Order of Solomon's Temple

The Order of Solomon's Temple, also known as the Knights Templar, the Poor Fellow-Soldiers of Christ and of the Temple of Solomon or simply the Templars, is a secret Christian chivalric order existing since around 1119 AD. Most of it's members are mortals, though a few demigods and creatures also compose the order. Each member has to willingly sign over all of their wealth and goods to the order and take vows of poverty, chastity, piety, and obedience. Unlike the Hunters of Artemis and the Fire's Watch, a member can leave the order at anytime and they aren't given any special abilities or items.

Description
The Knights Templar, unlike most orders like the Hunters of Artemis, aren't gifted with any supernatural capabilities or special items other than their knight equipment and faith, what makes them essentially mortals. They are high skilled swordsmen and archers, and though their lack of supernatural powers, their faith alone is often enough to achieve supernatural feats like slaying a hyperborean giant and forcing an adult dragon to retreat. The Templars exist as a secret organization, and their greater goal is to protect people from monsters or other people alike.

Although most of it's members join for life, they are free to leave the order at anytime they want at the cost of their memories. The only known exception to that is the Grand Master, who must lead the knights until his death. Men, creatures and demigods are allowed, but not women. If a member breaks his vows, he most often will be willingly beheaded as an act of redemption, but deserters will be hunted down and killed without regret if it's needed to keep the order's secret nature.

Known Templars

 * Hugues de Payens (founder, deceased)
 * Marius Artorius (deceased)
 * Arthur Eriksson