"The winged, dragon-like wyverns are renowned for being unpredictable. Extremely driven, they are considered to be underhand, cunning, and aggressive in their pursuit of their ambitions. Bold, yet sometimes devious, wyverns tend to choose unconventional, and sometimes spectacular, ways to reach goals."
Founded in Chos and baptised in the fire and blood of Mas 74, the Black Wyvern Company is a free guild of mercenaries and professional adventurers hailing from all realms of Illarion, lending their swords for coin to those in need of their services. Some follow an ideal of freedom, glory and adventure. Others are soldiers of fortune at heart. And some just love fighting.
Be it the culling of dangerous wildlife, serving as bodyguards, retrieving lost treasures or rare materials from the untamed wilderness, or bringing wanted outlaws to justice — the Black Wyverns are open for contracts of all kind, and not afraid to get their hands dirty.
To its members, the Company offers many benefits: The promise of fame and fortune; the opportunity to hone their combat skills; access to affordable, high-quality equipment and provisions; and, most important of all, the companionship of brothers and sisters in arms who can be relied on to have their backs.
The Codex of the Black Wyvern Company
I. We are free men and serve no one but ourselves and our clients. There is no room for split loyalty and conflicts of interest in the Company, thus you cannot be a member of any other guild nor hold a public office in any realm.
II. Silence is golden. Discretion is our watchword. Never betray the Company, its clients, or its business secrets.
III. The Company are your brothers and sisters in arms. Give them the support you wish to receive. When working together, share your rewards fairly. Never steal from, assault, nor work against a fellow Company member.
IV. Your word and handshake are worth gold. Accept no contract you cannot fulfil, never break your contract, and should you fail, reimburse your client. Those who prove unreliable have no place in the Company.
V. Never tarnish the Company's reputation. We are no gang of thugs, but professionals. When in town, you will respect the local laws.
Hail to the Black Wyverns!
The Company Roster
Black Wyverns — These swords-for-hire have proven themselves through reliable service worthy to bear the name and colours of a Black Wyvern, and enjoy all benefits and privileges that come with it. They're the bravest of the brave and the keenest of the keen.
Captain Malchus: Yours truly. You'll know me when you see me: tall, buff, handsome, fashionable eyepatch. Serinjah clansman, former guard captain of Runewick, now building Illarion's roughest and toughest mercenary company. Master of melee combat and archery, champion of the third One Above All tournament, hobby wrestler.
Beerus: This zealous son of Zelphia is as steadfast in combat as he is in his faith. A veteran heavy swordslizard, his greatest reported feat is the slaying a cursed dragon. MIA.
Lahadrion: An elven ranger whose marksmanship and keen eyes make him a valuable addition to any adventuring party. Lahadrion is a veteran archer favouring medium armour.
Soren: Born to an Albarian family of travelling merchants and having served in his lord's militia, this young sellsword is well-accustomed to the hardships of travel and army life, and experienced in the use of the spear and medium armour.
Uhuru Pryler: Charming and gentle to her friends, and a fierce warrioress to her enemies; Uhuru is a natural protector and adventurous survivalist, right at home in the untamed wilds. Not shying away from donning armour and drawing her dagger or bow, but also knowledgeable in herbalism and the art of potion-brewing, Uhuru proves to be a woman of many talents.
Aspirants — It takes more than mere lip service to join our ranks. These greenhorns have yet to prove their mettle afield before they earn the right to call themselves Black Wyverns. We will watch their careers with great interest.
Aldric Dart: A Galmairian man of towering height and aspiring archer.
Krull: An Orcish mercenary residing in Cadomyr.