EPISODE · Jul 13, 2022 · 42 MIN
EDSG Episode 129 - The Holders of Trust
from Earthdawn Survival Guide · host Josh H & Dan B
* Secret Societies: The Holders of Trust * Not to be trifled with! * Potential spoilers in this episode! * The Holders are the mechanism through which the Denairastas maintain (and expand) their control. * An intelligence network… but more. * Sworn to the scion of the Denairastas family first, Iopos second. * Iopos and its ruling cult of personality; authoritarian regimes. * Three levels. * Silver Branch: Public face, city guard, and army. * Judge, jury, and executioner. * Not swayed by bribes or corruption. * Patrol in “triads” – squads of three. * Copper Branch: Informers, intelligence gatherers, spies on their fellow citizens. * Unlike the Silvers, hidden, secretive. Could be anyone. * Operate in cell-like groups, passing information up the chain. * Informs much of Iopan way of life. * Gold Branch: High-powered, high-Circle agents and operatives. * Usually members of the Denairastas clan. * Operate in other parts of Barsaive in furtherance of Denairastas goals. * Association with House Ishkarat and the Firescale Moot. * Orichalcum Branch: Denairastas elite personal bodyguards. * Very skilled, high-powered combatants. Often enhanced with blood charms and other magic. * “The Broken Keys” – a possible Denairastas faction in Indrisa. * Recruitment to the Holders. * Commentary on the Holders and the Denairastas. * Ultimately petty but backed with incredible power. * Using the Holders in adventures in campaigns. Find and Follow: Email: [email protected] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeoifzUuBjez9V6wnvzom3g Twitter: @EDSGPodcast Josh on Twitter: @LoreMerchant Get product information, developer blogs, and more at www.fasagames.com FASA Games on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fasagamesinc FASA Games Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/uuVwS9u Earthdawn West Marches: https://discord.gg/hhHDtXW
What this episode covers
* Secret Societies: The Holders of Trust * Not to be trifled with! * Potential spoilers in this episode! * The Holders are the mechanism through which the Denairastas maintain (and expand) their control. * An intelligence network… but more. * Sworn to the scion of the Denairastas family first, Iopos second. * Iopos and its ruling cult of personality; authoritarian regimes. * Three levels. * Silver Branch: Public face, city guard, and army. * Judge, jury, and executioner. * Not swayed by bribes or corruption. * Patrol in “triads” – squads of three. * Copper Branch: Informers, intelligence gatherers, spies on their fellow citizens. * Unlike the Silvers, hidden, secretive. Could be anyone. * Operate in cell-like groups, passing information up the chain. * Informs much of Iopan way of life. * Gold Branch: High-powered, high-Circle agents and operatives. * Usually members of the Denairastas clan. * Operate in other parts of Barsaive in furtherance of Denairastas goals. * Association with House Ishkarat and the Firescale Moot. * Orichalcum Branch: Denairastas elite personal bodyguards. * Very skilled, high-powered combatants. Often enhanced with blood charms and other magic. * “The Broken Keys” – a possible Denairastas faction in Indrisa. * Recruitment to the Holders. * Commentary on the Holders and the Denairastas. * Ultimately petty but backed with incredible power. * Using the Holders in adventures in campaigns. Find and Follow: Email: [email protected] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeoifzUuBjez9V6wnvzom3g Twitter: @EDSGPodcast Josh on Twitter: @LoreMerchant Get product information, developer blogs, and more at www.fasagames.com FASA Games on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fasagamesinc FASA Games Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/uuVwS9u Earthdawn West Marches: https://discord.gg/hhHDtXW
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