The Soot Wolves
The Soot Wolves are an ever shifting group of rogues that were started in Arca but have a base of operation in every province of Serendipity. They have even begun to spread into Connlaoth and Adela. To be a criminal in Kia's Court or Whitesands, especially in Arca and Cerenis where their influence is greatest, is to pay tribute to the Soot Wolves or to be a part of the organization yourself. There is space for any that would like to join, and members can leave whenever they like, but this is uncommon, as the Soot Wolves give a great deal of freedom. The higher members are given titles that represent a particular type of wolf. Within the Soot Wolves there is a hierarchy led by the Alpha, called Canis Rufus, The Red Wolf. The Soot Wolves are known for being filthy, grime covered rogues, that openly prowl the streets at night, in roving packs. In actuality they are an intricate guild that has its hands in most of the shady deals in Arca. Though they began simply as thugs and criminals, the guild has expanded so much, that it now owns and runs many legitimate business. All branches of the guild rely heavily on makeup, disguises, and glamour to conceal their identities, allowing just about anyone of any class or social status to be a member. The Soot Wolves don't shy away from bloodshed, but prefer not to leave a trail of corpses through the city. They are still thieves, thugs, con artists, and burglars, at their core, not murderers. If anyone in the pack gets out of control, the wolves deal with it internally.
Locations
-The Den-The Soot Wolves main headquarters is located under Arca. While not many of the wolves actually live here, all of them frequent the location. It's outfitted with training facilities, barracks, a forge, alchemist lab, spell forge, casting chamber, library, temple, medical office, children's dorms, a meeting hall, some offices, and a bar. While some of the higher up Wolves have off site living space, others have claimed areas in the Den as their own quarters. The supply depot, known as "The Stash" is where all loot is brought to. You are given a cut in gold, based on what you bring in, in excess of your dues. The quartermaster is in charge of approval or denial of all equipment requests, and the decision is based on accounts kept by the records clerk. Some equipment is made available for purchase. The dues system works in that each wolf must bring in a certain amount of loot. Ledgers are used to keep track of every contribution, even among the children. Anything extra you willingly bring in is documented, minus 10% you are given in gold, and will go toward your next dues payment if not used in some other way. The more ahead you get the more you can "buy" without spending money. Also, members are given "credit", based on their contributions. This credit can be used on weapons, armor, or any other supplies the Wolves have in the stash, or at the Den bar. Shops and artisans that are connected to the Wolves give discounts to wolves. But nothing is free, not even for the Red Wolf.
-The Warrens-Tunnels and caves that are located throughout Serendipity, they are a well protected secret that allow the Soot Wolves to surprise travelers and easily escape should things go south. Some of the tunnels closer to Arca, even connect into the sewers, allowing secret passage to and from the city.
Leaders
The following roles will only be available upon PM request. To be eligible a member must have been present and active on the site for a minimum of one year. This is the same as with any other leadership roles within SotE. Keep in mind that this is only for the main leaders that dwell mostly within Kia's Court and Arca. Similar roles are free to be created and played in any other areas of Serendipty, Adela, and Connlaoth, at a much smaller scale.
Role | Position | Title | Name |
Alpha | Canis Rufus | The Red Wolf | |
Beta | Canis Lupus | The Grey Wolf | NPC |
The Matriarch | Canis Albus | The White Wolf | NPC |
Lone Wolf | Canis Nigrum | The Black Wolf | TBD |
Spiritual Advisor | Canis Animus | The Spirit Wolf | TBD |
Patriarch | Canis Ferox | The Old Wolf | TBD |
Muscle | Canis Dirus | The Dire Wolf | TBD |
Omega | Canis Lepo | The Little Wolf | TBD |
Head Shadow Wolf | Canis Aureus | The Gold Jackal | NPC |
Head Blood Wolf | Canis Simensis | The Red Jackal | TBD |
Head Scavenger Wolf | Canis Simensis | The Coyote | |
-Soot Wolf NPC's-
(If there is an NPC role you wish to add or you create an NPC that is free for use in other Wolves threads, just throw it down there with its name and the character will be added to this list. At minimum the NPC should have a job, name, gender, age, and years spent as a wolf. To preserve continuity, these NPC's shouldn't be killed.)Blacksmith - Smid (male) -Age 31- 20 years a wolf
Bar Tender - Alko (male) -Age 33- 11 years a wolf - homosexual - Followed Theo from Zantaric. Rufus has mixed feelings about him being here as he is a reminder of a past he longs to forget. But the friendship built on mutual survival that they shared as children, keeps Rufus from killing him. He is fiercely loyal to Theo, and would die to protect him. Rufus isn't that soft. Alko is a genius when it comes to languages. As a child he created a coded version of the common tongue that he taught to Theo. Rufus has since taught that language to his few truly trusted allies in the Wolves.
Enchanter - Besweer (female) -Age 24- 15 years a wolf
Alchemist - Miku (male) -Age 65- 30 years a wolf
Mage - Towen (male) -Age 45- 25 years a wolf
Priestess - Heilige (female) -Age 28- 8 years a wolf
Wolf Pup Nursemaid - Meisie (female) -Age 30- 5 years a wolf
Healer - Chora (female) -Age 27- 2 years a wolf - Chora's father hired the Soot Wolves to kidnap her to get her fiancé to pay a randsom. When the fiancé refused to pay, her father couldn't afford to cover the cost of the Soot Wolves and Rufus used this knowledge as Ryk Handelaar, wealthy merchant, to secure a deal that completely bankrupted Chora's family, and put Ryk in control of their estate. The view that Chora got of the entire situation changed her life forever. She decided to stay on with the Soot Wolves, and she found that she had a great apptitude for the healing arts. When the previous healer died in a ridiculous experiment, Rufus asked her to take the position. Rufus and Chora were briefly lovers, but Chora realized that Rufus would never love her, and so she let the relationship go. Chora is very loyal to Rufus and is part of his secret inner circle. She can speak in a coded version of the common tongue that only she, Rufus, Alko, Heinin, and Wag know.
Bouncer - Wag (male) -Age 41- 10 years a wolf - Early in his career as a wolf, Rufus saved Wag from an assassin and the tavern bouncer joined up with the wolves as an enforcer for the Blood's soon after. He retired from being a Blood and became the Den bar bouncer when Rufus, became Rufus. The new job suits him, as he doesn't like killing and prefers knocking the heads of rabble rousers to breaking legs. One of the few truly trusted by Rufus, he is secretly a spy for the Red Wolf, listening for information that slips from the lips of drunk Wolves. He can speak in a coded version of the common tongue that only he, Rufus, Alko, Heinin, and Chora know.
Fence - Heinin (male) -Age 37- 18 years a wolf - When a younger, stronger, Scavenger Wolf tried to take the position of The Coyote away from Heinin, Rufus slipped a dagger between his ribs, saving Heinin. He could have killed Heinin then and taken the role for himself, but Rufus has always been a player of the long game. He recognized the cunning mind in Heinin that would make him a powerful ally. He served Heinin loyaly until he stepped away from the Scavengers, but that loyalty is still returned by the greatful Heinin. Heinin stepped down from the position of Coyote, relinquishing that place to Zeina when Rufus became the Red Wolf. He makes nearly as much money as fence as he did as Coyote, without any of the responsibility. He's secretly a spy for Rufus, picking up information through the transactions he makes with Wolves selling stolen goods. He is a member of the Red Wolf's secret inner circle. He can speak in a coded version of the common tongue that only he, Rufus, Alko, Wag, and Chora know.
Quartermaster - Tharmes (female) -Age 21- 9 years a wolf
Personnel Officer - Gense (female) -Age 50- 43 years a wolf
Clerk - Ekretaris (female) -Age 35- 21 years a wolf
Librarian - Karis (female) -Age 36- 36 years a wolf - Born into the Wolves
Disguise Master - Verbloem (male) -Age 29- 7 years a wolf
Blood's Recruiter - Agenskap (male) -Age 30- 5 years a wolf - Skilled at interrogation. Personally hired by Rufus to be a recruiter
Shadow's Recruiter - Bedrieër (male) -Age 29- 5 years a wolf - Skilled at infiltration. Personally hired by Rufus to be a recruiter
Scavenger's Recruiter - Leuenaar (female) -Age 28- 5 years a wolf - Skilled grifter. Personally hired by Rufus to be a recruiter
Spy - Branwen (female) -Age 27- 3 years a wolf - Skilled as a street performer in the art of swallowing swords. Works mostly as a prostitute. Gathers useful information for the Soot Wolves in both capacities. Fraternal twin to Jaheira, older by six minutes.
Spy - Jaheira (female) -Age 27- 3 years a wolf - Skilled as a street performer in the art of contortion. Works mostly as a prostitute. Gathers useful information for the Soot Wolves in both capacities. Fraternal twin to Branwen, younger by six minutes.