Cult of Mystra's Folly

Structure

This religious organization has established many levels of hierarchy. The highest rank a member can receive is a Night Slinger. There is a total of five Night Slingers that make up the highest tier of the organization. Night Slinger Namue Isardum the Eldritch is the most senior of the Night Slingers. The below demonstrates the types of Night Slingers.
Isardum the Eldritch can harness a gift of Shar that shuts down Eldritch powers for a round of combat.
Suni the Arcane can dispel and counterspell at will three times per long rest.
Sara the Deranged can curse someone with an affliction of short-term madness.
Celasaer the Shadow is able to harness the gift of Shar's darkness with the ability to see through magical darkness.
The fifth Night Slinger was recently appointed to the order but could not get a gift from Shar. He was taken into custody in Everdine by members of The Notorious.

Public Agenda

The Cult of Mystra's folly wants to bring darkness to typical arcane casting. Instead, they want the shadow weave to be the primary source of magic in the world. They have recently heard of an Artifact Of Malgos and could unlock the secrets of how to control the weave.

Assets

This organization has a church located in Amberwatch that is dedicated to Shar. Only the most devoted members know the true intentions of what the organization is wanting to do.

History

The cult of mystra's folly started in 1410. It was after an arcane summit when five necromancers discovered the shadow weave. They started the cult under the name of Night Slingers. They dedicated themselves to start teaching this form of magic at The Academy of Thorn'Adan. They were able to teach this magic until 2400. During the first great war, the illusionist, necromancers, and enchanters had a more robust skill set. However, there was a massive decrease in their offensive powers.
Over the years, this magic was taught at The Academy of Thorn'Adan. Then, the Grand Master of Necromancy Ryo Nexus found his within the ranks of a Night Slingers. Here he learned even darker necromancy magic and was able to turn himself into the Lich Kardun. First, the Grand Master Wizard Council tried to eliminate the stain of the Cult of Mystra Folly and now the teachings of the corrupt Ryo Nexus. . These events lead to the sealing of Ryo Nexus's wizard tower along with many of the instructions of the first Night Slingers.
The Lich Kardun had to deal with some of his former students wanting to try and overthrow him as a Night Slingers. So he sealed away the most masterful student that wanted to destroy him, the very Isardum the Eldritch. After this, some of his necromancer students left his teachings and went into hiding in Amberwatch. The rest of his students and joined the Silver Shadow Clan that Lich Kardun is the leader of.
After the Lich Kardun and Silver Shadow Clan were defeated, the Cult of Mystra Folly members returned to their studies. They learned a way to bring back Isardum the Eldritch. However, they didn't realize this would open a rip into the elemental plane of fire and started to burn the Everdine Forest.

When darkness settles our lady will return

Founding Date

1410

Type

Religious, Cult

Alternative Names

Church of Sharr

Predecessor Organizations

• Grand Master Wizard Council
• The Academy of Thorn'Adan
• Wizards of Azion

Successor Organization

• Cult of Mystra's Folly

Leader

Namue Isardum

Leader Title

Night Slinger

Parent Organization

Shadow Clan

Deities

• Shar

Divines

• Sla'Shing'La'Me'La

Location

Amberwatch

Controlled Territories

• The Cursed Arrow
• The Half-full Cup

Notable Members

• Celasaer the Shadow
• Namue Isardum