Society of Souls

A secret society headquartered in Civalla. Most who are privy to the knowledge of the Society of Souls are members of the Grand Houses, but it is not a requirement. To join is to learn. Learn of the Society of Souls and the secrets of Briece will be yours.

History
Unknown to outsiders, the Society of Souls keeps their own records of their foundation and refuse to share it with the University of Briessa.

It is speculated that they have existed for over a millennial and that the Society of Souls is truly an assassin group, controlled by the Supreme for leverage against the Strategos. This much is untrue, but no one knows enough about the society to actually make such an assertion.

The Esteri of Briece tell fearful tales of the Society of Souls, perhaps a handover from their persecution during "the Isolation of Briece," in the 1100 AE.

Beliefs
When found, the Society of Souls conducts a month long initiation process to try and test the limits of the wanton. During this time, the wanton, or the person attempting to join the Society, will learn all they need about the Society of Souls. Furthermore, they will also be assigned a role in the Circle by the Chessmaster.

The Chessmaster
The grand leader of the Society of Souls.

The Circle of Souls
The members of the Society of Souls are divided into groups of eight people. Each group holds one of the roles, usually for life, with none being more powerful than the other.
 * 1) The Lion
 * 2) The Ram
 * 3) The Two-Faced
 * 4) The Mechanical
 * 5) The Weeper
 * 6) The Doctor
 * 7) The Ghost
 * 8) The Harlequin