Transcendent Order

The Cipher believe that by tapping into the 'cadence' of the planes and acting through pure instinct they can achieve a higher state of being. Their headquarters is the Great Gymnasium, where members can train to improve their bodies and minds. Their philosophy could be considered similar to Taoism and Zen Buddhism.

Structure

Plane of Influence: Elysium
Headquarters: The Great Gymnasium
Benefits: Bonus to initiative.
Restrictions: Must be neutral. Players of Ciphers can't change their mind once they commit to an action. They should not pause to consider or debate pending actions.
Rising in the Ranks:
They don't have factotums or factors, they have "masters." It takes 3-4 months of intense exercise and meditation to achieve each rank.The ranks... Master of the Heart: +2 to initiative Master of the Mind: +3 to initiative Master of the Spirit: Nobody knows what it takes to become a master of the spirit (except the masters themselves). Factol Rhys: "Master of the spirit," a neutral tiefling who has internal harmony and can inspire others to greatness. She becomes important post-Faction War, because she suddenly becomes one of the most politically powerful people in the new Sigil government.
Powers: As members become more powerful, they can gain these powers: Bonus to saves against charm/fear/illusion. This only applies when they are in an "action trance," which is when they are fighting, exercising or mediating. They can't walk around in this state all day. Locate Weakness: Do lots of damage to inanimate objects. Evasion. Become ethereal once per day. See invisible. Haste once per day.

Public Agenda

Lore: Mauvignon Fragments: Pieces of a tome known as the Mauvignon Codex that can expand your consciousness. Pinnacle of Perfect Knowledge: A place where perfect knowledge is attained. Might not be a physical place.

"Action without thought is the purest. When you train your body and mind to act as one, you can become one with the Multiverse itself"

Type

Political, Faction / Party

Alternative Names

Ciphers

Parent Organization

The Fifteen Factions

Notable Members

• Luinaru 'Lu' Mallos
• Yandon Mallos