The Watchful Shield is an order of Knights. Most people only know them as fanatics and crazy monster hunters. But those savvier do know the true purpose of the order.

The Order of the Watchful Shield, an order founded by Torm and Helm followers whose goal is to protect Faerun from predations of extraplanar creatures. They monitor the realm, assist and attempt to preemptively stop these threats through prophecies and intelligence gathering.