Faction type: Faction
Status: Defunct
Former townships: Makou City
Formed many years ago by one named Amanar, the Black Rose had evolved from a ruthless band of outlaws caring only about power, into a more lawful society. The lands were still controlled by outlaws, but one could have come across others such as law abiding citizens and followers of major churches.
Black Rose was different from others in that they were not a tight-knit family. They were a community no different from Westbridge and ZoZo. It was uncommon to see citizens battling other citizens, but one would never see a citizen battling higher ranking Roses in fear of exile.
After the assassination of Amanar, a dual leadership of Zeros and Turiya replaced the head of the then Black Rose cult. It was Turiya who then pushed forth and changed the direction of
the Black Rose. Zeros was then conveniently murdered by a member of the Church of Strife and was exiled from the Black Rose after resurrection. This left Turiya as dictator. In retrospect, both the murder as the assassination might have been in the hands of Turiya, which sealed the fate of the Black Rose, sending its down onto its path of extinction.
Rules
The rules show that this faction was one of exclusion, which preferred to keep knowledge secret, in an attempt to be superior over others. The rules listed here are adapted to be readable.
- Membership in the Cult of the Black Rose was limited to 10. There was no limit to members of the Faction.
- One was not allowed to reveal the secrets of the Black Rose to any non-member. In practice, this meant they expected restring of equipment so no one could recognize it.
- One was not allowed to shirk from a fight. Being outnumbered meant you should not run or hide. This did not mean 'stand and die', but it was expected that one would at least make the effort to put up a good fight.
- Leadership issues would be settled in combat.
- Losing a fight (outside of the arena) meant a loss in status. Members would become initiates, initiates were banished. The exception to this rule was the leader. Should the leader be killed then he or she could choose exile.
- Black Rose members were allowed to spar with each other, but never in the arena. Initiates were fair game: it was up to them to prove themselves against us as well as others.
- Rules were decided by the leaders and reviewed on a regular basis.
