Gabriel's Hammer

Gabriel's Hammer is the military arm of The Church of Kako and was founded by Gabriel Palatinus. Gabriel's Hammer serves mostly as cathedral and parish constables.

History
Gabriel's Hammer can be traced to the early days of Partel. When raiders of Telmzi began pillaging villages along Partel's northern coast, Gabriel Palatinus commissioned veterans of the Partel Unification War to patrol the affected areas. The patrols were made up of teams of four. These beginning commissions however would be the foundation of Gabriel's Hammer.

In 814 AtE the death of Prophet King Kako Partel tore the fledging kingdom asunder. Various lords created a confederacy which plunged the kingdom into a terrible civil war. Many of the faithful were in Partel City to pay their respects to the late Prophet King. As the faithful mourned in the square, Gabriel Palatinus spoke to them urging the faithful to not let the Kingdom of Partel die with the prophet king. This speech would be later known as "The Defender's Cry".

The Glorious Defense of Partel City
As pilgrims left within days they would return with news of an army approaching Partel City. Gabriel Palatinus and Cahya Bakal began training the remaining pilgrims. Gabriel Palatinus also ordered the faithful who owned ships to sail along the north coast collecting the patrols protecting the northern coast along with any volunteers and bring them back to Partel City for it's defense. This task was completed one day before the Confederate army arrived on the outskirts. The army was not prepared for the plan that was now set in motion.

The Confederate army expected no defense or opposition as they marched through the empty streets. Without siege weapons marched onward. The army arrived at the square where they were met by Gabriel Palatinus and his contingent of 80 armored veteran soldiers blocking the road to Partel Castle.

The commander asked Palatinus if he was going to resist hopelessly against his greater numbered army to which Palatinus replied "No, I am here only to defend the faithful. Glory to the one who knows!" From their hiding places, pilgrims flooded the square with their makeshift weapons of war: shovels, clubs, picks and blacksmith hammers echoing Palatinus's words "Glory to the one who knows.". The Confederate army was caught by surprised. Confederates who did not drop their weapons and surrender immediately were slain.

After this short battle the prisoners were given a choice. Join this new army, Gabriel's Hammer, and reunifty the country or go back home to their families untouched. Many of the soldiers were faithful to The Church of Kako and joined Gabriel's Hammer. None of the soldiers chose to go back to their families.

Gabriel's Hammer would then go on to reunify Partel.