Shar has effectively convinced the Cabal that only unwavering commitment and absolute loyalty to their cause can pave the way to their envisioned future. They view half-measures and compromises as destined to fail, which is why they advocate for the complete dismantling of the current structures, regardless of the cost. They believe that one must be willing to go to any length, employing any means—no matter how gruesome or sinister—to achieve their goals. Progressing toward their objectives necessitates substantial sacrifice and immense cost, even to the point of compromising ones own morality. The necessity of this uncompromising position is why they believe no one else has ever been able to, or will ever be able to, correct the current corrupt structures. The Cabal is firm in the belief that they alone can bear this burden—that they are the only ones with the will required to do what is needed. Traversing the darkest paths, stained with blood, is seen as necessary to achieve their ultimate goal: the dawning of a new era characterized by their envisioned fairness and justice. In their perspective, all the sacrifices, terrible deeds, and inflicted suffering will be justified once their new age comes to fruition—for the suffering they have to inflict will be finite, whereas the current system, if remained unchanged, will continue to perpetuate suffering for all eternity.
Operating from the shadows is a fundamental principle for the Cabal, mirroring their enigmatic patron, Shar. They consider secrecy of paramount importance, even among their own ranks, to safeguard their endeavors from adversaries. Consequently, most members possess minimal knowledge of their fellow associates. This anonymity serves to shield the Cabal as a whole in the event of a member's compromise or betrayal. Furthermore, they believe subterfuge and manipulation to be their most effective tools, whether it involves persuading individuals to join their cause or covertly forcing their support or unknowing contribution to their efforts. This does not mean they are beyond utilizing more direct approaches, such as coercion—be that threatening someone's assets, wellbeing, or the wellbeing of their loved ones—to gain the support of people who are otherwise unwilling to cooperate.
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 every facet 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. As they often say, ‘when dealing with a vast tapestry, the pull of a single thread makes no difference.’
-The Cabal seeks to convince its members that so long as they follow Shar's guidance to navigate the treacherous paths they tread, their envisioned new dawning with 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 revealed 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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+The Cabal prides itself on its pervasive influence throughout Marcandria and boasts an intricate web of involvement in every facet of society. They reassure themselves that they have planned for every eventuality and conceivable outcome. Because of this, even if a few of their endeavors go awry, they consider it inconsequential within the grand scheme of things. As they often say, ‘when dealing with a vast tapestry, the pull of a single thread makes no difference.’ The Cabal seeks to convince its members that so long as they follow Shar's guidance to navigate the treacherous paths they tread, their envisioned new dawning with 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 revealed the best path toward their goals. The most devoted members possess unwavering confidence in Shar's guidance, as they believe her to be their faultless guide through the depths of darkness, leading them to the dawn of their envisioned future. After all, no being should know the path through the darkness better than the goddess of darkness herself (Though again, the Cabal are not entirely aware of Shar's true nature).
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.