- "The Cult of Forgotten Shadows will rally once more. A new order will rise. To this end, I proclaim the advent of the Convocation of Darkness. We will gather to ourselves the most fervent devotees of Selinic doctrine, and work from within to muster the spirits of our people. We will cast down the icons of the Church of the Holy Light from their high places and, with our blades and words of shadow, sunder their golden crowns of untruth…"
- —Dark Cleric Maerlyn Eldham[[src]]
The Convocation of Darkness is a radical sect of the Cult of Forgotten Shadows, founded in the era of the Reformed Desolate Council in the years following the closure of the rift over Icecrown. Owing its origins to religious premonitions received by each of the Convocation's original three founders, the order stands in staunch opposition to the Church of the Holy Light and its followers.
History[]
Origins[]
Founded by an unlikely alliance of Charlene Evilove, Maerlyn Eldham, and Sehoro Crestley, the three Forsaken were drawn to meet under a dead tree in the center of the Brill cemetery. Though previously unknown to one another, each eventually decided that the meeting must have been arranged by some higher being or purpose and resolved, each in their own way, to assist with the formation of a new sect of the Cult of Forgotten Shadows that would focus on reviving the beleaguered spirit of the Forsaken people and opposing radical followers of the Holy Light.
Structure[]
As within the Cult of Forgotten Shadows, upon whose teachings the Convocation of Darkness was founded, the three virtues are regarded as sacrosanct: Respect, Tenacity, and Power. The hierarchy of the order is broken into three classifications based upon each of these virtues. Upon initiation, one is judged by the three and placed according to their inherent alignment to each virtue to be mentored by those above and around them. True mastery comes when one has understood and mastered each of the three virtues. Promotion comes with clear understanding and dedication.
The Virtue of Respect[]
These members are taught to understand their own personal will, sociability and how to control others through the use of the shadow. The most dangerous mistake is often to underestimate those who appear to pose no threat, and to master the virtue of Respect, one must first recognize their place in the world—and how to manipulate it.
The Virtue of Tenacity[]
These are those who already have the drive for combat. They will learn to use the shadow to bolster their fighting ability, strengthen their resistance, and defend our cause by any means necessary. To achieve mastery in the virtue of Tenacity, one must not simply fight against opposition: they must endure the onslaught.
The Virtue of Power[]
This sect of the order is comprised of those who are already the most devout among the disciples of shadow, but as any true student of Selinic doctrine will understand, it is at the pinnacle of achievement that one is also the most vulnerable. To successfully master the virtue of Power, one must be willing to peer into the heart of darkness itself—and be prepared to vanquish opposition that is both without, and within.
Out of Character[]
Inspired by the more traditional “old school” vibe of the Forsaken as a darker race, the primary goal of our guild is to foster a community driven by a passion for all things undead and consisting of mature, quality roleplayers. We strive to uphold a high standard in our stories and our interactions with others and want to ensure that we put our very best foot forward as representatives of Forsaken RP! Our plans for storytelling include regular events in-game and Discord RP channels to help facilitate character development outside of the game as well.
Our leadership is comprised of former officers from both Royal Apothecary Society and Shadows of Lordaeron, and as longtime members of the Wyrmrest community, we are thrilled to be launching into Dragonflight in search of more shadowy brethren!