Cult of the Darkhold

The Cult of the Darkhold, also known as the Chthonic Brotherhood and the Darkholders, is a fictional organization in the Marvel universe.
==Organization==
The Darkhold is made up of men and women of power and position, who joined to acquire power and/or wealth, and stay in the organization to keep what they've acquired or get more. During meetings, the upper tier of/inner circle wears robes and demonic looking masks which may have built-in weapons.
The organization has access to secret bases, all types of vehicles (land, air, and sea), and cutting edge technology (e.g. laser blasters). It employs heavily armed security teams (with body armor), hit squads, teams of ninjas, and contract killers.
== Background==
The Cult of the Darkhold traces back to the Thurian Age, as early as 18,500 BC. It started out as the followers of the dark sorcerer, Thulsa Doom. After his death, used the Darkhold to create the first vampire, Varnae, though they were unable to control him. Varnae turned several of the Darkholders into vampires. The survivors were able to escape with the Darkhold before Atlantis sank.
Its members worship the Elder God Chthon (their allies Broodlings of Chthon worshiped him as part of and along the Great Old Ones) and/or they have joined the cult to achieve wealth or power. The powerful medieval sorceress Morgan le Fay is a member of the organization and the legendary 500+ yearr old Romanian vampire, Dracula, is likewise an ally.
In the modern era they have been opposed by the Darkhold Redeemers, the Avengers, the Midnight Sons, the X-Men, Spider-Man, Thor, Wolverine, and Captain America.
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==Gallery==
Darkholders'_Secret_Meeting_Chamber_(Marvel_Comics).jpg|Secret Chamber Meeting
Darkholder_Security_(Marvel_Comics).jpg|Paramilitary Security
Darkholder_Ninjas_(Marvel_Comics).jpg|Ninjas
Darkholder_Hit_Squad_(Marvel_Comics).jpg|Hit Squad
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