INFORMATION
The Scarlet Rose is the name of an underground syndicate operating in Skyheimr, headed by a striped hyena named Vikaanii. The group’s main goal is to overthrow Queen Caspian, likely by killing her either in a brutal assault or an assassination. Whether or not they will be successful is another question entirely.Vikaanii believes he is better suited to have the queen’s power, and within The Scarlet Rose, it is no secret that he is a would-be usurper. It is one reason he has stated for the group’s formation, and it this fact is well-known by his followers. Most of The Scarlet Rose’s members support him in this goal.
RECRUITMENT
Recruitment to The Scarlet Rose is a very simple process. Fliers displaying only the image of a crimson-red rose are posted around. While they seem like nothing at all, these fliers are quite literally the key into the group. The group’s base of operation is disguised as an inn, with rose bushes by the door. The inn shares the group’s name, and by giving the flier to the innkeeper, an individual is given a small metal token with a rose insignia on it, signifying the person’s allegiance to The Scarlet Rose. This token also doubles as a key to open a hidden door in the inn, which leads downstairs to the group’s true base of operations, where the group meets up. Members of The Scarlet Rose are permitted to freely come and go as they please, regardless of whether the group has a real meeting happening.The building does operate as an inn, however. There are rooms upstairs for people to stay, regardless of whether they are related to the group. The reason for this is simply just to throw off that extra bit of suspicion. The group likes its secrecy, and intends to stay secret until they have a concrete plan of how they are going to fulfill their mission.The group has representatives in the different villages in order to grow their numbers. The recruiting method is very similar, with fliers that only contain the image of a rose, and non-suspicious buildings with rose bushes outside. The only difference is that the representative the flier will be handed to will direct the individual to the inn in Skyheimr.
RULES {IC}
1. WATCH YOUR TONGUE: Do not speak of The Scarlet Rose in public. Walls have ears, and it is important that no one finds out about the planned coup. Even if you believe your friends will want to join the syndicate, it is always best to keep your mouth shut.2. NEVER SHOW YOUR TOKEN: Tokens are used only to enter the secret hideout within the inn. It is forbidden to show anyone your token outside of other syndicate members.3. TOKEN RULES: If you misplace your token, you must locate the Thorn who gave it to you in the first place to get a replacement, or you can find another flyer and give it to the nearest Thorn. If you drop your token and and a civilian sees it, explain that it is simply a pass for free drinks at the Scarlet Rose Inn. In the event that the civilian wants to drink with you, show Vikaanii the token and he will go along with the lie.4. ON GUARDS: While guards are permitted to join, they won't be immediately trusted due to their connection to their villages/the queen.5. LOYALTY: Joining The Scarlet Rose means that you pledge your loyalty to Vikaanii and support his rise to the throne, as well as the coup he is planning. If it is discovered that you are not completely loyal to Vikaanii, you will either be removed from the group or punished by death. There is a zero-tolerance rule for moles and double agents.
RULES {OOC}
1. MATTERS OF LOYALTY: Your character does not have to be truly loyal to Vikaanii to join the SRS. They could just hate Queen Caspian and want to dethrone her. They simply have to pretend to want Vikaanii on the throne in her place.2. ON MOLES: If you want to join the SRS as a mole or a double agent, please bring it up with me (@cryptidvow)! I have an idea of how I want the plot of the SRS and Vikaanii to go, but I'm okay with modifying it, as we are still in the early stages of the plot as of 5/18/25.3. ABOUT RANKS: You do not have to ask to join the SRS! However, if you want your character to be a Thorn, I would like it to be brought up with me prior to character submission, just so I can keep track of how many there are and who they are.
RANKS
If any numbers here are inaccurate and need updating, please message me on Discord and let me know! I... am very forgetful.
THE ROSE | 1/1
The rose acts as the leader of the group, and is the most important role. They are in charge of everything, including meetings, representatives, and plans. They believe they are worthy of having the power to control Nevriande, and will stop at nothing to gain it.
Vikaanii, the Rose
THE THORNS | 2/7
The thorns act as representatives and they are a very important part of the group. They are in charge of recruitment in other places. They act as innkeepers, store owners, or other things in order to seem un-suspicious. If handed a rose flier, a representative will either direct the person to the inn in Skyheimr, or will be given a rose token, depending on where they are.! Currently, we need Thorns in Riverstead, Breakwater, Northmaw, Honeyreach, and Bear Hollow.
Ona'je, the Skyheimr Thorn
Enzo, the Wolf's Bluff Thorn
THE ROOTS | 0/∞
The roots are essentially “everyone else” or otherwise, the regular members of the group. They advocate for the queen being overthrown, and for Vikaanii’s rise to power. Every root has a rose token key.