The Dark Brotherhood

The Dark Brotherhood is a guild of assassins shrouded in shadow and mystery. The Brotherhood can be found all over Tamriel and, although their business is certainly not legal, they are almost universally tolerated (out of intimidation, rather than respect). Whenever an individual with legal authority takes an interest in their dealings, the Brotherhood relies upon a combination of bribery, blackmail, coercion, and murder to keep their activities hidden. They were once connected to the Morag Tong, but since their split in the Second Era the two groups have become bitter rivals. The Brotherhood is also known for their worship of Sithis, a dark god who is said to dwell " in a maelstrom of darkness".

History
The brotherhood's origins lie with the Morag Tong, but some time after the assassination of Potentate Versidue-Shaie by the Morag Tong in 2E 324 the Dark Brotherhood split away. The exact reason for this schism in the Morag Tong is a topic still debated on by scholars. Since the organization is shrouded in mystery and secrecy, it is near impossible to give an accurte history, and tell how the worship of the Night Mother and Sithis came into play with murder and assassination.

The Brotherhood has mainly stayed out of world events, merely hiding in the shadows and providing their services to all who pray to the Night Mother. They have recently set up a sanctuary, or base of operations, in the city of Raven Rock

Military
The forces of the Dark Brotherhood are shadowy assassins their battles are fought in dark allys and back streets. The Dark Brotherhood operate across all of Tamriel and their numbers have now become worrying vast a large network of ears and eyes all across the continent. Their troops wear the customary light armor of the Brotherhood, however they are free to wield whatever weapon pleases them. Many members equip themselves with powerful enchanted weapons earned through their completion of contracts and the pay that goes with that. Since the fall of the Ministry the Brotherhood have lost their hold in Morrowind and have only recently set themselves up in Solstheim, this means their numbers are currently reduced.

Holdings
The Dark Brotherhood has a sanctuary in the city of Raven Rock. The entrace is a forgotten wine cellar, which leaders into a forgotten Nordic barrow, which the brotherhood uses a safe haven.

Members

 * Varthlokkur is an avid member of the Dark Brotherhood

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