Angels of Iron-Clad

''"Swift and bold, the Angels of Iron-Clad, so it is told, doth slain the Great Wyrm Xenarck, bane of Skyhold." ''

~Bardic Songs for the Weary Traveler, pg 92

The Angels
The exact origin of the Angels of Iron-Clad are unknown, but in recently discovered texts, it's stated that the construction of Skybreak Hold began in the year 509 A.D, quite some time after the Dragonfall. Whether the construction of Skybreak Hold marked the beginning of the Angels, or if they existed long before hand is unknown. The Angels themselves are highly renowned warriors, at least that's what the rumors and bardic songs say. They are known to use swords and cutlasses, as well as magically-powered rifles and pistols. Rather than the newly built and rarely used gunpowder firearms, the Angels have been using these weapons for many, many years. Despite being called the Angels of Iron-Clad, these soldiers are rarely clad in iron armor. To keep light, they use a heavily-reinforced bronze and brass armor, with leather on some pieces.

In addition to their metallic armor and magical weapons, these soldiers make use of Mechanical Wings to maneuver around battlefields. These are also made of brass, but do in fact use thin, iron blades to help in maneuvering the wings and their mechanisms. Due to the intricacy of the wings, and the rarity of an Angel of Iron-Clad, they are very valuable if one manages to find a set. There are some circulating the markets, but they more than likely are cheaper knock offs of the real thing.

Due to the Angels being such a secret group of soldiers and warriors, nobody is quite sure exactly how it is formed, or how it works. There is speculation that it works like a mercenary organization, with no leader. Others say that it is run by a core council of Angels, known as Archangels, who preside over their underlings and give them orders. Also due to the secrecy, there is no sure way of telling exactly how many Angels there are. Could there be an entire "clan" of Angels in Skybreak Hold, or could it possibly be just a single Angel, living alone in the Hold, acting as a figure of justice and lawfulness?

Skybreak Hold
Skybreak Hold is the flying citadel of the Angels of Iron-Clad. This fortress floats about 1800 feet above ground, anchored down using heavy chains and enchantments. No commoner or adventurer has managed to get into the fortress, due to the combination of magical barriers, cannons and firearms, as well as the sheer force of the Angels.

Known Members
There are no currently identified Angels at this time.