Clans of the Ages

The Black Orchid is a city's shadow, the underside that you dont want to see or know about. It is the supplier to the world and the killer of the faith. They hail from evil and neutral ranks of alignment, but they are made up of only those that have the skills of rangers, thieves or bards, whether it be from their orginal class, or their second class.

The Darkfriends are adherents of the Dark One. They believe they will gain great power and rewards, perhaps even immortality, when he is freed. Most are secretive out of necessity, and are organized into groups called Circles. One such Circle has decided to make themselves known in the Age of Chaos realm, and have decided to bring fear and chaos to all who oppose them.

A military group of strict ascetic beliefs, owing allegiance to no nation and dedicated to the defeat of the Dark One and the destruction of all Darkfriends. Extremely rigid in beliefs, and certain that only they know the truth and the right.

In recent years, a Black Tower has been formed to contrast the White Tower in the battle against the Dark One. The Asha'man of the Black Tower get their name from a term in the Old Tongue meaning a defender of truth and justice for all. The Asha'man try to ignore the curse of insanity associated with male channelers, and battle evil against all odds.

Restrictions:

No evil aligned characters. Non MT's must pass a quest to join. Males must not be single classed warriors, thieves, or barbarians, or MT's that include only combinations of these three. Females must not be single classed mages, clerics, or druids, or MT's that include only combinations of these three. Renegades of good alignmnet welcome.

 Banner: A tower standing against a white flame on a field of dark blue.

 Enemies: Darkfriends, Shaido, Seanchan, Black Orchid, Chosen

Structure:

Asha'man Dedicated

The Taar'dad are an Aiel clan, and stand against the Dark One. While their intentions are good, their ways seem strange to the civilized world, and they are often mistaken as enemy. Recently, the Taar'dad have taken to an effort to remove the Shaido from attacking the civilized lands.

Restrictions:

No evil aligned characters. Any class allowed. Renegades of good alignment welcome.

 Banner: Two crossed spears behind a golden dragon on a field of red.

 Enemies: Darkfriends, Chosen, Shaido, Black Orchid, Seanchan

Structure:

Chief Wise One Maiden of the Spear / Water Seeker / Red Shield

The Shaido are an Aiel clan that gained much notoriety when they came across the Spine of the World and attacked civilized lands such as Cairhein. Now they stand against the cities and kingdoms west of the Aiel Waste, and perhaps serve a greater, more sinister purpose.

Restrictions:

No good aligned characters. Must pass a quest to join. Any class allowed. Renegades of evil alignment welcome.

 Banner: A black viper emblazoned on a red crescent moon.

 Enemies: White Tower, Whitecloaks, Taardad, Ashaman, Black Orchid

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Chief Wise One Maiden of the Spear / Night Spear / Black Eye

The Seanchan come from a distant land to the west, and come from a long historical background and rich social heritage. The Seanchan have a very complex social order, and recently have begun to conquer lands in the east, surprisingly close to cities such as Tan'chico and New Manetheren. Their purpose here seems complete domination and enslavement of Channelers, particularly Aes Sedai.

Restrictions:

No good aligned characters. Any class allowed, although those in high position may not be single classed mages, clerics, or druids, or MT's that include only combinations of these three; in addition, anyone in the clan of these single classed mages, clerics, or druids, or MT's that include only combinations of these three will be treated as tools and weapons by the leaders of the clan.

 Banner: A golden hawk in flight clutching three lightning bolts in a white box on a wide field of blue.

 Enemies: White Tower, Ashaman, Chosen, Darkfriends, Taardad

Structure:

High Lord / High Lady Voice of the Blood Seeker for Truth Deathwatch Guard Warrior

This group is composed of Channelers who went over to the Dark One in return for the promise of immortality. They are a group of powerful spellcasters, and petition the help of Shades and Dreadlords of the world to serve in their war against the Light.

Restrictions:

No good aligned characters. Non MT's must pass a quest to join. No single classed warriors, thieves, or barbarians, or MT's that include only combinations of these three. Any Shade may join, regardless of class. Renegades with evil alignment welcome.

 Banner: A raven perched on a black tower on a field of red.

 Enemies: White Tower, Ashaman, Taardad, Seanchan, Whitecloaks

Structure:

All are Chosen, and the clan is run by a council of Chosen.

The Band of the Red Hand originated when times were harsh, near the Breaking of the World. The clan was founded to face the hordes of monsters that appeared when the Breaking occured. The clan stands to protect the innocent farmers and peasants from monster attacks. These days, the clan is a stomping ground for young adventurers, where they can work together to explore and defend the world, and earn a name among the heroes of the land.

Restrictions:

Must be under level 20 to belong to the clan.

 Banner: A red handprint against a field of white embroidered with gold.

 Enemies: None

Structure:

General Soldier

The Atha'an Miere, or more commonly the people of the sea, live most of their lives on the sea and dislike going any great distance from the ocean. Relatively little is known of their customs, giving rise to an air of exotic mystery and often to fanciful tales. Most trade in the world is carried by seafolk ships, which include the fastest by far and most of the largest, and they are considered by the inhabitants of port cities to be bargainers who outstrip the more widely known Domani. As survival at sea often depends on instant obedience, it is no surprise that the Atha'an Miere stick strictly to their hierarchy. The Mistress of the Ships has a level of authority any shorebound king or queen would envy, yet she is also elected, for life, by the council of senior Wavemistresses. The position of Master of the Blades is held by a man who may or may not be the husband of the Mistress of The Ships. His responsibilities are the defense and the trade of the Sea Folk.