Commotion after commotion, a band of group who's objectives and way of life defy the norms of the empire. The majority of it members which are outcasts, some banned from their homes, and some responsible for committing heinous crimes that demand the death penalty.
Who would have thought, that such ruffians would actually bend to the will of another. So much so that this group would pose a great threat to the empire. Leading such a group of dangerous people was no mere task just anybody could accomplish, that said, a leader like that must be a competent one.
A man wanted by the empire and the holy church. He is said to have strength on par with the strongest knights of the holy church, the "King's Guardian's". A title bestowed upon the few who manage to surpass the limits of human strength. Leading the Assassin's Guild, he goes by the name "Jackeil"
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We see a man sitting in the throne room of an abandoned castle. Clad in robes of dark red silk, his eyes beautiful as the blue sky shone through the dark and gloomy room. His presence was domineering, anyone to stand before him would fear for their life's.
Panting for breath was one of the Assassin's Guild members, as he rushed to deliver an important message to their leader. Upon reaching the chamber of "Jackeil", the man stood there silently to catch his breath before going in.
Knock..knock...
The door opened before his eyes, and as he stood behind the gate remembered the domineering pressure of his boss. Suddenly a voice echoed so deeply from within the dark room, Enter....
With the moonlight serving as the only source of illuminant, frightened was the man as he walked towards Jackeil.
Yes! What is it you wish to report to me?
Still terrified by his presence, the messenger mustered the courage to finally speak. Um...Sir a report just came in that the men that we stationed at the town "Brogue" have all been killed. Including Camish and Santos, the two that were assigned to head the troops.
Oh zat so... anything else I need to know.
Nothing of importance sir, however, we have received word that the blacksmith Jin was recently spotted in Mumbai.
And you're certain that this information is credible?
Yes sir, this information was provided by our men currently stationed there. It would seem that he's taken on an apprentice sir, a young boy in his teens....how do you want us to proceed?
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The blacksmith Jin had a run in with the Assassin's Guild during one of his travels. Being able to produce fine swords was a talent not many had, who would want to miss a chance at recruiting someone with such skill set.
Jin had done trade with many nobles and factions along his voyages, uneventfully one of those factions was the assassin guild. Intrigued by the craftsmanship of his work, the guild tried to recruit the blacksmith to join them.
However, even after being offered huge sums of money he refused all their proposals. And now, an unfortunate development has lead these two to cross paths again.
Hey boss... should we send the troops to fetch the Smith. The messenger posed this question in an attempt to please the boss.
No there is no need for that. I'll personally see to it that the blacksmith joins our cause. Anything else....
No sir... that is all. But what do we do about the town now, after all, everyone who was stationed there have been murdered. And what's more, their cause of death is unknown.
We shall pause action to take over the town for now, it doesn't affect our plans in any way. Do find out though the cause of their deaths and report to me.
Soon after the messenger had done delivering the message and walked out of the room, he's knees gave out as he fell to the ground from experiencing a near death sensation.
Jackeil! The man in question was not one to harm his fellow crew men. He himself understood not the reason why he was feared within his own association. However, the rumors left behind from his reputation spread like wildfire.
So much so that, even the members of the assassin guild were terrified to approach him. This was likely the reason why he sits alone in that lonely throne room.
Although he was feared, the members of the guild held great respect for him as a leader. For they were once ruffians who lived their life's aimlessly, however, Jackeil brought them together and changed their life's. Working together to accomplish the goals of their leader.
Now that the boss himself has his eyes set on the blacksmith, will his involvement prove dangerous to the life that Raphael is living now?