Heritors of Flame

The Heritors of Flame were an ancient cult dedicated to the worship of the demon lord Alzrius. A group with similar beliefs has emerged in modern Alethustria and has been referred to by the same name by the Champions Valoris.

History
Centuries ago, the Heritors of Flame emerged as Alzrius attempted to enter the Material Plane of Alethustria. They rejected the light of Alethus as heretical, preferring the everburning flame of Alzrius as guidance. This cult faded into obscurity once Alzrius was sealed away and forgotten.

In modern Alethustria, minions of Alzrius, led by the Burning Knight, have attempted to gather items known as the Abyssal Crests. These items were used to seal Alzrius and may be instrumental in unleashing it once more. The modern cult was responsible for an attempted assassination on Count Corvus, a number of disappearances and deaths in Malino're, the devastation of Port Valor, and corruption in the Khaduum Underempire's prison system, all in the service of obtaining the Abyssal Crests. The modern cultists are known to work directly with various demons, such as armanites and babaus. The rank and file often wear robes and masks. The group's ranks seem to include followers of K'thalios as well, judging by the holy symbol worn by a deceased cultist. The Champions Valoris came to know this group as "the Cult," although Jorah Wolfwood learned the name of the historical cult and has applied it to the modern followers of Alzrius.

Known Contemporary Members

 * The Burning Knight
 * Dunan Slagmeld (deceased)
 * Kal'dazzum (debatable, deceased)
 * Ryl'dhagt (debatable, deceased)
 * Slumberjack (formerly, coerced)
 * Thorak Fireaxe (deceased)
 * Many members of the Fireaxe Clan (deceased/formerly)
 * Tyrian Vordt