MANTICORE

The Manticore
"Way back in the olden ancient East,
Lived a most ferocious beast.
With eyes of flame and teeth of steel,
On human flesh it feast.
Standing over ten feet tall,
No man escaped its roar (roar!).
Behold, my friends and foes alike,
The dreadful Manticore!!"

— Sir Daniel Avidan,
Bard of the College of Eloquence

Purpose

The purpose of MANTICORE is generally to be a thorn in the Tok Empire's side. Though the leader, Gretel Bloodheart, has big aspirations for the organization, it has yet to gain much traction in the S'mothun Cape. The untrust shown by Gretel had made it hard to spread the news, but this has been a benefit for the freedom fighters. Those that have joined the cause have been invaluable additions to MANTICORE and have begun to gain notoriety in the local region among the Tok Officials.

Leadership

As stated above, the group is lead by Gretel Bloodheart, a female human with a gift for the art of hemomancy. Though their numbers are small at the moment, they have formed a small chain of command, each with a different talent that makes them a cherished member of the rebellious group.
They are as follows:

• Gretel, The Tail:
The most dangerous part of the manticore is its tail. Armed with razor-sharp spines all over, it swings with the ferocity of a thousand orc warriors. When one spine falls, another takes its place. Gretel embodies this principle in droves. Where she is the tail and those under her are the spines, she uses her prowess in combat to make sure that a single warrior is assisted in harmony by the rest. Unlike many other leaders, she is not one to stay behind barking orders and instead fights alongside her underlings to support them with her best ability.
• Ophie, The Wing:
The purpose of the wings is to guide the manticore, allowing it to sore through the skies unmolested. Ophie is no exception to this. As The Wing, she offers refuge and lodging to any that would call itself a friend to their cause. Even though she is currently under investigation of heresy by the Tok Empire, she willingly risks life and limb to assist any member of MANTICORE or people that may have unjustly treated by the tyrannical rule of the region.
• Damu, The Mane:
The mane's purpose is to warm the manticore and symbolize its courage. So too is Damu. Damu offers liquid courage to the Spines of MANTICORE, allowing them to drink for free at the Timid Tortle Tavern. He offers a warm meal and a solid alibi. He takes a less active role as far as the leadership goes, but his deniability makes him less suspect to attention by the law. Damu at first glance seems to be a man loyal to the Tok Empire, but this is far from the truth as he holds no love for them. He is constantly in close contact with the other two leaders and it would not be wise to underestimate his power of influence.

Founding

MANTICORE was officially formed on Fosdis the 13^th Day of Heirobis in the 539^th Year of Rebirth, but the leaders have been fighting the battle for many years prior. Back "In The Old Days" as they would say, Gretel, Ophie, and Damu were a small adventuring band that would delve into old catacombs and crypts through the continent of Tok.

Art By: Kaizavair

Ranks

• The Tail
• The Wing
• The Mane

Members
24 (Spines)

Type

Illicit, Rebel

Day of Formation
Fosdis the 13^th Day of Heirobis
in the 539^th Year of Rebirth

Rebellious

MANTICORE

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Tok Empire

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Though the Tok Empire is currently unaware of MANTICORE as a whole, that doesn't stop MANTICORE from hating the Empire wholeheartedly. MANTICORE will stop at nothing to topple the Empire's tyrannical grip on the continent. They are willing to fight tooth and nail for as long as it takes, no matter the price.