The Mourning

The Mourning is body that steers the Widows of the Wound, their presence felt but rarely seen. They guide acts of vengeance and remembrance, ensuring that justice is never twisted into personal gain. The identity of the Mourners is shrouded in secrecy—known to only a handful of Widows, and only ever whispered about beyond those ranks. Even among the Widows, the Mourners are part myth, part reality—a quiet, lingering presence on the canals of Awarth.

The Mourners know one another, their bond forged through shared grief and a relentless drive to right the wrongs of the waterways. They meet in shadowed places—beneath collapsed bridges, within abandoned ferries, or in forgotten catacombs where the noise of The Wound drowns out any spying ears. When The Mourning speaks, it is through cryptic symbols, coded notes, and trusted messengers. Their decisions shape the Widows' path, though they never issue direct orders. Instead, they offer guidance, invoking the Widows’ creed: We Remember.