Sect of the Black Lotus

The Sect of the Black Lotus
Leader	Panpardus Corten
Patron	Ourania
Leadership Style	Elected Autocracy
Founder	Changcoix Ni'Choya
City	Hashan
Classes Permitted	Monk, Druid, Sentinel, Sylvan, and Runewarden
House Tutor	Kai-Shen
Heraldric Arms	Sable, on a bend cotised Argent, three lotuses of the first
Icon	the Triune Globe

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.

Leaders

• Bilca Shiva
• Spire Hayabusa
• Evie Devi
• Morwen Vorondill
• Ciries Seir
• Panpardus Corten

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.