Eboncoin Pact - Revision history

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Timeline/Historical Events of Note

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	==Timeline/Historical Events of Note==		==Timeline/Historical Events of Note==

	'''1381''' - The Second Bloodmaim War sees the Red Wizards of Thay sacrifice the Kurz Cartel's mountain stronghold to deal a devastating blow to the Bloodmaim. Hundreds of agents are slaughtered and the remainder regroup in Avanthyr.<br>		*'''1381''' - The Second Bloodmaim War sees the Red Wizards of Thay sacrifice the Kurz Cartel's mountain stronghold to deal a devastating blow to the Bloodmaim. Hundreds of agents are slaughtered and the remainder regroup in Avanthyr.<br>
	'''1394 - 1405''' - The Blinding of the Gods makes it easier than ever for Eboncoin operatives to conduct their affairs. The Family sees their influence begin to spread across the valley. Hidden bases are established in Aquor, Sestra, and Sundren City. <br>		*'''1394 - 1405''' - The Blinding of the Gods makes it easier than ever for Eboncoin operatives to conduct their affairs. The Family sees their influence begin to spread across the valley. Hidden bases are established in Aquor, Sestra, and Sundren City. <br>
	'''1408''' - The Upright Man vanishes from the valley. That same year, Rafe of the Red Coin is promoted to Pactmaster. His moniker is earned by how bloody his methods are.<br>		*'''1408''' - The Upright Man vanishes from the valley. That same year, Rafe of the Red Coin is promoted to Pactmaster. His moniker is earned by how bloody his methods are.<br>
	'''1415''' - Everett Meriadoc succeeds Evelyn Meriadoc as Duke of Avanthyr. He refuses cooperation with the Eboncoin in Avanthyr and makes moves to sideline and expel the organization.<br>		*'''1415''' - Everett Meriadoc succeeds Evelyn Meriadoc as Duke of Avanthyr. He refuses cooperation with the Eboncoin in Avanthyr and makes moves to sideline and expel the organization.<br>
	'''1420''' - The Voided Pact - Eboncoin leadership, unwilling to abandon Avanthyr as their base of operations, make concessions to the Duke to limit their activities around Avanthyrian interests. <br>		*'''1420''' - The Voided Pact - Eboncoin leadership, unwilling to abandon Avanthyr as their base of operations, make concessions to the Duke to limit their activities around Avanthyrian interests. <br>
	'''1421 - 1422''' - The Red Coin Rebellion - Rafe of the Red Coin leads an unsuccessful attempt to splinter dissatisfied Aquor and Sestra operatives into their own group under his leadership. The rebellion is put down by Kirk when he outplays Rafe and secures an uneasy truce with Duke Everett Meriadoc.<br>		*'''1421 - 1422''' - The Red Coin Rebellion - Rafe of the Red Coin leads an unsuccessful attempt to splinter dissatisfied Aquor and Sestra operatives into their own group under his leadership. The rebellion is put down by Kirk when he outplays Rafe and secures an uneasy truce with Duke Everett Meriadoc.<br>

	=Leadership/People of Note=		=Leadership/People of Note=

	The secretive leaders of the Eboncoin remain mostly hidden from the eyes of the public. But those who do deal with the Coin know a few whispered names of their agents, and keep them largely to themselves.		The secretive leaders of the Eboncoin remain mostly hidden from the eyes of the public. But those who do deal with the Coin know a few whispered names of their agents, and keep them largely to themselves.

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Specialty

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	Any Eboncoin member above the rank of Made Man is also able to take a specialty. These specialties are prerequisites, as there are Pactmasters in charge of each and have a distinct role within the Eboncoin.		Any Eboncoin member above the rank of Made Man is also able to take a specialty. These specialties are prerequisites, as there are Pactmasters in charge of each and have a distinct role within the Eboncoin.

	'''Sicarii''': The Sicarii are the Eboncoin's assassins. They handle a variety of jobs, but mainly ones that involve the physical removal of the Eboncoin's enemies through stealth or secrecy. The assassins are trained by the Pactmaster, who in turn directs them accordingly to the requests and jobs that the Pact acquires.		*'''Sicarii''': The Sicarii are the Eboncoin's assassins. They handle a variety of jobs, but mainly ones that involve the physical removal of the Eboncoin's enemies through stealth or secrecy. The assassins are trained by the Pactmaster, who in turn directs them accordingly to the requests and jobs that the Pact acquires.

	'''Vincolo''': Vincolo are rogue mages, sometimes from the Hands, other times from even more exotic locales. Regardless of their origins, they serve the Pact as the experts on the arcane, and assist the Pact in matters magical and obscure.		*'''Vincolo''': Vincolo are rogue mages, sometimes from the Hands, other times from even more exotic locales. Regardless of their origins, they serve the Pact as the experts on the arcane, and assist the Pact in matters magical and obscure.

	'''Esattore''': There's always a need for muscle in the Pact. The Esattore are the brawn that enforce a variety of long standing jobs within the Coin, from protection to smuggling. A large portion of the former Cartel joined the Esattore, and are able thieves as well as fighters.		*'''Esattore''': There's always a need for muscle in the Pact. The Esattore are the brawn that enforce a variety of long standing jobs within the Coin, from protection to smuggling. A large portion of the former Cartel joined the Esattore, and are able thieves as well as fighters.

	'''Demarcchio/a''': A Demarcchio or Demarcchia is a priest or priestess of Mask within the Coin. Granted, there are other gods that are allowed in, but the vast majority are the Brothers and Sisters of Mask. These priests assist the Coin in their works, and provide a religious aspect to the Pact that keeps it in favor with the god of Thieves.		*'''Demarcchio/a''': A Demarcchio or Demarcchia is a priest or priestess of Mask within the Coin. Granted, there are other gods that are allowed in, but the vast majority are the Brothers and Sisters of Mask. These priests assist the Coin in their works, and provide a religious aspect to the Pact that keeps it in favor with the god of Thieves.

	===Initiation Process/Organization Structure===		===Initiation Process/Organization Structure===

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	==Ranks==		==Ranks==
	The Upright Man<br>		*The Upright Man<br>
	Guildmaster<br>		*Guildmaster<br>
	Pactmaster<br>		*Pactmaster<br>
	Shadowbound<br>		*Shadowbound<br>
	Shadow Operative<br>		*Shadow Operative<br>
	Pactholder<br>		*Pactholder<br>
	Made Man<br>		*Made Man<br>
	Pickpocket<br>		*Pickpocket<br>

	===Specialty===		===Specialty===

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Ranks

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	Pactmaster<br>		Pactmaster<br>
	Shadowbound<br>		Shadowbound<br>
	Shadow ~~Agent~~<br>		Shadow Operative<br>
	Pactholder<br>		Pactholder<br>
	Made Man<br>		Made Man<br>

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	=Summary=		==Summary==
	Little is known about the Eboncoin Pact, who they are, or where they came from, but it is clear that they are here to stay. Deeply rooted in the shadows that surround the ~~City-State~~'s economy, the Eboncoin -- or 'the ~~Guild~~' as they are ~~so often~~ referred to -- is thought to be the source of the many nefarious deeds which occur at the night hours and shady deals in dark back alleys ~~of Sundren City~~.		Little is known about the Eboncoin Pact, who they are, or where they came from, but it is clear that they are here to stay. Deeply rooted in the shadows that surround the valley's economy, the Eboncoin -- or 'the Family' as they are sometimes referred -- is thought to be the source of the many nefarious deeds which occur at the night hours and shady deals in dark back alleys.

	No one truly knows the extent of the Eboncoin's influence. Truthfully, ~~very~~ few people actually believe they exist, willing more to chalk up the crime in the City to random thugs and petty criminals. If most of the population knew the full extent of the ~~Guild~~'s power, there would be far more serious consequences than not. However, the Eboncoin makes sure that this sort of information doesn't leak out by any means necessary. Assassinations are ~~its main line of work~~, but ~~thievery within~~ the ~~city has also been a focus of theirs throughout the years.~~		No one truly knows the extent of the Eboncoin's influence. Truthfully, few people actually believe they exist, willing more to chalk up the crime in the City to random thugs and petty criminals. If most of the population knew the full extent of the Family's power, there would be far more serious consequences than not. However, the Eboncoin makes sure that this sort of information doesn't leak out by any means necessary. Assassinations are the Eboncoin's most infamous demesne, but their works have spanned theft, extortion, smuggling, political intrigue, and even the ''very'' occasional act of charity.

	'''~~Location~~'~~'': Sundren City~~

	Typical Member Traits:		Typical Member Traits:
	* Generally assassins		* Generally assassins
	* Strong sense of brotherhood; will protect secrecy of the organization		* Strong sense of brotherhood; will protect the secrecy of the organization
	* Typically non-good alignment		* Typically non-good alignment
	* Reviews all possible jobs carefully and thoughtfully		* Reviews all possible jobs carefully and thoughtfully

	=Origin/History=		==Origin/History==
	The Eboncoin's history is unknown even to its own members. All they do know is that there are links between the organization and the Shadow Thieves of Amn. No one knows who was the first to arrive, nor who was able to curb the streets crime into a unified group.
			The Eboncoin's history is unknown even to many of its own members. All they do know is that there are links between the organization and the Shadow Thieves of Amn. No one knows who was the first to arrive, nor who was able to curb the streets crime into a unified group. For a time, there was also conflict between the Eboncoin that was originally based in Sundren City and the Kurz Cartel that operated near the Aquor mountain ranges. With the explosion that destroyed the Cartel Mountain during the Second Sundering, the remainder of what was known as the Black Tax Alliance were absorbed back into the Eboncoin in order to preserve what remained of the smuggling group.

			After the destruction of the Cartel Mountain and the ascent of Sundren City to the skies, the Family re-established its headquarters in Port Avanthyr, leveraging its connections with House Meriadoc. They have never forgotten that it was the Red Wizards of Thay that caused the destruction of the Cartel Mountain during the Second Bloodmaim War.

	~~With~~ the ~~explosion~~ that ~~destroyed~~ the ~~Cartel Mountain during~~ the ~~Second Sundering~~, the ~~remainder~~ were ~~absorbed back into~~ the ~~Eboncoin~~ in ~~order to preserve what remained~~ of the ~~smuggling group~~. They ~~now operate~~ as ~~Eboncoin~~, ~~albeit with more of~~ a ~~specialization than most~~ in ~~things requiring smuggling goods~~.		Since the [[Silent Peace\|Silent Peace]], the Eboncoin have spread their influence across the valley. They enjoyed several decades of prosperity working in secret but close partnership with House Meriadoc, but that ended with the death of the noble family’s long-standing matriarch, Evelyn. The current Duke, Everett Meriadoc, does not see eye to eye with Evelyn on many things, the House’s close relations with the Family being one. In an attempt to salvage their relationship with the Meriadocs, Coin leadership offered several concessions which began to limit the territories they could operate both within and without the port city, particularly where Meriadoc interests were involved. This became known in later years as the "Voided Pact."

			Simultaneously, as the Eboncoin’s influence grew outside of Avanthyr, those independent cells in the other cities grew resentful of the mandates issued by Avanthyrian Coin leadership, particularly those operating under Sestra and Aquor’s purview. They banded together under Rafe of the Red Coin and attempted to break away from the Family entirely.

			The "Red Coin Rebellion" would likely have succeeded, if not for the agent known as Kirk Duarte, who deceived Rafe into believing the upstart had his support. As Rafe gathered Coin leadership for a summit in Sestra, Kirk put in motion his own plans. Once the summit was underway, Rafe readied to make his move, only to find Kirk’s blade at his throat. By neutralizing this threat, Kirk maneuvered himself into the highest ranks of Coin leadership. The Red Coins were slaughtered, all save Rafe, who somehow managed to escape.

	==Base(s) of Operations==		==Base(s) of Operations==
	~~Thieves Den~~, ~~Sundren City (Unknown)<br>~~		The Eboncoin maintains operations in all the major settlements of the valley, but there continue to be rumors that they are particularly influential in and around Port Avanthyr. How this sits with the current leaders of House Meriadoc and the Northern Watch is a subject of debate.
	Port Avanthyr ~~<br>~~

	==Objectives==		==Objectives==
	The true objectives of the Eboncoin are shrouded in mystery much like the organization itself. Some say that they seek to control Sundren from the underworld up, while others protest that they are only looking to become rich and powerful while keeping the ~~Emperor~~ as a ~~puppet~~. Whatever the reason, the Eboncoin act on a mission to mission basis. Depending on the job offer, the pay, and the risk, the Eboncoin will determine what is best for its people. Honor among thieves is not just a saying in the Guild, and each and every member lives up to it.		The true objectives of the Eboncoin are shrouded in mystery much like the organization itself. Some say that they seek to control Sundren from the underworld up, while others protest that they are only looking to become rich and powerful while keeping the various city leaders as a puppets. Whatever the reason, the Eboncoin act on a mission to mission basis. Depending on the job offer, the pay, and the risk, the Eboncoin will determine what is best for its people. Honor among thieves is not just a saying in the Guild, and each and every member lives up to it.

	=Ranks=		==Ranks==
			The Upright Man<br>
	Guildmaster<br>		Guildmaster<br>
	Pactmaster<br>		Pactmaster<br>
	Shadowbound<br>		Shadowbound<br>
			Shadow Agent<br>
	Pactholder<br>		Pactholder<br>
	Made Man<br>		Made Man<br>
	Pickpocket<br>		Pickpocket<br>

	==Specialty==		===Specialty===
	Any Eboncoin member above the rank of Made Man is also able to take a specialty. These specialties are prerequisites, as there are Pactmasters in charge of each and have a distinct role within the Eboncoin.		Any Eboncoin member above the rank of Made Man is also able to take a specialty. These specialties are prerequisites, as there are Pactmasters in charge of each and have a distinct role within the Eboncoin.

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	'''Demarcchio/a''': A Demarcchio or Demarcchia is a priest or priestess of Mask within the Coin. Granted, there are other gods that are allowed in, but the vast majority are the Brothers and Sisters of Mask. These priests assist the Coin in their works, and provide a religious aspect to the Pact that keeps it in favor with the god of Thieves.		'''Demarcchio/a''': A Demarcchio or Demarcchia is a priest or priestess of Mask within the Coin. Granted, there are other gods that are allowed in, but the vast majority are the Brothers and Sisters of Mask. These priests assist the Coin in their works, and provide a religious aspect to the Pact that keeps it in favor with the god of Thieves.

	==Initiation Process/Organization Structure==		===Initiation Process/Organization Structure===

	'''The Upright Man''' controls every facet of the guild, but lets it run itself. He only steps in rarely, and when he steps back there are stains to be removed, and positions for the competent to fill.		'''The Upright Man''' controls every facet of the guild, but lets it run itself. He only steps in rarely, and when he steps back there are stains to be removed, and positions for the competent to fill.
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	Killing a Pactholder without unanimous consent from the rest of the Pact is a personal death warrant. Fights aren't unheard of, but weapons never come out.		Killing a Pactholder without unanimous consent from the rest of the Pact is a personal death warrant. Fights aren't unheard of, but weapons never come out.

	=Timeline/Historical Events of Note=		==Timeline/Historical Events of Note==
	For years, a bit of a turf war had brewed between the Eboncoin and the Cartel. Their businesses are different--the Eboncoin are secretive Shadow Thieves and assassins, while the Cartel specialize in smuggling. A meeting was finally held, illuminating the idea that their turf could be shared since their businesses rarely overlapped. Bargains were struck and peace came between the two groups, who joined to work together as allies.

	Aquor, the home of the Cartel, saw a great many changes with the Bloodmaim invasion, many of the Red Wizards decided with internal politics aflair combined with the very real threat of war on the horizon that their lives and studies were better made elsewhere, and they departed from the country. A handful remained, determined they could stay the tide and remain to profit in the aftermath of the war. Their knights worked in tandem with beasts and summons to hold back the horde, while the remaining red wizards utilized epic spells to bring down Cartel Mountain on the splinter of the main horde that were intent on burning Aquor to the ground.

	The Cartel and the Eboncoin had joined the wizards in fighting the Bloodmaim, and were horrified (even for the thieves and murderers that they were) that the mountain had been brought down on the Bloodmaim. Necessary, yes. But ever since, the Eboncoin has remembered the Red Wizards who killed so many of their comrades in the war.

	~~After~~ the ~~war~~ and the ~~taking~~ in of the ~~remaining Cartel~~, the Eboncoin ~~sought~~ to ~~find a groundside~~ base to ~~call home~~. ~~Thus far~~ unsuccessful~~, they have instead taken shelter in the crowded~~ and ~~fiscally bountiful [[Port Avanthyr]]~~.		'''1381''' - The Second Bloodmaim War sees the Red Wizards of Thay sacrifice the Kurz Cartel's mountain stronghold to deal a devastating blow to the Bloodmaim. Hundreds of agents are slaughtered and the remainder regroup in Avanthyr.<br>
			'''1394 - 1405''' - The Blinding of the Gods makes it easier than ever for Eboncoin operatives to conduct their affairs. The Family sees their influence begin to spread across the valley. Hidden bases are established in Aquor, Sestra, and Sundren City. <br>
			'''1408''' - The Upright Man vanishes from the valley. That same year, Rafe of the Red Coin is promoted to Pactmaster. His moniker is earned by how bloody his methods are.<br>
			'''1415''' - Everett Meriadoc succeeds Evelyn Meriadoc as Duke of Avanthyr. He refuses cooperation with the Eboncoin in Avanthyr and makes moves to sideline and expel the organization.<br>
			'''1420''' - The Voided Pact - Eboncoin leadership, unwilling to abandon Avanthyr as their base of operations, make concessions to the Duke to limit their activities around Avanthyrian interests. <br>
			'''1421 - 1422''' - The Red Coin Rebellion - Rafe of the Red Coin leads an unsuccessful attempt to splinter dissatisfied Aquor and Sestra operatives into their own group under his leadership. The rebellion is put down by Kirk when he outplays Rafe and secures an uneasy truce with Duke Everett Meriadoc.<br>

	=Leadership/People of Note=		=Leadership/People of Note=

	The secretive leaders of the Eboncoin remain mostly hidden from the eyes of the public. But those who do deal with the Coin know a few whispered names of their agents, and keep them largely to themselves.		The secretive leaders of the Eboncoin remain mostly hidden from the eyes of the public. But those who do deal with the Coin know a few whispered names of their agents, and keep them largely to themselves.

GrinningDeath at 01:39, 4 September 2022

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Summary

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	Little is known about the Eboncoin Pact, who they are, or where they came from, but it is clear that they are here to stay. Deeply rooted in the shadows that surround the City-State's economy, the Eboncoin -- or 'the Guild' as they are so often referred to -- is thought to be the source of the many nefarious deeds which occur at the night hours and shady deals in dark back alleys of Sundren City.		Little is known about the Eboncoin Pact, who they are, or where they came from, but it is clear that they are here to stay. Deeply rooted in the shadows that surround the City-State's economy, the Eboncoin -- or 'the Guild' as they are so often referred to -- is thought to be the source of the many nefarious deeds which occur at the night hours and shady deals in dark back alleys of Sundren City.

	No one truly knows the extent of the Eboncoin's influence. Truthfully, very few people actually believe they exist, willing more to chalk up the crime ~~int he~~ City to random thugs and petty criminals. If most of the population knew the full extent of the Guild's power, there would be far more serious consequences than not. However, the Eboncoin makes sure that this sort of information doesn't leak out by any means necessary. Assassinations are its main line of work, but thievery within the city has also been a focus of theirs throughout the years.		No one truly knows the extent of the Eboncoin's influence. Truthfully, very few people actually believe they exist, willing more to chalk up the crime in the City to random thugs and petty criminals. If most of the population knew the full extent of the Guild's power, there would be far more serious consequences than not. However, the Eboncoin makes sure that this sort of information doesn't leak out by any means necessary. Assassinations are its main line of work, but thievery within the city has also been a focus of theirs throughout the years.

	Faction: Cartel (Secret alliance)		Faction: Cartel (Secret alliance)

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	===Objectives===		===Objectives===
	The true objectives of the Eboncoin are shrouded in mystery much like the organization itself. Some say that they seek to control Sundren from the underworld up, while others protest that they are only looking to become rich and powerful while keeping the Arbiter's as puppets. Whatever the reason, the Eboncoin act on a mission to mission basis. Depending on the job offer, the pay, and the risk, the Eboncoin will determine what is best for its people. Honor among thieves is not just a saying in the Guild, and each and every member lives up to it.		The true objectives of the Eboncoin are shrouded in mystery much like the organization itself. Some say that they seek to control Sundren from the underworld up, while others protest that they are only looking to become rich and powerful while keeping the Arbiter's as puppets. Whatever the reason, the Eboncoin act on a mission to mission basis. Depending on the job offer, the pay, and the risk, the Eboncoin will determine what is best for its people. Honor among thieves is not just a saying in the Guild, and each and every member lives up to it.


	===Ranks===		===Ranks===

Peridan: /* Origin/History */

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	===Origin/History===		===Origin/History===
			The Eboncoin's history is unknown even to its own members. All they do know is that there are links between the organization and the Shadow Thieves of Amn, as a Sundren chapter of the group. No one knows who was the first to arrive, nor who was able to curb the streets crime into a unified group.

	===Base(s) of Operations===		===Base(s) of Operations===

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	===Base(s) of Operations===		===Base(s) of Operations===
	Thieves Den, Sundren City (Unknown ~~where~~)<br>		Thieves Den, Sundren City (Unknown)<br>
	Dusty Room, Sestra<br>		Dusty Room, Sestra<br>


	===Objectives===		===Objectives===