

Though the Templars professed a dedication to the Light and seek to rid Sanctuary of demonic corruption, they were not officially sanctioned by the Zakarum church. The Order remained an enigma to many on the outside, and there were rumors regarding their exact founding and purpose. ĭiablo II: Resurrected Review - Pile Of Old Bones It is implied that the Templar had vows against romance, marriage, intercourse, etc. The Order's membership was entirely male.

Its subordinate membership consisted of Inquisitors and Templar themselves. In terms of organization, the Order was led by a Grand Maester. The Templars Kormac and Jondar are two such examples of this practice being carried out. This occurred within rue chambers-rooms within Templar strongholds where the penitents were "reeducated" through scourges and whips, to renounce their past "sins" and give themselves over to the Zakarum faith. Regardless, by the End of Days, the Templar Order abducted innocent citizens and subjected them to horrific torture, purging their memories and molding them into zealous adherents. There is evidence that once, the Templar Order was a more benign force than what they ended up becoming. The chalices, vials, and sacred texts of the Templar Order often inspire a deep reverence in those who view or hold them. They did not merely pay lip service to protecting Sanctuary-they were battle-trained and experienced to a man.

The Templar were founded as holy warriors, fighting for justice and eschewing the dangers that lead to cultism and demonic possession by espousing self-denial.
