ShadowHawk

Being mentioned in lore would be more than enough. I like the friendly encounter idea as well, but is a bit much to expect. Perhaps an NPC could be a former member of the Obsidian Order and have it mentioned in their written backstory.

I often wind up modding gear just to get the look I like with the stats I've earned through play. I say if it's practicable and not a huge resource sink, put this option in. At any rate, it would be *far* less resource hungry than including mod tools and have 50% of their utility for me and my ilk.

You'd lose! ;-)

@Oridan: How about Oridan - Battle Sage of the Obsidian Order (or Knight Sage, War[rior] Sage)?

ShadowHawk, Templar of the Obsidian Order, at your service.