The Brotherhood
Bound By The Criminal Code
Criminals might shirk the long arm of the law, but it’s well-important that they stick together in order to defeat the forces that would disrupt their going-ons. Individual criminals or gangs can be members, as long as they swear an oath to The Code:
- I swear to operate in the shadow of the night, out of sight. Darkness is my cloak, secrecy my mistress.
- I swear to keep the activities of my brothers a secret, at any cost.
- I swear to do whatever it takes when the moment presents itself to undermine the royal family and any truly loyal to them.
The Brotherhood is fairly easy to track down, with members abiding literally everywhere, but is impossible to leave alive. Maintaining secrecy is the most important tenant of the code, with those breaking it being subjected to a swift and violent end. Members of the brotherhood are expected to keep the activities that go on a secret as that is the main honor code that binds them. Violence between rival members and gangs is common, and being a member of this criminal alliance comes at a hefty cost: your honor.