Since they're so prominent in my latest book, "NEXUS Point," I'm going to post the definition of what the Na'dari Order is.
Na’dari: (Nah-dar-ee) An ecumenical order of monk warriors dedicated to defending Sophont-kind from evil, ranging from terrorists to unspeakably horrifying demons and their sorcerer minions. Fortunately for the Na’dari, fighting demons and their powerful mortal servants is a responsibility that primarily falls upon the wizards with whom the Na’dari served the Creator. While wizards are “demis” with powers and abilities known as “the Gift,” Na’dari are highly skilled warriors trained in hand-to-hand combat, sword fighting, and mastery of all laser weapons. Comprising all species from many worlds in the sector, each Na’dari endured grueling months of novitiate to earn the Blade of Crimm.
Obviously, the various species and religions were inspired by the Jedi Order.
The Harpers from "Forgotten Realms" influenced some of the "special investigative units" within the Na'dari, but what inspired me most were the Warders from Robert Jordan's "Wheel of Time" series.
And to not leave you hanging, here is the definition of the Blade of Crimm.
Blade of Crimm With a golden dragon hilt and a tavacel blade protruding from its open maw, the Blade of Crimm is synonymous with the Na’dari Order. Men and women who endured the grueling training and passed the trials earned the right to take the Final Oath to become Na’dari. The Blade of Crimm is the symbol of that right.
This is the heroic Na'dari team featured in "NEXUS Point."
Pictured (from Left to right) is Bol Dalga, who is an Ophidan. A former Marine Commando from the Locerlan Republic, Bol is an excellent close-quarters fighter and unflappable under fire.
Rolef Enzen is the team's second senior Na'dari. A member of the Caninaen species, Rolef is a stickler for rules and decorum, which can be kind of annoying to the others, especially Lami.
Preceptor Duncan Clark is the Team Leader. As part of a family legacy spanning centuries within the Order, Duncan was in Earth’s Army Special Operations before joining the Na’dari. A lethal combination of strength, speed, skill, and intelligence, Preceptor Clark is one of the Order's best warriors.
Just a couple of years out of his novitiate, Roland Banniston is a former Bongorian Royal Ranger. The young Na'dari is also the Kingdom's crown prince, but his respectful treatment of others as equals belies his royal station. A highly skilled marksman and swordfighter, Roland is quick on his feet in both the literal and figurative sense.
Lami Ken is a Rodentan and the team's only female member. She and Roland trained together as novices and are close as siblings. A former Caspian Royal Army Ranger, Lami's an elusive hand-to-hand fighter and an excellent marksman. She is also a bit of a smartarse who loves getting on Rolef's nerves.
On the right is Dring Senyas, who is a member of the Reptilon species. Cool under pressure and highly intelligent, Dring is a former army cavalry scout in the Raswaon Kingdom’s elite “Long Patrol.”
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