The Harpers

The harpers' longevity stems from the bond all Harper agents share; Harpers believe in fair and equal treatment for all, priding themselves on rooting out the corrupt and maintaining a balance of power.
The Harpers, however, do not necessarily operate within the laws of any land to accomplish their goals and mainly operate solo or with one of the many small cells scattered throughout Faerûn  and the Forgotten Realms.
Agents get an amount of autonomy that those in more organized factions wouldn't have. Harpers are spies, infiltrators, and they stick to the shadows; unlike other altruistic organizations, they do whatever must be done to meet their goals and refuse to be corrupted by any outside forces, believing that information to be the most powerful weapon of all.
Should a country's tyrant leaders have too heavy a hand, or an organization gains too much power, their subsequent downfall could likely be attributed to the subtle influence of a Harper agent.
Their power and influence waxed and waned over the years, as the order underwent a series of collapses and reformations. Their reputation amongst the people of the Realms varied just as wildly. They were often seen as wild-eyed idealists, but also just as often seen as insufferable meddlers who could not keep their business to themselves.

Structure

To most outsiders, or those who have not proven themselves worthy, will not posses this knowledge, due to harpers secrecy.

We are the Lord Protectors of the Realms, Fools, all―but the Gods look down and smile glory upon us. Weep for us, watch for us, and hope in us. We shall not fail thee.

Founding Date

324 DR

Alternative Names

Harpers at Twilight, The Order of the Silver Moon and Harp, The Harpers in the Shadows

Related Plots

• Chapter 1: The Troubles of Red Larch
• Scene 1: No rest for the Wicked

Related Historical Events

• 1491 DR
  Garaele's escort to Red Larch