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The Coven (also known as the Cabal as a degratory reference) were a group devoted to following the [[Echten Knights]]. While the Echten Knights were a race all their own, the Coven were actual dreamers that followed them. The Coven all followed the Echten Knights for their own reasons, but the one thing they had in common was a devotion to the Echten. | The Coven (also known as the Cabal as a degratory reference) were a group devoted to following the [[Echten Knights]]. While the Echten Knights were a race all their own, the Coven were actual dreamers that followed them. The Coven all followed the Echten Knights for their own reasons, but the one thing they had in common was a devotion to the Echten. | ||
== Beliefs == | |||
An ancient order pre-dating even the original [[Cult of Bashir]], the Coven of the Echt was largely an imperialistic faction that once controlled the entire city. They are rumored to be responsible for the construction of most of the modern city. There were slight traces of religion in the worship of 'the Darkness', but they were nowhere near the zealotry of the Cult. | |||
== Central Figures == | |||
[[Eiay]] and [[Prayenth]] - Former [[Yissen]] who served as ambassadors of the Echten. | |||
[[The Echten Knights]] - The demonic army of the Echt. | |||
[[Dorcade]] - First modern High Priest. | |||
[[Gilly]] - Potential High Priestess. | |||
== Members of the House == | |||
Leaders: (Echten) Thrall, Prentice, Rogue, Vassal, Guard, (?) | Leaders: (Echten) Thrall, Prentice, Rogue, Vassal, Guard, (?) | ||
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Guardians: none | Guardians: none | ||
Initiates: Cane, Avenlong, Richard Shru, Magus, (?) | Initiates: [[Cane]], [[Avenlong]], [[Richard Shru]], [[Magus]], (?) | ||
== Diplomacy == | |||
The Coven of the Echt was the eternal rival of the [[Cult of Bashir]] and devoted itselt entirely to the destruction of [[Bashir]]. The faction was largely neutral towards the other modern factions so long as they did not aid the Cult of Bashir. | |||
== Rise & Fall == | |||
The Coven, once it revealed itself again, began a rapid ascent to power and relevance with the emergence of their two armies: the [[Yissen]], former humans pledged to monitor [[Bashir]] for eternity; and the [[Echten Knights]], possibly former humans but largely believed to be of 'demonic' or 'unnatural' origins. The choosing of their High Priests put them into play as a dreamer faction taking part in modern politics, even though all three attempts at a [[Ruler]] failed. | |||
The Coven, as it had a singular purpose in modern history, faded away once [[Bashir]] was defeated, the [[Yissen]] were freed of their Oath, and the [[Echten Knights]] disappeared. | |||
== References == | |||
<i> [[Codex|Codii]] as inscribed by [[Anyasha]], available in the [[Library of Idoaclese|Archives of the Planes]]. </i> | |||
[[Category: Past Houses]] | [[Category: Past Houses]] | ||
Revision as of 06:14, 4 August 2011
The Coven (also known as the Cabal as a degratory reference) were a group devoted to following the Echten Knights. While the Echten Knights were a race all their own, the Coven were actual dreamers that followed them. The Coven all followed the Echten Knights for their own reasons, but the one thing they had in common was a devotion to the Echten.
Beliefs
An ancient order pre-dating even the original Cult of Bashir, the Coven of the Echt was largely an imperialistic faction that once controlled the entire city. They are rumored to be responsible for the construction of most of the modern city. There were slight traces of religion in the worship of 'the Darkness', but they were nowhere near the zealotry of the Cult.
Central Figures
Eiay and Prayenth - Former Yissen who served as ambassadors of the Echten. The Echten Knights - The demonic army of the Echt. Dorcade - First modern High Priest. Gilly - Potential High Priestess.
Members of the House
Leaders: (Echten) Thrall, Prentice, Rogue, Vassal, Guard, (?)
Guardians: none
Initiates: Cane, Avenlong, Richard Shru, Magus, (?)
Diplomacy
The Coven of the Echt was the eternal rival of the Cult of Bashir and devoted itselt entirely to the destruction of Bashir. The faction was largely neutral towards the other modern factions so long as they did not aid the Cult of Bashir.
Rise & Fall
The Coven, once it revealed itself again, began a rapid ascent to power and relevance with the emergence of their two armies: the Yissen, former humans pledged to monitor Bashir for eternity; and the Echten Knights, possibly former humans but largely believed to be of 'demonic' or 'unnatural' origins. The choosing of their High Priests put them into play as a dreamer faction taking part in modern politics, even though all three attempts at a Ruler failed.
The Coven, as it had a singular purpose in modern history, faded away once Bashir was defeated, the Yissen were freed of their Oath, and the Echten Knights disappeared.
References
Codii as inscribed by Anyasha, available in the Archives of the Planes.
