Covenant of the Black Thorn

Background
The Covenant of the Black Thorn, mostly refered to as the Covenant, is a guild of assassins operating around Iteos. They have their seat of power in Valonde, but have been known to operate all around the continent.

History
There are no official records as to how the Covenant was founded, but rumours say that they were formed as an answer to the rising tension between the noble families. All people know is that they were founded some time before the first era and that they cemented their power when assassinating king Etienne.

Their power continued to rise as they became instrumental in the Succession War, thanks to the plotting of their leader, Anastasie Barthélemy. When Anastasie was crowned queen, the Covenant saw an increase of power as well as initiates, as she convinced the nobles that sending their youngest to the guild was a prestigious thing to do. It showed that they had money to have many children whom they could feed, as well as still having enough blood to keep the bloodline going.

Hierarchy
The Covenant are ruled by the House of Thorns, from which the Eight Thorns rule over all chapters across Iteos.

Overseer - the highest obtainable rank, called Thorns. These make up the body of the House of Thorns

Guildmaster - leader of a Covenant chapter. Handles contracts.

Prime - the master's second-in-command. Handles day-to-day business.

Master - assassins who handles assassinations and recruitment.

Assassin - a member of the guild without greater rank.

Novice - those who have survived the initiation

Initiate - those who are yet to be part of the Covenant.

Notable member

 * Gwendoline Sarrazin
 * Moira Balzac
 * Logan Titonius
 * Casric Thévenet