I am making a Fighter for an Out of the Abyss campaign, and my concept is that he is a Mageguard - essentially a Fighter (Eldritch Knight) trained to act as bodyguard to a pure caster, such as a Wizard or Sorcerer. I have had this character concept sitting in my "awaiting use" for a while, but I do not know enough about The Forgotten Realms to flesh out the backstory with a suitable organisation and region to come from. He, and the organisation, need to be neutral or good, so no Wizards of Thay please, but any other suggestions would be gratefully received, along with a bit of information about the organisation. Or a link to that information.
This is a question for your DM. They’ll be the one needing to incorporate the group into the adventure. They may already have one lined up they can slot your character into. Or they can work with you to develop one. Maybe they don’t even care about FR canon and will allow you to make them be up.
You shouldn’t just present them with a group and tell them the internet said it was ok; work with your DM to find something that is good for both of you.
In Realms canon, there is the Knights of Mystic Fire. It’s a group that can accompany members of the clergy of Mystra on quests to locate hoards of ancient magic.
It's a cool fit to my concept, so thank you for that. I have, in the meantime found a suitable organisation (of course subject to DM approval, Xaithu. ;-) ) - The Swords of Evereska. As the character is a High Elf, that also fits well. I imagine him as part of a subdivision of the Noble Swords, dedicated to acting as bodyguards and escorts of members of the Lordly Wands.
But thank you again, GodwinXZ, for your suggestion.
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I am making a Fighter for an Out of the Abyss campaign, and my concept is that he is a Mageguard - essentially a Fighter (Eldritch Knight) trained to act as bodyguard to a pure caster, such as a Wizard or Sorcerer. I have had this character concept sitting in my "awaiting use" for a while, but I do not know enough about The Forgotten Realms to flesh out the backstory with a suitable organisation and region to come from. He, and the organisation, need to be neutral or good, so no Wizards of Thay please, but any other suggestions would be gratefully received, along with a bit of information about the organisation. Or a link to that information.
Thank you again for your help in this.
Vaughan
This is a question for your DM. They’ll be the one needing to incorporate the group into the adventure. They may already have one lined up they can slot your character into. Or they can work with you to develop one. Maybe they don’t even care about FR canon and will allow you to make them be up.
You shouldn’t just present them with a group and tell them the internet said it was ok; work with your DM to find something that is good for both of you.
In Realms canon, there is the Knights of Mystic Fire. It’s a group that can accompany members of the clergy of Mystra on quests to locate hoards of ancient magic.
It's a cool fit to my concept, so thank you for that. I have, in the meantime found a suitable organisation (of course subject to DM approval, Xaithu. ;-) ) - The Swords of Evereska. As the character is a High Elf, that also fits well. I imagine him as part of a subdivision of the Noble Swords, dedicated to acting as bodyguards and escorts of members of the Lordly Wands.
But thank you again, GodwinXZ, for your suggestion.