Greywolves

The Greywolves were an order of Sohora's knights (and in later eras, military) that were tasked with the most difficult affairs. Within the Order, there were three subgroups: The Fang, the Mane, and the Claw. Each division was a specialized force of eight ranked members designed for the protection of Sohora's noble families, and the nation's best interest. Each was headed by an elite general, who would carry a title in addition to his or her birth and family names. Their headquarters were located in Rushyskel, Sohora's second-largest province. Although the three divisions usually operated on their own, the times ocassionally called for their cooperation, in order to utilize the unique skills honed in each of the divisions.

The Three Divisions
All members of the Fang, the Mane, and the Claw were each allowed four paid subordinates of their choosing from the military. An aspiring Greywolf first had to become the subordinate of a current member to eventually be selected for succession. Succession occurred if a member were critically injurred or killed, or otherwise by way of a duel.

The Fang
Members of the Fang were those gifted in the arts of direct combat, whether that inolved the use of sword or spell. The Fang were known even outside of Sohora for their battle prowess, and enemies would tread lightly in their presence if they took the field.

The Mane
The Mane were the division responsible for the direct defense of the noble families and their castles. The five highest-ranked members were the heads of defense for the five provincial capitols. In addition to great physical prowess, many brilliant minds also populated this division.

The Claw
The Claw were the shadiest and most secretive of the three divisions of the Greywolves. Because they very rarely interacted with the citizenry or even the noble families themselves, they became shrouded in rumors as well as shadows. As their secretive nature may suggest, the Claw were tasked with such duties as espionage and assassination. The Claw was the only of the divisions to regularly recruit members from outside the military.