Network of Shadows
We hide in darkness, we lurk in shadows, we remain unseen, we are what you fear the most, we are the unknown
The network of shadows is an organization spanning the entire world, they have existed since the beginning of the Age of Corruption in 918. they are a mysterious organization shrouded in rumors and myths. Their ranks are as solid as steel and their grip around themselves is tight and firm.
Structure
There are 7 ranks within the Network of Shadows.
Starting with the lowest rank we have the Shadows, they are expected to act as spies for the Merchants and usually operate within smaller cities alone or bigger cities together with other Shadows. As a Shadow you are expected to inform your Merchant of any info you uncover about a target or any secret activities performed within your network for a sum of money given out by the merchant.
the second rank is the merchant, Once you have proven yourself as a capable spy and earn a recommendation from anyone with a higher rank than yourself, you have to chance to earn a promotion and become a Merchant. As a Merchant you have command over Shadows in your network, additionally you can sell the information you gather from shadows to potential sponsors, however you are required to give a sum of your money to your Shadow for their work.
The third rank is The Black Blade. compromised of assassins, to become a Black Blade you have to receive a recommendation from a Guild Head, as a Black Blade you are trusted to not only infiltrate highly dangerous fortresses but also escape completely undetected, your cut and payment is decided by the Guild Head
The fourth rank is The Guild Head, in many cities across Mundus the Network of Shadows operate through underground Guilds and each Guild is compromised of Shadows, Merchants, Black Blades and The Guild Head, whomst is chosen by the Scholars to lead the guilds, as a Guild Head you are responsible for all the money earned and spent, all the deals, all the criminals, all the targets and otherwise important figures within your designated city, both residents and visitors.
the fifth rank is the Scholar. compromised of 25 highly skilled, wise and otherwise talented individuals who command all the tenants and laws of the Network, they are the most trusted members of the Network of Shadows and are responsible for all the missions given out to the "underlings".
the sixth rank is the Lord/Lady of Shadows, the singular head of the Network of Shadows, absolutely everything regarding the Lord/Lady of Shadows is completely unknown to even the Scholars, the only thing that is known is that they are not one to be messed with. rumored to be blessed by the gods themselves, believed to not even exist, whatever the case truly is, no one will truly know.
the seventh and final rank is reserved for The Keeper. The Keeper is the only member of the Network of Shadows who knows the true identity of the Lord/Lady of Shadows, Additionally the purpose of the Keeper is to keep track of every single piece of information gathered by the Network of Shadows, and all this information is kept within a secret lair only referred to as "The Library", the location of "The Library" is only known by The Lord/Lady of Shadows and The Keeper.
Culture
The 5 core tenants of the Network is
I-Never refuse the company of darkness. to do so invokes the wrath of the scholars.
II-never disobey an order from a superior. to do so locks you out of the network.
III-never kill a fellow member of the network. to do so invokes a warrant for your capture.
IV-never steal the job of another member. to do so invokes the wrath of your guild
V-never betray the darkness. to do so results in death.
Assets
The Network of Shadows has many different guilds across the world, mountains of gold, armories of weapons, four highly fortified banks, a council where the 25 Scholars live, and "The Library" where all information is stored.
History
in 891 the founder of the shadow Network was born, Cephiro was his name, he was a High Elf born on the coast of Yosei-Lei, he grew up in the ruins of the great demonic invasion and by seeing his home in such shambles he grew distain for the world and its poor control, so when he reached the age of adulthood he went out on a journey to form his vision of a solution to the problems, a network in the shadows that controls those in the light. when he first founded the Network of Shadows in 912 he became the First Lord of the Shadows and his reign lasted until his assassination in 961, and any Lord/Lady of Shadows after Cephiro was required to erase their presence from not only the light but also the darkness.
We are the unknown.
Founding Date
912
Type
Illicit, Syndicate
Alternative Names
The Web of Shadows, The lurkers
Demonym
Shadow Agent
Leader Title
Location
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