Sect of the Black Lotus

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The Sect of the Black Lotus
Leader Karai
Patron Twilight, the Dark Father
Leadership Style Elected Autocracy
Founder Changcoix Ni'Choya
City Hashan
Classes Permitted Monk, Sentinel, Runewarden and Blademaster
House Tutor Kai-Shen
Heraldric Arms Sable, on a bend cotised Argent, three lotuses of the first
Icon the Triune Globe (Destroyed)


History

The Sect of the Black Lotus is the name of the House originally known as the Kharon, a monk class guild based in Hashan, Crown of the Ithmia. Their house estate, the Monastery of the Black Lotus, provides quarter and supplies for loyal members.

A first-generation Achaean monk of great power, Changcoix (born Ero 22, 156 AF) was originally a member of the Sentaari guild. After a dispute with Kothlun, the founder of the guild, Changcoix went on to form the Kharon monks of Hashan on the 1st of Ero, 174 AF.

For a time, the guild allied with the Occultists to form the Kharon Empire.

Culture

The House's members are as diverse as the professions they have chosen, each striving to better themselves and their brethren. Each new Tyro swears an oath upon joining the Sect, pledging allegiance. Adventurers who join this House provide service as the military arm that protects its city and its citizens from all forms of danger.

Through the ideals of discipline, respect, and unity, each member strives to accomplish the perfection of one's body, mind, and spirit. Members of the Sect pursue excellence in any field of achievement, be it exploration or combat, art or philosophy, or politics or theology.

Grand Fathers and Grand Mothers (Autocratic)

# Name Term Comments
1 Changcoix 174-192 Founder of the Kharon
2 Laergon 192-195 First Official Grand Father
3 Damascus 195-200
4 Morpheus 200-205
5 Rancid 205-215
6 Mesmer 215-219
7 Gijan 219-238
8 Element 238-250
9 Skarash 250-258
10 Tranquility 258-266
11 Keitaro 266-278
12 Oolok 278-286
13 Aringar 286-329
14 Lavender 329-333
15 Fendo 333-347
16 Lavender 347-366
17 Fendo 366-401
18 Alyssia 401-403
19 Markuth 403-417
20 Timotheus 417-422


The Ascendants (Triumvirate)

Under the rule of Timotheus, the government form within the House changed to Triumvirate.

Grand Fathers and Grand Mothers

# Name Term Comments
1 Timotheus 422-437
2 Evie 437-442
3 Spire 442-452
4 Morwen 452-455
5 Ciries 456-462
6 Panpardus 457-462


Grand Fathers and Grand Mothers (Autocratic)

Under the rule of Panpardus, the government form within the House changed back to Autocratic.

# Name Term Comments
1 Panpardus 462-488
2 Alasha 488-516
8 Branwen 516-520
9 Bleak 520-528
10 Lyradil 528-533
11 Branwen 533-541
12 Bleak 541-552
13 Ruth 552-?
14 Karai 571-present

Tutors

Located in the Monastery of the Black Lotus, their House tutor is Master Kai-Shen. Mistress Sadira, the Calm, sells goods to the members of the House.