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.
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-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.