The Shard

The Shard is a sister organization to and supported by The Apostasy of Luxuria (despite being distinctly different entities) run by Margarete Knight; founder and leader of the Shard as well as prominent member of The Apostasy. Having chapters in other Great Nations as well as other smaller nations, the Shard's Founding Chapter is located in Avaritia; where it takes the form of a large pseudo-decentralized criminal networks with various branches with it's daily running overseen by groups of members referred to as "Fragments." 
The source of the ideology of the Shard is considered to stem from the Lost Age itself, as the organization itself is said to embody and fight for a vision older than proper recorded history. Benevolent, their main intention is aiming to improve the standard of living of persons and give persons a means to have a livelihood; empowering them and giving them a shot at having their own lives once more.
In addition, the First Fragment of the Shard wishes to push for union in a divided world; hoping to bring Aces, Humans, the supernatural and Jokers alike together by uncovering and displaying the truth while inspiring hope but being pragmatic about the method of doing so.
==Overview==
The Shard as an organization are considered to be quite wide-faring in the activities they are involved in; and as a result have a structure that allows them to accomplish each of their various tasks. Tailored to everyone's unique specialties, the Shard gets much of it's success in the fact that the nature of the organization is one that anyone can contribute to; from the average farmer to a stranded doctor to a powerful Joker.
Unlike many organizations in Avaritia, The Diamond Chapter of the Shard prioritize the lives and livelihood of Avaritian citizens; and as a result have aspects to their organization that other "gangs" would not have, such as food production facilities. This general sentiment can be extended to every chapter of the Shard regardless of location, tailored to the needs of the people they have jurisdiction over.
The Shard is not an organization that works on a hierarchy of power, but rather a hierarchy of influence, reputation and demonstrated merit. Hence the most powerful individuals may not be those in the highest position but rather those who are most suitable for a given position or acclaim may be; whether by having demonstrated their dedication to the cause or having expertise that justifies their position in a managerial or supervisory role.
===Known Chapters===
*Diamond (Founding Chapter): The original chapter of the Shard from which all other chapters branched out, run directly by the First Fragment. The main operations of the Diamond Chapter occur within Avaritia and Luxuria.
*Emerald (Asuran Chapter): The chapter of the Shard set up and overseen by an esteemed member of the Second Fragment of the Shard, Okamura Hana.The main operations of the Emerald Chapter occur within Asura.
==Trivia==
*The First Fragment's acronym, The FF, is a reference to another group of four superpowered individuals with a form of familial connection, the Fantastic Four.
*The different hair colours of each member of the First Fragment are a reference to the four different colours of each member of Team RWBY.
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