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he Templar Knights are foremost amongst the defenders of the Andrastian faith. Charged by the Chantry and Divine to protect the world from the tyranny of magic, they are recruited primarily for their martial skill and devotion to the Maker. Templar-Knights are fully sworn onto the cause of the Order, having passed all tests, taken all vows, and having undergone their Vigil, the rite in which the Templars take their first dose of lyrium, making them fully ready to combat those who would seek to blaspheme the Maker and destroy his creation with forbidden magic. The Lyrium these Templars rely on imbues them with holy power which can interrupt spells, drain magical power, and cause extreme pain to mage foes, however, Templars often become addicted to this lyrium over time, making them incredibly reliant on a consistent supply of the substance. While Templar-Knights spend much time in devotion and prayer, and watching over the mages they are sworn to protect, they are the core of Templar armies in the field against apostates and on Exalted March. The mental strength and piety of these holy warriors allow them to stand firm against even the greatest horrors on the field of battle. Armed with powerful maces and durable shields, Templar Knights will not break easily, regardless of grim odds against them.