THE DARU
[GUILD LEADERS]
Guildmaster: Kylan
Divine Patron: Haern, the Hunter
Secretaries: Tucker, Aithinne, Llok, and Nola
Mistress of Initiates: Nola
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 Luminary and 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.