Ravagers

The **Ravagers**, also known as the "Black Hounds", the "Broken Brotherhood", and the "Black Order" loosely, is an organized group of mercenaries, outlaws, exiles, and war veterans serving under the former Slayer Fang. Based on the Reach world of Salevosa, the Ravagers are a relatively small group that are working to expand their ranks and influence across the entirety of Aeos.

## History

Formed a few years after Fang was excommunicated from the Slayer Order, the group that would become the Ravagers began as a small gang based in the Reach and served as a mercenary company and enforcer unit. After amassing enough followers and resources, they seized an arms factory on Salevosa for themselves and began working to reinforce and militarize it to serve as their new base of operations.

Since their formation, the Ravagers have raided many different groups and seized their resources and supplies for themselves, growing stronger by pillaging from their enemies and those that are unable to resist them.

## Organization

Fang leads the Slayers as the Commander, with three Lieutenants beneath him - Victor Paskel, Torvok Kang, and Ragost Voraka. These three Lieutenants oversee a variety of the Slayers' functions and missions, but all ultimately report to Fang directly.

The rest of the ranking structure is loosely divided between workers and soldiers. As their names suggest, workers craft and maintain the equipment and provide upkeep and intel. Soldiers are enforcers, dispatched on combat missions or used as guards for the base.

## Recruitment and Training

The Ravagers recruit carefully and sparsely, selecting only those they feel have both the skillset and the motivation to fit their tight-knit group. Training is, likewise, comprised of shooting practice and sparring out in the courtyards of the fort.

## Equipment

Scavenged and scraped together tools along with weapons either stolen from raided tribes or bought from blackmarket sources comprise much of the Ravagers' equipment. Some workers brought gear with them, and some soldiers have held onto their weaponry from their history. However, what little the Ravagers own they make expert use of, creating such things as shrapnel mines, gas-powered sawswords, and even crude Power Armor.

## Philosophy, Methods, and Goals

The Ravagers feel that the Slayer Order is ineffectual and dismissive of the real threats the Daemons are. Thus, the ultimate objective Fang has laid out for them is to form a suitable, strong fleet and scour the Reach for any sign of Daemon activity. While he feels their handiwork on Salevosa, he has evidence that a larger scale, galactic operation is at work.

The Slayers are loyal to one another and hostile towards outsiders. Anyone who approaches that has not done dealings with them in the past is treated with suspicion. While they don't show any hostility to anyone due to species, they have made themselves enemies with various groups openly and make war with those whom they believe to be Daemonic supporters.

Their methods often involve overwhelming assaults on key targets to cripple their enemies before retreating back to their defensible fort. If any hostiles approach, they are gunned down or blown up.

## Notable Ravagers

* Fang
* Victor Paskel
* Torvok Kang
* Ragost Voraka
* Tryska Arassi
* Armak Kossti
* Silvaka Urs
* Shagras Gorvo
* Garada Zhilgor
* Mark Tarvas

## Heraldry and Motto

The crest of the Ravagers is a ragged, black dog with red eyes baring its teeth. Their war cry is *"Blood for blood."*