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*Poster appear on various noticeboards and nailed to signposts near crossroads*
Tired of being persecuted for your beliefs or practices?
Then the community of Shadow-Haven is the place for you. Shadow-Haven is a boutique community of scholars, artisans, merchants, and spiritualists, where adventurous souls can safely expand the boundaries of our understanding of the multiverse. Come to Shadow-Haven and be part a like-minded community that promotes tolerance and understanding.
Curious about necromancy?
Then come to Shadow-Haven to learn the best techniques for creating your undead minions or inquire with our workforce management experts who can provide a tailored cost-effective solution for your individual business requirements.
Want to learn how to summon extra-planar beings to serve your every whim?
Then come to Shadow-Haven to master the correct methods for bindings these pesky creatures to your will.
Sick and tired of worshiping your deity in dingy caves and damp cellars?
Then come to Shadow-Haven where you can practice the worship of your misunderstood deity without fear or repercussions.
In need of specimens for your experiments?
Then come to Shadow-Haven and meet our friendly understanding merchants who’re eager to obtain whatever you need for a competitive price.
Eager to expedite your inheritance or job promotion?
Then come to Shadow-Haven where our sympathetic alchemists and herbalists can provide you with the tools to take charge of your life. Alternatively seek out our insurance brokers who can arrange for a suitable accident to befall the wrongful party.
Sick of being attacked on sight, because of your racial heritage?
Then come to Shadow-Haven where the exotic and unusual is embraced and valued.
Tired after a hard days work on the roads, or in need of a place to sell your second hand goods?Then come to Shadow-Haven to quench your thirst, rest your weary feet and speak to our friendly merchants who specialise in second-hand merchandise.
All enquiries to be made at The Black Cauldron Inn.
Alignment Neutral Evil
Prohibited Faiths None
Prohibited Races None
Ruling Body Council
Laws
1. Don’t be a jerk
2. Contribute to the advancement of the community
Tired of playing a crusading do-gooder or in need of the opportunity to unwind?
Then Shadow-Haven is the place for you. Create an alt (or a main) and join the Community of Shadow-Haven. As long as your character is contributing to the advancement of the community (i.e. training in useful skills that will help the community grow and develop) then the alt that you’re using to spy on us is welcome. Just remember what goes around comes around, so expect us to be spying on you in return.
Shadow-Haven is an experiment to gauge whether it’s possible to create a viable evil-aligned community in PFO from day 1. Shadow-Haven will begin first as an Inn (The Black Cauldron) that will cater to bandits, cultist, assassins, necromancers and other ne’er-do-wells. After all, everyone needs a place to eat, drink, do business and relax. When enough resources have been gathered then a Tower to Higher learning will be built, and eventually a fort then a settlement.
Goals
- Promote a tolerant environment where forbidden lore can be studied and advanced.
- Provide a place for assassins, bandits, black market merchants, alchemists, herbalists and spellcasters to meet and sell their goods and services.
- Provide a tolerant community which allows the worship (not necessarily the practice) of all faiths without prejudice.
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Uh oh. I've wandered into the wrong part of the River Kingdom again...
Crap.
The Echo Woods can be a dangerous place. Make sure you stop by The Black Cauldron. We can direct you to some guides who're intimately familiar with all of the nooks and crannies. Infact if you have cargo that you need protected from the vile bandits that roam these woods, we can broker a deal to ensure your goods remain unmolested.
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I'll keep that in mind, thank you good sir.
*looks both ways*
Oh man, this place feels like Kaer Maga all over again... Just keep walking by, hopefully no one will notice me...
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But what if I wanted to run a Torch and Pitch Fork Mafia. Extorting money out of cities by threatening them with the possibility of a popular revolt being started in their city?
Would I still be welcome?
Pick fork weilding mobs aren't welcome in Shadow-Haven. What you do in other cities is your own business. You're welcome as long as you show tolerance to the inhabitance of Shadow-Haven while you're in Shadow-Haven.
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As long as your group of unstanding citizens aren't being directing their attention towards the citizen of Shadow-Haven they propably won't be converted into zombie minions. However, if you want a pitch fork weilding mob of undead creatures, consult with our workforce management experts about our new 'horde for hire' policy. We can whip up a horde of undead beasties in no time flat, and give you possession and control of them, to use for your own purposes.*
A gentle warning though, the last 'joker' who thought it would be amusing to direct his newly acquire horde against the citizens of Shadow-Haven discovered the safety clause instilled into all of our quality products.
* Disclaimer: By taking possesion of a 'Horde for Hire' you legally and morally accept all responsibilties and liabilites for the actions of your horde.
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Pitchfork mobs are generally much more cost effective if you just give them on the job training anyway. All a Torch and Pitchfork Mafia would really need is a few specialists, and just do local hiring and on the job training.
The PR department is where the real monetary investment needs to go.
Sounds like just the place for my associates and I to set up home.
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Get in quick on our new horde for hire offer, and you can pick and choose how to equip you minions for reasonable fee. As a special offer for this new service our skilled weapons smiths have crafted a variety of poisonous and disease spreading weapons that will give your horde that added edge you've always wanted. We'll even supply a custom-made uniform for your minions at no extra cost.
Ravening, we'll need to chat on how best to utilise your current workforce in our warehouses. How simple must the instructions be?
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Assuming I ever need a ready made Torch and Pitch Fork mob, I will need them equipped with Torches that burn extra hot, Pitchforks that are extra sharp and sturdy, and clothing that makes them look like innocent victims.
I don't know if I will ever need it, but if they can get training to convincingly act like they are being slaughtered by oppressive overlords when injured or dying and convincingly play the role of a martyr, such skills might come in handy against particularly difficult targets.
Hark, we should speak about the alternate avenues of procurement we can provide in order to circumvent the inspection of certain third parties.
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Assuming I ever need a ready made Torch and Pitch Fork mob, I will need them equipped with Torches that burn extra hot, Pitchforks that are extra sharp and sturdy, and clothing that makes them look like innocent victims.
I don't know if I will ever need it, but if they can get training to convincingly act like they are being slaughtered by oppressive overlords when injured or dying and convincingly play the role of a martyr, such skills might come in handy against particularly difficult targets.
It sounds like our horde for hire service may not meet your particular requirements. Perhaps you'd be interested in a new service our perception-altering experts have been experimenting with, with outstanding results thus far. If you supply us will a suitable selcetion of volunteers, our experts will work vigourously on the minds and hearts of your new zealots-to-be and carefully mold and scuplt them to serve the ends you need.
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Ravening, we'll need to chat on how best to utilise your current workforce in our warehouses. How simple must the instructions be?
Shadow-Haven can offer a variety of solutions to meet your needs from golems to ghouls and everything in between. Stop by The Black Cauldron and we'll find a solution that works for you.
Goblinworks Executive Founder
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Assuming I ever need a ready made Torch and Pitch Fork mob, I will need them equipped with Torches that burn extra hot, Pitchforks that are extra sharp and sturdy, and clothing that makes them look like innocent victims.
I don't know if I will ever need it, but if they can get training to convincingly act like they are being slaughtered by oppressive overlords when injured or dying and convincingly play the role of a martyr, such skills might come in handy against particularly difficult targets.
I think that your intended use would result in the forfeiture of your security deposit. You would be better off purchasing a mob, rather than renting one.
Excellent. I'll have our scribe head around with a suitable contract in the morning.
The Tilted Scales Conglomerate, operating in Shadow-Haven!
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I think that your intended use would result in the forfeiture of your security deposit. You would be better off purchasing a mob, rather than renting one.
Honestly, I don't expect to need such services. Just establishing the kinds of needs I might expect in the unlikely event that I do need such services.
Expected return on investment is really what would drive such decisions.
Alternatives always exist to. For a hard target I might instead modify my operations to encourage hostility against my intended target.
Can your hired hordes come equipped with standard issue military equipment of the nation of my choice? Proper heraldry, insignias and all?
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I think that your intended use would result in the forfeiture of your security deposit. You would be better off purchasing a mob, rather than renting one.Honestly, I don't expect to need such services. Just establishing the kinds of needs I might expect in the unlikely event that I do need such services.
Expected return on investment is really what would drive such decisions.
Alternatives always exist to. For a hard target I might instead modify my operations to encourage hostility against my intended target.
Can your hired hordes come equipped with standard issue military equipment of the nation of my choice? Proper heraldry, insignias and all?
If you provide a sample of the required uniform our talented tailors can fabricate the necessary copies. Certain colored uniforms require extra notice. Black, red, and purples dyes are always in high demand among our community so there is always surplass stock available. Strangely white and yellow are less popular so it may take longer to acquire the required numbers to fulfil your order.
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A small note is deliver to Ravenrest tower
Welcome to the community of Shadow-Haven. We look forwarding to seeing your work in action, and sharing your thoughts and insights in the near future.
As you're aware the primary objective of Shadow-Haven is to provide a safe encouraging environment where we're free to pursue knowledge that many deem unwholesome or down-right repugnant. Our secondary objective is to provide a haven for misfits, the maligned and the malevolent. As well as services and products to cater to their needs.
Our primary objective is made possibly because of our fair trade policy with whomever graces our community. That is why we invest so much time in having a consistent professional advertising campaign.
A copy of your most recent advertising efforts graced my desk and I was ‘tickled pink’ by your jolly efforts. However, might I suggest that you use our free advertising executives to assist with giving you a bit more ‘polish’. I’m sure you’ll find a greater return on your efforts, which will leave you more time to delve into the mysteries and wonders of the multiverse.
Sincerely yours
Slaedrial Mythallar
I feel the need to make Roz and join you
Gents, please allow me to apologise for the tardiness of my reply. The gated community of Shadow Haven of course welcomes you with open arms.
My name is Kastarr Eunson, Councillor of Merchants and friend to all. Should you have need of anything, please do not hesitate to drop by and speak with me at the Tilted Scales Emporium.
For any matters non-mercantile in nature, I am certain that our Mayor, Slaedrial Mythallar, can answer them forthwith.
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Greetings citizens (if that is an applicable word) of Shadow Haven. I am Gintigael Gemweaver... yes, of 'those' Gemweavers. I seek a safe and 'profitable' place to ply my trade. I like to think of myself as quite the Enchanter. If the girl you fancy is not taking to you, maybe try this Ring of Bliss. I'm sure its worth the coin. A horde of goblins is harrying you? Don't you wish you had purchased this fine Brooch of Missile Immolation? Come by my shop, once I'm set up... it may take a few years... and I'll see what we can do for you.
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So far it looks like most of the groups on the land rush are on the lawful or good side of the alignment axis, I see lots of friendly spots for people to call home but where oh where will the bandits and upcoming warlords come to roost? Having their own community would be counterproductive as I believe we have quite a few large "good guy" guilds and any bandits would draw their ire quite quickly.
Honestly The Community of Shadow Haven looks like the best bet for all sorts and I'd like to see them be in the top of the lists for getting a chunk of land come early enrollment. We need a place that the less reputable of us could go to lick our wounds or hire an undead hoard or two no questions asked. A place that isn’t directly responsible for any attacks on the good guys.
So hopefully there are more likeminded individuals than what I see on the board otherwise the good guys may have no budding warlords to fight?
Shadow-Haven is an experiment to gauge whether it’s possible to create a viable evil-aligned community in PFO from day 1. Shadow-Haven will begin first as an Inn (The Black Cauldron) that will cater to bandits, cultist, assassins, necromancers and other ne’er-do-wells. After all, everyone needs a place to eat, drink, do business and relax. When enough resources have been gathered then a Tower to Higher learning will be built, and eventually a fort then a settlement.
So maybe you’re not looking to be one of the top groups in the land rush, but either way, how does one sign up to be a part of your great community?
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This is the kind of place a Rogue like me could really appreciate. You got my vote in the land-grab, hope it helps, I'll encourage the rest of my comrades to do the same. I'd love to see a bastion for us non-good aligned types to be able to rest, at least somewhat easy, after a hard days work and I'll lend a dagger if need be to see it done. Best of luck!
At the moment, we're taking note of interested parties. We've yet to hammer out how things will be run. I imagine we'll probably look to set up some form of community site in the near future as the ball gets rolling.
Just a small note that for those who wish to support Shadow Haven, please head over to the Land Rush vote and vote for us!
Shadow Haven, bringing you responsible evil since 2012!
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I hope there is room for an evil Gnome always up to no good... Kinda like them Duke Boys.