cathedral. Eramir refers to the symbol as the Descry.

The Templars are involved in several notable historical events in Wraeclast, including the High Templar Voll's Purity Rebellion against Emperor Chitus' Eternal Empire. Voll's reanimated remains in the Dried Lake are fought in Act 4 in the current timeline. Chitus' thaumaturgist, Malachai, who later sided with Voll, retreated into the body of the Beast and triggered the Cataclysm, which destroyed many civilizations in the Wraeclast. The Order of the Templar shifted their base of operations to the unaffected Oriath instead, developing a theocracy. The Templar Courts and the Chamber of Innocence were built not long before the events of the current timeline under the orders of High Templar Avarius..

In the current timeline, High Templar Dominus led the Templars to find valuable artifacts from ruins across Wraeclast, as well as conducting more heretical experiments away from the public eye. Blackguards encountered between Acts 2 to 5 are Templar soldiers under the service of Dominus and Piety. High Templar Dominus was also responsible for the exile of criminals to Wraeclast, including the player's own character, who escapes from a Templar boat prior to the start of Act 1. Dominus is later killed atop the Sceptre of God in Act 3 by the exile.

In Act 5, the exile uses a portal device to return to Oriath through the Slave Pens. The exile eventually enters the Templar Courts and defeats High Templar Avarius, who becomes a vessel for Innocence himself (who is also defeated). Sin captures the Soul of Innocence and later uses a Templar named Bannon as a vessel. As a result of Innocence's defeat and the destruction of the Beast, the Karui god of destruction, Kitava, awakens amongst a Karui slave revolt turned cultist takeover. Many Templars become corrupted as a result of Kitava's influence, turning almost demonic in nature. The exile attempts and fails to defeat Kitava atop the Cathedral with the Sign of PuritySign of PurityWrought from blood and gold, Innocence fashioned a weapon of tempered purity,
capable of banishing darkness, and bringing order to the chaos in men's hearts.. After another journey through Wraeclast, the exile assists in finding The Staff of PurityThe Staff of Purity"Worry not for the heathens. They are devoid of soul.
Made vessels of wrath, they are damned by holy design."
- High Templar Avarius, and Bannon sacrifices himself to re-awaken Innocence in order to defeat Kitava in Act 10 alongside Sin.

The first Epilogue storyline heavily involved the Templars. In the storyline of Atlas of Worlds an Oriathan named Valdo Caeserius built a map device that was able to travel to another dimension prior to the current timeline. The exile meets Zana and uses the map device in The Templar Laboratory (after version 3.0.0) to search for her father. The exile later encounters the Shaper, who is later revealed to be Valdo, warped by the Atlas of Worlds into a near-eldritch being.

The War for the Atlas expansion introduced the Elder, and the role of Valdo Caeserius and the Templars are expanded upon in Synthesis league. In War for the Atlas, it became re-canonized that Valdo was asked by High Templar Venarius to build a map device based on ruined versions found in the ruins of Wraeclast. Venarius and the Templars play a more active role in Valdo's motivations and history, with the Templars attempting to gain access to the Atlas of Worlds for conquest and power.

Blight league introduced Sister Cassia, a former Templar, who investigates abnormal fungal growths throughout Wraeclast.

The Conquerors of the Atlas expansion re-canonized the previous endgame expansions, with the Shaper and Elder having already been defeated in the current timeline. The new antagonists, the Conquerors, were based on the former exiles in the epilogue. One of the new antagonists, Baran, is a former Templar. After the death of High Templar Avarius and Kitava's initial attack on Oriath, the citizens of Oriath formed a Vanguard led by Officer Kirac, brother of Baran, and reclaimed Oriath now devoid of Templar oversight. It is likely that only smaller groups of Templars currently remain on Wraeclast. At the end of the events of Conquerors of the Atlas, Oriath is completely destroyed by Sirus. According to Helena:

"

Many of the Blackguard are still alive and scattered across Wraeclast, but the organisation has had its back broken after what happened in Oriath. I wouldn't want to run into a random knot of them, especially as they start to get hungry and desperate, but I believe their concerted search for us has ended. That'll give us some breathing room to face new problems.

"

- Helena "Oriath" -dialogue

Sanctum league introduced Sister Divinia and a newly unearthed Templar catacombs underneath the Fellshrine Ruins called the Forbidden Sanctum. Exploration of the Sanctum provided hints at the more taboo practices of the Templars including lithomancy and necromancy, as well as the revelation of the High Templars' knowledge of the demons of the Scourge. Additionally, unique relics dropped by Lycia also revealed the hidden truth and hypocrisy of the Templar faith and Innocence's ascension to godhood.

Notable members

Historical

• Maxarius, the first High Templar
• Cardinal Sanctus Vox
• Lycia, Unholy Heretic
• Archbishop Geofri
• High Templar Voll
• High Templar Venarius / Cavas, Forgotten Spirit
  • Chief Arkhon Valdo Caeserius (employed by Venarius)

Current Templars and subordinates

• The Blackguards and the Ebony Legion
  • Captain Arteri
  • Guard Captain
• General Gravicius (Act 3 unique monster, stationed at The Ebony Barracks)
• High Templar Dominus
  • Piety (subordinate of Dominus)
• Monsters from Oriath areas in Act 5 and Act 10
  • Slave Driver / Crazed Driver
  • Truth Extractor
  • Temple Scholar
  • Temple Guardian
  • Temple Ward
  • The Matriarch
  • Overseer Krow
  • Justicar Casticus
  • Cato, Scholar of Light
• Vilenta
• High Templar Avarius
• Bannon
• Heist monsters in Bunker, Mansion and Records Office tilesets (Based on lore such as Contract: The Finest CostumesContract: The Finest CostumesClient: Gianna
  Heist Target: Templar Uniforms
  Area Level: (80-?)
  Requires Deception (Level 3)
  Requires Gianna, the Master of Disguise"Make sure it'll fit a small man, or a very large child.
  And check for stains! Knew a few people who'd use them for-...
  ...Just check for stains.")
• Sister Divinia

Former Templars

• The Templar
• Petarus (former member of Ebony Legion and the Blackguards)
• Alva Valai (former member of Dominus' navy)
• Sister Cassia
• Niles, the Interrogator
• Huck, the Soldier (former Blackguard)
• Enoch (mentioned in Contract: Enoch's WhereaboutsContract: Enoch's WhereaboutsClient: Huck
  Heist Target: Blackguard Personnel Files
  Area Level: #
  Requires Lockpicking (Level 1)"Lost touch with a mate of mine when
  he got recruited into some secret squad.
  Just want to see how he's doing.")
• Baran
• Herules, Gomin and Landren (mentioned in Baran's Journal 1 as "brothers and sisters of the Templar faith in Exile")

Items

Several items are named after Templar:

Basetype

Item	Stats
Allflame Ember of The Templar LegionAllflame Ember of The Templar LegionPack Size: 4-7 Monsters Pack contains Pack LeaderPack monsters can drop Timeless Templar SplintersClick and drag this item over a Monster Pack in the Lantern of Arimor to have those packs in the area replaced with this pack.	N/A
Dance - TemplarDance - TemplarDancePerforms a rousing dance!Click (or type /dance) to dance! Requires class: Templar	N/A
Desecrated Hands of the High TemplarDesecrated Hands of the High TemplarGloves SkinYour Hands of the High Templar spill out corruption based on how many implicit modifiers they have.	N/A
High Templar Weapon EffectHigh Templar Weapon EffectWeapon EffectAdds the High Templar Weapon Effect to any equipped weapon. Your weapon smites undead you fight and scours the souls of those you put to rest.	N/A
High Templar's Coin PurseHigh Templar's Coin PurseHip AttachmentAttaches the High Templar's Coin Purse hip attachment to any equipped belt. It grants you the ability to flip a coin, for when you just can't decide.	N/A
Templar BarricadeTemplar BarricadeHideout ItemCreates an object in your hideout18 Variations	N/A
Templar CloakTemplar CloakArmour AttachmentAdds the Templar Cloak Back Attachment to any equipped body armour.	N/A
Templar CorpseTemplar CorpseHideout ItemCreates an object in your hideout11 Variations	N/A
Templar Courts GroundTemplar Courts GroundHideout ItemCreates an object in your hideout3 Variations	N/A
Templar Experiment TableTemplar Experiment TableHideout ItemCreates an object in your hideout8 Variations	N/A
Templar RugTemplar RugHideout ItemCreates an object in your hideout4 Variations	N/A
Templar Torture TableTemplar Torture TableHideout ItemCreates an object in your hideout	N/A
Templar UniformsTemplar Uniforms"Make sure it'll fit a small man, or a very large child. And check for stains! Knew a few people who'd use them for-... ...Just check for stains."	N/A
Timeless Templar EmblemTimeless Templar EmblemPlace two or more different Emblems in a Map Device to access the Domain of Timeless Conflict. Can only be used once.	N/A
Timeless Templar SplinterTimeless Templar SplinterStack Size: 100Combine 100 Splinters to create a Timeless Templar Emblem.	N/A
Unrelenting Timeless Templar EmblemUnrelenting Timeless Templar EmblemMonsters gain 10% increased Maximum Life each time they are Revived Monsters gain 4% additional Physical Damage Reduction each time they are Revived Monsters gain 4% additional Resistances each time they are Revived 10% increased Experience Gain 10% improved RewardsPlace two or more different Emblems in a Map Device to access the Domain of Timeless Conflict. Can only be used once.	N/A

Unique

Item	Stats	Flavour Text
Hands of the High TemplarHands of the High Templar Crusader GlovesArmour: (302-417) Energy Shield: (62-84)Requires Level 66, 51 Str, 51 IntCan be modified while Corrupted Can have up to 5 Implicit Modifiers while Item has this Modifier (150-200)% increased Armour and Energy Shield (7-12)% increased maximum Life +(20-30)% to Fire and Lightning ResistancesThe laws of the faith do not apply to its leader.	Can be modified while Corrupted Can have up to 5 Implicit Modifiers while Item has this Modifier (150-200)% increased Armour and Energy Shield (7-12)% increased maximum Life +(20-30)% to Fire and Lightning Resistances	The laws of the faith do not apply to its leader.