significant npcs in wtd 1.0r :: the brotherhood in violence

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THE BROTHERHOOD IN VIOLENCE, SOLDIERS OF GOD IN THE DARK Through human history, religious fervor has determined the directions that the world ends up taking. Divine inspiration sparks human progress and sets fire to the soul just as often as it drives men to rise above the rest and commit acts of unspeakable horror. In light of this, it may not be too much of a stretch to say that Christianity – perhaps one of the most pervasive religious beliefs in the Fifth World – is responsible for all of that and then some. While most believers are harmless and much prefer to let bygones be bygones in order to assure their ability to worship their God in peace, there are always those strange (and sometimes noisy) few who – in the name of the Lord – will do interesting things. The Brotherhood of Violence is, perhaps, the best example of pure, unapologetic religious zeal directed towards a singular target: threats to the Balance. Through a mix of grit, good fortune (or misfortune, depending on who you ask), focused homicidal tendencies and solid belief, this compact has grown from a cell somewhere in Ireland to a powerful Christian congregation within the Vigil. There’s a thin line between a zealot and a fanatic, and Brothers and Sisters in Violence are constantly walking it just in the same way that they constantly walk between the tenants of God (or, more accurately, the tenants of Her Church) and their solemn mandate as Hunters. Operatives of the Brotherhood of Violence wear tailored, form-fitting habit underneath a long, high-collared coat with folded sleeves reminiscent of the uniforms of French or English soldiers in the 17th Century. Brothers in Violence wear black and crimson; Sisters in Violence wear dark violet and gold, and have a veil. Both kinds of uniforms have metal inlays and ornamentation. All members have chains around their waists, from which they hang their Cross. The Brotherhood of Violence uses the base of the traditional Celtic Cross as their insignia. The inner circle of the cross, however, depicts a kingfisher whose length nearly encompasses the circle. The intricate designs show a network of rays of sunlight, vines, flowers, and blades; the rays and the blades are always directed outward, from the center. Furthermore, the bottom of their cross tapers downward, as though the base of the cross itself ended in the tip of a sword.

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FIANNA MORDECHAI, Patron Saint of the Brotherhood

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FIANNA MORDECHAI Alias: St. Fianna, Good Woman of the Family; The Bloody Rose GEIST OF A MOTHER WOLF'S VENGEANCE / PATRON SAINT OF THE FISHER-KINGS The older one between the McNiven girls, and the first woman that Alistair Mordechai ever managed to fall in love with. Theirs was a far happier union compared to Maes and Ariadne's - something that managed to sustain them through their darkest years. After three successful deliveries, Fianna’s last pregnancy was difficult. There were several instances within those nine months where Alistair was genuinely concerned about her survival, and the survival of their unborn child. The delivery itself, in fact, nearly killed Fianna – were it not for Setsuna’s intervention, the woman would have slipped away immediately after giving birth to Seth, their youngest son. The couples’ troubles, however, had barely begun. The violet eyes and strange appearance were a dead giveaway: Fianna was the latest woman to have given birth to the Blade King of the Fifth World. Aidan ordered Alistair to bring the boy back to the Methuselah so that he could be raised within their ranks. Alistair, in spite of his wife’s protests, agreed. He hoped that the Voidseeker would be compassionate. He lost all hope after the Methuselah used the soul cages the moment the boy woke up. His first attempt at fighting back ended when the Voidseeker threatened Fianna’s life. After several cycles rife with the Methuselah's abuse, Fianna managed to convince Alistair to betray his conspiracy for the sake of their son. Things were as peaceful as they possibly could be up until Ariadne's betrayal. Fianna was killed in Arcadia while attempting to save her son from the Fae, and ended up coming back to the Fifth World centuries later as a geist. The Brotherhood recognizes her and acknowledges her "unfinished business": the all-consuming drive to protect her husbands, what they have built, and the Blade King at all cost. Many a Sin-Eater have broken under Fianna's influence. PLOT POINTS AS OF 03 OCTOBER 2016 Fianna is currently in a Bargain with Amelia "Rocket" Escalona. She's done a surprising amount for the girl, but people are hard-pressed to call their relationship "healthy".

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