The Black Hands

Spymasters with Special Duties

The Black Hands are the spymasters of the nations of Ithan and the leaders of the Shades. These titles are not hereditary nor are they able to be bought. None who know enough about the Black Hands' duties to be a Black Hand actually want to be one; all offers to buy the title have ended in rejection on the grounds of incompetence. The first Black Hand — Laëtitia Roy — was highly gifted in espionage and magic. She placed a spell that is carried along with the titles; a spell that is commonly regarded by a blessing by the people, but as a curse among the Shades. Laëtitia's spell made it impossible for any Black Hand to die an unnatural death.

Duties of the Black Hands

The duties associated with being a Black Hand are tenfold. They are not simple duties, and they carry a deep cost: the Black Hands can be nothing more than a shadow among the people. Most Black Hands render themselves barren to ensure their bloodline never continues in correspondence with the tenth duty, but there are those who believe that — if a child of their blood shall be born — it is not conflicting with the tenth duty so long as the child is raised separate from the main populous of Ithan.

1. The Black Hands must protect the Bloodline of Shadow at any cost
2. The Black Hands must ensure that Aenik does not reawaken
3. The Black Hands must participate in the Cabinet of Black Hands
4. The Black Hands must ensure that the Balance is upheld
5. The Black Hands must ensure the survival of magic
6. The Black Hands must lead the Shades
7. The Black Hands must punish those who threaten the Balance
8. The Black Hands must act as the spymaster of a Nation of Ithan
9. The Black Hands must ensure the survival of their Nation
10. The Black Hands must leave no trace on Ithan

The Cabinet of Black Hands by Aydan Nightshade with DrawShield

The Crest of the Cabinet of Black Hands

Type

Religious, Special

Status

Active

Form of Address

Their Darkness

Source of Authority

The Koaelora

Length of Term

Until death

First Holder

Laëtitia Roy

Current Holders

• Ange Faucheux

Related Locations

• Ithan

Related Organizations

• Atril
• Hegale
• The Koaelora
• Fespela
• Granoia
• Skayton
• Koaelore
• Lusatia

Laetitia Roy by Artbreeder

Laëtitia Roy, the first Black Hand