Bookmark 1096

WAR OF THE GUILDS (WTO/CWOD)

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The War of the Guilds ran from 1096 to 1354 and was one of the major events in the history of Wraith: The Oblivion. It shaped the workings of the Guilds of Stygia, as well as the resulting allies and enemies.

It began with a boast from the Artificers. The Artificers already considered themselves the first Guild to officially form (although the Pardoners and Oracles would probably have something to say about that). They were in control of one of Stygia's more lucrative and powerful businesses, soulforging. They worked closely with Charon and his government. And so, they naturally considered themselves the head of all Guilds for their superiority in age, finance, and power.

Many Guilds fumed under their condescending attitude, particularly the Masquers. Many plans and agendas of other Guilds had been twisted to suit the Artificers' needs or desires. Officially proclaiming such, however, was the straw that broke the camels back. A number of other conflicts between other Guilds came to light and squabbling turned into full-fledged fighting. For over three hundred years, battles raged across Stygia.

The Dark Kingdom of Iron, Stygia. Stygia began as the underworld for Mediterranean countries, but over the centuries has grown to claim most of the Western world.

Guilds

Artificers
Masquers
Pardoners
Usurers
Chanteurs
Harbingers
Oracles
Sandmen
Haunters
Monitors
Spooks
Proctors
Puppeteers
Alchemists
Mnemoi
Solicitors

Stygian Legions

The Iron Legion, headquartered at the Seat of Shadows and overseen by the Ashen Lady. The Iron Legion is comprised of the victims of Age.
The Skeletal Legion, claiming those taken by Disease, headquartered on the Seat of Dust and overseen by the Skeletal Lord.
The Grim Legion, claiming the victims of Violence, and overseen by the Smiling Lord at the Seat of Burning Waters.
The Penitent Legion, claiming the victims of Madness, overseen by the Laughing Lady and quartered at the Seat of Succor.
The Emerald Legion, for victims of Happenstance, maintained at the Seat of Thorns by the Emerald Lord.
The Silent Legion is overseen by the Quiet Lord, and oversees the victims of Despair from the Seat of Silence.
The Legion of Paupers, quartered at the Seat of Golden Tears, administered by the Beggar Lord and comprising victims of Mystery and whoever the Beggar Lord can get away with.
The Legion of Fate, consisting of those chosen by Fate, and administered by the Ladies of Fate at the Isle of Eurydice.

Heretics / Shining Ones