Templars are traveling knights who wield restoration magic[1] and call upon the powers of light and the burning sun.[2][3][4]
Although Templar Knightly Orders devoted to various Divines existed for a long time,[5][6] the arts and martial practices of the Templars were considered rather recent as of 2E 582. It was believed that they were inspired by the martial magics originally developed by the Resolutes of Stendarr. Despite the fact that Templar magic was often referred to as Aedric or divine in nature, it was certain that the ability to use these spells had little, if anything, to do with the faith of the wielder, and just like regular magic, required an appropriate approach and aptitude.[2][UOL 1] In fact, certain Templars were known to defy the Divines and follow Daedra, such as Molag Bal, and retain their powers.[7][8][9] Despite that, texts written by the Resolutes of Stendarr expected templars to exterminate Daedra, Undead, Vampires and Werebeasts without halt or mercy.[10] The term "templar" was considered a fancy title with little relevance to magic educators.[11]
Certain texts,[12] authored by members of the Resolutes of Stendarr[13][14][15][16] and the Sect of Harmonious Masters, were linked to the Templars.[17]
During the Three Banners War of the Second Era, templars were employed by both alliances and the Imperial Legion.[18][7]
GalleryEdit
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A Templar using Piercing Javelin (Legends)
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Templar's Piercing Javelin (Legends)
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Templar's Luminous Shards (Legends)
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Templar Sigil (ESO)
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Legion Zero Templar (Legends)
NotesEdit
- Templars' Last Dawn is a hue named after the templars.[19]
See AlsoEdit
- Sect of Harmonious Masters
- Resolutes of Stendarr
- For game-specific information see the ESO, and Legends Legion Zero, Fanged and Restless Templar articles.
BooksEdit
- Aura of the Righteous by Ptolus the Bright, Resolute of Stendarr — Notes on the different forms of Stendarr's gift
- The Friend of All Mortals by the Resolute Templar of Ska'vyn — On Stendarr, the God of Mercy and Justice
- Precepts of Stendarr by Ptolus the Bright, Resolute of Stendarr — Evangelical doctrine for the God of Mercy and Charity
- Rituals of the Harmonious Masters by Aritanwe of Lillandril — Religious doctrine surrounding Stendarr and the promotion of his healing magic
- Stendarr's Divine Spear by Ptolus the Bright, Resolute of Stendarr — A poem extolling the power of Stendarr's magic
ReferencesEdit
- ^ Restoring Light skill line description and skills in ESO
- ^ a b Templar class in ESO
- ^ Aedric Spear skill line description and skills in ESO
- ^ Dawn's Wrath skill line description and skills in ESO
- ^ Temples and Templar Orders in Daggerfall
- ^ Daluion's dialogue in ESO
- ^ a b Legion Zero Templar in Legends
- ^ Legion Zero Templar in ESO
- ^ Loremaster's Archive - The Arcanists — Azandar al-Cybiades
- ^ The Four Abominations — Vinicius Imbrex, Archbishop of Chorrol, 1E 1051—1087
- ^ What's an Arcanist? — Gabrielle Benele
- ^ Skill Books in ESO
- ^ Aura of the Righteous — Ptolus the Bright, Resolute of Stendarr
- ^ The Friend of All Mortals — the Resolute Templar of Ska'vyn
- ^ Precepts of Stendarr — Ptolus the Bright, Resolute of Stendarr
- ^ Stendarr's Divine Spear — Ptolus the Bright, Resolute of Stendarr
- ^ Rituals of the Harmonious Masters — Aritanwe of Lillandril
- ^ Events of Kill Enemy Templars in ESO
- ^ Templars' Last Dawn in ESO
Note: The following references are considered to be unofficial sources. They are included to round off this article and may not be authoritative or conclusive.