Covenant of Shadowed Wisdom
Structure
The Shadowed Hierarch (Supreme Archmage):
The highest authority within the Covenant, chosen by Axmos or through arcane selection rituals.
Possesses unparalleled mastery of dark magic and sorcery, wielding immense power and influence.
Directs the Covenant's activities, doctrines, and rituals, guiding its members towards the attainment of forbidden knowledge and arcane supremacy.
Council of Umbral Sages:
Assembly of powerful sorcerers and occultists appointed by the Shadowed Hierarch to advise on matters of arcane lore, strategy, and governance.
Each member specializes in a particular aspect of dark magic, such as necromancy, demonology, or shadow manipulation.
Collaborate to interpret Axmos's will, formulate dark rituals, and safeguard the Covenant's secrets from prying eyes.
Sisters of Shadows:
Elite practitioners of dark magic entrusted with conducting rituals, ceremonies, and rites dedicated to Axmos.
Channel the essence of shadows and arcane energies, summoning dark entities, and weaving intricate spells of manipulation and domination.
Serve as mentors and instructors to lower-ranking members, imparting their knowledge and honing their skills in the dark arts.
Harbingers of Obscurity:
Agents of the Covenant tasked with spreading the influence of Axmos and recruiting new adherents to the cause.
Operate in secrecy, infiltrating arcane societies, occult circles, and power structures to sow discord and corruption.
Utilize subtle manipulation, illusion magic, and psychic coercion to manipulate the minds and wills of unsuspecting mortals.
Shadowsong Oracles:
Seers and diviners gifted with the ability to peer into the depths of the void and glean insights into the future.
Interpret omens, portents, and prophetic visions to guide the Covenant's actions and foresee threats to its existence.
Act as conduits for Axmos's whispers, channeling his dark wisdom and foresight to the faithful.
Sentinels of the Abyss:
Guardians and defenders of the Covenant's sanctuaries, relics, and forbidden tomes of arcane knowledge.
Skilled in both martial combat and arcane defenses, they repel intruders and protect the Covenant's secrets from discovery.
Often tasked with hunting down traitors and heretics who seek to betray the Covenant's trust or reveal its mysteries to outsiders.
Darkweave Acolytes:
Novices and apprentices who aspire to unlock the secrets of dark magic and ascend within the Covenant's ranks.
Undergo rigorous training in occult lore, spellcasting, and ritualistic practices under the tutelage of more experienced members.
Prove their dedication and loyalty through acts of service and initiation rites designed to test their resolve and commitment to Axmos.
Whispers of Shadow:
Informants and spies embedded within rival factions, political circles, and religious organizations to gather intelligence and undermine adversaries.
Operate covertly, exchanging secrets and information with fellow members of the Covenant to maintain its advantage in the shadows.
Employ stealth, subterfuge, and magical concealment to evade detection and protect their identities from discovery.
The Sightless:
Rank-and-file members who venerate Axmos and participate in the Covenant's rituals, ceremonies, and occult practices.
Draw upon dark magic to enhance their abilities and achieve personal empowerment, seeking enlightenment and mastery of the arcane arts.
Support the Covenant's objectives through acts of devotion, obedience, and sacrifice, believing in the eventual triumph of darkness and sorcery.
Divines
