The Paradox of Ordered Chaos
The Obsidian Cabal represents the most unsettling truth about evil: that it is not always chaotic, destructive, or irrational. Sometimes evil is meticulous. Sometimes it is disciplined. Sometimes it operates with military precision and unwavering loyalty.
The Cabal serves Aether in his pursuit of absolute chaos—but they do so through absolute order. This paradox makes them far more dangerous than any random force of destruction could ever be.
"True chaos cannot be achieved through chaos. It requires planning, discipline, and the willingness to execute perfectly. We do not serve disorder—we weaponize it. We are the scalpel, not the sledgehammer. We are the architects of ruin."
— Dariac, The Director
The Nameless Queen
The Obsidian Cabal bows to a goddess whose name has been erased from history. Some say she chose to be nameless. Others believe her name was taken as punishment. A few whisper that speaking her name would shatter reality itself.
What is known: she rules from shadows, commands through silence, and her will is absolute. The Cabal does not question. They execute.
Enemies and Neutrality
🔴 Sworn Enemies
Xanther: The sorcerer whose power threatens the Cabal's plans.
Azreal: Guardian of balance who opposes Aether's vision.
Renaldo: The Poetic whose influence undermines chaos.
⚪ The Exception: Relana
The Obsidian Cabal will NOT engage Relana under any circumstances. This unspoken truce suggests either respect for her power or a hidden alliance. The nature of this relationship remains one of the Cabal's deepest mysteries.
The Hierarchy
🎯 The Director: Dariac
The highest authority within the Cabal. Dariac oversees all operations and strategies, ensuring that everything aligns with Aether's chaotic vision. He is ruthless and calculating, known for his cold precision and unyielding loyalty to Aether.
Dariac is the mastermind who transforms chaotic intent into ordered execution. He sees seven moves ahead, anticipates every variable, and eliminates threats before they become problems.
⚔️ The Captain: Aravic Ratellie
King of the Prison Planet
Second-in-command and enforcer of Dariac's will. Aravic commands the Cabal's forces, leading them into battle with unmatched ferocity. He is a warrior at heart, respected for his strength and feared for his brutality.
Transformation: Aravic becomes infected, transforms into something beyond human. He is father to Falcon and takes Kristi as his Queen, ruling the Prison Planet with absolute authority.
The Five Orchestrators
These five individuals devise and coordinate the Cabal's various operations. Each specializes in a different aspect of chaos. They report directly to Dariac and work closely with the Overseers to execute their plans.
Eryndor
Specialization: Subterfuge and Espionage
Operates in shadows, weaving intricate webs of lies and deceit. Master of infiltration and espionage, using a vast network of spies to gather intelligence. His dagger is coated with slow-acting poison that induces paranoia and fear before death.
Vaelith
Specialization: Elemental Destruction
Commands nature's fury to wreak havoc. Conjures storms, earthquakes, and wildfires. Her presence is heralded by dark clouds and violent winds. She is the hammer of the Cabal, breaking enemy defenses and leaving regions in ruin.
Selene
Specialization: Manipulation and Corruption
Race: Corrupted Poetic
Excels in psychological warfare. Manipulates emotions and desires, turning allies against each other. Her voice is her most potent weapon, capable of enchanting armies or driving them to madness. She is the poison that seeps into the heart of the enemy.
Morthos
Specialization: Terror and Intimidation
Uses fear as a weapon. Orchestrates public displays of horror—mass executions, gruesome rituals, nightmarish visions. Master of psychological torture. His presence alone makes armies surrender without fight. He embodies terror.
Nyxara
Specialization: Dark Rituals and Forbidden Magic
Heritage: Daughter of Merlin and Ralena
Delves into the darkest corners of magic, calling upon forbidden powers. Performs dark rituals that summon lesser eldritch horrors, bind spirits, and corrupt existence itself. Her magic is unpredictable and catastrophic—even to those who serve her.
The Ten Overseers
Overseers manage specific regions or aspects of the Cabal's influence. They enforce the Orchestrators' plans, maintain control over territories, and ensure lower ranks stay in line.
Thalric
Domain: Military Operations and Fortifications
Virra
Domain: Intelligence and Espionage
Draven
Domain: Assassinations and Covert Operations
Isolde
Domain: Alchemy and Poisoncraft
Garruk
Domain: Beasts and Monster Control
Valeria
Domain: Arcane Research and Dark Magic
Korrin
Domain: Disease and Biological Warfare
Theron
Domain: Mercenaries and Underworld Connections
Vespera
Domain: Necromancy and Soul Manipulation
Kael
Domain: Dimensional Manipulation and Teleportation
Lower Ranks
Heralds
Messengers and diplomats who spread Aether's influence, deliver orders, and broker deals with potential allies. Skilled in persuasion and deception, working behind the scenes to advance the Cabal's goals.
Soldiers
The backbone of the Cabal. Primary combatants who fight to expand and protect the Cabal's interests. Fiercely loyal and well-trained, ready to lay down their lives for Aether's cause.
Scouts
Gather intelligence, monitor enemy movements, identify potential threats. Operate in shadows, unseen and unheard, providing crucial information that keeps the Cabal one step ahead.
"We do not fear our enemies. We study them. We infiltrate them. We corrupt them. We dismantle them with such precision that they never realize they were targeted until it is far too late. This is not cruelty—this is efficiency. This is order serving chaos. This is the Obsidian Cabal."