The Templars, based in Westmarch, are a secretive group which recruits from the ranks of captive criminals and subjects them to torture and brainwashing until they can no longer recall their crimes, after which they are considered "purified" and inducted into the Order. In-game, the Templars are represented by the companion character Kormac, a warrior who believes himself to be such a criminal. However, his quest for his order's relics allows him to discover the truth: he has been innocent all along, whereas the Order is corrupt. In combat, Kormac's abilities focus on supporting, protecting and healing the player character.