Onyx Assembly
The Onyx Assembly is the most powerful and influential criminal coalition in Widton. It acts as a unifying force, bringing together the city's three largest and most dangerous criminal organizations—the Shroud of Ciphers, The Tainted, and The Veil—under a single purpose: overthrowing the oppressive rule of Duke Melvan Barclay and seizing control of Widton for themselves.
While each group maintains its independence in day-to-day operations, when the Onyx Assembly calls for coordination, its authority outweighs all other priorities. Marked by secrecy, loyalty, and cunning, the Assembly operates in the shadows, manipulating Widton’s underworld and politics alike to achieve its goals.
Overthrow the Duke: The Assembly seeks to dismantle the Duke’s oppressive rule and replace it with a system that serves their interests.
Control Widton: By consolidating power, the Assembly aims to dominate Widton’s economy, politics, and underworld.
Protect Their Networks: The Assembly defends its members and resources with ruthless efficiency, ensuring that betrayal is met with swift and deadly consequences.
Espionage: The Veil gathers intelligence on the Duke’s plans, while the Shroud smuggles vital information and agents across borders.
Public Manipulation: The Tainted controls the black market and street gangs, ensuring that the Assembly’s influence reaches every corner of Widton.
The Nobility: View the Assembly as a dangerous and destabilizing force, threatening their wealth and privilege.
The Lower Classes: Many see the Assembly as their only hope for freedom from the Duke’s tyranny, especially those who benefit from the Assembly’s generosity in the Warrens.
The Duke: The Assembly is his greatest enemy, and he spares no expense in hunting its members and dismantling its operations
Goals and Operations
The Onyx Assembly is united by a singular purpose: to topple the Duke’s regime and seize control of Widton. While each organization pursues its own interests, the Assembly’s overarching mission ties them together.
Key Goals
Overthrow the Duke: The Assembly seeks to dismantle the Duke’s oppressive rule and replace it with a system that serves their interests.
Control Widton: By consolidating power, the Assembly aims to dominate Widton’s economy, politics, and underworld.
Protect Their Networks: The Assembly defends its members and resources with ruthless efficiency, ensuring that betrayal is met with swift and deadly consequences.
Key Activities
Coordinated Sabotage: The Assembly targets the Duke’s infrastructure, from tax shipments to City Guard outposts.Espionage: The Veil gathers intelligence on the Duke’s plans, while the Shroud smuggles vital information and agents across borders.
Public Manipulation: The Tainted controls the black market and street gangs, ensuring that the Assembly’s influence reaches every corner of Widton.
Public Perception
The Onyx Assembly is both feared and revered:The Nobility: View the Assembly as a dangerous and destabilizing force, threatening their wealth and privilege.
The Lower Classes: Many see the Assembly as their only hope for freedom from the Duke’s tyranny, especially those who benefit from the Assembly’s generosity in the Warrens.
The Duke: The Assembly is his greatest enemy, and he spares no expense in hunting its members and dismantling its operations
Structure
The Onyx Assembly is governed by a Council composed of its enigmatic leader, Viper, and the heads of the three major criminal organizations. Together, they make decisions about strategy, assignments, and the coordination of their forces.
The mysterious figure at the heart of the Assembly, Viper’s true identity remains a secret. Known for her sharp intellect, charisma, and ruthless efficiency, she coordinates the efforts of the three organizations, ensuring loyalty and unity. Only a few close acquaintances work directly under her, and her authority is absolute.
The Criminal Leaders
Shroud of Ciphers (Leader Unknown): The Shroud represents the thieves, smugglers, charlatans, and pirates of Widton. Their leader is a figure shrouded in mystery, known only by whispers and aliases.
Cyrus Thorne (The Tainted): Charismatic and cunning, Cyrus leads The Tainted, Widton’s most visible and feared criminal group, handling the city’s black market, mercenaries, and drug trade.
Iris (The Veil): The most well known informant in all of Widton, Iris commands The Veil, a network of spies, informants, and assassins. Her regal demeanor and deadly reputation make her a formidable force.
The Onyx Assembly unites the three mayor criminal groups of Widton to a degree, that if needed, they will coordinate to reach a common goal - overthrowing the reign of Melvan Barclay and seize the power over Widton for themselves.
The Onyx Stone, marked with OA in elegant elvish script, represents assignments given directly by the Assembly. These tasks override all internal organizational priorities, signaling their importance to the overarching mission.
Viper (Leader of the Onyx Assembly)
The mysterious figure at the heart of the Assembly, Viper’s true identity remains a secret. Known for her sharp intellect, charisma, and ruthless efficiency, she coordinates the efforts of the three organizations, ensuring loyalty and unity. Only a few close acquaintances work directly under her, and her authority is absolute.
The Criminal Leaders
Shroud of Ciphers (Leader Unknown): The Shroud represents the thieves, smugglers, charlatans, and pirates of Widton. Their leader is a figure shrouded in mystery, known only by whispers and aliases.
Cyrus Thorne (The Tainted): Charismatic and cunning, Cyrus leads The Tainted, Widton’s most visible and feared criminal group, handling the city’s black market, mercenaries, and drug trade.
Iris (The Veil): The most well known informant in all of Widton, Iris commands The Veil, a network of spies, informants, and assassins. Her regal demeanor and deadly reputation make her a formidable force.
The Onyx Assembly unites the three mayor criminal groups of Widton to a degree, that if needed, they will coordinate to reach a common goal - overthrowing the reign of Melvan Barclay and seize the power over Widton for themselves.
The Onyx Stone, marked with OA in elegant elvish script, represents assignments given directly by the Assembly. These tasks override all internal organizational priorities, signaling their importance to the overarching mission.
Founding Date
462
Type
Illicit, Syndicate
Capital
Alternative Names
Onyx
Leader
Leader Title
Location
Controlled Territories
Notable Members
A quick tap of the lower arm with the middle three fingers of one hand serves as a greeting or identification among members.
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