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Player Factions

Ordina Rossu Morta

A faction of Viamontian origin loyal to the king of Viamont. On Dereth the Rossu Morta are the secret spies and assassins loyal to King Varicci di Corcosi II and the Viamontian Loyalists of Sanamar. The Order was led by Count Dardante, but his attempt to gain control of Grael failed and Dardante was turned into a Shadow. In the rollout article for the Shattering the Dark event, Count Ranarre was made new Grand Master of the Ordina Rossu Morta by King Varicci.

Whispering Blade

A faction most likely of Aluvian or Viamontian origin dedicated to protecting people from the Rossu Morta. On Dereth the Whispering Blade has ties to the Viamontian Rebels of Silyun and Elysa Strathelar's kingdom of New Aluvia. Adso - a student of Oswald - is a senior member, and Borelean Strathelar is the Black Knight of the Whispering Blade.

Eldrytch Web

Introduced in the patch Introductions in the quest Investigate the Factions. For more information read Canon of the Eldrytch.

Celestial Hand

Introduced in the patch Introductions in the quest Investigate the Factions. For more informaton read Principles of the Celestial Hand.

Radiant Blood

Introduced in the patch Introductions in the quest Investigate the Factions. For more information read Tenets of the Radiant Blood.

Isparian Factions

The Arcanum
Asheron's Order of Sentinels
Chiran Jishui Dan - The Ranks of the Unicorn’s Battle
Chiran Jou Gai - Order of the Unicorn Temple
The Exploration Society
Followers of Ben Ten
Followers of Oswald
Ighazaqa Talina, the al-Ighaz - Academy of Sorcery
Jaladhaqa Qalathina, the Jaladh - The Warriors’ Brotherhood
Jojii Zhen Gai - Order of Jojii
The King’s Men
Knights of Karlun
Knights of the Golden Flame
Knights of the Shield
Khuraqa Tha’ratali, the al-Khuraqa - Children of the Eagle
League of Merchants
Nanjou Shou-Jen - Sons of Shou-Jen
New Aluvia
Order of the Gauntlet
Order of the Raven Hand
Ryu Jou Gai - Order of the Dragon Temple
al-Sadharamad - The Way of Stealth
Scholars of Pwyll
Shagar Zharala, the Zharalim - The Order of Assassins
Shroud Cabal
Strathelar's Order of Advocates
Strathelar Royal Guard
Viamontian Loyalists
Viamontian Rebels
Walim - The Searchers
Washui Iiwah Jou Gai - Order of the Splendor of the Firebird Temple

Empyrean Factions

Adjanites

Dericost: Gelidites

Dericost: Filinuvekta - “Winds From Darkness”

Dericost: Latzimestal - “Lords of the World”

Dericost: The Sand Kings

Falatacot: The Dark Sisters

Yalaini: The Order of the Perfect Light

Creature Factions

Aun Tumeroks

Dark Mosswarts

Gotrok Lugians

Hea Tumeroks

Lugians of Linvak Tukal

Lugian Doppelgangers

Renegade Tumeroks and Lugians

Renegade Virindi

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 == Isparian Factions ==
 *[[The Arcanum]]
-The Arcanum is made up of scholars and researchers. It was originally based out of [[Zaikhal]] but later relocated to [[Xarabydun]]. [[Nuhmudira]] was the former leader of The Arcanum. It is now headed by [[Ciandra]]. They are loyal to [[Elysa Strathelar]] and serve New Aluvia. They are responsible for many magical and alchemical advances in Dereth.
 *[[Asheron's Order of Sentinels]]
-Sentinels were admin characters run by volunteer players before Microsoft took over that job. In lore terms they were called Asheron's Order of Sentinels, as seen on the Advocate and Sentinel statues located outside of [[Cragstone]], [[Hebian-To]], and [[Zaikhal]]. They are now retired.
 *[[Chiran Jishui Dan]] - The Ranks of the Unicorn’s Battle
 *[[Chiran Jou Gai]] - Order of the Unicorn Temple
 *[[The Exploration Society]]
-[[Image:Exploration Society Banner.jpg]]
-The Exploration Society was created to help new arrivals to Dereth by giving them both valuable information and a purpose: to explore this new world. The group is based out of Eastham, though there are no officals or buildings there to signify it. Sir Candeth Martine was a member of the Society until the then leader betrayed him and traded him to the virindi. Martine would later take his revenge on the Society by killing its leader. When [[Throne of Destiny (expansion)|the Halataen Isles opened up]] the Exploration Society took over Elysa's training halls and established one in Sanamar as a neutal party to train new arrivals.
 *[[Followers of Ben Ten]]
-The followers of Ben Ten are few. They Include: [[Sayuji Jina]] of Shoushi, [[Ookami Kiri]] of Yanshi, [[Hasin Lin]] of Sawato, and [[Shan Zehn]] of Cragstone. They can usually be identified by their armor, a suit of tan leather armor with a bright green leather cuirass, or by their title, which may mention "the Blade" or "the Sword" in reference to Ben Ten and her Tachi.
 *[[Followers of Oswald]]
-[[Oswald]] has a small group of followers who train with him to become assassins. Followers of Oslwald include [[Adso]], [[Sabithra]], [[Hemmik the Sly]], and all the bandits found within the Heart of Innocence dungeon.
 *[[Ighazaqa Talina, the al-Ighaz]] - Academy of Sorcery
 *[[Jaladhaqa Qalathina, the Jaladh]] - The Warriors’ Brotherhood
 *[[Jojii Zhen Gai]] - Order of Jojii
 *[[The King’s Men]]
 *[[Knights of Karlun]]
-A group of Viamontian Knights that are loyal to the ways of Old Viamont, but oppose [[Varicci II]]'s use of [[Eater]]s and augmented knights in his army.
 *[[Knights of the Golden Flame]]
 *[[Knights of the Shield]]
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 *[[League of Merchants]]
 *[[Nanjou Shou-Jen]] - Sons of Shou-Jen
 *[[New Aluvia]]
-[[Image:New Aluvia Banner.jpg]]
 *[[Order of the Gauntlet]]
 *[[Order of the Raven Hand]]
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 *[[Scholars of Pwyll]]
 *[[Shagar Zharala, the Zharalim]] - The Order of Assassins
 *[[Shroud Cabal]]
-A human faction introduced in [[The Beast With Many Heads]]. Little is known about them. [[Ulberan]] may be the leader of this group, or he may just be a higher ranking officer. The Shroud Cabal seems to be interested in Geomancy and the Ley Lines. Based on the texts from the [[Northern Shroud Cabal|Northern]] and [[Southern Shroud Cabal|Southern]] Shroud Cabal quests, the uniforms of the group, and the name ''Shroud'' Cabal, it appears that the group may serve a faction of the Virindi.
 *[[Strathelar's Order of Advocates]]
-Advocates characters run by volunteer players with limited powers, designed to assist new players to Asheron's Call. The could be identified by their special shield called an Aegis. In lore terms they were called Strathelar's Order of Advocates, as seen on the Advocate and Sentinel statues located outside of [[Cragstone]], [[Hebian-To]], and [[Zaikhal]]. Besides their duties of helping newcomers, Advocates were also defenders of the realm. Elysa's Advocates were present and fighting at the battle of Cragstone, where Elysa, Asheron, and the Advocates destroyed an attacking Shadow Spire. They are now retired.
 *[[Strathelar Royal Guard]]
-[[Image:Academy Banner.jpg]]
 *[[Viamontian Loyalists]]
-*[[Image:Sanamar Banner.jpg]]
 *[[Viamontian Rebels]]
-[[Image:Silyun Banner.jpg]]
+*[[Walim]] - The Searchers
-*[[Walim - The Searchers]
 *[[Washui Iiwah Jou Gai]] - Order of the Splendor of the Firebird Temple