Burning Dervish
Describe an elite or highly specialised military unit in your world.
Whether their services were contributed or conscripted, the Burning Dervishes are the elite force utilized by The Great Sultan. It is said that The Burning Dervishes were on a noble clan of Janni who sold their souls to The Great Sultan for more power over the elemental Plane of Fire, more power indeed. Rumor has it that The Great Sultan employs great magics to keep his Burning Dervishes in line; so while unnecessary, you can be sure that The Sultan still uses magic to gain unwavering loyalty.
The Burning dervishes look no different than regular humans, making them ideal for incursions to the Prime Material Plane. This elite corps serves The Sultan of the Efreet as scouts, spies, assassins, and crack cells capable of all manner of nefarious deeds. The Dervishes also serve as recruitment and police. they can be found "protecting" the souks of the City of Brass or leading priests of The Great Sultan into other planes of existence to spread the word and bolster The Sultan's army, generally by deception and the help of wish twisting efreeti.
The Burning dervishes look no different than regular humans, making them ideal for incursions to the Prime Material Plane. This elite corps serves The Sultan of the Efreet as scouts, spies, assassins, and crack cells capable of all manner of nefarious deeds. The Dervishes also serve as recruitment and police. they can be found "protecting" the souks of the City of Brass or leading priests of The Great Sultan into other planes of existence to spread the word and bolster The Sultan's army, generally by deception and the help of wish twisting efreeti.
Requirements
Burning Dervishes are janni who show their allegiance by sacrificing their souls to The Great Sultan
Appointment
There is a secret ritual that turns the elemental into a fiend.
Duties
Burning Dervishes are spies, assassins, generals, leaders of expeditions, or police. Where ever The Great Sultan may need someone who can crack a few heads.
Benefits
Respect and fear are the only benefits of being a Burning Dervish, and they are mutually exclusive.
Accoutrements & Equipment
There is no uniform for a Burning Dervish, and unless undercover the dress in the loose flowing clothes of others in the City of Brass.
Grounds for Removal/Dismissal
A Burning Dervish has never been known to be removed from their.
Type
Religious, Military
Form of Address
Sir
Equates to
Secret Service Agent
Source of Authority
The Great Sultan
Length of Term
Burning Dervishes serve until death.
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