Assassins Sea
The Assassin’s Sea is more than a syndicate, it’s the lifeblood of Veritasia and Vexillum’s shadow economy, operating as a vast network of operatives tied together by whispers, contracts, and reputation. While its name evokes imagery of bloodstained tides, the organization is structured with near-military precision, driven by purpose as much as profit. From the elegant poisoners of high court intrigue to the brutal warmongers of battlefield chaos, every member has a place, and that place begins at the Assassins Abode.
The Assassin's Abode – Nerve Center of Shadows Hidden in plain sight, the Abode is a fortified, yet discreet compound located at a crossroads between both regions, accessible through arcane paths and coded invitations. It’s not just a hideout, it’s a bustling institution for those who work outside the law and beneath its gaze.
1. Bunking Hall – The Shadow Barracks - At the rear of the compound lies the communal bunking hall. Privacy is minimal and trust is rare, but the place remains quiet, each operative knows that peace here is bought by mutual understanding and lethal capability. Every bunk is assigned based on role tier: veteran killers sleep near the exit, quick to vanish when the Abode is compromised.
2. The Hollow Keg – Bar & Mess Area The bar, known informally as The Hollow Keg, serves meals, drinks, and a steady stream of information. Clients and operatives mingle, each pretending not to eavesdrop. Spiked mead, bloodberry stew, and Whisper wine are regular features. It’s common for deals to be struck over drinks, but betrayals often start the same way.
3. The Bounty Wall – Job Collection Room - A central chamber lined with enchanted parchment and glowing glyphs. Jobs posted here range from retrieval missions and intelligence gathering to high-profile assassinations. The parchment selects candidates, it’s said to flare red when the right hands touch it.
4. Contract Chamber – Where Bounties Are Delivered - Once a job is complete, the operative returns here with proof, usually a token, object, or the severed mark itself. Payment is distributed through shadow-pouches, bags that change weight based on the difficulty of the task.
5. Recruitment Hall – Initiation of the Blade- This quiet room is where hopefuls arrive, signatures etched in soul-binding ink. Recruits must undergo screening that tests loyalty, resilience, and silence. Those who pass are marked, often physically, with a sigil denoting their acceptance.
The Abode is rumored to have deeper layers: secret vaults, ritual spaces, and archives chronicling every kill, betrayal, and forgotten legend. Some say it houses the Sea’s founders, suspended between death and time, watching new generations sharpen their blades.
The Assassin's Abode – Nerve Center of Shadows Hidden in plain sight, the Abode is a fortified, yet discreet compound located at a crossroads between both regions, accessible through arcane paths and coded invitations. It’s not just a hideout, it’s a bustling institution for those who work outside the law and beneath its gaze.
2. The Hollow Keg – Bar & Mess Area The bar, known informally as The Hollow Keg, serves meals, drinks, and a steady stream of information. Clients and operatives mingle, each pretending not to eavesdrop. Spiked mead, bloodberry stew, and Whisper wine are regular features. It’s common for deals to be struck over drinks, but betrayals often start the same way.
3. The Bounty Wall – Job Collection Room - A central chamber lined with enchanted parchment and glowing glyphs. Jobs posted here range from retrieval missions and intelligence gathering to high-profile assassinations. The parchment selects candidates, it’s said to flare red when the right hands touch it.
4. Contract Chamber – Where Bounties Are Delivered - Once a job is complete, the operative returns here with proof, usually a token, object, or the severed mark itself. Payment is distributed through shadow-pouches, bags that change weight based on the difficulty of the task.
5. Recruitment Hall – Initiation of the Blade- This quiet room is where hopefuls arrive, signatures etched in soul-binding ink. Recruits must undergo screening that tests loyalty, resilience, and silence. Those who pass are marked, often physically, with a sigil denoting their acceptance.
The Abode is rumored to have deeper layers: secret vaults, ritual spaces, and archives chronicling every kill, betrayal, and forgotten legend. Some say it houses the Sea’s founders, suspended between death and time, watching new generations sharpen their blades.
