The Black Talon Guild

Organization Category:

Adventuring Guild
 

Organization Specialization:

Assisting new adventurers on their first quests
 

Sigil:

A coal-colored roc’s talon on a umber brown background.
 

Owner:

The Ringed Talon, or so is the name that the new guild leader has taken. Each leader previously followed suit but adopting a variation of the founders title. The Ringed Talon is a known mage and a large bird-like beastfolk. He is said to tower over most younger races. With his massive wingspan granting him even more places to pierce rings into. The massive beastfolk is said to be seen on battlefields raining down stored magical spells. And when not slaying those he has been paid to do so, you can find him held up in the guilds headquarters. Reading and studying any new mana technique that has been discovered.
 

Founder:

The Black Talon Demon Lord, or so the story of the guild's founding goes. The Black Talon was an ancient demon from a forgotten family. Many believe him to have been one of the children of The Dark King himself. Though others believe him to have managed to kill three of The Dark Kings children. Thus removing many of the known jotun races from his blessings. None know the truth, though The Black Talon guild does have a supposed painting of him. Black eyes that lack any soul, a shadowy and bird-like build. A strange ruby scepter in one clawed hand, the other a deck of rune carved stone cards. Supposedly these two artifacts were buried under the guilds original headquarters, now long lost to the guilds own knowledge.
 

Subsidiaries:

The Bleeding Talon

A smaller guild for the most elite members of The Black Talon guild. The Bleeding Talon specialize in Deep Dark expeditions and dealing with low rank apex monsters. The guild was originally formed through a small civil war that would see the loss of the guilds first headquarters. Many of the members of the guild were said to worship an ancient demon lord named Sanguis Bibentes. Which was what many noted would cause the split between the guild's second leader and many of the stronger members.
 

The Ruby Talons

The guild’s main income branch, handling the finances of the guild as a whole. The Ruby Talons are said to be mainly filled with supporters and merchants. Basically those who ensure that young and new adventurers get the proper gear. Or provide physical support through divine magics granted to them by the founder of the guild.
 

Renown members:

The Bearded Talon

The expected next leader of the guild and the current leader of The Bleeding Talon. The Bearded Talon is a noted half breed, with his father having been The Broken Talon and previous guild leader of The Bleeding Talons. His mother was said to be an elf from drafika while his father was a niwaves who The Bearded Talon is said to favor. But with his increased size and lifespan, The Bearded Talon finds himself with greater wisdom granted to him during his long life. Having out lived the majority of his original companions, now a niwarves who prefers the company of drink and lilies.
 

The Mongrel Talon

A supposed beastfolk noted as a “Mongrel”, he is well respected amongst the main guild. Though outside of the guild and to most adventurers, his appearance and race can be problematic. Thus The Mongrel Talon has gained a reputation of being one of the greatest Deep Dark explorers in history. Refusing to travel above land in order to not offend individuals or skew their mind of what The Black Talon guild is.
 

Locations:

The Black Talon Guild

Located in Rough Tooths most southern cove. The guild is said to have its own harbor and small town around it. The guild itself though only acts as a meeting point for many of the high ranked members of the guild. With the majority of members preferring to stay in adventuring guilds or inns around the world. The guild itself is said to be beautifully designed by the Stone Jotun. With even a large shrine to Rough Tooth and his greatness as a centerpiece of the grand garden the guild sports.
 

Talons Isle

A large island off the coast of The Cracked Lands near Endrik’s Last Hold. Talons Isle is said to be quite a large port town with both The Bleeding Talon and The Ruby Talon making their home here. Both are said to launch expeditions from the island, sporting one of the largest navies in the known world. The island itself though is mostly covered in businesses that specialize in unique and rare crafts and research. With many of the most elite adventurers choosing to travel here directly for their quests. As well as selling their high end items, that most nations could not normally afford.
 

Unique and Common Services:

Loan and Finance management for adventurers of all ranks who run into items they cannot sell by normal means.
 

Annual Income:

It is unknown how much The Black Talon guild makes as it is one of the few guilds that refuses to allow outsiders within its financials.