The Shadowblades

The Shadowblades are the forbidden sword of the Crimson Imperium. Given the suicide missions which involve assassination, spying and espionage the Shadowblades command great respect from Commander Akechi Shadowstorm at the price of being constantly near death. Under the leadership of Valdris Mirkblood the Shadowblades are becoming more infamous and feared for the power they wield.

The way in which the Shadowblades approach situations has always been a 'hot topic'. They are a force which remains unchecked by both the Blackguard and Redcloaks which contributes to the general fear which the people of Tyr's Hand assosiate them with. Morality does not come into play with the Shadowblades and no method is too extreme in order to retrieve information.

Equipment

Cladded in armor of their own choosing and wielding weapons that they are proficient with, the Shadowblades do not inflict many equipment rules upon it's people. Once a Shadowblade has done a certain amount of jobs and proven themselves they will be given the title of 'Grand Shadow' and be expected to undertake an arduous journey to obtain their 'Shadow Armor'.

The Grand Shadows are respected highly amongst the Shadowblades and tend to undertake the most vital of assignments.

Customs and Values

There is no target which is beyond the lack of morals which the Shadowblades display. Women, children... it does not matter. Enemies of the Imperium all meet the same fate. If a Shadowblade is captured of tortured by the enemy then they are expected to not reveal who they work for AND can be expected not to be rescued.

They are an order which is fanatical with the concept of Shadows and they believe that achieveing the status of assassin or spy can only be done by being reborn in the Shadows. The words they speak to each other borderline zealotry