Duskwrought - Factions

The Hawkhurst Gang are a bloodthirsty, violent group of career criminals. Hellbent on disrupting the usual trade networks for their own illicit gain, the gang are responsible for using both technology and otherworldly means for destroying and terrorising the city's stations and waterways. Hawkhurst own the largest proportion of the underworld, and have been known to use the sewers as a large-scale, distributed hideout when other gangs have made an attempt on their territory.

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As one of a number of cults operating in the murky shadows of London's underbelly, the Worshippers of The Deep are obsessed with the unknown and the powers they can draw by letting it control them. Certain followers are taken over by these forces. These followers become channelers, guiding the other acolytes with knowledge that should be beyond their comprehension. Worshippers also believe in the destruction of London and, ultimately, the rest of the world. They often look for ways to flood districts, using powerful magic to dam the Thames. Primarily located in a large ruined chamber that is connected to the underworld through a wide sewer pipe, other London factions tend to stay away from anyone who follows their strange religion. Described as insane, their plans do not often come to fruition, but some of the members come closer to achieving something profound and terrible each day that passes.

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Craftspeople throughout London have unionised against the threat of criminal gangs, cults, enforcers, and political meddling. Composed of the four primary crafts guilds (the tailors, the jewellers, the smiths, the carpenters), the members and committees are designed to protect the interests of their workers. Starting as a pacifist union, the recent unrest has forced the group to reconsider their strategy.

Many board members have forged links with alchemists, herbologists, weapons manufacturers, artificers, and tinkerers in order to further invest in their political strategy and protection. With the combined forces of these trade links, the workers' union has become an economic and political powerhouse, creating trade deals that ensure the survival of their work. When push comes to shove, they have even invested in local bruisers to be stationed outside the most targetable workshops in order to protect the workers and goods within.