Order of the Dark Moon
The Order of the Dark Moon was a secretive order of monks who dedicated their lives to the deity Shar. They managed to keep the identities of their members, as well as their exploits, all but completely secret throughout Ekrune. The leaders of the Dark Moon had direct contact with the Lady of Loss and were not subject to the will of her clergy. Their agents acted independently as killers or enforcers of her will on Ekrune.
Structure
Each monastery of the Dark Moon would take on a new cohort of young adults every 14 months. Shar commanded that the order should never recruit children, or from among the ranks of her church, as the Order must act without interference. Lastly, each prospective Dark Moon acolyte had to demonstrate some sort of sorcerous power. Any recruit caught lying about any their age, abilities or affiliation were put to the knife.
Public Agenda
The Dark Moon acted openly in lands friendly to the worship of Shar. It also had secret sects in places where the faith of Shar was outlawed. These secret sects usually worked in rural settings or in hidden underground enclaves. The monks sought knowledge and wisdom from the shadows, in the belief that true understanding was within darkness and loss.
