Lothenian Guilds

This section focuses on well-known organizations based in and operating within Lothen.

The Paper Sword

Headquarters: Nalia
Guildmaster: Berin Barr
Symbol: Blade On Gold Circle
Colors: Black & Silver

A well-known mercenary guild based in Nalia, the Paper Sword warriors are high-quality mercenaries who operate throughout Lothen and often abroad, particularly in the Trident. The guild is considered ancient, with a long tradition dating back to the early centuries of the Second Age.

Tunes of War

Headquarters: Argo
Guildmaster: Ithenia Akar
Symbol: Harp & Blade
Colors: Gold & Red

A prestigious mercenary guild based in Argo, the Tunes of War offers skilled warriors who inspire their allies with war paeans. Though the order has a limited number of members, their reputation has earned them glory throughout all of Lothen.

The Gold Knights

Headquarters: Bladefall
Guildmaster: Distar Karrow
Symbol: Gold Helm
Colors: Gold

The largest mercenary guild in Lothen, based in Bladefall, the Gold Knights are known for producing a powerful force of heavily armored, skilled mercenaries.

The Arrow’s Shadow

Headquarters: Forcry
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Guildmaster: Koldas Drafe
Symbol: Black Arrow
Colors: Black & Brown

A well-known mercenary guild specializing in archers, the Arrow’s Shadow was founded years ago by an elven minority group who settled in Forcry to train skilled archers. This led to the archery tradition that Forcry is known for today, a tradition that the Arrow’s Shadow continues to honor.

The Blacksmiths of Narsia

Headquarters: Narsia
Guildmaster: Pensio Tarfas
Symbol: Hammer on Horseshoe
Colors: Black & Red

A renowned order of blacksmiths based in Narsia, this legendary guild has gathered the finest smiths from across Lothen, establishing Narsia as the premier destination for top-quality armor and weapons. Knights frequently journey there to acquire the finest equipment before major tournaments.

The Lucky Blades

Headquarters: Saria
Guildmaster: Akar Garrow
Symbol: Blade On A Four-Leaf Clover
Colors: Green & White

The Lucky Blades are based in Saria. They are a mercenary guild of swift and agile fighters specializing in short blade fighting.

The Second Blade

Headquarters: Saria
Guildmaster: Odestro Kalim
Symbol: Golden Quill
Colors: White & Gold

This guild is dedicated to training the next generation of knights, ensuring they are equipped with the necessary skills, knowledge, and honor to serve the kingdom. The guild oversees the education of squires, teaching them not only martial arts and combat techniques but also etiquette, chivalric codes, diplomacy, and horsemanship. Young noblemen, and sometimes commoners with noble aspirations, enter this guild as pages and rise through the ranks to become fully-fledged squires. The guild has close ties with noble houses and knightly orders, providing a structured path to knighthood while emphasizing loyalty, duty, and discipline.

The Touch

Headquarters: Enis
Guildmaster: Olfar Antelm
Symbol: Blade Wrapped in Band-Aids
Colors: White

A renowned guild of healers known across the world for their battlefield aid. Trained in the Great Hearth of Enis, they travel far and wide, offering their sacred healing arts to those in need.

Sevayl

Headquarters: Bladefall
Guildmaster: Akreyn Thiaspis
Symbol: Golden Triangle on a Shield
Colors: Red & Black

Sevayl is a secretive organization founded by influential vampire families within the kingdom of Lothen. Throughout history, their presence has been linked to numerous conflicts, riots, and even civil wars. Despite this, the order asserts that its actions are for the greater good of the kingdom and the benefit of the reigning monarch. Officially, Sevayl’s role is that of a consultative body, advising the king or queen on matters of defense and the kingdom’s welfare, though their true intentions remain a source of suspicion and intrigue.

The Black Cauldron

Headquarters: Forcry
Guildmaster: Theas Alman
Symbol: A Black Cauldron
Colors: Black

The Black Cauldron is an esteemed order of alchemists dedicated to crafting potent essences in service of the Lothenian Army during times of war. Trained in the ancient alchemical arts of Forcry, its members blend science and sorcery to forge elixirs of strategic power.

The Sages of Argo

Headquarters: Argo
Guildmaster: Desmond Aval
Symbol: Scroll & Owl
Colors: Gray & Green

The Sages of Argo are a renowned order of chroniclers sworn to journey across the world, recording tales of heroism and valor. Devoted to truth above all, they maintain an expansive archive of stories, histories, and firsthand accounts from every corner of the realm.

The Blade Guardians

Headquarters: Bladefall
Guildmaster: Valthas Karick
Symbol: Crossed Swords on a Shield
Colors: Black & Gold

An ancient order devoted to the protection of the innocent, the Blade Guardians stand apart from crowns and kingdoms. Bound by no allegiance but their own code, they train elite warriors, master swordsmen renowned for their bravery, discipline, and unwavering sense of duty. Their cause is justice, not loyalty.

The River Bandits

Headquarters: The Ruins of Myr
Guildmaster: Idaro, the Amar’s Bastard
Symbol: Ox Head with Pentagram
Colors: Green & Black

The River Bandits are a notorious band of thieves scattered across Lothen, originally named after the River Fork where their earliest raids took place. Though once confined to its banks, their influence has spread throughout the kingdom. Preferring mountain hideouts, they strike swiftly at travelers on major roads—especially those of noble blood. Rumors speak of a shamanic cabal leading the group, with evidence of pagan rites found at the sites of their attacks. As their numbers swell each year, so too does their legend and menace.

The Horned King

Headquarters: Crane Mountains
Guildmaster: Gazun
Symbol: Bull Head with Crown
Colors: Green & Black

The Horned King is a feared cult of Minotaur warriors, revered by fanatical human acolytes across Lothen. Devoted to unleashing a bloody revolution, their goal is the complete destruction of the Lothenian civilized order. It is said that the Armorians provide the cult with powerful elixirs that enhance the strength of their forces, but at a terrible cost — these elixirs destroy their humanity, distorting both body and mind. Whispers also speak of ancient ties to Armorian shamans, suggesting a dark pact fueling their rise.