Blacktongues (Rise of the Argonauts)
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==History== | ==History== | ||
| − | The Blacktongues, also known as the '''Black Order''', were a secretive and dark cult that worshipped the Titaness Hecate along with the Titans above that of the Olympians. For centuries, they developed a reputation of being the most fierce of assassins in Greece. | + | The Blacktongues, also known as the '''Black Order''', were a secretive and dark cult that worshipped the Titaness Hecate along with the Titans above that of the Olympians. For centuries, they developed a reputation of being the most fierce of assassins in Greece. King Licemedes of Mynecea was known to had visited the oracle at Delphi where information was given to him that attracted the attention of the Blacktongues. They later dispatched assassins to Myncea and Delphi in order to kill Licemedes and the oracle but their attempts had failed. It was said that the Blacktongue assassin Lysander tried to kill oracle Palachia but instead fell in love with her with the two fleeing, never to be seen again. The cult also began targeting the newborn daughter of Licemdes, Alceme but they faced repeated failures from their assassins. King Licemedes evenually led a war against the Blacktongues cult and they were believed to had been destroyed with all of its members eradicated. His name was forever cursed by every Blacktongue in Greece. |
| − | Assassins from the Blacktongues were later responsible for killing Jason's wife Alceme with the aid of Ionian mercenaries. After succeeding, they managed to get away leaving the inhabitants of the city unaware of who were the perpetrators of the vile act. There were rumors amongst the citizens that the invaders were Blacktongue which was later confirmed by the investigations of the captain of the guard. Unknown to Jason, his own uncle Palias was in league with the Blacktongues and they were supporting his ruler. | + | Medea was once a member of the cult but later abandoned it leading to her being considered a traitor by the Blacktongues. Assassins from the Blacktongues were later responsible for killing Jason's wife Alceme with the aid of Ionian mercenaries. After succeeding, they managed to get away leaving the inhabitants of the city unaware of who were the perpetrators of the vile act. There were rumors amongst the citizens that the invaders were Blacktongue which was later confirmed by the investigations of the captain of the guard. After hearing of the assassination, Medea came to Aulcys where she attempted to exterminate any Blacktongue she could find on the siland. Whilst searching through his island, Jason encountered a battle between a Blacktongue assassin and Medea; she was, however, overpowered and only saved from death by Jason. Unknown to Jason, his own uncle Palias was in league with the Blacktongues and they were supporting his ruler. |
==Background== | ==Background== | ||
Notable characteristics defined members of the group were their dress, tatoos and their marksmenship. The last of those elements was a more important factor as it was said that not a bowman in Greece was capable of shooting arrows like a Blackstongue assassin. Similar to the Ionians, the beliefs of the cult centered on worship of the old gods namely the Titans over that of the gods of Olympus. Most only new the common rumors about the group and their activities with many believing that they had been destroyed. | Notable characteristics defined members of the group were their dress, tatoos and their marksmenship. The last of those elements was a more important factor as it was said that not a bowman in Greece was capable of shooting arrows like a Blackstongue assassin. Similar to the Ionians, the beliefs of the cult centered on worship of the old gods namely the Titans over that of the gods of Olympus. Most only new the common rumors about the group and their activities with many believing that they had been destroyed. | ||
| − | Its members were stealthy and capable of using dark magic to simply disappear into black smoke. | + | Its members were stealthy and capable of using dark magic to simply disappear into black smoke. Their assassins never worked alone and often operated in groups. |
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The Blacktongues are a group that feature in Rise of the Argonauts.
History
The Blacktongues, also known as the Black Order, were a secretive and dark cult that worshipped the Titaness Hecate along with the Titans above that of the Olympians. For centuries, they developed a reputation of being the most fierce of assassins in Greece. King Licemedes of Mynecea was known to had visited the oracle at Delphi where information was given to him that attracted the attention of the Blacktongues. They later dispatched assassins to Myncea and Delphi in order to kill Licemedes and the oracle but their attempts had failed. It was said that the Blacktongue assassin Lysander tried to kill oracle Palachia but instead fell in love with her with the two fleeing, never to be seen again. The cult also began targeting the newborn daughter of Licemdes, Alceme but they faced repeated failures from their assassins. King Licemedes evenually led a war against the Blacktongues cult and they were believed to had been destroyed with all of its members eradicated. His name was forever cursed by every Blacktongue in Greece.
Medea was once a member of the cult but later abandoned it leading to her being considered a traitor by the Blacktongues. Assassins from the Blacktongues were later responsible for killing Jason's wife Alceme with the aid of Ionian mercenaries. After succeeding, they managed to get away leaving the inhabitants of the city unaware of who were the perpetrators of the vile act. There were rumors amongst the citizens that the invaders were Blacktongue which was later confirmed by the investigations of the captain of the guard. After hearing of the assassination, Medea came to Aulcys where she attempted to exterminate any Blacktongue she could find on the siland. Whilst searching through his island, Jason encountered a battle between a Blacktongue assassin and Medea; she was, however, overpowered and only saved from death by Jason. Unknown to Jason, his own uncle Palias was in league with the Blacktongues and they were supporting his ruler.
Background
Notable characteristics defined members of the group were their dress, tatoos and their marksmenship. The last of those elements was a more important factor as it was said that not a bowman in Greece was capable of shooting arrows like a Blackstongue assassin. Similar to the Ionians, the beliefs of the cult centered on worship of the old gods namely the Titans over that of the gods of Olympus. Most only new the common rumors about the group and their activities with many believing that they had been destroyed.
Its members were stealthy and capable of using dark magic to simply disappear into black smoke. Their assassins never worked alone and often operated in groups.
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