Apsu's Blood

Apsu's Blood Insignia

The Apsu's Blood is a secretive semi-religious organization that focuses on reforming those who are evil and slaying those who can't be saved.

## Summary

The Apsu's Blood actively seeks to fight all evil, but draconic related occurence are their main focus. Evil draconic creatures are either reformed into their ranks or slain. Apsu's Blood itself accepts paid missions and/or alliance with another group, depending on the case.

The members of Apsu's Blood, Waybringers as they call themselves, are trained to fight dragons. Though worship of Apsu is not a requirement, following the paladin code of Apsu is. They are made up of those who are willing to do good and lend a hand to the cause. Even if they had done wrongs in the past, mercy will be given and all past mistakes shall be forgiven. The Waybringers are usually split into teams of their own, each having their own ways of accomplishing a goal, from subterfuge to raw fighting prowess.

The Apsu's Blood was built by Sabiru.

Any info beyond this point is unknown publicly.

## Blood Oath of the Waybringers

The blood oath of the Waybringers are an important promise to hold, on top of the paladin code of Apsu. Hatchlings may rise into the ranks of Apsu's Blood, as it is necessary only to those that follows Apsu, even if it's encouraged to take it.

Taking the blood oath requires the Wyrm or a Keeper watching over the procession. Along with saying the words, the initiate must spill their blood into an open body of fresh water.

> *"We are the darkness that will bring the light,"*
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> *"Though the salt clings to us, the fresh water flows through us,"*
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> *"Through work, the rust can be shed,"*
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> *"Through fire, one can be molded anew."*
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## Organization

* **Grand Wyrm**: The leader of the organization, donning the Rusted Mask and they must have a second name. They must be a worshiper of Apsu. Currently it is held by Sabiru.
* **Nest Keepe**r: The hands of the Wyrm, donning a draconic mask of their own choosing. They are responsible in the defense and maintenance of their individual Nests.
* **Watcher**: Team leaders, donning a metallic mask of a color given to them. They are tasked to lead their group of Iron Blooded and report any related information to the Keepers and the Wyrm.
	+ **Infernis**: A group consisting of Watcher-adjacent rank, lead directly by Sabiru as officials to aid him in his duty as the spymaster of Avalonis.
	+ **High Watchers:** Higher-ranked Watchers with the same powers as Keepers, usually granted to close allies of Sabiru who are unable to be Keepers.
	+ **The Iron Claw:** Under the cover of Yachiyo Toys Co, they are operating as a splinter cell of the Blood to help with low-profile assets.
* **Blooded**: The regular members, donning a chromatic mask of a color given to them.
* **Hatchling**: The initiates, donning no mask. They are watched closely before rising to a Iron Blooded themselves

## Nests

The secrecy of the Nests must be guarded to keep each members safe, remembering that a few members are redeemed ex-criminals. The Nests must be kept hidden so each and every member always has a place to return to, to retreat.

The Freshwater Garden, Waybringers' Grotto

* **Waybringers' Grotto**: Located in Parthon, Catania. The primary nest of the Wyrm, centre of all operations and important ceremonies.
* **Exile's Eyrie**: Located in Gemini City, Ithaca. A general Nest of Apsu's Blood with trained flyers.
* **Labyrinth of the Underworld**: Wyrmhallow, Avalonis. A nest acting as the headquarters for the Ordo Infernis.
* **Northstar Beacon**: Tarrasch, Skeksha. A nest focusing in gathering info and scouting, being the farthest frontier of the Blood.

## Known Members

* **Sabiru**, the first Grand Wyrm with the title of Iron Wyrm
* **Fury,** current Nest Keeper of the Waybringers' Grotto of Catania, one of the veteran trainer for drake-riding
* **Joy**, current Nest Keeper of Exile's Rest of Ithaca
* **Ash**, guardian of the Labyrinth of the Underworld of Avalonis
* **Elaine St Claire****,** a High Silver Watcher and one of Sabiru's most trusted ally and friend.
* **Lysander Ivansguard** (Elaine's minion), a Silver Watcher directly under Elaine
* **Kelius Drak**, a High Silver Watcher and a well-known trainer for drake-riding
* **Sable Knight**, a Black Blooded of Infernis
* **Quu,** the Nest Keeper of the Northstar Beacon of Skeksha, spreading Apsu's reach far into the north and to more people.