The Union of the Warriors of Shadow
The Union of the Warriors of Shadow is an original guild, not
based on any novels or other gaming themes. It is a school
of warriors that was founded with the intention of training the
elite elven corps for the Nobles of Sybarus City in Avenir, and
have since branched out to form their own Union, almost a cult,
based on pride, dignity, grace, and power.
Originally located in Sybarus' Forbidden City, the need for
more rigorous training grounds and a desire to both extract
themselves from the deadly politics of the City and accept
worthy non-elven members lead the Warriors to re-establish
the main hall in the Underdark. Thus, it is somewhat difficult
to find, which is not an undesirable thing in itself.
At present, Warriors of the Shadow are only loosely tied to
the Noble Houses of Sybarus. Once they have increased their
numbers and power they will become a political force of
their own within the City, forming alliances with Houses and
members of other Sybarite guilds to better serve the Gods'
Will and their own ends.
Neither good nor evil, they are a Union the likes of which has
never before been seen in Genesis, a single organism with a
multiplicity of minds joined in single-minded purpose.
You will know Shadow Warriors by their shadowy veiled appearance
and the bandelerias that they wear over their shoulders and
across their chests.
Attaining membership in the Union
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To join the Union, players must first find the guildhall,
which is hidden deep in the Underdark tunnels of Avenir.
Players should make formal application to the Master or
Mistress of Novices, The Voice, and/or those Shadow Warriors
with whom they are acquainted.
Once acceptance is granted, the player may receive the entry
quest that must be solved before he or she is deemed worthy of
joining the Union. Entrance is possible provided that the player
is neither goblin nor dwarf, as neither race has the grace of
form necessary to perform those feats routinely required of
Shadow Warriors. Hobbits are not expressly forbidden, but
they are regarded with suspicion by Sybarites, who believe
hobbits to be extinct.
Taxation
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The Union is an occupational guild that taxes its members between
one-fourth and one-third of their experience.
Leaving the Union of Warriors of the Shadow
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Death is the penalty for leaving of the Union of your own accord,
and players who have done so will not be permitted to rejoin.
Thus, people are urged to think carefully about both joining and leaving.
Training and skills
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The following skills are available to train in various places
and to various levels of competency within the Union guild hall:
knife, sword, parry, two-handed combat, defence, blind fighting,
awareness, and appraise object. Additionally, there are skills
rained in relation to the Union's special abilities.
Special abilities
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The Warriors of the Shadow have several special abilities. They are
a rather secretive lot, as is their prerogative, and so those wishing
to learn more about the Union must approach its members.
Addendum
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There is a notice from the Guardian of Sybarus posted on the bulletin
boards within Sybarus, which you may read here.
A word from the Diplomat of the Union to those with genuine interest in the guild.
