The Scarlet Brotherhood, a name that whispers through the corridors of power, a legacy etched in blood and ambition. They are the inheritors of a fallen empire, their dreams haunted by the ghosts of the Suel Imperium, their hearts burning with a desire to reclaim their lost glory.

History:

• -425 CY: Founded amidst the chaos of the Baklunish-Suloise Wars, the Scarlet Brotherhood emerges from the ashes of the Suel Imperium, its members bound by a shared vision of Suel supremacy and a yearning to restore their dominion over the Flanaess.

• -422 CY: Kevelli Mauk, a Suel archmage, leads a group of loyal followers across the Hellfurnaces, escaping the devastation that engulfs their homeland. They carry with them the Tome of the Scarlet Sign, a tome of forbidden knowledge and arcane secrets, a blueprint for their future ambitions.

• -411 CY: Kevelli Mauk dies, his legacy passed on to his successor, Reshek Nes. The Scarlet Brotherhood establishes its hidden headquarters in the Tilvanot Peninsula, their influence slowly spreading through the Flanaess.

• 254 CY: The Scarlet Brotherhood, capitalizing on the political turmoil within the Great Kingdom, begins to exert its influence, manipulating events and sowing discord from the shadows.

• 437 CY: The Turmoil Between Crowns, a period of civil war and unrest within the Great Kingdom, provides fertile ground for the Scarlet Brotherhood’s machinations. Their agents infiltrate the courts of nobles, their whispers poisoning the hearts of the ambitious, their blades silencing those who threaten their plans.

• 573 CY: The Scarlet Brotherhood’s presence is felt in the cities of the Iron League, their agents offering their services to those who seek power and influence.

• 576 CY: The millennial anniversary of the Scarlet Brotherhood’s founding passes without the prophesied miracle, leading to a decline in the millennialist faction within the organization.

• 581 CY: The Scarlet Brotherhood begins to expand its influence, enslaving the Olman and Touv peoples of Hepmonaland and recruiting Suel mercenaries to bolster their forces.

• 583 CY: The Scarlet Brotherhood’s agents infiltrate the Lordship of the Isles, replacing the reigning sovereign with a puppet ruler who pledges allegiance to their cause.

• 584 CY: The Scarlet Brotherhood’s campaign of assassinations and destabilization reaches its peak, culminating in the fall of Onnwal and the near-collapse of the Iron League.

• 586 CY: The Scarlet Brotherhood’s influence wanes as their overt operations are exposed, forcing them to adopt a more subtle approach, their agents weaving through the shadows, their whispers shaping events from the darkness.

• 590 CY: The Scarlet Brotherhood’s forces in Chiswell defect en masse, a setback to their ambitions in that region.

• 591 CY: The Scarlet Brotherhood appoints Tyrem as the Father of Faith, his influence extending over the religious institutions within their domain.

• 594 CY: The Scarlet Brotherhood raids Onnwal, further destabilizing the region and fueling the conflict between the Iron League and the Great Kingdom.

Government:

• The Scarlet Brotherhood is ruled by the Father of Obedience, a mysterious figure whose identity remains shrouded in secrecy.
• The Inner Circle, a council of trusted advisors, guides the Brotherhood’s actions and shapes its agenda.
• A rigid hierarchy governs the organization, with advancement based on loyalty, cunning, and ruthlessness.

Social Structure:

• The Scarlet Brotherhood is a caste society, valuing Suel blood and culture above all else.
• Full citizenship is granted only to those of pure Suel ancestry who adhere to the Brotherhood’s philosophy of Suel hegemony.
• Those of mixed heritage have limited rights, while non-humans and those deemed “impure” are relegated to slavery.
• The Brotherhood maintains an active eugenics program, seeking to “purify” the Suel bloodline and ensure the continuation of their twisted vision.