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The Velkyn
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| The Velkyn: The society of thieves and assassins under the command of the Qu'el'velguk are a powerful force in the House. This network serves the Ilharess as her personal tool for disposing enemy leaders, gathering information, and keeping tabs on the Drow of the House. Little goes on in the Qu'ellar without the Qu'el'velguk finding out, and this gives the House Assassin a powerful position. The Velkyn are among the most feared force at the command of the Drow and when they are dispatched, little can stand in their way. |
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Qu'abban (House Agent)
Rank: 2 Common Skills: Hiding, Poisoning, Fencing, Tactics, Stealth, Stealing, Snooping. Assassins tend to favor the combat related skills, with hiding and poisoning. The Spies favor stealing, stealth, and hiding. Qu'abban responsibilities: -Qu'abban are required to bow to members of all ranks that are above them. The Velkyn are secretive and so do not refer to members by title, as that compromises them to a degree. Velkyn should refer to other House superiors that are not Velkyn by title. -Qu'abban must obey the orders of any member of Qu'ellar Myrdaruk who is above them in rank. -The Qu'abban should report to the Qu'el'velguk too learn of missions and information that they should be wary of. -The Qu'abban should participate in RP events, battles, or raids and may have specific instructions aside from the event/attack. It is quite possible for an Olplyn to be sent ahead of a raid as a scout, or even sent to a different location to be seen as a decoy. -The Qu'abban should prepare to move on as either a Velg'larn or a Olplyn. These are two separate classes in the same vocation. They should seek out elder Velkyn, to prepare them for advancement. The Qu'abban are the House Agents, skilled in espionage and assassination. These Drow train to advance as either a Olplyn or a Velg'larn. The specialization of skills is important, as it differenciaties the usefullness of this vocation. Qu'abban should be eager to show off their skills and be quick to succeed. |
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Olplyn (Thief) Rank: 3 Olplyn responsibilities: -Olplynen are required to bow to members of all ranks that are above them. The Velkyn are secretive and so do not refer to members by title, as that compromises them to a degree. Velkyn should refer to other House superiors that are not Velkyn by title. -Olplynen must obey the orders of any member of Qu'ellar Myrdaruk who is above them in rank. -The Olplyn should learn how to readily work their skills and abilities from elder members of the Velkyn. Often they accompany a Vel'xunyrr to aid in their task of infiltration or spieing. -The Olplyn should work towards establishing a name for herself as a full member of her chosen vocation and curry favor with ranking members of the Velkyn. -The Olplyn should participate in RP events, battles, or raids and may have specific instructions aside from the event/attack. It is quite possible for an Olplyn to be sent ahead of a raid as a scout, or even sent to a different location to be seen as a decoy. -Olplynen must infiltrate the rivvil Thieves’ Guild, obtain a disguise kit, and be able to use it. -Olplynen must always remove all identification that would incriminate the House while on a mission (toggle titles off for the duration of the mission). Instead of choosing to follow the path of the Assassin, the Olplyn focuses their talents on the arts of stealth and guile. They often become like apprentices to the older more experienced Vel'xunyrr. To become one of the chosen Unseen, a young Drow must first strive to be seen. This is a dangerous profession to learn, as failures typically mean shame on the House. Soldiers might be able to blame the commander or the plan for a loss, Mages might blame the whimsical nature of magic for a botched spell or ritual, but in the Velkyn vocation, there is no one to blame but yourself when a mission fails, and it is the short-lived Drow that fails the House Master of assassins. |
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Velg’larn (Assassin) Rank: 3 Velg’larn responsibilities: -Velg’larnen are required to bow to members of all ranks that are above them. The members of the Velkyn are secretive and so do not refer to members by title, as that compromises them to a degree. Velkyn should refer to other House superiors that are not Velkyn by title. -Velg’larnen must obey the orders of any member of Qu'ellar Myrdaruk who is above them in rank. -The Velg'larn will hone their skills of assassination and perfect their technique. -A Velg’larn will assassinate anyone the Qu’el’velguk or Ilharess commands them to. -It is reccomended that a Velg'larn infiltrate the thieves guild to obtain a disguise kit, however, a Velg'larn may focus their skills into other things than stealing. -Often the Velg'larn will accompany a raiding party to aid in their expertise. Velg’larnen are the House assassins. When a target is named by the Qu’el’velguk, these killers use whatever means necessary to take down their mark. A Velg’larn is much different from a warrior in that they dress lightly, move silently and strike from shadow or guise of friendship. No dueling or ritualistic honor-bound combative nonsense for the trained assassin. Concepts like honor and valor are chains upon the wrists of an assassin, and are better left for rivvil to fetter themselves with. Usually it is better to die than report back as a failure or, worse, as captured. The Velg'larn are trained and among the most fearsome killers amide the races of the surface. They are the elite forces of the Qu'ellar, able to be dispatched from a moments notice to slay any rival of the Ilharess or threat to the Qu'ellar. |
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Vel'xunyrr (Spy) Rank: 4 Vel'xunyrr responsibilities: -Vel'xunyrr are required to bow to members of all ranks that are above them. The members of the Velkyn are secretive and so do not refer to members by title, as that compromises them to a degree. Velkyn should refer to other House superiors that are not Velkyn by title. -Vel'xunyrr must obey the orders of any member of Qu'ellar Myrdaruk who is above them in rank. -The Spies of the Velkyn are among the most trained infiltrators of the realm. The Vel'xunyrr should work hard and produce many successful missions to the benefit of the House. -Vel'xunyrr must infiltrate the rivvil Thieves’ Guild, obtain a disguise kit, and be able to use it. -Vel'xunyrr must always remove all identification that would incriminate the House while on a mission (toggle titles off for the duration of the mission). -The Vel'xunyrr must be able to walk through the shadows, too a uncomprimising degree. -The Vel'xunyrr should participate in RP events, battles, or raids and may have specific instructions aside from the event/attack. It is quite possible for an Olplyn to be sent ahead of a raid as a scout, or even sent to a different location to be seen as a decoy. -A mission given by the Qu'el'velguk takes priority on their list of personal goals. The Vel'xunyrr are the parimount of stealth and guile among the Drow. Their aptitude to take too the shadows is impressive, even among the Drow. They take on important missions, only trusted to the most specialized of agents. They are responsible for vital information about the enemies of the Drow, as well as performing important jobs that only they are capable of. They are the masters of the Shadows. |
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Veldran, Veldriss (Shadow Master/Mistress)
Rank: 4 Veldriss reponsibilities: -Veldriss are required to bow to members of all ranks that are above them. The members of the Velkyn are secretive and so do not refer to members by title, as that compromises them to a degree. Velkyn should refer to other House superiors that are not Velkyn by title. -Veldriss must obey the orders of any member of Qu'ellar Myrdaruk who is above them in rank. -A Veldriss will assassinate anyone the Qu'el'velguk or Ilharess commands them to. -A Veldriss will hone thier skills and train in their art. -The Veldran are a powerful force, and often take important missions and assassinations. -The Veldran should train younger assassins in the arts. They should actively teach younger Velg'larn the tricks and secrets. These senior members of the Velkyn are the most worthy of killers. Their skill at silent death in unrivaled by any aside from the Qu'el'velguk. They are among the most fierce killers in the realms. Their training in stealth and with poisons gives them a deadly resolve. They serve the Qu'el'velguk as their ultimate assassins. |
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Qu'el'velguk (House Assassin)
Rank: 5 Qu'el'velguk responsibilities: -The Qu'el'velguk is required to bow to members of all ranks that are above him and refer to his superiors by title. -The Qu'el'velguk must obey the orders and directives of all members of the House who are above them in rank. -They are expected to evaluate members of their vocation to determine promotions, demotions, and recognition. Final say always lies with the Ilharess. -They should stay active in guild activities and work to promote the rule of the Ilharess. -The Qu'el'velguk must arrange for the training and recruitment of Wanre who show aptitude or interest in their vocation--this task may be delegated to the senior vocations (Vel'xunyrr, Veldriss). -The Qu'el'velguk should meet with the Ilharess regularly, too discuss what direction she wishes the Velkyn too take. -The Qu'el'velguk is the highest-ranking members of the Velkyn, and commoners who have issues should bring their concerns to this master instead of burdening the nobles or Ilharess with their problems. The Qu'el'velguk is the leader of the assassins and spies of Qu'ellar Myrdaruk. Their position gives them a great deal of respect. With a word, they could have any enemy of thiers killed in the night. They regularly convene with the Ilharess, to discuss current affairs and how the Velkyn are best used. This Drow is one of the smartest and most skilled of the Assassins. The Qu'el'velguk is a clever manipulater, and actively weaves several webs of intrigue throughout the House. |
