The Order of the Dawn

The Order of the Dawn are a secret society of ruthless vampire hunters based in Europe in the Bloodbound series. They are first referenced Bloodbound, Book 2, Chapter 7. They make their first appearance in Book 2, Chapter 8.

Appearance
As shown in the portrait fragment, the members used to wear silver Knight's armor with a Sun symbol and the Fleur de lis symbol. The modern day members wear white combat gear complete with helmets that hide their identity. Some members still have a Sun symbol on their uniform.

History
According to Adrian, as long as there have been vampires in Europe, there have been vampire hunters, specifically a elite and fanatical secret society that the public does not know about. They are well-funded and influential in both finance and politics, which evolved them from a small guild to an army. The order is thousands of years old, with roots in ancient Greece. Before they were called the Order of the Dawn, they were called the Knights of Light and the Holy Brotherhood. They are extremely religious and have an intense devotion to the concept of the light, while vampires represent the dark.

They are incredibly tactical, usually scouting a den or an individual before moving in. They know what it takes to slow down a vampire such as stakes, decapitation, and fire. They move with military precision and are backed up by the latest technology. They are some of the most elite and efficient killers in the world. They are the main reason why Gaius Augustine immigrated to America to build his shadow kingdom. The current head is a man named Erik Balthazar the Fourth, who is incredibly wealthy and a true believer in the order's cause.

Members

 * Erik Balthazar IV (Current Leader)