The Sightless
The Sightless are religious fanatics who believe that their leader, the Everwatcher, was a mortal being risen to godhood, and that he will return to Arethil to guide them to glory. They operate in secrecy, needing to hide their gruesome methods and dark magics to avoid persecution. Mutilation, mind control, and blood rituals - everything is permitted if it furthers the cult's goals.
Hierarchy
The Everwatcher - The Sightless follow a long-gone leader, the legendary Everwatcher. While he is not currently among them, he speaks to a chosen few, and they enact his will.
The Eyes of Three - In his stead, the Everwatcher's three Generals of old command the Sightless. It is said that they once rode side-by-side with the Everwatcher, but time has obscured their age and origins. Presently, only One Eye, the mad Archer, has been encountered outside of the cult's ranks. The other two Generals, greater in power, exist only in rumor.
The Sightless Seers - Shepherds of the flock, the Sightless Seers are above the rank and file initiates of the cult both in authority, and in magical prowess. All Seers have made the same sacrifice: they have given their eyes to the Everwatcher, in exchange for a fragment of his strength.
Acolyte - Those who believe, but who have yet to prove their loyalty to the Everwatcher.
The Eyes of Three - In his stead, the Everwatcher's three Generals of old command the Sightless. It is said that they once rode side-by-side with the Everwatcher, but time has obscured their age and origins. Presently, only One Eye, the mad Archer, has been encountered outside of the cult's ranks. The other two Generals, greater in power, exist only in rumor.
The Sightless Seers - Shepherds of the flock, the Sightless Seers are above the rank and file initiates of the cult both in authority, and in magical prowess. All Seers have made the same sacrifice: they have given their eyes to the Everwatcher, in exchange for a fragment of his strength.
Acolyte - Those who believe, but who have yet to prove their loyalty to the Everwatcher.
Intent
The goals of the Sightless are twofold: foremost, to resurrect their leader back into the physical realm. Second, to gain enough power to master the natural world and bring mortal kind into another age of expansion. All methods which further these goals are permitted, including the sacrifice of other members of the cult.
The only form of magic that is not permitted within the ranks of the Sightless, is that involving contracts with demons, or other powerful entities. This is considered blasphemy against the Everwatcher, who is said to show his most loyal followers the path to true strength.
The only form of magic that is not permitted within the ranks of the Sightless, is that involving contracts with demons, or other powerful entities. This is considered blasphemy against the Everwatcher, who is said to show his most loyal followers the path to true strength.