The Brotherhood of the Shield, also known as Ancient Order of the Shield, is an ancient society that was created to keep Earth safe. They have recruited the best minds and warriors throughout history, even creating the Elixir of Life from the Philosopher's Stone. During the time of the first Inhumans were made by the Kree, the dark Inhuman known as Hive sought to use his power to enslave the planet. That was when a group of Inhumans and Humans worked together by forming the Brotherhood of the Shield and rebelling against Hive and the Brotherhood of the Spear for the fate of Earth. In the end, the Brotherhood of the Shield defeated Hive and banished him to a distant planet, while his followers planned to continue the work of their leader, and in the wake of his banishment, the freedom fighters that were part of the Brotherhood of the Shield decided to keep their society active and strong by protecting their planet and its people from the Brotherhood of the Spear which would involve into HYDRA. The society would considerably grow in scope over the ages, recruiting many famous individuals throughout the course of history.