The Shadow Serpents

The Shadow Serpents were a band of spies that operated out of the city of Dralio, under the approval of the thieves guild known as The Emerald Snakes. The group was led by Nagesh Phani, also referred to as The Grey Viper. Agents of the guild operated within all the major cities in Meghreb, as well as some in Magowan and Tymeria. They were particularly dangerous because of their ability to blend in with high society along with their eagerness to accept almost any job, if only to hone their skills.

Structure

During the 1st century AC, The Shadow Serpents were ruled by the 9-person Council of Serpents from the city of Dralio, which in turn was led by the Grandmaster of Shadows. The guild was strongly structured organization, which granted them a level of protection to the organization as a while.
Anonymity The power structure of the organization prevented individual members from possessing knowledge of the identity of any other Shadow Serpents save for their immediate superior and the agents who directly worked beneath them. This dynamic allowed members of varying ranks within the hierarchy to work on the same operation, even if in very different capacities.
If an agent learned the identity or goals of a superior, they were often promoted to such a rank that they would work closely with that agent, as a reward for their investigative skills. If the discovery was proven to be a result of egregious error on behalf of the superior, that agent was punished and the uncovering Shadow Serpent maintained their current rank.

Type

Guild, Thieves

Alternative Names

The Gold Serpents