Followers Of The Written Word

== History ==
Founded by a group of archivists, scientists, and mages, The archive was originally just that: an archive, a collection of information without direction or larger purpose.  This all changed during The Great War.  Seeing the suffering caused by the war, the founders of the modern Archive decided they could not stand by and do nothing.  Though they lacked the manpower needed to fight in the war, or the resources to help victims recover directly, they did have one thing in abundance: Knowledge.  Thus, The Archive changed their mission.  No longer would it be a neutral collection of idle information.  They became collectors, gathering and preserving history and knowledge (Both scientific and magical), preventing many things from being lost to the war.  Additionally, they began actively spreading this knowledge, opening the doors of their great libraries to the public, and supplying both basic education and more specified training.  This has continued for 2000 years, and although they have fallen out of the spotlight, The Archive has never wavered in its mission: To preserve and disseminate information, for the good of all life.
== Organisation: ==
Apprentice	The most basic rank, earned when one passes their first tests and becomes an Archivist.  Apprentice Agents do not exist.
Standard 	The “Standard” rank, A rank-and-file member who follows the orders of their senior.
Senior 	An “Officer” the Seniors command whatever team, site, or vessel they are put in command of.
Master 	The highest rank, The masters rule over the archive as a whole.  There are only ever 4 masters at a time, each one from a different role.
== Roles: ==
Role 	Description 	Ability(s)
Archaeologist	Although traditionally an Archaeologist researches the ancient past, Archive Archaeologists simply focus on the past as a whole.  It is their job to research past events, whether this means digging through old ruins or interviewing eyewitnesses, Archaeologists Are experts in finding information.  They often work closely with researchers. 	Intuition:The Archaeologists have an uncanny ability to track down important pieces of the past.
Archaeologist Training: The Archaeologists are meticulously trained in the Excavation, Cleaning, and preservation of ancient artifacts, as well as coaxing details from both witnesses and documents.
Researcher 	The Researchers of the Archive are those on the cutting edge of their respective fields.  Second only to The Truthseekers, these Scientists, Engineers, and Mages push the limits of possibility to discover never before found secrets.  They often cooperate closely with the Archaeologists. 	Research training:The Researchers are highly trained in their respective fields, and capable of quickly recalling and utilising any related knowledge.
Maniacal: Fully dedicated to their research, researchers need less sleep or sustenance than most of their species, though they still need to eat, drink, and sleep.
Curator 	Some of the most respected archivists, and the ones most think of when thinking of The Archive, the Curators are tasked with the care and protection of both the Archive itself, and the libraries and Research outposts controlled by various members.  The Curators are skilled both in organisation and preservation of the many relics and documents of the Archive, and, if necessary, the physical defence of Archive property and personnel.	Perfect Memory: Curators are trained to be able to perfectly recall locations, faces, and other information, both for a streamlined organisation process and recognition of blacklisted persons.
Combat training:Masters of unarmed combat, Curators are able to Disarm, Restrain, incapacitate, or, if necessary, kill, with their bare hands.
Agents 	The Agents are the dark secret of the Archive.  All visitors, and most Archivists, don’t even know they exist.  Selected from the most loyal and skilled Curators, the Agents are only sent out against those that pose a great danger to the Archive.  Shunning direct conflict, the Agents prefer Blackmail, Espionage, and, if necessary, assasination. 	Agent training: The agents are trained in the arts of Stealth, espionage, and assasination.
Ferocious loyalty:The Agents are Ferociously loyal to the Archive. They will never desert, nor, when captured, will give any information, even under torture.  
== Important locations ==
Location 	Description
The Archive 	The Archive is a massive complex constructed into the side of a mountain.  Truly massive, it has been expanded over the centuries into a site of massive halls interlaced with miles of halls and tunnels, going miles in any direction, including down and up.  The site of the first Archive, it has grown into something of a small town.  Alongside it’s great libraries and workshops are dwellings, greenhouses, and shops.  The only population center controlled by the faction, The Archive is central to the administration of all sites controlled by the faction.  
A.R.S Comprehension	The Comprehension is the only true ship owned by the Archive. Though capable of combat, she is first and foremost a ship of peace, and is normally used to transport Archive personnel to and from their assignments and expeditions.
 	
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