Motto: "That which is hidden shall be ours."

The Raven’s Talon is a shadowy organization specializing in the acquisition, trade, and smuggling of cursed and forbidden magical artifacts. From relics with dark histories to volatile items deemed too dangerous for open trade, they have access to it all. Operating within the black market, the Raven’s Talon has connections with powerful entities from beyond the mortal realm, ensuring that their influence extends far and wide. The guild is both feared and respected for their ruthless pursuit of profit and their willingness to deal in the darkest corners of magic.

Headquarters

The Raven’s Talon operates from a hidden location known only to its highest members. Rumors say their primary base is called the Obsidian Nest, located deep within Altoria's labyrinthine sewers or caverns beneath the city.

Members

The Raven’s Talon recruits from all walks of life, but it favors those with a knack for acquiring forbidden items and the connections to sell them discreetly. Its membership includes smugglers, artifact hunters, rogue mages, and occultists, each bringing their own specialized skills to the table. While most of the members operate as brokers or collectors, the guild also employs powerful enforcers to protect their treasures and eliminate competition.

Purpose and Goals

The Raven’s Talon’s primary focus is to acquire, smuggle, and trade cursed and forbidden artifacts. They operate in the shadows, away from the prying eyes of law enforcement and magical regulators, trading in items that other guilds would never dare touch.

Symbols and Traditions

Symbol: The symbol of the Raven’s Talon features a raven in mid-flight, its wings spread wide, and one talon clutching a branch. The raven represents stealth, secrecy, and the acquisition of forbidden artifacts. Intricate glyphs and patterns surrounding the raven evoke the power of dark magic and the dangerous relics the guild controls.

Membership

Who Joins: Membership in the Raven’s Talon is reserved for those who have experience dealing with illegal or cursed items. Smugglers, thieves, rogue mages, and artifact hunters are commonly recruited, but the guild also accepts occultists and scholars with knowledge of dark magic and the arcane.