Guild Darkmoor

{{Organization Guild Darkmoor, while considered by most nothing more than a common thieves guild, is an organzation with roots much deeper in the dark analects of history. This history reaches back over 3000 years and speaks of great power and wealth. It is common knowledge to members of the Guild that in centuries past their ancestors ruled entire kingdoms, pulling the strings of kings and queens to serve their own aims. Yet this power, along with many of their ancient secrets, has been lost. Little else is publicly known about the origins of the Guild, though to a few select members further knowledge has been granted. The Book of Odjil, kept by the Guildmaster Cohl Volorn, holds further details about the Guild's true history. As Guildmaster, his primary purpose is to direct the activities of the Guild while protecting the secrets within The Book of Odjil until the rebirth and restoration of the Guild's ancient secrets.
 * hasSetting=World of Allegiance
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Guild policy prohibits the keeping of any personal records and not many within the guild are brave enough to violate this policy. Unknown to most, however, there is an official keeper of the records who is only referred to as the Keeper. The secrecy of the Keeper's true identity is extremely well protected as he holds a listing of all members and activities of the Guild. It is also this man's responsibility to maintain the Guild history and keep a record of the happenings in the kingdom. According to the recent logs in The Keeper's Tome the Guild leadership has recently undergone a shift.

"It becomes apparent to me that brother Volorn has determined his step-father's reign no longer sufficient to the needs of the Guild. But time will reveal the truths behind his actions; yes, in time it will be whispered on wings of fire, though most will never extract their true meaning. Voices carry the words like whispers to my mind, my mind, my mind.... Under scarlet stars the new son rises so the Odjil speaks and I do listen, and write. Always I shall write until my days proclaim me free of the Keepers curse. As I wander the halls the smoke turns to living shadows..." (excerpt from The Keeper's Tome).

Most members of the Guild know nothing of the book, yet on occasion it is possible to hear small excerpts whispered in dark places. One such whisper tells of a rebirth which will restore the Guild to its proper position: "Upon the backs of beasts, crowned in the blood of the falsely innocent, the Brotherhood again returns to the throne. Then with servants of spirit and flesh shall they restore the honor so unjustly tarnished by the servants of the sapphire angel...."

Heraldry
Guild Darkmoor's history is shrouded with half-truths and lies, yet within their crest one can see some strands of truth. The black field represents their social standing; only under the veil of darkness and the gaze of the moon may they act. The moon gazes calmly to the east: this symbol references their true origins in the east. Gazing toward their rebirth the moon watches calmly in the night, guiding the actions of its followers. The inner crescent marks the first uprising which is believed to soon begin, while the larger crescent is the true strength of the Guild. }}