Sanctos

by atokkota

It was time to claim Sanctuary. Would the Spears of Scathach help this woman and her son get out of the domestic Violence? Who was the head of the secret organization? No way. Has she been lying to us all for all these years. The story is AU, has OCs and some OOC. NaNoWriMO2012

4. The Spears of Scathach

Sanctuary

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Chapter 4: the Spears of Scathach

The Spears of Scathach are an order of female magicals who provide sanctuary, medical care and education to those who need protection and or justice. This celtic order teaches martial arts and its warrior members have fought in the past to protect all females and their children from violence. The women warriors are highly skilled in a number of martial arts and do not align themselves with any specific government or political organisations. The Spears of Scathach will provide protection to all whom this secret order believe warrant justice.

Membership requires the individual to knowledgeable and educated in a number of subject areas. It is believed that this organization has a cell like structure that infiltrates the various fields and sectors of society. In the past this order has had medical units who provided aid services in times of crisis to both muggle and magical communities. The members in the medical units have traditionally treated both sides of the war equally and make a promise that all who need assistance will be treated no mater who or what side the individual is aligned to. Most common involvement of the Spears of Scathach in today's modern society is that as protectors of those who are escaping domestic violence.

The Spears of Scathach is leader is known as the Domina and this rank is a latin term for Lady. The Domina will generally hold the position for a number of years after intensive training by the last Domina and her executive committee. In peace time the Domina role been shared in a triumvirate on a number of occasions.

The Spears of Scathach have links to muggle organisations such as the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. Historically this group had links to the Knights Hospitaller of the Order of St John who provided care for pilgrims to the Holy land during the Crusades.

Prewitt, Giddeon (1978) Magical Associations and Orders, Lovegood and Son Publishing: Diagon Alley London Britain.