The Guiding Thread

The Guiding Thread are quite possibly the worst kept secret society in known history. This is largely due to the nature of the secret society itself, being comprised of bards and storytellers primarily. These members cannot seem to stop talking about it, despite its supposedly secret nature. The openness with which many bards will sing about the Guiding Thread makes many question its existence at all. Others, meanwhile, believe that the persona that many bards put on when describing the secret society is a cover in and of itself, masking some darker and deeper secret that the society holds. Whatever the case, the Guiding Thread has secured its place in the storybooks and songs.

Not much is known about the true intentions of the secret society, only that it is comprised of people from all walks of life and is centered around the worship of Elaedriel, the Storyteller. It is believed that this society's goals are to infiltrate key positions of power not to establish control, but to steer the course of history into one that is more pleasing to the Storyteller. In this way they are unique and somewhat unpredictable. They believe that history itself is a grand and epic poem, and that they must act on behalf of the Storyteller to keep it interesting. They raise the stakes, change the rules, and weave a new narrative whenever possible.

At least, that is what the bards try to tell people. In reality, there is is no proof that this secret society extends beyond a handful of bards and might simply be a mechanism through which they tell their stories. The tales of members of the Guiding Thread infiltrating royal courts and toppling kingdoms just to make things exciting is not based in reality.

It is said that, if you wish to join the Guiding Thread, you must demonstrate that you are already a main character in your own narrative. This means daring acts, high stakes adventures, and the like. If you seem like the kind of person Elaedriel would favor, a member of the Guiding Thread will contact you. It is unknown what the initiation rituals involve, but they are likely as dramatic as the society itself.

Notable Members
There are no confirmed members of the Guiding Thread, but the ones below are rumored to be or are highly likely to be in the secret society.


 * Alistair Vakari
 * Fagin
 * Sophie Urva
 * Tony Arizona
 * Penelope Goldtree