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 title: The Castigian Cabal
 description: 
 published: true
-date: 2023-06-29T23:30:34.697Z
+date: 2023-06-29T23:32:00.735Z
 tags: game-master, castigian cabal, cabal
 editor: ckeditor
 dateCreated: 2023-01-23T20:52:16.031Z
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 <p>Through their devotion to their enigmatic guide 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</p>
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 <h3>Goals</h3>
-<p>Through their devotion to their enigmatic guide and their resolute adherence to their cause, the Castigian Cabal seeks to <strong>dismantle the prevailing power structures (both in society and in the world's workings)</strong>, whom they see as corrupt and unfair, and replace it with a society they deem fair and just. A society where those who uphold it does not force limits upon you; does not deny you the ability to advance; and does not inhibit your chance to achieve that which you wish to achieve. While many members <strong>driven by a sense of personal injustice and a desire for their rightful place</strong>, 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.</p>
-<p>The Cabal are acutely aware that they stand little chance should all of the other influential actors in Marcandria decide to unite against them. This is one of the primary reasons as to why they put so much emphasis on operating from the shadows, to make sure their plans and schemes remaining unknown and unnoticed. Accomplishing all of their other goals without anyone realizing what they're up to, or even of their existence, is a goal in an of itself. The Cabal therefore needs to keep their adversaries divided and in conflict with one another to avoid having them interfere with the Cabal's ultimate goal of dismantling the prevailing power structure and bring about their envisioned future - a future that is more fair, and more just, where everyone is given their rightful place in society. The Cabal will typically attempt to recruit as many influential people from the other factions as possible, often promising them a specific and more prevalent position in their envisioned future to help convince them to join their cause. People who do not join willingly, but the Cabal deems possible to force into cooperating through coercion and threats, may find themselves in this exact position. The Cabal will typically to bring everything the person possesses and loves to ruin if they do not cooperate, something the Cabal has time and time again proven they have the means to do. The Cabal seeks to control those who they, one way or another, could not bring to their cause by instigating infighting or conflicts between them and another faction. The Cabal's aim is to either weaken them enough so that their members can usurp their position, or have them consume so much of their resources fighting others that they either become too weak or too preoccupied to interfere with the Cabal's plans. The exact strategy differs somewhat for each of the other major factions, depending on what the Cabal deems most feasible for each of them. Below are the specific aims the Cabal has for each of the other major factions:</p>
-<ul>
-  <li>The road to this ultimate goal is complicated and multi-faceted, involving the manipulation and ulitlization of all the other powerful actors within Marcandria. Below are the overarching aims regarding each of these actors:</li>
-  <li>(Factions: Nobility, Marcenguard, Golden Navy Caavaliers; Meranzeum, Greenwardens, Joybringers, Seaspeakers; Vessaia, Fulcrum, Wayfarer's Union; Pirates, Montars, Virtue's End, Canary Chateau, Ciprian Ring, Crimson Weave)</li>
-  <li>Use Vessaia to undermine Nobility's authority, to have it escalate into open armed rebellion, and thus ruin what remains of stability within Marcandria.</li>
-  <li>Take control of as many of the Fulcrum and Union's resources as possible. Those they cannot turn to their own benefit, shall be aimed at themselves through instigating infighting within these factions.</li>
-  <li>Montars will eventually either me made to serve, or will be eliminated.</li>
-  <li><strong>Wayfarer's Union:</strong> The Cabal has deemed it as too time-consuming to usurp the top members who are not part of the Cabal. They therefore aim to create conflict within their respective branches, to keep them too occupied to interfere with the &nbsp;Cabal's plans. This will also help weaken them, so that they may be usurped later down the line.<ul>
-      <li>They've managed to convince X to join their cause. Usurping Y and Z is seen as a bit too time consuming for the Cabal's current timetable, so they instead aim to instigate controversies and conflicts within their &nbsp;portions of the Union, forcing them to commit the full scope of their resources into cleaning it up - thus making them unable to commit resources to interfering with the Cabal's plans.</li>
-    </ul>
-  </li>
-  <li><strong>Fulcrum: </strong>Seeks to position enough members on the Board of Nine to effectively take control of the entire organization, and from there force the remaining members to cooperate (unknowingly), or be kicked out of the organization.<ul>
-      <li>They thus seek to turn the Fulcrum's vast wealth and resources into a tool for the Cabal to use.</li>
-    </ul>
-  </li>
-  <li><strong>Vessaia:</strong> It's the Cabal that has propped up these rebels, and who covertly direct them into receiving the ire of the nobility. The Cabal aims to make nobility become engulfed in their efforts to quell these rebels, with it ideally blussing up to more or less a pseudo civil war between the Vessaia and the nobility (which the nobility is unoubtedly going to win).</li>
-</ul>
-<p>&nbsp;</p>
-<p>Individual members do of course have it as their personal goal to make sure their rightful place is as high up in the social hierarchy as possible. The Cabal often uses promises of granting people a specific position in their new envisioned future as a way to help convince them to join their cause. This most typically takes the form of promising them the position of the superior which the individual believe to have unjustly denied them something they see themselves as having rightfully deserved. The Cabal is in constant need of recruiting new members to expand their reach and influence, and thus always have numerous schemes ongoing that aim to either convince someone to join them as a faithful member, or force someone to serve the Cabal through coercions and threats.</p>
-<p>&nbsp;</p>
-<p>Shar, their enigmatic and mysterious guide, possess an entirely different set of goals than those the Cabal have. She has grown tired of the others deities' ploy - who sought to isolate the world from the realms beyond, leaving all of the deities unable to interfere with the world. Luckily for her, the seal is imperfect, and slowly deteriorating, with more and more cracks slowly appearing. Shar seeks to undo the seal those deities placed upon the world, in a way that is favorable to he, by making sure the biggest cracks that appear when the seal shatters are linked to where Shar herself is strong - the Shadowfell. With this, she aims to have an upper necessary to make the world fall to entropy - to crumble and succumb, leaving only disorder, darakness, and loss, where all are ultimately forced under her sway.</p>
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-<p>&nbsp;</p>
-<p>&nbsp;</p>
-<p>FROM GPT:</p>
-<p>5. Discuss the perceived benefits of their envisioned future: The text mentions that the Cabal believes their sacrifices will be worth it once their fair and just age is reached. Consider elaborating on the specific benefits they envision for society under their new order. Highlight the positive changes they hope to bring, such as equality, justice, and the removal of exploitation and suffering. This will emphasize their idealistic vision and make their cause more compelling.</p>
-<p>&nbsp;</p>
-<h4>CHATGPT REWRITE OF GOALS:</h4>
 <p>Through their devotion to their enigmatic guide and their resolute adherence to their cause, the Castigian Cabal seeks to <strong>dismantle the prevailing power structures (both in society and in the world's workings)</strong>,&nbsp;whom they see as corrupt and unfair, <strong>and replace it with a society they deem fair and just.</strong> A society where those who uphold it does not force limits upon you; does not deny you the ability to advance; and does not inhibit your chance to achieve that which you wish to achieve.&nbsp;A society where all are able to carve out their rightful place. While most members are <strong>driven by a sense of personal injustice and a desire for their rightful place</strong>, the Cabal tries to instill in them 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. Guided by Shar, they navigate a complex web of influence, confident in their destined role to reshape the world in alignment with their beliefs.</p>
 <p>The Cabal is acutely aware that they stand little chance in reaching their goals should all the other influential factions in Marcandria decide to unite against them. They thus place great emphasis on maintaining secrecy, and go to great lengths to make sure their plans and schemes remain unknown and the organization's existence unnoticed. The acts they commit may cause a lot of reaction within Marcandrian society, but they always make sure that no evidence points back to them, and that there are no indicators that an event is part of a larger scheme. Maintaining secrecy is thus a goal in and of itself for the Cabal, one that they go to great lengths to maintain. The Cabal also strives to keep their adversaries divided and in conflict with one another. This aims tie down and expend their adversaries' resources, both to reduce the risk of discovery, and to prevent them from being able to interfere with the Cabal's schemes—be that accidentally or intentionally.</p>
 <p>The Cabal constantly aims to recruit influential individuals from other factions, and often entice them with promises of prominent positions in their envisioned future to help persuade them. Recruits who believe they have been unjustly denied advancement by their superior are often offered their superior's place. Those who are approached but refuse to join the cause are either killed off or forced to cooperate through the use of coercion and threats. Anything the person holds dear, be that possessions, reputation, or loved ones, may be threatened—with the Cabal having both the means and a history of following through on such threats if necessary. They do have to remain careful though, as too much blood in too short a timespan could cause the other major factions to start investigating. The Cabal is in constant need of recruiting new members to expand their reach and influence, and thus always have numerous schemes ongoing that aim to either convince someone to join them as a faithful member, or force someone to serve the Cabal through coercions and threats.</p>
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 <p>Individual members also have their own personal goals, which most often entails securing themselves as high a position as possible in the Cabal's envisioned future. A decent chunk of the Cabal's recruits thus initially join due to opportunism, with the Cabal perpetually engaging in schemes to persuade new recruits into becoming truly faithful and committed to the Cabal's cause.</p>
 <p>In contrast to the Cabal's aspirations, Shar, their enigmatic guide, harbors distinct goals. Discontent with the other deities ploy to seal off the world from the realms beyond—thus making beings from these places, like the deities themselves, unable to enact direct influence upon the world—she aims to exploit the seal's imperfect and deteriorating nature to inflict a great breach to a place where she is strong—the Shadowfell. She aims to use this breach to become the domineering influence upon the world: to make the world fall to entropy - to crumble and succumb, leaving only disorder, darkness, and loss, where all are ultimately forced under her sway. Shar aims to use the Cabal to help her make this breach. Shar holds no love for her servants in the Cabal, seeing them as little more than tools to be discarded when no longer needed. It is ironic that, just like they covertly manipulate people to serve their interests, so does Shar manipulate the Cabal to serve hers.</p>
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+<h4>ChatGPT Rerwrite 2</h4>
+<p>Driven by unwavering devotion to their enigmatic guide and fueled by a profound belief in their cause, the Castigian Cabal is determined to dismantle the prevailing power structures—both in society and in the world's workings—that they perceive as corrupt and unfair. Their ultimate aim is to replace these structures with a society they deem fair and just—a society where individuals are not limited, denied advancement, or hindered in their pursuit of personal aspirations. The Cabal envisions a world where everyone can carve out their rightful place. While personal grievances and a longing for their own rightful positions motivate many members, the Cabal instills the belief that absolute commitment and unwavering loyalty are crucial for achieving their goals. Thriving in secrecy and manipulation, the Cabal allies itself with the shadows and embraces sacrifices and dark paths necessary to pave the way for their envisioned future. Guided by Shar, they navigate a complex web of influence, confident in their destined role to reshape the world according to their beliefs.</p>
+<p>The Cabal is acutely aware of their vulnerability should all influential factions in Marcandria unite against them. Therefore, maintaining secrecy is of paramount importance. They go to great lengths to ensure their plans and schemes remain unknown, and their organization's existence goes unnoticed. While their actions may elicit reactions within Marcandrian society, they meticulously avoid leaving evidence or indications of a larger scheme behind. Maintaining secrecy is a goal in itself for the Cabal, and they spare no effort in its preservation. Additionally, the Cabal endeavors to keep adversaries divided and embroiled in conflicts with one another. This strategy aims to exhaust their opponents' resources, minimize the risk of discovery, and prevent interference with the Cabal's schemes, whether accidental or intentional.</p>
+<p>The Cabal actively seeks to recruit influential individuals from other factions, often luring them with promises of prominent positions in their envisioned future. Recruits who feel they have been unjustly denied advancement by their superiors may be offered the chance to assume their positions. Those who reject the Cabal's cause face dire consequences, including coercion and threats. The Cabal does not hesitate to exploit their leverage, employing tactics that endanger the possessions, reputation, and loved ones of non-compliant individuals. The organization has a demonstrated history of following through on such threats, but they must exercise caution to avoid attracting unwanted attention. As the Cabal continuously expands its reach and influence, recruitment schemes persistently aim to either convince individuals to join as faithful members or force them into servitude through coercion and threats.</p>
+<p>When faced with individuals who cannot be swayed, the Cabal covertly instigates infighting and conflicts between them and other factions. By weakening adversaries or diverting their resources, the Cabal aims to usurp their positions or render them too preoccupied to interfere with their plans. Each major faction presents unique challenges, necessitating tailored strategies from the Cabal to achieve their objectives effectively.</p>
+<p>Most of the Cabal's schemes revolve around either elevating their members' positions or diminishing their adversaries'. These schemes encompass increasing members' influence and available resources, securing higher positions within other factions where they hold membership, or bringing adversaries to ruin to open up coveted positions. These endeavors collectively aim to enhance the Cabal's relative influence and resources, ultimately contributing to the fulfillment of their overarching goal—bringing about their envisioned future.</p>
+<p>Individual members also harbor personal aspirations, primarily centered on securing the highest possible positions in the Cabal's envisioned future. Opportunism often motivates initial recruits, prompting the Cabal to perpetually engage in schemes to persuade new members to become fully committed to their cause.</p>
+<p>In contrast to the Cabal's aspirations, Shar, their enigmatic guide, harbors distinct goals. Discontented with the other deities' ploy to seal off the world from the realms beyond, thus rendering beings from those places, including the deities themselves, unable to directly influence the world, Shar seeks to exploit the seal's imperfect and deteriorating nature. Her aim is to create a significant breach in a location where she holds great strength—the Shadowfell. Through this breach, Shar intends to exert dominion over the world, causing it to fall into entropy and crumble under her sway. Unbeknownst to the Cabal, Shar views them as mere tools to be discarded when they are no longer of use. It is ironic that, just as the Cabal covertly manipulates individuals to serve their interests, Shar manipulates the Cabal itself to further her own agenda.</p>
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
 <h3>Organization</h3>
 <p>Core, Inner Circle, Middle Circle, Outer Circle?</p>
 <h3>Activities</h3>