A series of papers have been publicly released by the Imperial Guard detailing to the public much of what they have gathered over the course of Black Falcon's activities. However, several additional papers lacking the official insignia of the Guard appear to have been leaked or released detailing additional information. Collectively, these papers have been called the Falcon Documents and the information within these documents are detailed below. All information here can be considered public information for IC purposes.
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BLACK FALCON
A terrorist organization founded by Arael Schlager with the intent to overthrow the Empire. While Arael has personal reasons for this desire, it appears to be a message that has found a great deal of traction in areas of the world with grudges against the Empire, primarily amongst radicals who feel that there are few other options when it comes to organizations willing to go the extreme lengths they advocate. They recruit from across the breadth of the world and accept just about anyone, though based off of the demographics of Falcon members both captured and dead, they appear to have a large recruiting base in Gold where anti-Imperial sentiment burns alive and well in the vast untamed deserts despite humanitarian efforts to Oniga. It has been confirmed that Black Falcon has been receiving outside support, albeit covertly, through Strega, a third-party organization formed by Arael's brother, Cornelius. Further investigations continue to try and find if Black Falcon is receiving support from any further parties.
Historically Black Falcon have conducted a number of high-profile attacks, and are extremely willing to go after civilian targets and infrastructure, in fact valuing such targets to such an extent that they seem to value the publicity of their actions more than the outcome. Examples of this include the bombings of Cellsvich and Sanctuary Hospital induced numerous civilian casualties but largely failed to hinder continued response efforts by the Guard who were primarily stationed in Arjav and avoided a vast majority of the damages caused, while an attack on the Badlands Arena amounted to little else than a rout on the Black Falcon's end due to the combined efforts of the Guard and independent combatants there. It seems likely that they were hoping to break the populace through intimidation and fear.
Black Falcon was largely broken during their recent attacks against Voilegard, intent on releasing a plague there that would spread across the Empire and cripple the nation in its entirety. Arael, with support from Strega, achieved what could be called a pyrrhic victory, releasing the plague though Imperial efforts to contain the problem have largely succeeded since. During the attack, however, it was publicly revealed that, unbeknownst to Arael, he was largely a puppet being used by Strega and the following revelation to him caused something of a mental breakdown which shattered Black Falcon's confidence in their leader. Since then, we have received reports of countless desertions and many Black Falcon members have since turned themselves into the authorities.
What remains of their organization has retreated to their hold out in a mountainous region of northern Kysei, while a few radical members continue to operate within the Empire. In fact, a small breakaway group seems to have been formed under one Len Miyagi, a Raven Wing, who has since taken to selling Dusk Parasites on the black market somewhere northwest of Dormeho.
It seems Black Falcon are, for the moment, unable to strike at the Empire and have been removed as a major threat to Imperial interests. However, at the same time, the Empire is unable to strike at the Black Falcon as it seems unlikely the Karaten-Chaturangan alliance would allow for an Imperial Army presence of the magnitude required to assault and take such a fortified position. Diplomatic efforts are in place to eventually conduct such an operation, but alternatives remain such as the use of mercenaries or combined political pressure from other nations that have been harmed by Black Falcon before, such as Alstalsia.
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STREGA
An organization with enigmatic goals led by the manipulative Cornelius Schlager. There are five known individuals in position of great influence within Strega, including Cornelius, Sabrac, Scavenger, Forneus, and Beowhulf. Cornelius and Sabrac's locations are currently unknown, while Scavenger has been reported to be staying within a settlement just south of the Lorywell Tomb is Kysei. Forneus was captured and died in Imperial Custody and Beowhulf has been reported to have deserted Strega's ranks and his whereabouts are similarly unknown. Cornelius has since stated an intention to "achieve godhood", and though it is likely an exaggeration, it is unclear whether or not he genuinely believes it possible.
Much remains unknown about Strega. Though clearly smaller in number than Black Falcon as well as more elite, we remain unsure as to where they draw their manpower from, or where they get the supplies and equipment necessary for them to continue their activities, such as the creation of the Executioners, created by heavy experimentation on Reapers after being infected with Dusk Zero Parasites. Executioners seem to operate in small numbers but make extensive use of Void and are conditioned to follow orders even in the face of certain death. It is clear they are either receiving a great deal of outside support, or members within Strega are people of extreme influence and wealth.
Strega's activities have been numerous, though they have been largely focused on supporting Black Falcon in pursuit of whatever agenda they have, such as most recently attempting to interfere with Imperial clean up efforts of the plague released at Voilegard. We have, however, received reports of Strega pulling out of the Empire as of late, and many of their assets seem to be vacating the continent following the fall of Black Falcon. It seems they are in pursuit of a "Heron", though it is unlikely that this is a true Heron and simply a codename of sorts. Referred to consistently by "Castiel" as well, this Heron has supposedly been a thorn in Strega's side, enough for them to dedicated a moderate amount of manpower and resources to tracking her down.
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ARAEL SCHLAGER
Though the specifics of the man's origins are unknown, what is known is that Arael is from Kysei, and once a member of an elite Chaturangan unit called the King's Gambit, led by Kai Izumi, the current commander of Chaturanga's guard unit. He had something of an unconventional relationship, having fallen in love with a Felidae ex-bandit by the name of Aurelia "Syl" Flores, and was happily married with two daughters. Aurelia was eventually killed by someone claiming to be an Imperial soldier, though we cannot find records of anyone matching the description of the man. The event broke Arael and served as the foundation for his hatred of the Empire and the eventual formation of Black Falcon.
Arael took comfort in his brother, Cornelius, who manipulated Arael's grief and drove him into a journey into a Dark Zone. Arael is noted as one of the very few people who have ever returned from such a journey, the trip having only driven him further into his madness, and he served as Cornelius' pawn, an almost figurehead leader for Black Falcon up until the events of the Battle of Voilegard. He currently resides in Castle Leistung, the Black Falcon headquarters and hold out located in Kysei, where he keeps order over what remains of his organization.
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MOTHER
Not much is known about the figure known as Mother, though she seems to have taken a strange sort of fondness for Arael. Investigation has found that Mother was created by a vampire through a careful and exacting ritual, though her creator's whereabouts are unknown, nor are their reasons for creating something like this. Left alone in Egwynn, Mother eventually came into conflict with a tribe of elves there, and though unable to be defeated by them, she was sealed away inside a temple structure, converted to be a prison for her. Eventually, Cornelius and Arael discovered her, setting her free, and earning her favor. She is known as the Queen of the Dusks, having created the parasites herself. Her current location is unknown, though it's believed to be with Arael at Castle Leistung.
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CORNELIUS SCHLAGER
The founder of Strega, and just as enigmatic as the organization he has founded. Little if anything is known about the man, other than the fact that he is manipulative and power hungry. The brother of Arael Schlager, he helped to orchestrate and drive the man into the formation of Black Falcon, and helped to guide it during the height of their activities. He has proclaimed an intention to "achieve godhood" and his current whereabouts remain unknown.
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BLACK FALCON
A terrorist organization founded by Arael Schlager with the intent to overthrow the Empire. While Arael has personal reasons for this desire, it appears to be a message that has found a great deal of traction in areas of the world with grudges against the Empire, primarily amongst radicals who feel that there are few other options when it comes to organizations willing to go the extreme lengths they advocate. They recruit from across the breadth of the world and accept just about anyone, though based off of the demographics of Falcon members both captured and dead, they appear to have a large recruiting base in Gold where anti-Imperial sentiment burns alive and well in the vast untamed deserts despite humanitarian efforts to Oniga. It has been confirmed that Black Falcon has been receiving outside support, albeit covertly, through Strega, a third-party organization formed by Arael's brother, Cornelius. Further investigations continue to try and find if Black Falcon is receiving support from any further parties.
Historically Black Falcon have conducted a number of high-profile attacks, and are extremely willing to go after civilian targets and infrastructure, in fact valuing such targets to such an extent that they seem to value the publicity of their actions more than the outcome. Examples of this include the bombings of Cellsvich and Sanctuary Hospital induced numerous civilian casualties but largely failed to hinder continued response efforts by the Guard who were primarily stationed in Arjav and avoided a vast majority of the damages caused, while an attack on the Badlands Arena amounted to little else than a rout on the Black Falcon's end due to the combined efforts of the Guard and independent combatants there. It seems likely that they were hoping to break the populace through intimidation and fear.
Black Falcon was largely broken during their recent attacks against Voilegard, intent on releasing a plague there that would spread across the Empire and cripple the nation in its entirety. Arael, with support from Strega, achieved what could be called a pyrrhic victory, releasing the plague though Imperial efforts to contain the problem have largely succeeded since. During the attack, however, it was publicly revealed that, unbeknownst to Arael, he was largely a puppet being used by Strega and the following revelation to him caused something of a mental breakdown which shattered Black Falcon's confidence in their leader. Since then, we have received reports of countless desertions and many Black Falcon members have since turned themselves into the authorities.
What remains of their organization has retreated to their hold out in a mountainous region of northern Kysei, while a few radical members continue to operate within the Empire. In fact, a small breakaway group seems to have been formed under one Len Miyagi, a Raven Wing, who has since taken to selling Dusk Parasites on the black market somewhere northwest of Dormeho.
It seems Black Falcon are, for the moment, unable to strike at the Empire and have been removed as a major threat to Imperial interests. However, at the same time, the Empire is unable to strike at the Black Falcon as it seems unlikely the Karaten-Chaturangan alliance would allow for an Imperial Army presence of the magnitude required to assault and take such a fortified position. Diplomatic efforts are in place to eventually conduct such an operation, but alternatives remain such as the use of mercenaries or combined political pressure from other nations that have been harmed by Black Falcon before, such as Alstalsia.
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STREGA
An organization with enigmatic goals led by the manipulative Cornelius Schlager. There are five known individuals in position of great influence within Strega, including Cornelius, Sabrac, Scavenger, Forneus, and Beowhulf. Cornelius and Sabrac's locations are currently unknown, while Scavenger has been reported to be staying within a settlement just south of the Lorywell Tomb is Kysei. Forneus was captured and died in Imperial Custody and Beowhulf has been reported to have deserted Strega's ranks and his whereabouts are similarly unknown. Cornelius has since stated an intention to "achieve godhood", and though it is likely an exaggeration, it is unclear whether or not he genuinely believes it possible.
Much remains unknown about Strega. Though clearly smaller in number than Black Falcon as well as more elite, we remain unsure as to where they draw their manpower from, or where they get the supplies and equipment necessary for them to continue their activities, such as the creation of the Executioners, created by heavy experimentation on Reapers after being infected with Dusk Zero Parasites. Executioners seem to operate in small numbers but make extensive use of Void and are conditioned to follow orders even in the face of certain death. It is clear they are either receiving a great deal of outside support, or members within Strega are people of extreme influence and wealth.
Strega's activities have been numerous, though they have been largely focused on supporting Black Falcon in pursuit of whatever agenda they have, such as most recently attempting to interfere with Imperial clean up efforts of the plague released at Voilegard. We have, however, received reports of Strega pulling out of the Empire as of late, and many of their assets seem to be vacating the continent following the fall of Black Falcon. It seems they are in pursuit of a "Heron", though it is unlikely that this is a true Heron and simply a codename of sorts. Referred to consistently by "Castiel" as well, this Heron has supposedly been a thorn in Strega's side, enough for them to dedicated a moderate amount of manpower and resources to tracking her down.
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ARAEL SCHLAGER
Though the specifics of the man's origins are unknown, what is known is that Arael is from Kysei, and once a member of an elite Chaturangan unit called the King's Gambit, led by Kai Izumi, the current commander of Chaturanga's guard unit. He had something of an unconventional relationship, having fallen in love with a Felidae ex-bandit by the name of Aurelia "Syl" Flores, and was happily married with two daughters. Aurelia was eventually killed by someone claiming to be an Imperial soldier, though we cannot find records of anyone matching the description of the man. The event broke Arael and served as the foundation for his hatred of the Empire and the eventual formation of Black Falcon.
Arael took comfort in his brother, Cornelius, who manipulated Arael's grief and drove him into a journey into a Dark Zone. Arael is noted as one of the very few people who have ever returned from such a journey, the trip having only driven him further into his madness, and he served as Cornelius' pawn, an almost figurehead leader for Black Falcon up until the events of the Battle of Voilegard. He currently resides in Castle Leistung, the Black Falcon headquarters and hold out located in Kysei, where he keeps order over what remains of his organization.
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MOTHER
Not much is known about the figure known as Mother, though she seems to have taken a strange sort of fondness for Arael. Investigation has found that Mother was created by a vampire through a careful and exacting ritual, though her creator's whereabouts are unknown, nor are their reasons for creating something like this. Left alone in Egwynn, Mother eventually came into conflict with a tribe of elves there, and though unable to be defeated by them, she was sealed away inside a temple structure, converted to be a prison for her. Eventually, Cornelius and Arael discovered her, setting her free, and earning her favor. She is known as the Queen of the Dusks, having created the parasites herself. Her current location is unknown, though it's believed to be with Arael at Castle Leistung.
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CORNELIUS SCHLAGER
The founder of Strega, and just as enigmatic as the organization he has founded. Little if anything is known about the man, other than the fact that he is manipulative and power hungry. The brother of Arael Schlager, he helped to orchestrate and drive the man into the formation of Black Falcon, and helped to guide it during the height of their activities. He has proclaimed an intention to "achieve godhood" and his current whereabouts remain unknown.
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