Overview
The Crimson Circle is a secretive and influential guild of assassins operating throughout Amra. While their clients range from desperate commoners to the highest echelons of nobility, the Crimson Circle maintains a strict code of conduct that governs their actions. Each member is sworn to uphold the tenets of secrecy, loyalty, and discretion.
The symbol of the Crimson Circle is a crimson crescent moon, which represents the shadowy nature of their work and the sharp precision with which they carry it out.
Symbol and Structure
The symbol of the Crimson Circle is a crimson crescent moon, which represents the shadowy nature of their work and the sharp precision with which they carry it out.
Leadership within the Crimson Circle is divided into the Council of the Blood Moon, which consists of the most skilled and experienced members of the guild. The position of Master Assassin is held by the enigmatic figure known as the Crimson Serpent, whose true identity remains a closely guarded secret.
Rites and Gatherings
This faction’s gatherings, rites, and private protocols are where its public ideals become practical power.
Notable Members
- The Crimson Serpent: A master of infiltration and assassination, the true identity of the Crimson Serpent remains a mystery even to most members of the guild. Their unparalleled skills in the art of the kill keep them at the top of the Crimson Circle's hierarchy.
- Nira Silentblade: A talented but ruthless assassin, Nira is known for her unmatched agility and lethal grace. Her loyalty to the Crimson Circle is unwavering, but her ambition may lead her to challenge the current leadership.
- Markus Nightshade: A skilled poisoner and alchemist, Markus is the mastermind behind the Crimson Circle's most deadly concoctions. His work often blurs the line between science and dark magic, leading some to question his true motives.
Allies and Rivals
The Circle’s rivalry with the Arcane Concord is a dispute over whether dangerous secrets should be studied, hidden, or seized.
Campaign Use
- Use this faction as a patron, rival, secret sponsor, or ideological pressure point.
- Let named members embody the faction’s virtues and contradictions.
- Tie missions to the faction’s rites, leadership disputes, and rivals.