Factions

Eye of Wisdom – This is a group of politically active mages and researchers. They collect information about the old world; specifically that of the magical variety. They do this both for their own knowledge and as they see it for the good of Varanas.
Order of Dark Glory – The original army of Varanas formed out of a group called the “association of steel group”. Those that call themselves by this name are no longer directly associated with Varanas. Those who still serve the city are now called The Guard of Varanas. The order of the Dark Glory are the elite fighters from the “association of steel group” and now maintain the largest mercenary training facility called the Obsidian fortress. Many leaders are sent here for combat training and understand what it truly means to lead.
Adventuring Guild: Silvershadow – A group of people who took it upon themselves to train all of the pioneers that have come and will come to Varanas in the art of basic combat and survival so that they may live.
Guard of Varanas – When the elite fighters left to venture deeper into the wild areas those that were left behind were fostered by the Silvershadow to form the Guard of Varanas. They remain there to this day keeping peace in the city and surrounding areas.
Council of Varanas – A group that is loosely tied together that forms the governing bodies of Varanas. They are made up of several of the other prominent groups in Varanas such as the Guard, the SilverShadow and the Eye.
Ailics Fellowship – Ailic was a mage in the Eye who mysteriously disappeared one day. About a year later a person showed up claiming to be Ailic and started gathering people from all walks of life and even some of the more despised races. Since that time they have become known as the foremost group in almost every vein of research.
Vahtos Academy – The Vahtos holds a certain amount of mystery, taking its name from its leader who is rumored to have been alive for over 200 years. Most do not believe this as they just think it is now a title that is passed from one leader to the next. None however dispute the fact that he is the most powerful mage in all the land.
Holy Circle – This is essentially the church for Runes of Magic. Just like in life some people support and follow while others don't. Outside of that they don't seem to be that active.
Phirius Workshops – The craftsmen of the land. Those that are members of the Phirius are masters of their trade and work tirelessly to become so. The leader holds the title “Grandmaster Phirius” and it has been such for hundreds of years. While they claim their main focus is in architecture and construction they are masters in every trade and often travel to very dangerous locations to obtain the rarest of materials. So if you want something of quality it’s wise to seek somebody from the Phirius Workshops out.
Zurhidon – The group to end all groups. They attract the most highly trained from all of the other groups. They are said to be in possession of the Zurhidon Stone Tablet which has the names of all of the lands demons arranged in a magical order. They also say that all of their actions are directed by the Enigma. Nobody knows if this is the rumored Enigma Rune which is said to be a rune that possesses more power than all other runes combined or an actual person. Either way the Zurhidon are known for their ruthless pursuit of whatever it is that they want. Put simply if they ask for something you give it to them or die.