— The Syndicate —

We are a Family that takes care of their own. Our business and reach extend from exotic trade, aetheric arms, or support in the matters of neutralization of personnel, across all continents. People from all walks of life have joined the Syndicate for one reason or another, and their principles may differ but all are bound by loyalty and familial obligation.All manner of services are offered and morality is of no objection. The only two foundational truths are the rules etched into stone and the color of your coin. All are welcome. Good, bad, it matters not. Though, we ask both guests and customers to remember the following:The dichotomy of good and evil does not concern the Syndicate.Your loyalty to respective nations does not concern the Syndicate.Your politics do not concern the Syndicate.Your ignorance of the rules do not concern the Syndicate.Betray the Syndicate or break the rules and you will be held accountable;
the payment is a blank check for an amount up to and including your life.

ㅤI.ㅤ
The Senior Partners, known as the Circle, have final say in all administrative, judicial, and punitive matters within the grounds of the lodge.

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The lodge is a Sanctuary; No “business” (e.g. contract killings) conducted on premises. The only exceptions are the enforcement through staff, and persons who do not invoke sanctuary through proper means, or whose sanctuary is revoked.

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Anyone outside of Syndicate members must pay for their presence in order to qualify for sanctuary. This can be invoked by booking a room, or while using the facilities, paying for goods and/or drink.An Allagan platinum coin will denote who is invoking membership.

ㅤIV.ㅤ
Guests may enjoy the benefit of sanctuary when invited directly by the Syndicate or Circle without having to pay for said service, unless otherwise directed.

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Failure to comply with enforcement of the rules by staff may result in excommunication from the syndicate’s property to include offshoots, subsidiaries, and all services, revocation of sanctuary for the individual, and grievous and/or irrevocable bodily harm.

I. Sanctuary.
This service is an immutable rule. No one is authorized to carry killings on Syndicate grounds without express verbal and written approval of the Senior Partners.Those who violate sanctuary will forfeit their right to all services to include the privilege of continued existence.

II. Bar.
A place where friends and enemies alike can enjoy a drink or two without the threat of violence. Mayhap it would be here on neutral grounds where peace can be brokered.

III. Cleaning Service.
Did a contract turn out messier than you expected? Is there a scene that needs timely cleansing? Even the most professional among us are susceptible to mistakes or unforeseen circumstances. We are here to ensure that those little mistakes or oversights aren't the end of your world. Or are you too much of a perfectionist to make mistakes? Well, we're here to take out the "trash" that you leave behind at your convenience.

IV. Room Service.
Need essentials delivered to your room? Arrange with one of our staff and we will be happy to send up whatever it is that you might need for your next job. Whether it be medical supplies, poisons, toxins, small arms, assorted blades, ammunition, encrypted linkshells, or even emergency medical services with no paper trails or questions asked.

V. Acquisition.
Looking for that rare reagent on the Black Market? Trying to get the latest and greatest tools in the seedier underbelly of society? Can't be bothered to be seen dealing with shady or well known dealers? Let us handle that for you. We'll get you what you need as long as you have the coin.Contact Vahalia Cress.

VI. Removal.
Have a problem that just won't go away? Has a bug persisted no matter how many contracts you've thrown at it? Is it just too far beyond your means or capabilities? Or mayhap you simply want it taken care of without fussing over all the seemingly infinite details of an operation. Or just maybe your target isn't a conventional one or one that contract killers pretending to have a convoluted moral line won't take. We'll take care of it! No cancellations or refunds.

I. Associate/Guest.
Subject associated with the Syndicate through business or various other means.

II. Member.
Part of the Syndicate with no specialty roles issued. Duties are as assigned.

III. Staff/Personnel.
Syndicate members with specific duties, whether they be estate staff, merchants, courtesans, cleaners, or any number of positions.

IV. Security.
Syndicate members charged with the security and safety of Syndicate property and staff. Duties may extend beyond the proximity of associated facilities.

V. Specialist.
Syndicate members who serve a particularly specific role with their services (e.g. Interview and Interrogation) and typically do not engage in other Syndicate activities.

VI. Management.
Syndicate Leaders who manage respective positions, cells, subsidiaries or departments of the Syndicate.

VII. Junior Partner.
Foundational Partners of the Syndicate charged with oversight and accountability for multiple or all facets of the organization.

VIII. Senior Partner.
Shadows whisper of those who ultimately run the Syndicate, though their identities are obscured to all but a trusted few.

I. Who we are:
Though we are a morally gray organization teetering toward Neutral Evil, we have all manner of personnel under the flag of the Syndicate. Mayhap not upstanding paladins or pure altruists, however, each person has their own reason for working for the Syndicate-- whether it be blood, loyalty, love, or money.We are always looking for new members to join the Family. Whether it be as a smuggler, merchant, security, contractor, representative, ambassador, or benefactor, we look forward to expanding the Syndicate and collaborating. If you are unsure where you might fit in, feel free to contact us to open a discussion to help facilitate the process.

II. What to expect:
Good and evil are simply constructs of a bored philosophical mind. Right or wrong is a matter of perspective, and the Hero will always be the one who writes the History books while the defeated portrayed as the Villain. We don't care which you are, only that you respect our rules when you seek our services. We do not ally ourselves with any nation and act only in accordance with our contracts. Councillors, Temple Knights, courtesans, smugglers, dealers, contract killers-- everyone is welcome to take part in our custom as long as they know their authority and morality here means nothing.

III. OOC Note:
We leave the exact details of criminal (or even non-criminal) activity to the writers and collaborators. We may host events or weave stories, or prompt writing, but ultimately the Syndicate as an FC and this organization as described above are simply a guideline in which a group of players can focus their roleplay ambitions or aspects towards. Whether it be the person looking for redemption and doing good in the wrong place or delving deeper into the darkness and shades of grey within moral ambiguity, it's a place for everyone-- whether you want to be a drinkslinger, killer, or custodial staff (or a myriad of whatever you can come up with in between). You are as involved as you make yourself and the organization will not spoon-feed or single-handedly carry the story for your character. Collaboration is encouraged.

IV. Contacts.
Reach Vahalia Cress or Claire Aumont for inquiries.