The Emerald Blades
The Emerald Blades, as they are known in hushed whispers, are a league of Dal Riadan assassins shrouded in mystery and fear. Historically, this professional guild carried out state-sponsored assignments to eliminate individuals or groups that posed a threat to Dal Riada. Their targets were not limited to external threats; it is rumored that dissidents within Dal Riada, those seeking to upset the social and political order, also fell under their deadly gaze.
The Emerald Blades are masters of stealth and subterfuge, their skills honed to perfection over centuries. They are said to move like shadows, their presence only felt in the chilling breeze that follows their departure. Their signature weapon is a thin, curved blade, as beautiful as it is deadly, said to be imbued with ancient elven magic. Their faces are often concealed with wooden bird like masks, especially when dealing with those of authority.
Little is known about the guild outside of Dal Riada, and the Dal Riadans themselves are tight-lipped about their existence. However, rumors run rampant about sightings of elven assassins in the night across Cairngorm and even as far as Faerun. These tales speak of a swift, silent figure disappearing into the shadows, leaving behind only a whisper of lavender and the cold glint of a blade in the moonlight.
No one is quite sure what their purpose is now, centuries after the Breaking. Some believe they continue to serve Dal Riada, protecting the island kingdom from unseen threats. Others suggest they have become mercenaries, selling their skills to the highest bidder. There are even whispers that they are searching for something, a lost artifact or perhaps a person of interest.
The Emerald Blades have become a sort of boogeyman-like presence in the folklore of Cairngorm. Parents use tales of the elven assassins to scare children into obedience, while adults use their name to explain away strange happenings. Yet, for all the fear and speculation they inspire, the Emerald Blades remain an enigma, their true purpose as hidden as the faces behind their masks.
The Emerald Blades are masters of stealth and subterfuge, their skills honed to perfection over centuries. They are said to move like shadows, their presence only felt in the chilling breeze that follows their departure. Their signature weapon is a thin, curved blade, as beautiful as it is deadly, said to be imbued with ancient elven magic. Their faces are often concealed with wooden bird like masks, especially when dealing with those of authority.
Little is known about the guild outside of Dal Riada, and the Dal Riadans themselves are tight-lipped about their existence. However, rumors run rampant about sightings of elven assassins in the night across Cairngorm and even as far as Faerun. These tales speak of a swift, silent figure disappearing into the shadows, leaving behind only a whisper of lavender and the cold glint of a blade in the moonlight.
No one is quite sure what their purpose is now, centuries after the Breaking. Some believe they continue to serve Dal Riada, protecting the island kingdom from unseen threats. Others suggest they have become mercenaries, selling their skills to the highest bidder. There are even whispers that they are searching for something, a lost artifact or perhaps a person of interest.
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