The Plumwardens
Description: The Plumwardens are a solemn and dedicated guild of morticians who serve the Sugar Plum Fairy, the revered goddess of death and passage. Their primary duty is to cleanse and consecrate the dead, ensuring that their souls find peace and that their bodies do not rise as part of The Spoiled. The Plumwardens are highly respected for their essential role in preserving the sanctity of life and death in Caramelot.
Appearance: Members of the Plumwardens wear ceremonial robes woven from dark plum silk, adorned with silver and violet embroidery depicting the symbols of the Sugar Plum Fairy. They often carry staffs topped with sugar plum crystals, which glow with a soft, ethereal light during their rituals.
Guildhall: The Plumwardens' headquarters is known as The Sticky Sepulcher, a grand mausoleum made of dark sugar glass and purple rock candy, located in a quiet corner of Caramelot. The Sticky Sepulcher is a place of reverence and tranquility, filled with sacred relics and altars dedicated to the Sugar Plum Fairy.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Cleansing Rituals: The Plumwardens perform intricate rituals to cleanse the bodies of the deceased, using enchanted sugar plum essence and sacred incantations to purify the remains. Funeral Rites: They oversee all funeral ceremonies in Caramelot, ensuring that each soul is honored and guided to the afterlife with the blessings of the Sugar Plum Fairy. Guardians of the Dead: The Plumwardens are also tasked with guarding the cemeteries and catacombs of Caramelot, preventing grave robbers and necromancers from disturbing the sanctity of the dead. Advisors on Death: They serve as advisors on matters of death and the afterlife, providing comfort and guidance to the grieving and ensuring that the laws regarding the treatment of the dead are upheld. Leadership: The guild is led by the High Warden, a revered mortician known for their deep knowledge of death rites and their unwavering devotion to the Sugar Plum Fairy. The current High Warden is Mournweaver Merengue, a wise and gentle figure who has guided the Plumwardens for decades.
Appearance: Members of the Plumwardens wear ceremonial robes woven from dark plum silk, adorned with silver and violet embroidery depicting the symbols of the Sugar Plum Fairy. They often carry staffs topped with sugar plum crystals, which glow with a soft, ethereal light during their rituals.
Guildhall: The Plumwardens' headquarters is known as The Sticky Sepulcher, a grand mausoleum made of dark sugar glass and purple rock candy, located in a quiet corner of Caramelot. The Sticky Sepulcher is a place of reverence and tranquility, filled with sacred relics and altars dedicated to the Sugar Plum Fairy.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Cleansing Rituals: The Plumwardens perform intricate rituals to cleanse the bodies of the deceased, using enchanted sugar plum essence and sacred incantations to purify the remains. Funeral Rites: They oversee all funeral ceremonies in Caramelot, ensuring that each soul is honored and guided to the afterlife with the blessings of the Sugar Plum Fairy. Guardians of the Dead: The Plumwardens are also tasked with guarding the cemeteries and catacombs of Caramelot, preventing grave robbers and necromancers from disturbing the sanctity of the dead. Advisors on Death: They serve as advisors on matters of death and the afterlife, providing comfort and guidance to the grieving and ensuring that the laws regarding the treatment of the dead are upheld. Leadership: The guild is led by the High Warden, a revered mortician known for their deep knowledge of death rites and their unwavering devotion to the Sugar Plum Fairy. The current High Warden is Mournweaver Merengue, a wise and gentle figure who has guided the Plumwardens for decades.
