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 title: The Castigian Cabal
 description: 
 published: true
-date: 2023-06-30T21:04:18.027Z
+date: 2023-06-30T21:36:36.315Z
 tags: game-master, castigian cabal, cabal
 editor: ckeditor
 dateCreated: 2023-01-23T20:52:16.031Z
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 <p>Driven by unwavering devotion to their enigmatic guide and fueled by a profound belief in their cause, the Castigian Cabal is determined to <strong>dismantle the prevailing power structures—both in society and in the world's workings—</strong>that they perceive as corrupt and unfair. Their <strong>ultimate aim is to replace these structures with a society they deem fair and just—a society where those who uphold it does not limit, deny advancements, or hinder an individual's pursuit of personal aspirations</strong>. The Cabal envisions a world where everyone can carve out their rightful place.&nbsp;Many members are <strong>driven by a sense of personal injustice and a desire for their rightful place</strong>, with the Cabal attempting to instill in them that that only through absolute commitment and unwavering loyalty can their goals be achieved.&nbsp;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. Therefore, maintaining secrecy is seen as of paramount importance.&nbsp;They go to great lengths to ensure their plans and schemes remain unknown, and that the existence of their organization remains unnoticed. While their actions may elicit reactions within Marcandrian society, they meticulously avoid leaving evidence that could point back their members, or evidence that could indicate the action to have been part of a larger scheme. Maintaining secrecy is a goal in itself for the Cabal, and they spare no effort in its preservation.&nbsp;The Cabal also strives to keep their adversaries divided and in conflict 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.&nbsp;Recruits who believe they have been unjustly denied advancement by their superior are often offered their superior's position.&nbsp;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.&nbsp;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 also exercise caution to avoid attracting unwanted attention. The Cabal is in a constant need of new recruits to expand its reach and influence, and thus will always have numerous ongoing schemes that aim to either convince individuals to join as faithful members or force them into servitude through coercion and threats</p>
+<p>The Cabal seeks to control those who cannot be swayed through covertly instigating infighting or 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 of the major faction presents a unique scenario, due to how each of them are organized and how deep the Cabal is able to infiltrate their existing ranks. A tailored strategy for each of the other major factions is thus required in order for the Cabal to achieve their desired aims for them.</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 that a member of the Cabal may fill. 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>
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-<p>The Cabal seeks to control those who cannot be swayed through covertly instigating infighting or conflicts with 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 of the major faction presents a unique scenario, due to organization and how deep the Cabal is able to infiltrate their existing ranks, thus requiring tailored strategies from the Cabal to achieve their objectives for each of these factions effectively.</p>
+<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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-<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>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>
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 <h2>Organization</h2>