To Be A Kestrel...
May. 22nd, 2016 06:53 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
ombraneraJOINING THE GUILD
SO YOU WISH TO BE AN ASSASSIN? It is no easy task, this, but for those with the desire to be paid for killing and the skill to do so well? It can be managed. Should you wish something more than mere mercenary work? To have training, tools, and a safe house beyond compare? This is where you ought to inquire. My Kestrels and I hope to do away with some of the less savory aspects of being a guilded member of an Assassin House- there is no competition, there is no penalty for failure save perhaps not being paid as one might be in any other profession for not getting the job done, and there is no indentured servitude. Work as you wish, with whom you wish, as long as you wish. Should you desire to depart after your time with us? You are welcome to do so!
What makes the Kestrels unique in Thedas is the true concept of brotherhood we employ. We help one another succeed in our contracts and therefore perform our jobs quickly, effectively, and cleanly. When the job is done and done well? We are all paid handsomely for it.
BY WHAT RULES DO THE KESTRELS ABIDE? These things are simple enough:
That is what marks us as Kestrels.
That and a lovely retirement package: a pleasant sum of gold and an outstanding contract on anyone that would attempt to, instead, take a contract on your head. Let it never be said we do not take care of our own! It is a dark and bloody business, assassinations, but there is no reason to not be personable about it. You travel to fascinating places, meet interesting people, kill them, and then you are paid for it! Marvelous fun.
WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO BE A KESTREL? Aside from a desire to kill people for money, discretion, and a sense of loyalty? Skill! We can and shall train up those that are uninitiated in the ways of stealth and murder, but we do have a few preferences:
DO YOU MEET ALL THESE REQUIREMENTS? Can you keep to the listed rules? Then fill out the following and apply to join the guild. There will be a physical and verbal or written depending upon one's literacy level, evaluation to determine aptitude, eligibility, and the required training.
I look forward to hearing from all interested parties.
What makes the Kestrels unique in Thedas is the true concept of brotherhood we employ. We help one another succeed in our contracts and therefore perform our jobs quickly, effectively, and cleanly. When the job is done and done well? We are all paid handsomely for it.
BY WHAT RULES DO THE KESTRELS ABIDE? These things are simple enough:
We do not kill without reason, we do not attract attention, and we do not betray our brothers. We do what must be done to see the mark killed, but we do not act out of order, we do not risk our companions, we do not risk ourselves. To be an Assassin is to move in shadow, to blend in, to be invisible until the moment comes to strike and to vanish once the deed is done. We are not branded as Kestrels by anything more than our actions- we are not branded at all. We wear the armor of our House, wield its blades, use its techniques, stand among our brothers. We do not rat one another out, we do not leave a man behind. If caught- the full weight of the House will fall upon those that thought it wise to capture one of our own. If killed (which should not happen as we are very careful and plan accordingly, but if), the fallen Kestrel's family (should they have any) shall be provided with their wages and coin enough to cover the funeral. Also they shall be avenged. Mercilessly. We stand together in this.
➣ Do not kill the innocent. ➣ Be unseen. ➣ Remain loyal to the House.
That is what marks us as Kestrels.
That and a lovely retirement package: a pleasant sum of gold and an outstanding contract on anyone that would attempt to, instead, take a contract on your head. Let it never be said we do not take care of our own! It is a dark and bloody business, assassinations, but there is no reason to not be personable about it. You travel to fascinating places, meet interesting people, kill them, and then you are paid for it! Marvelous fun.
WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO BE A KESTREL? Aside from a desire to kill people for money, discretion, and a sense of loyalty? Skill! We can and shall train up those that are uninitiated in the ways of stealth and murder, but we do have a few preferences:
This is a non-exhaustive list, but it is some of the things we hold above all other qualifications. Much can be taught! But the desire to learn, to work well with one's fellows, to be discreet? This is of the highest import. Also a sense of humor- one cannot take oneself too seriously when one's job includes death for coin. Rogues will do best in our training but we always have room in our ranks for Warriors and Mages. There is a place for anyone of a mind in the Kestrels.
➣ An aptitude for stealth and the dexterous handling of blades. ➣ The ability to work well in a pair, trio, or team. ➣ One that is able to stick to a plan or improvise as needed. ➣ Multilingualism! It is preferred but not required and likewise can be taught. ➣ Literacy- this too can be taught! There is no shame in not knowing. ➣ That you be in good health and of sound body and mind. ➣ That you are not squeamish about death and killing. ➣ That you do not judge your fellow Kestrels for how they cope. ➣ Should you be religious, that you practice in private unless asked otherwise.
(We do try to observe holy days as specified)
DO YOU MEET ALL THESE REQUIREMENTS? Can you keep to the listed rules? Then fill out the following and apply to join the guild. There will be a physical and verbal or written depending upon one's literacy level, evaluation to determine aptitude, eligibility, and the required training.
I look forward to hearing from all interested parties.
