The Inevitable One

"It is only a matter of time"
The Inevitable One is the title given to the leader of The Reach, a powerful assassin's guild.
The Inevitable One is responsible for the operation of The Reach, and one of the primary tasks is to filter out all potential contracts received, and disseminates them to the rest of the guild members. Throughout Iberrios The Reach is well known for being discrete, and having an impeccable success rate. As such those that are able to contact, and contract the guild compensate handsomely for the chance that their request is approved by the leader. The continent's perception of the guild is that they only take contracts for targets that "deserve it." However, The Inevitable One hand selects the contracts therefore he is the judge, jury, and executioner. Therefore, he is one of the most powerful people in Iberrios.
Another responsibility of the Inevitable One is to lead the initiation ceremony of the new members during the Shadow Walk, a series of challenges used to test the mettle of those wishing to join the guild. Those that do not pass get to continue training, and attempt the Shadow Walk three more times. After the third failure, the initiate is silenced.
The Inevitable One's identity is largely anonymous to everyone outside of his inner circle making it difficult to pin him/her down, but in particular circumstances have been known to meet with a leader or even handle special contracts.
To gain the title of The Inevitable One, one must be at least the rank of Reaper and in good standing with the guild. Furthermore, the prospective member must have at least 50+ confirmed contracts fulfilled. Once those requirements have been met only one of the qualified candidates are then selected by the Revenant, a group of the three most senior members of the guild, who then have to undergo a graduated version of the Shadow Walk.
Once the title of the Inevitable One is acquired and bestowed, the title remains for life unless stripped. In the seemingly interminable and dark history of The Reach, only one leader has ever been relieved of the title.

Qualifications

Must have at least achieved the rank of Reaper, and in good standing

Requirements

• At least achieved the rank of Reaper
• 50+ confirmed contracts fulfilled
• Chosen by the Revenant
• Must pass The Shadow Walk

Responsibilities

• Choosing which contracts the guild will accept
• Distributing contracts to guild members
• Initiation of new guild members

Benefits

• Maintenance of the balance of power in Iberrios
• Leader of the deadliest assassins in the continent

Grounds for Removal/Dismissal

The Inevitable One maybe stripped of the title only by 75% vote by all members with the rank of Shadow and above, and with the final approval of the Revenants.

Type

Professional

Alternative Naming

Harbinger of Death

Equates to

No equivalent rank

Source of Authority

Bestowed

Length of Term

Until death or forceful abdication