Nether Coven
The Unity of Kirlin can be considered a safe haven for all those that might be considered monsters elsewhere in the world. The same goes for the various alchemist's, mages and other researchers the would like to conduct experiments which would be considered vile and unethical in other parts of the world. A large part of these wayward people is absorbed into the Nether Coven or sponsored by them via other (dubious) channels.
The Nether Coven is the lordly clan that deals with the various arcane matters in the Unity of Kirlin. The Nether Coven currently sits with the Lords of the Hunt and is convinced that they should have a permanent seat. If not for their experiments and wisdom, the ancient lords of the Unity could have been turned to dust long ago because their ancient bodies would no longer be sustained by magic and ritual.
Structure
The current Lord of the Hunt functions as the clan ruler and holds the title of Master Magus within the Nether Coven. The Master is supported by a confidant with the title of Archmagus. The Archmagus should be next in line if the Master Magus would come to pass. Besides the Master and Archmagus there is the council of eleven. These eleven mages have a vote to decide the direction of the clan although the final say lies with the Master Magus.
The Nether Coven is the smallest lordly clan of all ruling clans in the Unity of Kirlin. The reason they are so small is because the only accept creatures with serious magic potential into their ranks. Furthermore the only operate in Yormgundr which makes it hard for outsiders to get their attention.
Culture
The Nether Coven is a secretive organization within the Unity. They closely guard their knowledge because they like to remain vital to the operation of the Unity of Kirlin. They consider themselves to be of a separate elite class than other inhabitants of the Unity. Because of their knowledge and their lordly title, they are often referred as if they are indeed that separate special class they wish to be. This does cause anger with and irritation with other noble houses that do not like being diminished by the Nether Coven.
Public Agenda
Other than retaining their lordly title in this hunt, the Nether Coven doesn't really have a public agenda. It is commonly known that they abuse the war with the Holy Kingdom of Buril but they don't make public statements about it.
Assets
Like all lordly clans, the Nether Coven is wealthy. They make most of their money by researching magic or items for other clans. Furthermore, they produce most of the magic items in the Unity of Kirlin which are then sold by the Night Wings.
