Alloy of Destiny

Alloy of Destiny is a private organization not tied to any specific location. It was founded around 200 years ago by Maxime Poliné and Jocelin Rembug to investigate a crime that, for legal or practical reasons, the authorities could not pursue. Following the death of Maxime, Jocelin retired, and Assim Bassid became the new leader.
Today, Alloy of Destiny operates as a vast network of private investigators specializing in the resolution of mysteries, scientific enigmas, and inexplicable phenomena. With a well-defined structure, its members work clandestinely and often adopt fake identities to safeguard their private lives and missions.
The organization is made up of members from various disciplines, including scientists, historians, and engineers, among others.
The leader of the organization, known as The Weaver, oversees all operations. They are assisted by a council called The Blacksmiths, who supervise investigations and ensure that the organization runs smoothly. Each Blacksmith is responsible for managing one of the organization’s many specialized factions.

Structure

The Weaver (Leader)

The central figure and ultimate authority of the organization. The Weaver sets global priorities, allocates key resources, and oversees critical operations. They also make final decisions during internal conflicts or crises.

The Blacksmiths (Council of Supervisors)

A select group of senior members who advise the Weaver and oversee the organization’s various factions. Each Blacksmith specializes in a specific area.

The Photographers (Field Agents)

The operatives on the front lines. They undertake missions of infiltration, investigation, and retrieval, often operating under cover identities. They are the heart of the organization, applying their specific skills to solve the most puzzling cases.

The Artisans (Technical Specialists)

Engineers, scientists, and mechanics who design and maintain the tools and devices used by the organization. They also develop new technologies to support the Forgers in their missions.

The Archivists (Keepers of Knowledge)

Custodians of the information and records accumulated by the organization. They are responsible for investigating past cases, maintaining maps and historical archives...

The Apprentices (Members in Training)

New recruits who are learning the skills needed to become Photographers or Artisans. They often work under the guidance of a Blacksmith or veteran Photographers.

Culture

Fundamental Beliefs

The Pursuit of Absolute Truth

Alloy of Destiny is centered on the relentless pursuit of truth, regardless of social, moral, or legal conventions. Truth is regarded as the key to understanding the world and unraveling secrets that threaten the natural order. Deception, manipulation, and lies are considered necessary techniques to achieve a greater good: knowledge.

Personal Sacrifice for the Greater Good

Members of the organization are willing to sacrifice their privacy, safety, and even their lives to solve cases and protect society. This is reflected in a culture of teamwork, where the common good takes precedence over individual needs. Members accept this as an unyielding obligation to uncover the truth.

Acceptance of the Unexplainable

As investigators of unknown and sometimes unintelligible phenomena, the culture of Alloy of Destiny fosters an open mindset toward the unexplainable. While they strive to find logical and reasonable answers, they are prepared to accept that some things may go beyond what science can comprehend.

Customs and Rituals

The Ritual of Case Presentation

When an important case is brought before the organization, a secret meeting called The Fire of Truth is convened. Members presenting the case must do so meticulously and with thorough documentation, almost as if performing a ceremony. This presentation is followed by a period of discussion and analysis, where every detail is examined exhaustively.

The Commitment to Secrecy

The oath of secrecy is a cornerstone of the culture. When a member joins Alloy of Destiny, they take a solemn vow to uphold the organization's secrets and those of the cases they work on. Members see this not only as a matter of confidentiality but also as a responsibility to their peers and their work.

Social Aspects

Values of Honesty and Loyalty

Despite their secretive nature, members place great value on loyalty and honesty among themselves. Mutual trust is essential, as every member relies on others to solve cases and maintain order within the organization.

Recognition of Death

Death is a recurring theme within Alloy of Destiny, especially as some members have sacrificed their lives in the pursuit of truth. In honor of these members, the organization observes The Day of Shadows, an annual day dedicated to remembering the fallen.

Public Agenda

The Alloy of Destiny presents itself as a network of independent consultants and advisors committed to solving challenging and unconventional problems. Their stated mission is to assist individuals, organizations, and governments in understanding and addressing complex mysteries, particularly those beyond the reach of traditional institutions.

They position themselves as allies to the public good, offering specialized expertise to bring clarity to situations involving scientific anomalies, unexplained phenomena, and intricate criminal cases.

The Alloy of Destiny emphasizes three core principles in its public agenda:

1. Integrity in Service: They claim to act with fairness and discretion, maintaining the trust of those who seek their help.
2. Innovation in Solutions: By utilizing a multidisciplinary approach, they promise to tackle the most intricate challenges with cutting-edge methods and perspectives.
3. Dedication to Truth: Their ultimate goal, as they declare, is to uncover the truth, regardless of how hidden or inconvenient it may be.

Their agenda is carefully curated to appear as an aid to progress and order, avoiding any implication of secrecy or subversion that might raise suspicion about their deeper motives or clandestine activities.

Assets

The Alloy of Destiny possesses a variety of resources and assets that enable it to conduct its operations effectively while maintaining a discreet profile. These resources are distributed among its members and operational cells to ensure autonomy and security.

Financial Resources

The organization is primarily funded through anonymous donations, fees for services rendered to private clients, and resources acquired through covert operations. Its transactions are designed to avoid detection and preserve independence.

Facilities

The Alloy of Destiny does not operate from visible central headquarters but instead uses secret hideouts. These spaces are often hidden in discreet locations such as private homes, abandoned factories, or even commercial establishments functioning as fronts.

Equipment and Technology

Members have access to advanced tools for investigation, including:

• Specialized scientific instruments.
• Devices for covert surveillance and monitoring.
• Personal weapons for self-defense, often modified to be untraceable.
• Discreet vehicles adapted for infiltration and extraction operations.

Information Network

One of the organization's most valuable assets is its extensive network of informants and contacts, both within and outside governmental institutions. This network provides access to sensitive information crucial for solving cases.

Knowledge and Archives

The organization maintains a centralized but hidden library known as The Ring of Knowledge, containing detailed information on unexplained phenomena, solved cases, advanced technologies, and historical archives. Members also keep personal field journals encoded to prevent sensitive information from falling into the wrong hands.

Human Resources

Field Agents: Highly trained in investigation, infiltration, and case resolution. Scientists and Engineers: Provide technical support and develop innovative tools. Historians and Analysts: Specialize in deciphering patterns and identifying connections between events.

Cover Assets

To avoid raising suspicion, the organization often operates front businesses or activities, such as engineering workshops or private consultancy agencies, which serve to mask its true nature.

History

Approximately 200 years ago, the Alloy of Destiny emerged as a response to a pressing need. It all began in the city of Ornash, an important industrial and mercantile hub. At the time, a serial killer was terrorizing the population, targeting working-class women with brutal and methodical precision. Despite the growing fear, the local police were unable to continue their investigation due to legal and political constraints.

Two brilliant women from vastly different backgrounds decided to take matters into their own hands:

• Maxime Poliné, a former scientific investigator with a strong sense of justice.
• Jocelin Rembug, a civil rights lawyer with a sharp mind for deduction and persuasion.

Together, they formed an unlikely partnership, pooling their skills and resources to pursue the case. Using an improvised network of contacts, meticulous research, and relentless determination, they uncovered leads the police had overlooked or were unable to follow. After months of clandestine investigation, they managed to identify and capture the killer, exposing a broader conspiracy of corruption involving influential figures in the city.

This success cemented their reputation and laid the foundation for what would become the Alloy of Destiny. Their initial mission was clear: to solve cases that the authorities could not (or would not) investigate, whether due to legal restrictions, lack of resources, or political pressures.

Over time, the organization grew, developing a formal structure and recruiting experts from various fields. However, their journey was not without hardship. The mysterious death of Maxime Poliné dealt a heavy blow to the organization, and shortly after, Jocelin Rembug retired from leadership. The mantle then passed to Assim Bassid, who transformed the Alloy of Destiny into a more clandestine and sophisticated network, adapting to the challenges and dangers of the changing world.

Today, the Alloy of Destiny remains true to its founding principles: to pursue truth at any cost, protect those who cannot defend themselves, and confront the inexplicable with courage and intellect.

Forged in reason

Type

Secret, Governmental arm

Alternative Names

The Archives

Government System

Meritocracy

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