The Crimson Blades
Description: A faction of elite monster hunters who roam the Buried Lands, specializing in hunting the nightmarish creatures that emerged after the cataclysmic war. Many of these monsters are believed to be remnants of the twisted magic unleashed during the battle between gods and giants. The Crimson Blades are a disciplined and resourceful group, using ancient techniques and powerful relics to track and kill their prey.
Agenda: To cleanse the world of monstrous threats, believing that the only way to restore balance is to eliminate every last one of these abominations. They also seek to uncover and destroy any dark magic or cursed artifacts that could give rise to new horrors.
Symbol: A blood-red sword piercing the skull of a monstrous beast, symbolizing their relentless pursuit and lethal precision.
Tactics and Beliefs
- Relic Hunters: The Crimson Blades are constantly on the lookout for ancient weapons and relics from the time of giants and gods, which they believe are the only tools capable of truly defeating the strongest monsters.
- Monster Lorekeepers: They maintain vast libraries of monster lore, with detailed accounts of every creature they have encountered. This knowledge is their greatest weapon, passed down through generations.
- Ritualistic Training: Members undergo intense training that includes rituals believed to ward off curses and protect them from the dark magic of their foes. This training is brutal, and only the strongest survive to become full-fledged hunters.
Hierarchy
- Grand Slayer: The leader of the Crimson Blades, a veteran hunter who has slain some of the most dangerous beasts in the Buried Lands.
- Blood Wardens: Elite hunters responsible for leading squads on particularly perilous hunts. They are often tasked with taking down the most elusive or powerful creatures.
- Bladesmen: The rank-and-file hunters, skilled in combat and deeply knowledgeable in monster lore. They work in small groups, often specializing in specific types of creatures.
- Initiates: New recruits who undergo rigorous training and must complete a successful hunt to be fully initiated into the faction.
For every beast we slay, the land grows safer—our blades shall not rest until the last shadow falls.
Type
Guild, Fighter / Mercenary
Cautious
The Veil is cautious of the Crimson Blades. While they respect the Blades' work in dealing with monstrous threats, they dislike the Blades' tendency to use ancient relics that may upset the natural balance.
Complicated
The Forgotten Voices and The Crimson Blades have a complicated relationship. The lore keepers provide crucial information about monsters and ancient relics, which the Crimson Blades value. However, The Forgotten Voices often criticize the Blades for their aggressive methods and fear that their relentless pursuit of monsters may lead to the misuse of the knowledge they hold.
Tense Neutrality
Overall, the relationship between the Crimson Blades and the Purging Flame is complex, characterized by a mixture of uneasy cooperation, rivalry, and deep-seated mistrust.
Bitter Ennemies
The Blades see the Covenant’s attempts to summon forgotten gods and titans as a direct threat to the world, while the Covenant views the Blades as stubborn relics of a dying order, standing in the way of progress.