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The '''Daru Monastery''' was founded in year 94 MA by a group of [[Sentaari]] monks who wished to walk a path of
|guild_name  = The Daru Zealots
righteousness in the Light, and was formally recognized as a guild in the year 98 MA, following conflict with
|desc        = Zealous warriors of Light
and division from more moderate Sentaari elements. Finding strength in the heat and light of holy fire, they
followed Lord [[Rahn|Rahn's]] tenet of Perfection until His demise. With the subsequent genesis of Lady [[Auresae]], the
guild refocused itself on the path of Purity, which became its highest ideal, and the [[Zealots]] looked to banish
their Corruption from within. Devout seekers of self-improvement, they likewise strove to perfect themselves
in Mind, Body, and Will.


|gm_title    = Grandmaster of the Monastery
Sharing a common tradition with both Sentaari and [[Illuminai]], the Daru had retained the skills of [[Tekura]] and
|gm          = Daingean
[[Telepathy]] - the former a martial art, rendering its practitioner a deadly weapon. The latter, honing the mind
|patron      = [[Auresae, Goddess of Fire]]
to a precision instrument, capable of striking at enemies from a distance. Finally, the ancient art of
|sec_title    = Secretaries
Illumination expressed the will of the Zealot, allowing them to channel their Inner Spark, unleashing fire and
|secs        = Aithinne, Benedicto, Mireia
light as both an awesome weapon and a formidable defense.
|hon_title    = Mistress of Initiates
|hon          = Mireia


|residence    = [[Enorian]]
On 13th of [[Khepary]], of the year 452 MA, the prophet [[Kayalenki]], condemning the leadership of the guild, ordered
|alignment    = [[Spirit]]
the Daru dissolved as an independent monastery. Those loyal to their Illuminai heritage were bid to join with
 
the [[Luminaries]] under a new Illuminai order. The Daru legacy is that of a structured, disciplined approach; one
|helpfile    = daru
in which the Light is found by the slow and careful elimination of flaws. Though the guild itself is ended,  
}}
the teachings live on within the Illuminai.
'''Daru' redirects here. If you're looking for their class, you'll want [[Zealot (Class)]].''
[[Category:Guilds]][[Category:Defunct Guilds]]
 
Among the Chosen of the Light are a group of Zealot warriors known as
the Daru. Located in [[Enorian]], they are loyal citizens of the Beacon and
fierce protectors of her sovereign lands. Alongside the [[Luminaries|Luminary]] and
[[Paladins|Paladin]] guilds, the Daru stand tall and fearlessly fight to keep the
dark forces at bay, whether it be preaching the Light, defending the
innocents of [[Jaru]], or protecting the people of [[Shastaan]].
 
The Daru Monastery was founded in the Year 94 of the Midnight Age by a
group of [[Sentaari]] monks, lead by Clio Thetis. They were dissatisfied
with the way in which the [[Sentaari]] guild had been run, and unhappy with
the direction it was headed. Following the teachings of Lord Rahn's
Perfection and the teachings of Lady [[Auresae]]'s Purity, the Daru are
devout seekers of self-improvement. They balance their Mind, Body and
Will as they strive for perfection.
 
Having their roots in the [[Sentaari]] guild, the Daru have inherited the
martial art of [[Tekura]], the ability to use the body itself as a living
weapon. The harsh regime necessary to master the art of Tekura teaches
patience, discipline, and eventually an increased self-understanding.
This important lesson of understanding oneself is one of the core
philosophies within the Daru, and one which every Daru must eventually
learn. By learning [[Tekura]] and attaining great strength of will, the
acolyte Daru is also able to wield mastery of [[Telepathy]], another skill
gained from their monk heritage. [[Telepathy]] is the impinging of one's own
will upon another, to various and sometimes devastating effects. The
skill which distinguishes the Chosen of the Light from any others,
however, is the ability to use the power of Fire and Light:
[[Illumination]].

Latest revision as of 14:36, 15 July 2020

The Daru Monastery was founded in year 94 MA by a group of Sentaari monks who wished to walk a path of righteousness in the Light, and was formally recognized as a guild in the year 98 MA, following conflict with and division from more moderate Sentaari elements. Finding strength in the heat and light of holy fire, they followed Lord Rahn's tenet of Perfection until His demise. With the subsequent genesis of Lady Auresae, the guild refocused itself on the path of Purity, which became its highest ideal, and the Zealots looked to banish their Corruption from within. Devout seekers of self-improvement, they likewise strove to perfect themselves in Mind, Body, and Will.

Sharing a common tradition with both Sentaari and Illuminai, the Daru had retained the skills of Tekura and Telepathy - the former a martial art, rendering its practitioner a deadly weapon. The latter, honing the mind to a precision instrument, capable of striking at enemies from a distance. Finally, the ancient art of Illumination expressed the will of the Zealot, allowing them to channel their Inner Spark, unleashing fire and light as both an awesome weapon and a formidable defense.

On 13th of Khepary, of the year 452 MA, the prophet Kayalenki, condemning the leadership of the guild, ordered the Daru dissolved as an independent monastery. Those loyal to their Illuminai heritage were bid to join with the Luminaries under a new Illuminai order. The Daru legacy is that of a structured, disciplined approach; one in which the Light is found by the slow and careful elimination of flaws. Though the guild itself is ended, the teachings live on within the Illuminai.

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