was created by Keegan, Duke of Cahn, at the same time as the Shadow Stalkers and Black Ghosts of Iskendurun. Unlike the men and women serving the crown, The Guild answers to no one but their own tribunal. They have chapters all over Terra and their true allegiances lie in maintaining peace and the flowContinue reading “The Guild of Shadows”
Category Archives: History
The Criminal Justice System
varies by country. However, throughout Terra, The Guild of Shadows carefully regulates and maintains thievery. Every thieves’ guild answers to them. Violators are dealt with swiftly and severely. Rape, murder, and mistreatment of “the forgotten” are the worst. Offenders are given no quarter. Lawyers prosper, handling all other crimes. Priests of Lilith also serve asContinue reading “The Criminal Justice System”
Marriage
In all Terra there is only one country that only acknowledges heterosexual, same-race unions as legal. Everywhere else, people are relatively open-minded. There are a variety of different traditions surrounding engagements and marriages. Sometimes there are rings exchanged. Sometimes the man cloaks the woman. Sometimes there are other special gifts exchanged. As for the ceremonies,Continue reading “Marriage”
“Christmas”
Midwinter Festival, Celebration of Lights, Longest Night. It goes by several names, depending on the country. However, it’s celebrated in a similar manner all around Terra. There is feasting. There is drinking. There is revelry and merriment. Occasionally, there is gift-giving. There is almost always a reenactment, of some sort, of the changing of theContinue reading ““Christmas””
