As a wealthy merchant city, Aranthaen businesses are keen to protect their stock and trade with more favor than that provided by the City Guard. Over the space of several years they have built up a significant private police force – not so much focused on the rule of law, but rather a keen dedication to looking after their paymaster’s interests. The Merchant Police are divided into four main battalions, each sponsored by a wealthy merchant family or business cooperative, and with a key exception of The Merchant Volunteers each
Read more →The Blood Moon Tribe is a ferocious horde of orcs that terrorizes the trade routes around Aranthaes. They are infamous for their brutality and willingness to use extreme methods to intimidate and kill their enemies. They are led by an orc warlord named Gromm, who is known for his tactical prowess and his merciless treatment of prisoners. The tribe is comprised of a mix of powerful warriors, skilled archers, and fearsome spellcasters. They often employ shamans and witches who use their dark magic to cast powerful spells that can cripple
Read more →The Iron Fist Clan is a well-organized orc horde that has terrorized the surrounding lands for years. They are known for their brutal tactics and skilled warriors, and have built up a fearsome reputation among travelers and merchants alike. Led by the fearsome chieftain Gorgoth Ironfist, the clan is made up of several tribes that have banded together for strength in numbers. Gorgoth is a towering figure, even among his own kind, and wields a massive battle axe that has claimed the lives of many of his enemies. The Iron
Read more →The Red Cloaks are the most feared, sophisticated, and far-reaching criminal syndicate in all of Aranthaes – a clandestine empire with it’s hands across trade routes, town councils, merchant guilds, and the island’s hidden underbelly. Recognizable by their crimson cloaks, the organization blends the discipline of a private army with the secrecy of a shadow-guild and the rigid hierarchy of a modern organized crime family. And they are everywhere. Red Cloaks Origins and Evolution The Red Cloaks have been on Aranthaes for hundreds of years, starting as a loose
Read more →The Black Blades are a group of highly skilled swordsmen who terrorize trade routes to and from Aranthaes. They are known for their swift and deadly attacks, leaving no survivors behind. Their tactics are precise and calculated, and they use their speed and agility to outmaneuver their victims. They are also very secretive and efficient, rarely leaving behind any clues or witnesses. The Black Blades are said to be led by a charismatic and ruthless leader known only as “the Blade.” Little is known about this enigmatic figure, other than
Read more →The Dragon’s Hand is an independent guild of fighters and adventurers that operates within the city of Aranthaes and surrounding areas. Their primary mission is to protect Lady Bune‘s church and personnel, keeping them safe from harm. The guild is made up of experienced and skilled fighters who are dedicated to their cause. The Dragon’s Hand is well funded by the Defenders of the Mother. This support allows members of the Dragon’s Hand to access fully paid for weapons, armor, and training that they need to effectively carry out their
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