The Children of Malice are a small, secret faction of spies and assassins in service to Lolth who hope to overthrow the Kryn Dynasty and return the drow to their previous worship. They work in secret, primarily as sleeper agents scattered throughout Xhorhas or as outlanders raiding Kryn settlements and building forces for when they strike. As a result they have no formal alliances and tend to gather information through normal interactions with the residents of the Wastes and Rosohna.[4]
History[]
Following the Divergence, Lolth spent her time in the Abyss plotting to take her revenge on the dark elves who had left her control in favor of worshiping The Luxon. She slowly gathered followers from the various goblinoids and the residents of the Wastes of Xhorhas with anti-Dynasty sympathies; and with members of the Kryn Dynasty frustrated by various actions of the Dens, particularly those with xenophobic tendencies who opposed the open inclusion of Luxon followers from other races.[5]
In 843 PD, while the Crown Keepers were in Kymal, the Spider Queen talked to Opal, the current bearer of the Circlet of Barbed Vision, and told her that members of the Children of Malice resided in that city, being interested in interacting with them. However, the warlock didn't do that, although she did become the goddess' champion.[6]
That same year, Beauregard Lionett mentioned the Children of Malice as being active during the Apogee Solstice in an effort to "splinter tunnel" the Divine Gate. However, it appeared that this had been merely a front for the Ruby Vanguard.[7]
Notable members[]
- Head Matron Vivurk Tonn: Drow commander of Dumaran[8]
- Zyn Daev'yana: Respected drow strategist and writer in Den Daev'yana[1]
- Ereldra Icozrin: A talented harpist turned spy who spreads lies to undermine the Dens[1]
- Ironeye Jaglord Brukk: Warlord leading a nomadic band of hobgoblin warriors who, as of 836 PD, had reached the Ghostlands outside Rosohna[8]
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 See Explorer's Guide to Wildemount, p. 47.
- ↑ See Explorer's Guide to Wildemount, pp. 46–Lolth "developed a new network of scattered worshipers, spies, and assassins".
- ↑ See Explorer's Guide to Wildemount, pp. 46–47.
- ↑ See Explorer's Guide to Wildemount, pp. 46–48.
- ↑ See Explorer's Guide to Wildemount, p. 46.
- ↑ See "Exandria Unlimited: Kymal, Part 2" (E2x02) at 1:14:16.
- ↑ See "Red Moon Rising" (3x50) at 3:14:48.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 See Explorer's Guide to Wildemount, p. 48.
Art:
- ↑ The Children of Malice symbol, by Claudio Pozas (source). Used with permission.