Vell Quarth a vell Mor`Jakal
The Order of the Black Scorpion
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Founder: The Late Queen Gwenneth Ariquiss
Co-Ordinator: The Shadow Council
Internal Leadership:
- Code Name: Emperor Scorpion
Identity: Rhysanus Ariquis
This Position is held by the highest-ranking member. They are responsible for overseeing the training and deployment of assassins within the Order, ensuring that each operative is skilled in the arts of stealth and elimination.Rhysanus is currently filling in until he decides who should inherit the position once held by his Late Queen. - Code Name: Striped Devil Scorpion
Identity: Lady Shandrae Auondril
This Possition is Held by the Royal Herald and is responsible for overseeing the intelligence-gathering operations of the Order, coordinating the efforts of agents and informants to gather crucial information for the crown. - Code Name: Black Forest Scorpion
Identity: Lae`Sharra Caer`Thalarin
This Position oversees the financial operations and resource allocation of the Order, ensuring that funds are available for missions and maintaining the secrecy of the organization's financial transactions. - Code Name: Black Rock Scorpion
Identity: Delphine Gwydian
This Position manages the Order's diplomatic relations with other factions and nations, utilizing their noble connections to further Elven interests and negotiate alliances while maintaining the veil of secrecy surrounding the organization's true objectives.
Background: The Order of the Black Scorpion traces its origins to the visionary leadership of Queen Gwenneth Ariquis. Founded in a time of political intrigue and external threats, the Order was conceived as a clandestine force to safeguard Elven interests through covert means.
Mission: The primary mission of the Order is to protect Elven interests using their noble and diplomatic status as a facade for clandestine operations assigned by the crown. Operating in the shadows, the members of the Order serve as assassins and spies, leveraging their connections to nobility to gather intelligence, eliminate threats, and advance Elven agendas.
Composition: Comprised solely of females, the members of the Order are chosen from the ranks of noble families or Sajorte, often entering into arranged marriages to further the Order's influence. Each member undergoes rigorous training in the arts of assassination and espionage, honing their skills to serve the greater good of Elven society.
Secrecy: A cornerstone of the Order's existence is secrecy. Many of the members are married to nobles who remain unaware of their wives' involvement in the organization. Outside of the Order, only Rhysanus Ariquis and the Royal Herald Lady Shandrae Auondril are privy to the Order's existence since Queen Gwenneth's assassination.
Operations: Under the guidance of the council, the Order undertakes missions vital to Elven interests, operating with utmost discretion to avoid detection. Whether infiltrating enemy territories, gathering intelligence, or eliminating threats to the crown, the members of the Order execute their duties with precision and unwavering loyalty to their people.
Legacy: The legacy of the Order of the Black Scorpion is shrouded in secrecy, known only to a select few within Elven society. Yet, its impact resonates throughout history, as its members continue to serve as silent guardians, protecting the realm from threats both within and beyond its borders.