Flos Ruber Alliance

The crimson flower that is associated with the notorious pleasure guild of Flos Ruber

## Familial Information

### Family type

Intelligent aristocrats who head a prominent amusement & pleasure guild

### Species

Human (Majority), minor Xenos races (Minority)

### Notable family members

The ChymistLeandros 'Pyro' Bast Aranthas Hoyke

### Known relatives

* Giselwin Ruber
* Valathiel Ruber
* Selaina Ruber-de Braal (wife of Celandin de Braal)
* Celandin de Braal (husband of Selaina Ruber)
* Xulin Ruber-Styr (wife of Garetymy Styr)
* Garetymy Styr (husband of Xulin Ruber)

### Other locations

* Amare's World (Hive World)
* Nelumbo (Death/Pleasure World)
* Arkhaos Hive (Hive World)
* Endrrus's World (Pleasure World)

Majority of the Ölerch Sector

## Other Information

### Affiliation

Minor Slaaneshi cults, minor xenos races, and the brothels and drug dens of the Ölerch Sector

A pleasure guild that is prolific throughout the entirity of the Ölerch Sector, the **Flos Ruber Alliance** has made quite the name for itself. By providing an escape for both the common man and the nobles of various worlds Flos Ruber has slowly but surely ingratiated itself into the lives of many hive-cities and worlds across the entire Imperium. With products ranging from prostitutes and drugs, to the very cutting edge of euphoria, they have refined the art of pleasure to a science. However, beyond the drug and bliss-induced haze that they have carefully cultivated, dark secrets lurk at the core of Flos Ruber; shadowy plots to upend whole lines of succession, schemes to seize control of entire worlds, and other, darker machinations. Whether they will succeed in their ventures cannot be said for certain, but win or lose, Flos Ruber will certainly leave its mark on the Imperium, whether for good or ill.

## History

Originally a powerful House of Hive Rathsi on Amare's World, House Ruber specialized in biotechnology and medical advancement. Auto-injectors, medicae Servitors, prosthetics, and wide varieties of medicine all poured from the fount of Ruber's genius.

## Members of House Ruber

### Caden & Raziela Ruber

Caden and Raziela Ruber form a powerful and influential power couple within House Ruber. They are known for their striking beauty and their ability to manipulate others to achieve their ambitions. Behind their glamorous façade, they are cunning and ruthless, using their intelligence and charisma to navigate the intricate webs of power within the Flos Ruber Alliance. While their love for each other is genuine, they also understand that their partnership serves as a means to further their own agendas.

### Valathiel Ruber

Valathiel is the epitome of hedonism within House Ruber. He indulges in every pleasure imaginable, surrounding himself with a retinue of drugged pleasure slaves. Spoiled and manipulative, Valathiel uses his charm and cunning to satisfy his desires, often at the expense of others. His influence within the Alliance is not to be underestimated, as he holds sway over a network of loyal followers who cater to his every whim.

### Selaina Ruber-de Braal

Selaina is a notable exception within House Ruber. Unlike her ambitious and manipulative relatives, she possesses genuine love and compassion. Married to Celandin de Braal, she is seen as the one "good sheep" of the family. Selaina's psychic talents are highly valued by the Alliance, and she has undergone extensive training at the Scholastica Psykana to hone her powers. Her presence brings a touch of humanity amidst the darkness of House Ruber.

### Celandin de Braal

A proud but disfigured lord of Arkhaos Hive. There are few who know the true story of Celandin de Braal. Born to the proud members of House De Braal on Arkhaos Hive, Celandin was born with a misshapen leg. Although he was hobbled, he could still walk - albeit with a pronounced limp. This, however, was not good enough for the powerful members of House De Braal. The shame of bearing a malformed son would be too much to bear, and so, they turned to darker means.

They engaged a illicit Psyker, a powerful wielder of the dark arts of Warp, in hopes that he might be able to restore their son's legs to use, without the need for ungainly augmetics. Unfortunately, things went badly wrong. Instead of healing the boy, the raw power of the Warp fried the mind of the Psyker, and charred poor Celandin's legs to cinders, leaving blackened effigies in their place. Now forced to utilize a mechanized chair, Celandin would never walk again.

Though Celandin's parents were forced to lower their expectations, they still had hopes. He could become powerful politically, and one of the ways he could do that, was through marriage to Xulin Ruber.

Though the marriage would be beneficial to both families, Celandin found his potential bride to be cold and distant, and she continually treated him with scorn and contempt. Hoping to find some respite from his soon-to-be wife, Celandin tried his hand at work, and found an occupation as an educator at the local Schola Progenium. He plunged into the life of the scholar, and found, to his delight, that his brain was totally unimpaired. He not only assisted, but finished the work of his masters, and fully intended to continue on teaching and researching, as far away from his parents as he could get. He would later discover that the ritual that crippled him also awakened the latent psychic powers within him, and would soon leave to gain an education at the Scholastica Psykana, where he would, again, excel to the rank of Scholar Arcanum, and begin a long and healthy career as an educator in the psychic arts.

It was there, at the Scholastica Psykana, that he fell in love.

For you see, during his long tenure, the House of Ruber had sent their second daughter, a woman by the name Selaina Ruber, to the Scholastica Psykana. She had displayed powerful talents from a young age, and was eager to hone them into usable skills. She and Celandin hit it off immediately, and he became truly happy for the first time in his life.

Unfortunately, the heads of House De Braal had other plans. He was to marry Xulin, not Selaina, and he was to return to Arkhaos Hive to take his hereditary place and spend his life politicking with people who pitied and despised him.

But then, fate intervened.

Celandin’s parent died as a result of a most egregious mishap on the Hive World of Zizilus, and left him with a most generous inheritance.

Utilizing this inheritance, Celandin quickly seized control of House De Braal and began to modify his spire to be more acclimating to his unique mode of transportation. He quickly utilized his funds to spirit Selaina away from Amare's World, and eloped with her soon after.

### Xulin Ruber-Styr

Xulin is the wife of Garetymy Styr, a brutish "noble" kept in a constant drugged stupor. She wields significant influence within House Ruber, often manipulating and controlling those around her. While she appears cold and distant, Xulin is a shrewd strategist and a mastermind behind many of the family's schemes.

A powerful and influential member of House Ruber, known for her cruelty and manipulation, Xulin possesses formidable psychic abilities, although not as potent as her sister Selaina Ruber. Xulin has always been deeply envious of Selaina's innate psychic talents, which fuels her relentless drive to prove herself superior. Her jealousy knows no bounds, and she will go to great lengths to showcase her own power and overshadow her sister.

In an attempt to exert dominance and demonstrate her own mastery, Xulin orchestrated the abduction of a Catachan native. She subjected him to a series of brutal experiments and augmentations, infusing his body with metal augments and administering potent performance-enhancing drugs. On a whim, she renamed the Catachanian "Garetymy" and married him in name only. Through psychic domination, she keeps Garetymy under her control, both physically and mentally, utilizing his brute strength to her advantage. This act serves as a twisted display of power and a means for Xulin to assert her superiority over Selaina.

The relationship between Xulin and Selaina is fraught with tension and rivalry, as they constantly vie for dominance within House Ruber. Their psychic abilities and personal ambitions clash, creating a dangerous dynamic that threatens to tear the family apart from within.

### Garetymy Styr

Garetymy Styr, a Catachan native, holds a unique position within House Ruber. Abducted by Xulin Ruber-Styr, he became the subject of her twisted experiments and augmentations. Garetymy's body has been remade with metal augments and enhanced through the use of potent performance-enhancing drugs. These modifications have turned him into a formidable weapon, a living testament to Xulin's cruel ambitions.

Indeed, it is a favorite pastime of Xulin's to drop by an unsuspecting and relatively primitive world, invoke a rite of strength with land deeds in the prize, and have Garetymy enter the rite in order to easily win the deeds for the Alliance by having him fight against the hopelessly outmatched competitors.

However, Garetymy's physical enhancements are not the only means through which Xulin maintains control over him. When not actively utilized, Garetymy is kept docile and obedient through the administration of other mind-altering drugs. This ensures that he remains completely submissive to Xulin's will, his thoughts clouded and his actions dictated by her psychic dominance.

Xulin, driven by her deep-seated jealousy of her sister Selaina's superior psychic abilities, sees Garetymy as a means to assert her own power and superiority. By forcibly bending his will to hers, she seeks to showcase her control and dominance over a powerful Catachan warrior. The combination of physical augmentations, performance-enhancing drugs, and psychic manipulation ensures that Garetymy remains a loyal servant to House Ruber, carrying out their bidding without question or hesitation.

The complex dynamic between Garetymy, Xulin, and the rest of House Ruber is fraught with darkness and manipulation. Garetymy is both a pawn and a weapon, his identity and agency stripped away as he exists solely to fulfill the twisted desires and ambitions of Xulin Ruber-Styr.

### Giselwin Ruber

Halo-Device Afflicted - Locked up in Marcovil Asylum on Guemta's World

## Affected Worlds & Hives

### Amare's World

Amare's World is a sprawling hive world known for its breathtakingly beautiful hive-spires that reach towards the heavens. This planet is a jewel in the Flos Ruber Alliance's dominion, serving as the birthplace and stronghold of House Ruber. The hive-spires of Amare's World are architectural marvels, adorned with opulent structures and lavish displays of wealth. The entire planet pulsates with a vibrant energy, as pleasure-seekers and patrons of the Flos Ruber Alliance flock to its decadent districts.

### Nelumbo

Nelumbo presents a stark contrast to the luxurious opulence of Amare's World. It is a dangerous and unforgiving death world, teeming with lethal flora and fauna that can easily claim the lives of the unwary. Yet, the Flos Ruber Alliance has managed to carve out a niche on this hostile planet, establishing hidden pleasure retreats within its treacherous jungles and perilous landscapes. These secretive enclaves offer an escape from the dangers of Nelumbo, where the Alliance's clientele can revel in the thrill of pleasure amidst the ever-present danger.

### Arkhaos Hive

Arkhaos Hive is a foreboding hive city, shrouded in darkness and mystery. The city's labyrinthine tunnels and shadowy alleyways provide the perfect backdrop for the clandestine activities of the Flos Ruber Alliance. Within the depths of Arkhaos Hive, hidden pleasure dens and exclusive establishments cater to the city's elite, offering a sanctuary from the harsh realities of everyday life. House Ruber maintains a strong presence in Arkhaos Hive, utilizing their influential connections and sinister plots to ensure their grip on power, despite the pushback from the local lords, led by one Celandin de Braal.

### Endrrus' World

Endrrus' World is a once-thriving industrial planet that has fallen into decay and despair. The planet's industries have crumbled, leaving behind a desolate landscape scarred by pollution and neglect. In the shadows of abandoned factories and crumbling infrastructure, the Flos Ruber Alliance has established its operations. Here, the Alliance offers its array of pleasures and intoxicants to the downtrodden masses, providing an escape from the grim reality of their lives. Endrrus' World serves as a fertile ground for the Alliance's influence, preying upon the desperation of the populace to ensure their continued dominance.

These worlds, each with its unique characteristics and challenges, have fallen under the sway of the Flos Ruber Alliance. Whether it be the grandeur of Amare's World, the treacherous wilds of Nelumbo, the sinister depths of Arkhaos Hive, or the crumbling ruins of Endrrus' World, the influence of House Ruber and their pleasure guild can be felt throughout these domains, ensnaring both the common man and the nobility in their web of decadence and darkness.

## Allies

There is perhaps one definite truth in the Imperium that almost everyone can agree on: "Nullus Rex Solus Regit" or "No King Rules Alone". House Ruber is no exception, with their mighty pleasure empire being built not just upon the work of the family, but the work of their many underlings, compatriots, and backers. Some are simple pleasure dealers and drug pushers, others are bored nobles forking over what ever is demanded of them just to feel some measure of relief after countless assassination ploys. But some are more vile than that, some are fiends who have figured out ways to plumb the depths of pleasure, and work it into physical forms, some are beings so based, so depraved, and so removed from emotion, that they could only be called human in the most generous sense of the word. Here are the most notable:

### Cacoethes AKA The Chymist

Cacoethes, also known as The Chymist, is a notorious heretic and master alchemist who has forged a twisted alliance with the Flos Ruber Alliance. He possesses a dark and enigmatic presence, shrouded in mystery. Cacoethes is a brilliant chemist, skilled in creating potent and addictive substances that push the boundaries of pleasure and alter the mind in unimaginable ways. His concoctions are highly sought after by the Flos Ruber Alliance, as they provide unique and intense experiences that enhance their trade.

With a disfigured appearance resulting from his constant experimentation on himself, Cacoethes is a living testament to his obsession with pushing the limits of pleasure and pain. He is rumored to have delved into forbidden alchemical arts, harnessing the power of the Warp to enhance his creations. Despite his questionable morality, Cacoethes is revered within the Flos Ruber Alliance for his unparalleled knowledge of chemical manipulation and his ability to unlock new dimensions of pleasure.

### Leandros 'Pyro' Bast

Leandros Bast, known by his moniker "Pyro," is a charismatic and flamboyant figure who revels in the excesses of pleasure and hedonism. He has garnered a notorious reputation as the "Lion of Slaanesh" within the ranks of the Flos Ruber Alliance. Pyro is a master of ceremonies, orchestrating extravagant events and performances that cater to the deepest desires of the Alliance's clientele.

Dressed in lavish and provocative attire, Pyro commands attention with his seductive charm and captivating stage presence. He is a skilled performer, capable of manipulating his audience's emotions and desires with his voice, dance, and enchanting aura. Pyro's influence extends beyond the realm of pleasure, as he possesses a keen intellect and persuasive abilities, allowing him to exert control over those who dare to cross him.

### Aranthas Hoyke

Aranthas Hoyke is a high-ranking member of the Flos Ruber Alliance, known for his unsettling demeanor and enigmatic past. He is associated with a PDF legion loyal to the Alliance called the Lotos Comedentis, a name whispered in hushed tones among those who have glimpsed the depths of their depravity. The Lotos Comedentis is a secretive legion that delves into forbidden pleasures and esoteric practices, sacrificing their memories in exchange for unimaginable experiences.

Hoyke is a walking enigma, having willingly erased his own memories to delve deeper into the abyss of pleasure. With each forgotten memory, his connection to empathy and remorse fades, leaving behind a cold and calculating individual. His loyalty lies solely with the Flos Ruber Alliance, and he carries out their orders with ruthless efficiency. Few dare to cross paths with Aranthas Hoyke, for his unwavering devotion to the Alliance's cause makes him a formidable and unpredictable adversary.

## The Lotos Comedentis

The Lotos Comedentis is a legion of Planetary Defense Force guardsmen stationed on the worlds controlled by the Flos Ruber Alliance. They serve as the primary military force responsible for protecting the Alliance's interests and maintaining order within their territories. However, there is a dark secret that binds the members of the Lotos Comedentis together. Each guardsman has undergone a memory wipe, leaving them without any recollection of their past lives or personal identities. This memory wipe serves a dual purpose - it ensures their unwavering loyalty and control while also safeguarding any valuable information that could be exploited if they were captured.

The Lotos Comedentis is not a cult in the traditional sense, but rather a tightly controlled legion that operates under the watchful eye of House Ruber. The memory wipe acts as a form of blackmail, as the guardsmen are fully aware that their true identities and pasts can be revealed or erased at any moment if they step out of line or pose a threat to the Alliance. This knowledge keeps them in line and completely subservient to the will of House Ruber.

### The Chem Conscripts

The Chem Conscripts are a disturbing sight to behold, serving as a twisted combination of drug addicts and servitors within the Flos Ruber Alliance. These individuals have willingly subjected themselves to the addictive substances produced by the Alliance, resulting in a constant need for their fix. They have become dependent on the drugs, making them both loyal and desperate servants.

The Chem Conscripts are often seen as deranged and unstable, their bodies marred by the physical toll of their addiction. They are deployed as foot soldiers, working tirelessly to protect the interests of the Flos Ruber Alliance and enforce their dominance. Though their minds may be clouded and their actions unpredictable, their addiction gives them a heightened resistance to pain, making them formidable in combat.

Driven by their insatiable craving for the Alliance's drugs, the Chem Conscripts are both pawns and zealous followers, willing to do anything to obtain their next dose. They serve as a reminder of the depths to which individuals can sink in their pursuit of pleasure and the lengths to which the Flos Ruber Alliance will go to maintain control over their subjects.

## Products

#### Drugs & Other Narcotics

**Edasel** - A powerful aphrodisiac, Edasel has but one downside as it interferes with pleasure/pain signals to the brain. The person under the influence of Edasel soon enjoys and becomes turned on by pain. The drug was originally a mild coagulant, but the Chymist's modifications have warped and twisted the drug into what it is today.

**Amare Philtre-9th Revision (AP-9R)** - A powerful, and very experimental, drug developed by the Chymist, AP-9R is used almost exclusively by the assassins and prostitutes of the Alliance, but due to the Chymist's desire for "field-testing" anyone who wants someone completely helpless and unable to resist their advances may be able to find a sample or two, if they knew where to look. The drug, when introduced into the victim’s food or drink, gives them a “hot”, “turned-on” feeling. Their resistance to seduction or other advances are lowered, making them an easy mark. Once the drug has worn off, it induces a warm, sleepy feeling. The victim will usually fall into a deep slumber, allowing the assassin or prostitute free reign to do what they please. AP-9R appears as a jet-black, foul-smelling liquid that has an unidentifiable taste that changes with each subject. The color, and smell isn’t distinguishable when mixed with alcoholic drinks, whereupon it becomes odorless and clear, but the taste remains. Certain "bad batches" have a tendency to induce a "love-mania" in the subject, most apparent when one unfortunate Arkhaos Hive Ganger kissed an Enforcer in a hab-block on XXXIVth and Vinea under the influence of the drug.

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**Lepus** - This special concoction is actually a potent cocktail of steroids, appetite suppressants, and aphrodisiacs, resulting in very quick, cowardly, underfed, and aroused addicts. The benefits the drug grants include increased running speed and enhanced perception. It is usually supplied as an amber liquid in glass vials, and must be injected in order to be effective.

**The Shell** - Less a singular drug and more a special mixture concocted by the managers of bars and brothels under the Alliance's thumb, The Shell is a special mixture of aphrodisiacs, steroids, and other "fun things" to ensure a wild and raucous night for the user, conveniently served in a empty Munitorum shotgun shell. It can be taken one of two ways: the user can either unscrew the top of the shell and inhale the powder or take it the ‘Ganger Way’, meaning inserting the shell into a shotgun and firing into the user's nose or throat. Needless to say there have been casualties already.

**Scelus** - Scelus acts as an anti-depressant, aphrodisiac and causes a lose of inhibitions, without causing a hangover, which makes it quite popular. It also occasionally sends people into a psychotic killing frenzy, which makes it quite illegal.

**Sunev-F & Sunev-M** - Sunev was originally marketed as a powerful birth control pill, and was once legally obtainable at Ruber-run and/or stocked pharmacies. Two versions were manufactured, one for males and one for females. The drug had a triple effect. In addition to its contraceptive abilities, it also caused an aphrodisiacal effect as well as euphoria. It was later discovered that the drug had a chance of causing sterility. Sunev was judged too effective, and banned from the market. But, a few doses are still kept in Alliance brothels, just in case. The drug comes in the form of little pink pills with either an "F" or an "M" stamped onto the side. Mix-ups between the two forms of the drug have been known to happen, but their side-effects are not very well documented.

**Pulchritudinum** - A potent sleeping drug and painkiller which acts a both soporific and a euphoriant. Pain reception is also greatly reduced under the influence of the drug, at the cost of scrambling the user’s coordination.

**PS-XXIII (Vomis' Candy)** - Psychotic Suppressant XXIII, also known as Vomis' Candy, is a drug used in the clinical treatment of psychosis. It raises the user’s emotional perception and empathy, keeping him from slipping into psychotic episodes, while making him susceptible to psychiatric treatment. Most often used on the Junkie-Servitors of the Alliance.

**Fideline** - Fideline is a potent injectable that makes the user more likely to believe anything he is told. While Fideline is in effect, the user feels very happy; everything around him makes sense, and everyone is a trusted friend. After it wears off, the user becomes extremely paranoid. The drug is usually unavailable to anyone except psychiatric doctors, who can utilize it in therapy, though it is easily accessible by any member of the Alliance. It can be found on the black market, and Enforcers, and even some Inquisitors, sometimes make use of it.

**Scinsitine** - This very nasty and powerful hallucinogen was developed as a tool for interrogation by the Alliance. Through some sick, cosmic twist it has ended up as a street drug. It causes the user to have terrifying hallucinations that follow a basic theme such as pain or humiliation, and is often used as an interrogation tool by the Alliance.

**Adamas IV** - Often used by PDF platoons and especially by the Lotos Comedentis, this military drug is used on downed subjects on their way to military hospitals. Its an exceptional healing drug with relatively few side effects. Troopers given this drug sometimes develop irrational fears during treatment and will usually be placed in seclusion during their recovery.

**Magna-Coagulatum** - When injected into a patient with a bleeding wound, this drug causes instant coagulation and a cessation of bleeding within 5 seconds. The drug should be injected as close to the wound as possible. An injection prior to sustaining a wound will have no effect. Very small overdoses of this drug will kill. For this reason, Magna-Coagulatum is a useful assassination tool for the Alliance.

#### Joyboys & Joygirls

Flos Ruber provides a unique service known as Joyboys and Joygirls, highly trained companions skilled in the art of pleasure. They cater to the desires and fantasies of clients, offering companionship, intimate experiences, and skilled performances. Joyboys and Joygirls undergo rigorous training in various forms of entertainment, including dance, music, and other sensual arts, to ensure their clients' utmost satisfaction.

#### Dolls

Dolls are synthetic companions created by Flos Ruber, designed to cater to specific preferences and fetishes. These humanoid constructs are customizable in appearance, personality, and even skill sets. Dolls range from lifelike androids to ethereal holographic entities, programmed to provide companionship and fulfill the deepest desires of their clients. Of course they do not possess true A.I., but are merely run by a sophisticated machine spirit that is capable of measuring body language, temperature, and subconscious cues, and then reflecting complementary behavior in the Doll. The Doll's behavior is changed in-session to suit their clients deepest desires, and after the session is completed their minds are wiped, but not before a back-up is sent to the personal data reserves of Alliance cogitator stacks for "security" i.e. blackmail. Dolls can also be used as a means of communication (known as proxies) for individuals who want to keep their identities secret or are unable to attend in person, in this case dolls are used as messengers for them to speak through.

## Enemies and Splinter-Factions

It was once said that man is only judged by the number and quality of his enemies. Should this be true, then Flos Ruber would be deserving of the highest praise. Due to the very nature of their work, the pleasure guild of Flos Ruber has made many enemies, both within and without. Some are rival guilds, others are splintered groups of former associates and/or underlings, having since sold their loyalties to either the higher paying, or the Ruinous Powers. These are but few of the most notable.

### Smiling Jacobus Brewing Company

Formerly one of the numerous false corporations set up by Flos Ruber to allow them to distribute narcotic-laced spirits to the masses, the Smiling Jacobus Brewing Company has been corrupted from within, most surprisingly, by a Khornate Chaos Cult. Inspired by the loosing of inhibitions and the muddied, but still pure, rage of the violent drunk, the Disciples of Jacobus have taken their devotion to the Lord of Skulls to the extreme in a most insidious manner. In order to further the designs of their god, the cult has created a warp tainted brew that turns its consumers into horrible mutants, inducing a bloodthirsty rage along with the change. After the concoction has run its course victim is left dazed and disoriented with no memory of the horrible actions They may have committed while under the influence of the tincture, remembering them at best as vague recollections or alcohol induced hallucinations. Naming the mixture Sedeac Rum, the cult has grown to great prominence, and is recently responsible for a rash of brutal murders throughout the Olerch Sector.

## Quotes

"*tiktiktik... What a nice girl... tiktiktik... oh, look...tiktiktik... the canals are opening for the day...tiktiktik...I'll think I'll push her...tiktiktik...*"
—An Unknown Chem-Conscript moments before pushing a Harvester into one of the many canals of Nelumbo
"*"Indulge in the embrace of ecstasy, for within pleasure lies power."*"
—X
"The allure of bliss, the taste of desire—Flos Ruber holds the key to every indulgence."

"Within the shadows of pleasure, secrets are spun, destinies rewritten, and empires crumble."

"Unveil your deepest desires, for Flos Ruber knows no limits."

"Through pleasure, we bind the masses, and through control, we shape their destinies."

1. "Indulge in our delights, for within our embrace lies a blissful escape from the burdens of the Imperium's grim reality."

* Valathiel Ruber, scion of House Ruber

1. "In the realm of pleasure, we are the architects of ecstasy, sculpting desires and molding experiences into sublime moments of rapture."

* Selaina Ruber-de Braal, member of House Ruber

1. "Beneath the veneer of pleasure lies the intricate web of power and intrigue. We are the puppeteers, pulling the strings that shape the destiny of worlds."

* Caden Ruber, patriarch of House Ruber

"Indulge in our offerings and discover pleasures beyond your wildest dreams. The Flos Ruber Alliance guarantees an escape from the mundane and a journey into euphoria."

"Dark secrets lie beneath the surface of pleasure, woven into the fabric of House Ruber's influence. Beware, for the allure of ecstasy can blind even the most astute."

"In the realm of pleasure, power is found. Flos Ruber will shape the Imperium, whether through the ecstasy of conquest or the decadence of manipulation."

"The Flos Ruber Alliance: Where pleasure becomes an art, and satisfaction knows no bounds."