The Apprentices of Paetor the Blade

The Apprentices of Paetor the Blade were each taught a distinctly different style of fighting, each with a different weapon mastery. They were known for their legendary acts and their unparalleled fighting prowess, as well as their intense sense of brotherhood. They are often regarded as Gods in their own right, being worshipped by different groups of fighting individuals.

They disappeared along with Paetor the Blade into the depths of the world to stop The Frailed.

Gradius the Flathead
Gradius the Flathead wielded a double headed axe with ferocity and grace, considered a giant on the field, towering above any man by at least two feet. Unrivaled in raw strength, was said that he cut the path through Mount Bravvid with his axe in one day. He led a footed charge against the walls of the Keep of Bones, held by the Usurper Fletted in the War of the People, tearing the walls down with his bare hands. He is seen as the God of Strength, often worshipped and idolized by hillman and those from Melenar.









 The Manged

The Manged, a houndmaster of the north and master of the long spear. He is often depicted with two dire wolves at his side named Flurry and Hail. Considered a traitor amongst the apprentices, having learned all he could from Paetor he fled back to his northern homeland to never be heard from again. His name is used as an insult by calling someone "manged" you are calling them a coward or untrustworthy.







Londo the Treenailer


Londo the Treenailer was considered an actual giant, descendant to one of the original 10. He was said to have been so large that his bow stood taller than any man and he was strong enough to rip a sapling from the ground and use it as an arrow. He is worshipped by archers and hunters alike.







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<p class="MsoNormal">Artorias Dervish is seen as the very first knight, he upheld chivarly and honor as well as a known fierceness in battle. He held the Waycre Bridge alone against 289 men in single combat, challenging each on their honor in order to waylay them long enough for Londo to arrive with reinforcements during the War of the People. He is worshipped by duelists and knights, who often hold a prayer to him before each battle.

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<p class="MsoNormal"> <h2 class="MsoNormal">Grafd the Depraved

<p class="MsoNormal">Grafd the Depraved fought as a gladiator in the fighting pits of Haridas with only his fists and feet and was unmatched in unarmed combat by man or beast, even the other apprentices. The most violent of the apprentices, Grafd holds no heroic accomplishments, but was often used to do the dark work behind the scenes. It is said that he knew over a 1000 ways to kill a man with one blow. He is worshipped by gladiators, slaves, pit fighters, and assassins.