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The Mark of Blackriver [CULT]


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Made By Nozgoth and Amber Haze

The Mark of Blackriver

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The boy walked alone. The only thing accompanying him was the sound of the red ball bouncing off of the trees he threw it at - its bright red color a stark contrast to the dark sky, hidden by the even darker trees and thick, pale green fog. Thump. Thump. Thump. The rhythmic sound distracted the little boy from the unknown. Until it didn't. The boy cried as it rolled away, into the thicker patches of fog. He began to run after it, when an ice cold hand clamped down on his arm. He turned to see a hooded figure, their smiling mouth being the only part of their face. "Little boy, what are you doing so far from home?" The stranger purred. "Don't you know the stories? The danger~?" The boy looked at the stranger, finding himself unable to think of a reply. Yes, he knew the stories, who didn't? But still, his ball . . . "Return home child, this way, this way." He was turned towards where he first came, and quickly skittered away. As he left, another hooded figure emerged from the smoke. "You let him get away? How surprising." They said, seeming amused. "He will return, and the regret of knowing that he could have escaped will make it all the more . . . sweet."AJwmAOsgqNLEB19c92DUkS_YcBBX8c8xOjlNTjP5iFOOGLcBiGvF9mYYf9M0GAEuKg6mJ7z_7rCUDbV7lDjweQRLqUEreV2fyWlTBOUA6iDZ610s-IklWFhCOJm1-lCP_z93YKg2

As legends go, there is a dark presence that lurks within Blackriver swamp. Known as the Mark of Blackriver, they are hunted by many, and hunters of all. The cult is known for causing terror, insanity, and confusion wherever they go. The perfect worshipers for Vaasek, also known as 'The Dark Star', god of fear, desperation, and betrayal - everything the cult represents. 

 

The Mark has few goals, though each one is as important as oxygen is to a flame. They aim to restore The Dark Star to his former glory so he may once again leave his realm. Above all else, they crave the chaos and fear they are so well known for creating. They follow no rules but their own, and those they follow well. Anyone who dares break the rules set in place by The Council of Envy are dealt with with terrifying efficiency. iuZ5Iq05eOXicyLGOZD9QJlF6ove8Q3DJ2q6xtvVqWbOPU0BR_sNMdyK2wdbF-C5amo83WeaLxhUAAsbKyAJI_HKEViPzVW_rJeLwVttbbboetaolroaGMII7GwT0db0wI_Bitix

 

In the beginning, the cult was created by those who were once betrayed, left to their desperation, to rot in their pain. It is those lost souls who first started the cult, vowing to follow the ways of Vaasek, and to spread the pain they held so close to their hearts. In more recent times, some have distanced themselves from the original goals of revenge. Most members cause havoc for the sake of it, not driven by revenge but instead blood lust, or in some cases, insanity. 

 

The cult began small, but grew rapidly, gaining the attention of others. Concern quickly turned to terror as The Mark began to grow in number and in reputation, and a team was created to attempt to fight back. After years of being driven back, the cult retreated to Blackriver swamp and from then on out, they were unheard of, finding comfort in the shadows. Though they began to fade from the public view, the legend of The Mark grew, and by no means were they forgotten.


 

The fog was heavy, the twisted fingers of trees reaching across the walls that surrounded the fortress to brush against its pale glow. The full moon was the only light to see by, and it was all that the tall cloaked figures that crowded around the altar needed. The usual sounds of the forest were muted. Instead, there was silence. Pure, untouched, heavy silence. As the moon rose up above to align with the alter perfectly, the crowd parted to make way for a dark figure. While the figure wore a cloak like the others, the air around them was . . . different. Authoritative. "It is time my children, bring the girl." The honey sweet voice, so perfectly out of place in the shadowed swamp, betrayed the stranger as a woman. The group of robed figures in front of her obeyed her command without thought, bringing forward a human girl wrapped in a red blanket. The honey voiced woman stroked the girls face, and smiled. "Good, good. Now Clement," she nodded to another robed figure, and gestured him towards the silent human girl. "It is your time." The robed man smiled as he took the girl, and laid her upon the altar. He began to chant, ancient words directed towards the god he was taught to worship. He raised a glittering silver knife into the air, and cried, "For Vaasek!" But the knife did not fall into the girls chest. A longsword was buried into the man instead, and the honey voiced woman whispered, "Those who betray the betrayed will be betrayed in turn . . . for Vaasek indeed. " C7eqsaGX3wwP2QlH6cLwio2582UskI-QkUYJrA9sLErt6Pe7byLLTaHyY4L2yCE8XSDZgX95v101MFkkEbb2CxxciZ5654Bi6D6-_miSTqHP6gvZq1OkJ_qjfQ9aCICi4ZTkGMQH

 

While The Mark of Blackriver is dedicated to chaos, there is order in everything, even chaos. For those in the mark, that order is established by the Council of Envy. There are only up to 5 council members at a time, and all of them go by names given when they are first appointed. Council members are not always very public figures, throughout the history of The Mark, some choose to remain unknown by everyone but the other council members. Council members are elected by other council members, whenever the previous member dies, or is voted off of the council by the others. Being removed by vote has only happened once or twice in the councils history. The Council is revered by the cult members, as they are seen as those closest to Vaasek, and are seen as the most powerful figures in The Mark. 

 

The rules enforced by the council are few, and simple, but have severe consequences.

1, Do not betray The Mark. Breaking this offence will get you an audience with the council, or if you try and flee, a kill on sight order.

2, Killing or stealing something of value from another member will get you an audience with the council. 

3, When not on a long journey, members are expected to report back to The Marks tower at least once every other day. 

4, What a council member says is expected to be followed.

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Appearance

The shadowed cloaked that stalked the streets were an omen of what was to come. 

 

The cults uniform consists of a black robe that reaches down to the wearers feet, accented with red highlights. Generally the placement of the red accents can differ slightly, but maintain the same base. Those in the council have white accents along with red, and their cloaks are slightly more personalized. Last but not least, members might choose to wear a mask to conceal their identity if they wish to have a life outside of the cult. Masquerade masks are most common. 


 

Rp Behaviour

If someone who isn't part of The Mark enters Mark territory, any cult members that come across them are expected to attack them on sight, or bring them in and notify a council member if they seem to be someone of possible interest. Members shouldn't just go around killing people - raids on a larger scale will be planned out and organized by the Council, and members will be notified if something is being planned. 

The Mark will often go out on 'hunts' together to find a good person to sacrifice, if they best the person in combat they will return to the base with them and perform a ritual. Rituals are directed by either a Mark Priest, or a member of the Council. 

Finally, Members of The Mark of Blackriver are allowed to have a normal life outside of being a cult member - but they are expected to always put the Mark before all else.


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Initiation {How to Join!}

 

The Ceremony

The ceremony is called the Foul Circle. Every time a new member joins, this ceremony must be completed. During the foul circle, all present cultists band together in the swamp and form a circle with the newcomer in the middle. The new member must have bread in their left hand and a ceremonial dagger in the other. The circle begins to chant when the moon gets to its peak and the newcomer must spill their own blood onto the bread. After this they must eat the bread. Once the bread is fully consumed, the chanting ends and the person is now a member of the Mark.

 

OOC:

Thanks so much for reading! I hope you are interested in joining! -Sparkywiz

There are various different ways of joining the cult but a nearly surefire ticket into the cult is to submit an application down below in the comments, we accept any build, race or gender, pretty much anyone can join as long as they know what they are talking about.

 

APPLICATION (Copy and paste this format and send it to me on Discord)

OOC

Username:

Discord (example#0000):

Brief Desc. of Your Characters Traits: (eg. Cunning, smart, evil, rowdy)

 

Roleplay

Name:

Age:

Race:

Why do they want to join?:

Once you are accepted, you can contact me on discord and we will schedule an irp meet up to hold the initiation ceremony.

Discord: NOZGOD#5616

ALSO FEEL FREE TO COMMENT SUGGESTIONS AND CRITIQUE IT!

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