Cold Embrace

Founded in the quiet and secluded shadows of an undisclosed location, the Cold Embrace emphasizes the epitome of secrecy.

## Public Agenda:

*Order in chaos. Unseen but present. The instigators of hellish acts.*

## Assets:

### **Wealth:**

Whatever fortune that this union has, it is clear that their funds are seemingly endless. Little is known about what drives the followers of this recently discovered faction.

### **Cities, Towns, Villages:**

Although unconfirmed, it is speculated that at one point each notable faction city had been infiltrated by a member of the Cold Embrace. Their originating city is still ambiguous, and records are seldom kept regarding the movement of this faction.

## History:

The collective of individuals involved is uncertain but recently through a series of events it was discovered that a single head of the organization was referred to as The Lord of Whispers. The role this individual played in the formation of the Cold Embrace is not entirely certain; however, any contact with this faction would always end with the signature, The Lord of Whispers.

What role the Cold Embrace facilitates in a world that struggles with power is the unending creation of chaos it brings. Within the span of a year, the Cold Embrace supposedly had its hands in several acts of terror, although these acts are only to be assumed by the masses.

The Cold Embrace gains strength in the unparalleled promise of a changing world that will yield reward for those who act in their vision. Yet, there is little reliance on who is seen as important among their domain. Even further adding to the ambiguity, the faction has multiple sub-faction roots that are of unknown number. After the Great Calamitous, The Lord of Whispers was assumed ‘dead’ but the ledgers, written words, and word of mouth state that all forms of communication are still being signed “The Lord of Whispers”.

## Faction Standing:

### **Human Factions**

Felgarth - Aggressive

---Order of Elvanor - Aggressive

---Enigma Society - Aggressive

Arkanvail - Aggressive

---Castle Leone - Aggressive

Anour Hill - Aggressive

---Goldstrike Keep - Aggressive

Stormhold - Aggressive

---Tortuga - Aggressive

### **Elven Factions**

Elven Covenant - Aggressive

---Mea Esari - Aggressive

### **Fiendish/Beasts/Other Factions**

Cold Embrace Sub-Factions

---Unknown

Vanghoul - Neutral

---West Vanghoul Reach - Neutral

Factionless - Neutral

---Mystic Spirit - Neutral

---Kindren Court - Neutral

## Racial Presence:

### **Human Races**

Sano – Low Presence / Aggressive Standing

### **Elves**

Snow Elves – Moderate Presence / Aggressive Standing

Bone Elves – Low Presence / Aggressive Standing

Wood Elves – Low Presence / Aggressive Standing

Dark Elves – Moderate Presence / Somewhat Neutral Standing

### **Small Races**

Dwarves - Low Presence / Aggressive Standing

Gnomes – Low Presence / Aggressive Standing

Halflings – Low Presence / Aggressive Standing

### **Savage Races**

Orcs – Low Presence / Neutral Standing

Gith – Low Presence / Neutral Standing

Greenskin Goblins – Low Presence / Neutral Standing

Snow Goblins - Moderate Presence / Neutral Standing

### **Giants**

Mountain Giants - Low Presence / Somewhat Aggressive Standing

Frost Giants - Moderate Presence / Somewhat Aggressive Standing

Sun Giants - Low Presence / Aggressive Standing

### **Fiends**

Succubus/Incubus – Low Presence / Neutral Standing

Devils - Low Presence / Neutral Standing

Imps - Low Presence / Neutral Standing

### **Fey**

Fey Beasts – Low Presence / Aggressive Standing