The shadows grant the Cabal the ability to—according to themselves—perceive the truths of the world. They believe that people's true nature is most evident when they believe themselves to be unobserved. Likewise, the Cabal perceives the injustices of the current order to be most noticeable when it believes it operates without scrutiny. By skillfully manipulating events from the darkness, the Cabal believe themselves to be able to witness individuals' most vile and self-serving tendencies, reinforcing their belief in the inherent corruption of the current order, while also exercising their influence while remaining unseen.
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The Cabal prides itself on its pervasive influence throughout Marcandria and boasts an intricate web of involvement in various facets of society. They reassure themselves that they have planned for every eventuality and conceivable outcome. Even if a few of their endeavors go awry, they consider it inconsequential within the grand scheme of things. They often say, 'In a web of a thousand threads, plucking one thread makes no difference.' This mindset is instilled in their members, reinforcing their conviction that as long as they allow Shar's guidance to navigate the treacherous paths they tread, their envisioned future of a fair and just society, where each member receives their rightful due, will inevitably be realized. The Cabal attributes most of their significant projects and endeavors to Shar's guidance, believing that she has illuminated the best path toward their goals. The most devoted members possess unwavering confidence in Shar's guidance, as they believe her to be their unwavering beacon amid the darkness, leading them to the dawn of their envisioned future.
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+The Cabal has a hand in almost everything that goes on in Marcandria, and boast to themselves that they have planned for every eventuality and every possible outcome. They believe that even if a few of their endeavors goes awry, they have their hands in so much that they view it as not making a difference. “In a web of a thousand threads, plucking one thread makes no difference”, as they might say. They try to convey to their members that so long as they let Shar guide them as they traverse these dark paths they are destined to reach this new dawn with a fair and just society, where they are all given what they justly deserve. Most of the Cabal's larger projects and endeavors are credited to exist because of Shar's guidance - that her guidance has told them that this project/endeavor is part of the best path towards their goals. The most devoted members have absolute confidence in Shar's guidance, and absolute certainty achieving their envisioned future.
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Through their devotion to Shar and their resolute adherence to their cause, the Castigian Cabal seeks to dismantle the prevailing power structures, expose the hidden truths of the world, and construct a society they deem fair and just. While driven by a sense of personal injustice and a desire for their rightful place, they firmly believe that only through absolute commitment and unwavering loyalty can their goals be achieved. The Cabal thrives in secrecy and manipulation, employing the shadows as their ally, and embracing the sacrifices and dark paths necessary to pave the way for their envisioned future. With Shar as their guide, they navigate the intricate web of their influence, confident that they are destined to reshape the world in accordance with their beliefs.