The Divine Hand
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| Leadership: | None Yet | ||||
| Members: | 0 | ||||
| Goals: | To fulfill the Divine Purpose | ||||
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*THE DIVINE HAND IS NOT YET AN ACTIVE CLAN. THE DIVINE HAND IS CURRENTLY LOOKING FOR A LEADER - IF YOU THINK YOU ARE SUITABLE AND WISH TO MAKE THE CLAN ACTIVE AND CO-ORDINATE IT'S ACTIVITIES OR SIMPLY WANT MORE INFORMATION, HUNT DOWN AND FIND THE GROUP FOUNDER*
Every day at least one person is killed on Shartak. Although this is sometimes due to the actions of individuals working alone, the most deaths come from inter-faction conflict. The motives of these groups for killing ranges from revenge, expanding the group's political and material interests or simple aggression or hatred.
THE DIVINE PURPOSE
As soon as one conflict ends another soon begins. The Divine Hand has recognised this as the Natural Cycle of Shartak. The Divine Hand has realised that the island is in a constant state of conflict. The amount of conflict and deaths seems to be necessary for individual survival on the island. The Divine Hand has determined that the deaths that are caused in battle and the prescence of spirits on the island are signs that the island is moving towards a Divine Purpose. The Divine Hand has determined that the deaths caused by conflict and battle are necessary in order to fulfill this purpose. The purpose of the island of Shartak and the road that leads to it shall be known as the Divine Path. The deaths that are caused by battle and conflict on Shartak are sacrifces that work towards the Divine Path.
GOALS
The Divine Hand is a group that dedicates itself to accumulating sacrifices for the sake of the island of Shartak. The members of the group see the profound spiritual value of the warfare and inter-faction conflict that covers Shartak.
The Divine Hand seek to be recruited by groups in order to take part in a conflict. A faction or individual may employ The Divine Hand to attack another group or an individual. Members of The Divine Hand will never attack current employers. When not employed The Divine Hand will seek out sacrifices on their own volation.
Hiring The Divine Hand for a job - whether it is a large-scale town raid, faction warfare or individual assasination - costs nothing.
HISTORY
The Divine Purpose was first realised by a native of Dalpok. After the increasing amount of death caused by raids, personal issues and conflict, this native became troubled. The native left his home town and began a lengthy pilgramage to the centre of Shartak, the mountain and the surrounding jungle, where he lived for months. He observed the natural cycle of predator and prey and compared it to the conflict around him. Ever since the outsiders came to the island, the level of conflict had been steadily increasing, among the native settlements as well as the outsider's towns.It was becoming more and more common to stumble across a dead body while walking in the jungle. At first he blamed the presence of the outsiders and pirates, but then realised that there had been conflict even before they came. This was when the first realisation of the Divine Purpose. After spending months living as a hermit, he realised that he must kill in order to defend himself from wandering outsiders. As he became more and more attuned to the Divine Path he realised that all deaths on the island were necessary sacrifices that go towards the achievement of the Divine Purpose. It was not long before he ceased to distinguish between native and outsider, stalking someone for days in order to create a perfect sacrifice. Eventually he returned to Dalpok and began preaching and practicing the Divine Path. Long after this individual's death, spirits and other such creatures have picked up on his goal and realisation and continue to practice sacrifice to convince the living to bring The Divine Hand into being.
JOINING THE DIVINE HAND
To become bearer of the Divine Hand, an initiate must make sacrifces of at least ten people from their home town - this is to demonstrate the freedom from material values and the cutting off of any emotional ties or feelings of alligience towards their previous life as an unititiated. Must have some form of contact between members to co-ordinate activites.
RULES
- A member of The Divine Hand must NEVER sacrifice either a fellow member or a current employer, as this is counter-productive and will only delay the fulfillment of the Divine Purpose.
- All members must be sworn to absolute secrecy - never give out details of a mission to an outsider, or details of your role or rank in The Divine Hand.
RANKS
The Divine Hand has various ranks that are assigned depending on a members dedication to the Divine Path and their aptitude for different duties. Roles of members of the Divine Hand vary greatly, from notorious fighters and stalkers that have sacrificed countless people, to the Divine Shadows, that work behind the scenes in order to increase the amount of conflict on the island.
Initiate - A rank assigned to one that has shown their resolve to follow the Divine Path by sacrificing 10 residents of their home town.
Acolyte - A true follower of the Divine Path. It is assigned to one that has either proven their worth by furthering the interests of the Divine Hand or by showing their dedication by making over 30 sacrifices.
Mastermind - A rank assigned to one that furthers the Divine Purpose by co-ordinating the activities of the Divine Hand and dealing with customers interested in hiring the Divine Hand.
Divine Shadow - A rank assigned to one that specializes in secrecy, subversion, guerilla tactics, creating conflict and starting wars between factions.
Celebrated Acolyte - A rank assigned to any member that has achieved over 60 sacrifices and a renowned reputation.
*THE DIVINE HAND IS NOT YET AN ACTIVE CLAN. THE DIVINE HAND IS CURRENTLY LOOKING FOR A LEADER - IF YOU THINK YOU ARE SUITABLE AND WISH TO MAKE THE CLAN ACTIVE AND CO-ORDINATE IT'S ACTIVITIES OR SIMPLY WANT MORE INFORMATION, HUNT DOWN AND FIND THE GROUP FOUNDER*
