HBW/Eirus/Marcandria/Factions/Castigian_Cabal.html

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 title: The Castigian Cabal
 description: 
 published: true
-date: 2023-07-04T19:05:42.128Z
+date: 2023-07-04T19:02:48.737Z
 tags: game-master, castigian cabal, cabal
 editor: ckeditor
 dateCreated: 2023-01-23T20:52:16.031Z
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 <h2>Members</h2>
 <ul>
   <li>with visual identifiers</li>
-  <li>Most members hold positions within other factions, or positions of influence within Marcandria, or have a set of skills that the Cabal sees as useful (such as assassins, though they technically have a profession and a role within assassin social circles)</li>
 </ul>
 <p>&nbsp;</p>
 <p>The Cabal is built through layers upon layers of secrecy, the closer you are to the center, the closer you are to the truth about the organization.</p>
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 <p>Those coerced into cooperating with Cabal are not considered members. They are simply seen as tools or assets. The Cabal simple seeks to keep them cooperative and firmly control them. The general exchange is that the Cabal gives them orders, with the threat of harming their, their loved ones, or their posessions, should they refuse to mete them out, or should they decide to tell anyone about anything regarrding the Cabal.</p>
 <p>&nbsp;</p>
 <p>&nbsp;</p>
+<p>The Cabal does not consider those coerced into cooperating with them as actual members, but rather as tools or assets. The Cabal's inner circle delegate the control of these to trusted members, typically a member in said inner circle, who are then in charge of keeping them firmly under control and make sure they follow the Cabal's wishes and directions.</p>
+<p>The Castigian Cabal, excluding those who are being coerced into working with them, follows the following structure:</p>
+<ol>
+  <li>Outer Circle - has some resources or assets that they are to uphold and ideally expand in service of the Cabal. May also be employees for other factions, thus working as spies and moles, aiming to skew the other faction to unwittingly aid the Cabal, or at least be less able to obstruct the Cabal's work.</li>
+  <li>Shadowhand - Regular middle circle member. Administrative, does operations, etc. Basically same as</li>
+  <li>Nightshade - spy/info middle circle member</li>
+  <li>Enforcerr - middle circle member</li>
+  <li>Inner circle</li>
+  <li>leaders - Veiled Hierarchs?</li>
+</ol>
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+<p>Roles needed:</p>
+<ul>
+  <li>Regular members. Spies/moles.</li>
+  <li>Enforcers. Tier 2 since trust needed due to info they need to know</li>
+  <li>Spy/ Person who conveys orders. Tier 2 due to knowledge they need to mete out their orders.</li>
+  <li>People who run and maintain different resources/assets for the cabal. Typically people who run the businesses of the Cabal, thaat aare not of higher rrank.</li>
+  <li>People responsible for different operations and schemes (inner circle)</li>
+  <li>Leadership</li>
+</ul>
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
 <p>RANKS:</p>
 <ol>
   <li>Outer Circle - Shadow Initiate - Symbolizing that they're new to secret and shrouded ways of the Cabal.<ol>
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 </ol>
 <p>&nbsp;</p>
 <p>&nbsp;</p>
+<p>&nbsp;</p>
+<p>Outer Circle members are given basically no information about any other member of the Cabal, or the extent of the Cabal's operations. This is to make it easy to get rid of them should they prove disloyal or fail to do what's been asked of the.</p>
+<ul>
+  <li>Operatives</li>
+  <li>Information gatherers<ul>
+      <li>Moles</li>
+    </ul>
+  </li>
+</ul>
 <h3>ChatGPT:</h3>
 <p><strong>Prompt</strong>: I would like some suggestions for the different ranks for the Cabal, that could fit with what's written in the Beliefs and Goals sections mentioned earlier. I think I'd like something along the lines of an "inner circle" and an "outer circle", but I'd like for there to be a tier in between, and for the very top leadership to have a cool sounding rank above the inner circle again. Also note that the Cabal's members include merchants, artisans, and nobles, who continue their regular occupations even while members. Other members act as for example assassins or as people who convey orders, and have this as their only occupation. It would perhaps be appropriate for these to have different "ranks" in the organization as well.</p>
 <p><strong>OWN NOTES FOR RANKS BASED ON RESPONSE BELOW:</strong></p>
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 </ol>
 <p>Recruits starat in Outer circle. Are eventually promoted to usually 1. above. Those more suited for 2 and 3 end up as thaat instead. Most prroven ones may eventually end up in inner rcircle?</p>
 <p>&nbsp;</p>
+<p>Name ranks after different nightshade creatures? So Nightshade (covert), Nightwalker (enforcers?) etc?</p>
+<p><strong>RESPONSE:</strong></p>
+<p>Certainly! Here are some suggestions for ranks within the Cabal, considering the structure of an inner circle, an outer circle, an intermediate tier, and a top leadership position:</p>
+<p>Shadowsoul: The highest rank within the Cabal, bestowed upon the leader who commands the organization with unwavering authority and holds the ultimate power over its operations. The Shadowsoul is the enigmatic figure at the heart of the Cabal, directly guided by Shar herself.</p>
+<p>Inner Circle: Comprised of trusted individuals who have proven their loyalty and commitment to the Cabal's cause, the Inner Circle holds significant influence and decision-making power. They are responsible for shaping the organization's strategies and overseeing its key operations.</p>
+<p>Nightshade: Positioned between the Inner Circle and the Outer Circle, the Nightshades are skilled operatives who serve as the bridge between high-ranking members and those in more operational roles. They execute specialized tasks, including information gathering, covert operations, and handling critical missions.</p>
+<p>Outer Circle: The broader membership of the Cabal falls within the Outer Circle. This includes merchants, artisans, nobles, and individuals from various walks of life who align themselves with the Cabal's beliefs and contribute to its goals. They act as eyes and ears in their respective spheres of influence, helping to advance the Cabal's agenda through their regular occupations.</p>
+<p>Enforcers: These are dedicated members of the Cabal who specialize in carrying out the organization's darker activities. They are trained assassins, infiltrators, or individuals adept at coercion and manipulation. Enforcers ensure compliance, eliminate threats to the Cabal's secrecy, and convey orders when necessary.</p>
+<p>Shadowscale: An intermediate rank between the Outer Circle and the Enforcers, Shadowscales are skilled operatives who provide essential support to the Cabal's operations. They may handle intelligence gathering, logistics, or play a role in coordinating actions among different factions and members.</p>
+<p>It's important to note that these are suggestions, and you can modify or adapt them to fit the specific requirements and atmosphere of your story. Feel free to add additional ranks or make adjustments as needed.</p>
 <h2>Operations and Endeavors</h2>
 <p>Shar's guidance is trickled down from the highest ranking members. The rank-and-file have no interactions with Shar or her representatives.</p>
 <p>Varied. Based on rank, but also on what each individual realistically has access to do, and what they are useful as. i.e. people with enforcer jobs tend to be those good at combat, especially if they're good at keeping it under wraps.</p>
-<p>Most members hold positions within other factions, or positions of influence within Marcandria, or have a set of skills that the Cabal sees as useful (such as assassins, though they technically have a profession and a role within assassin social circles)</p>
 <p>Roles per rank:</p>
 <ul>
   <li>Promotions based on achievements (i.e. merit) in service of Cabal, plus commitment and loyalty.</li>