The Silent Remnant
Overview
The Silent Remnant is a fledgling black-market courier organization operating in the shadows of Hornhill. Though their influence is currently minor, their ambition is anything but. Specializing in the discreet transport of illicit goods, forbidden texts, sensitive letters, and dangerous magical items, the group trades on secrecy, silence, and speed.
They are not assassins, smugglers, or thieves—though they’ve occasionally worked with all three. The Silent Remnant sees themselves as the lifeblood between powerful forces that cannot afford to be connected.
Origins
The group was formed quietly within the past year by three individuals disillusioned with the state of power in Hornhill. As the city teeters on the edge of political chaos due to the succession crisis, the founders saw opportunity: the more unstable the city becomes, the more valuable neutral, silent operators will be.
Goals and Ambitions
Though the Remnant currently operates solely within Hornhill, their aim is to expand into a citywide network, then region-wide. Their dream is to become the go-to couriers for criminals, nobles, mercenaries, and even mages who can’t afford public attention.
They envision cells in every major city on the continent, all coordinated with subtle codes, trusted contacts, and absolute discretion.
Current Operations
The Hornhill cell is extremely cautious. They accept only select jobs, usually ones that don’t draw the attention of the Crownsguard. They use mundane disguises, pre-arranged signals, and often meet clients in echoing courtyards or through intermediaries. Magical detection is their greatest threat—and their most feared enemy is unpredictability.
Enchantment of the Silent Veil
A custom enchantment developed by Calem, the Enchantment of the Silent Veil is a magically enforced vow of silence used by all operatives during missions. This unique spell, woven deep into the headquarters’ foundation and linked to each operative’s attunement, is central to the group's ethos of secrecy.
When an operative begins a job, they remove their Amulet of the Silent Veil and leave it at the Remnant’s headquarters. The moment the amulet is no longer on their person, the enchantment activates, rendering them completely mute—unable to speak, whisper, or even magically project their voice. The silence cannot be dispelled or bypassed by conventional magic such as Dispel Magic or Message, making their communications during missions reliant on gestures, symbols, or prearranged signs.
This silence remains in place until the operative physically reclaims their amulet from headquarters, at which point the enchantment lifts instantly.
The Silent Remnant is a fledgling black-market courier organization operating in the shadows of Hornhill. Though their influence is currently minor, their ambition is anything but. Specializing in the discreet transport of illicit goods, forbidden texts, sensitive letters, and dangerous magical items, the group trades on secrecy, silence, and speed.
They are not assassins, smugglers, or thieves—though they’ve occasionally worked with all three. The Silent Remnant sees themselves as the lifeblood between powerful forces that cannot afford to be connected.
Origins
The group was formed quietly within the past year by three individuals disillusioned with the state of power in Hornhill. As the city teeters on the edge of political chaos due to the succession crisis, the founders saw opportunity: the more unstable the city becomes, the more valuable neutral, silent operators will be.
Goals and Ambitions
Though the Remnant currently operates solely within Hornhill, their aim is to expand into a citywide network, then region-wide. Their dream is to become the go-to couriers for criminals, nobles, mercenaries, and even mages who can’t afford public attention.
They envision cells in every major city on the continent, all coordinated with subtle codes, trusted contacts, and absolute discretion.
Current Operations
The Hornhill cell is extremely cautious. They accept only select jobs, usually ones that don’t draw the attention of the Crownsguard. They use mundane disguises, pre-arranged signals, and often meet clients in echoing courtyards or through intermediaries. Magical detection is their greatest threat—and their most feared enemy is unpredictability.
Enchantment of the Silent Veil
A custom enchantment developed by Calem, the Enchantment of the Silent Veil is a magically enforced vow of silence used by all operatives during missions. This unique spell, woven deep into the headquarters’ foundation and linked to each operative’s attunement, is central to the group's ethos of secrecy.
When an operative begins a job, they remove their Amulet of the Silent Veil and leave it at the Remnant’s headquarters. The moment the amulet is no longer on their person, the enchantment activates, rendering them completely mute—unable to speak, whisper, or even magically project their voice. The silence cannot be dispelled or bypassed by conventional magic such as Dispel Magic or Message, making their communications during missions reliant on gestures, symbols, or prearranged signs.
This silence remains in place until the operative physically reclaims their amulet from headquarters, at which point the enchantment lifts instantly.
“One voice, one path, no echoes.”
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