Order of the Sword

The Order of the Sword is a militant religion which started out as a small congregation of fanatical devil hunters that came from the shores of the isolated island of Fortuna, and it is ever present in Devil May Cry 4. They believe that centuries ago the Legendary Dark Knight Sparda once served as the feudal lord of the island city of Fortuna. Now they forvever worship him as a god and wishes to eradicate all demons in his name. All the native townspeople of Fortuna including children are members of that faith which dictates every aspect of their daily lives. The townspeople wear cowls with the insignia of the sword of Sparda on them, and live pious yet modern day lives, peacefully worshiping Sparda among their different and daily activities while the Order of the Sword act as the guardians of the island and protecters of its people. Every year the Order of the Sword celebrates the Festival of the Blade, the day that all of the faithful remember Sparda's "great sacrifice".

MembersEdit
The Order of the Sword is headed by Sanctus, the holy priest of the Order and Vicar of Sparda who is killed by the Son of Sparda, Dante at the beginning of the game. He was later resurrected though the power of Ascension Ceremony. The Holy Knights of the Order were previously lead by him, but now the current Supreme Commander of The Order is Credo. Knights all wear uniform clothes and swords while still bearing their crest that resembles the sword of Sparda, designed by Agnus, The Order's Chief Alchemist. Other notable members include Nero and Gloria, as well as Kyrie, who was the songstress for the Festival of the Blade this year, though it isn't clear if she is actually member of the Order or not.

ActivitiesEdit
The Order of the Sword has been collecting Devil Arms for some time before game, in order to create minor Hellgates across the island. In turn, the Gates were needed to summon demons and thus provide the Order with the material to build their weaponized demons (the Angeloes and other lesser demons), power the Ascension Ceremony, as well as complete The Savior itself.