The Bloody Vultures

The Bloody Vultures

Founding Date: 1008
Type: Social Group
Demonym: The Vultures
Location: Stormrunner's Hollow

Structure

The Vultures are led by a small group of nobles. Typically 3 or 4. The leaders are the most senior members of the group. Bribes and backstabbing are a normal part of how they operate. They admit others based on their social status. Once a potential member has been selected they must perform a secret task before they become full members.

Public Agenda

This group of nobles seeks to increase their power and wealth. Publicly, they do it through legitimate means but there are rumors that they've resorted to underhanded and illegal means to do so. There is, as yet, no proof of these dealings. They have a great deal of influence in town.

Assets

Resources: more than enough treasure, some wealth, a large amount of gold and gems, some magic The few enemies they've made along the way are mostly artisans. They have many allies, though, including several guilds of seers, many commoners, most of a guild of rangers, a handful of very powerful sorcerers, and some merchants.

History

Initially established by a trio of barons who wanted more land for themselves than they would ever get otherwise, they developed a means to rise through the ranks of the nobility. They passed this knowledge on to others and the group has continued to amass wealth, power, and influence.