The Golden Grin
During dark times, the need for distraction, inspiration,
and solace grows ever necessary. It was Drassig’s
rule that drove a group of bards, dancers, and storytellers
to come together and weave the fleeting joy from
the local populace and give hope. This band took the
name “The Golden Grin” as their secret faction and
traveled across the realm to offer escapism and entertainment,
all while planting the seeds of discontent,
rebellion, and heroism.
Since the fall of Drassig, the Golden Grin has been
ever present, if happily in the background, watching and
guiding along society, and the power of the individual,
however it can. Members, or “Grinners,” have included
spiritual leaders, artists, musicians, innkeepers, even the
White Duke himself. Little is publicly known about the
Golden Grin besides myths and rumors, and the members
only perpetuate these misnomers.
Public Agenda
Goals
The Golden Grin (or simply the Grin) exists to enlighten
and inspire, keeping ears and eyes out for the murmurs
of tyranny and cruelty, seeking to stamp them out. The
idea that each person is capable of great things permeates
the mantras and beliefs of the Golden Grin, and
many who join are less about acting to change fortune,
and more about cultivating the downtrodden to rise and
improve themselves.
Foreign Relations
Relationships
The Golden Grin claims no formal allies and nor will its
members reveal themselves as such outside of extenuating
circumstances. They approve and elevate groups that work
with the people’s best interests at heart. Some members do
occasionally find their way into higher government, granting
a higher vantage point and platform to disseminate
the ideals behind their cause. While some may not agree
with their rather anarchistic views, Grinners are generally
regarded as good and just when revealed.
Enemies of the Golden Grin are those who oppress and
abuse free expression and living. They also have a general
mistrust of powers that tend to control or regulate the
population too heavily, even with the seemingly best of
intentions.
Legislative Body
Figures of Interest
Theona Balmhand
Gnome Cleric of the Lawbearer. A wandering healer hailing
from Kymal, Theona lives on donations and perpetually
travels from place to place, seeking to aid whomever she
can, and learn whatever the people whisper.
Doctor Dranzel
Half-Orc Traveling Bard. A jovial and rather lackadaisical
performer, his disposition is exaggerated to distract from
his identity as a spy for the Grin.
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