Within the Slums and some parts of the main city, rumours of people vanishing off of the streets, their location unknown. Goods being smuggled to a range of locations from seemly unknown sources. From the rooftops, lone figures are seen leaping to and fro, guarding specific locations with sharpened gazes. No one knows fully who these individuals are, as their faces are masked and their voices muffled. Yet one thing for certain, they are a syndicate of men and women banded together under one sigil, devoted to the art of stealth and crime.
It is said that they are a neutral gang who serves those with coins, they offer their skills to those who need them for Regals and goods, while honouring their skills and abilities. To many, they can be seen as murderers and crooks. To others,allies and trustworthy friends. Yet to those within the group, the gathering is a family and a group that relies on each other.
Those seeking to join the gang will perhaps find it more difficult, as one does not go to the gang to become a member. Instead, the Nocte Vero will come to you if you prove yourself worthy.
It is said that they are a neutral gang who serves those with coins, they offer their skills to those who need them for Regals and goods, while honouring their skills and abilities. To many, they can be seen as murderers and crooks. To others,allies and trustworthy friends. Yet to those within the group, the gathering is a family and a group that relies on each other.
Those seeking to join the gang will perhaps find it more difficult, as one does not go to the gang to become a member. Instead, the Nocte Vero will come to you if you prove yourself worthy.
The Nocte Vero
"Ante omnia armari - Before all else, be armed."
Who we are
The Nocte is a RP gang within the slums that is devoted towards the use of Subterfuge and Crime-based Proficiency based characters. The Noctre Vero is devoted to serving as an assassin/mercenary based gang within the slums, that focuses on the use of a variety of skills in order to complete particular tasks given to them in return for Regals. While the syndicate will have moments where we may clash with a particular gang, the gang as a whole is relatively neutral. We take on requests from a range of people, using our abilities and skills to complete such tasks. We're small at the moment but we're aiming to add more members and help encourage more Assassination, Crime, and Stealth based roleplay.
The Purpose of the Nocte Vero
While most gangs within the slums seek power and control, clashing blades with other gangs, the Nocte Vero holds their own goals in mind and focus solely on honing their skills and putting themselves to good use. The aim of this gang is to provide a well-roleplayed out crime group that focuses on the use of Subterfuge and Crime-based Proficiencies While assassination is a major area for the group - we aim to provide a well done roleplay experience while also respecting the wishes of anyone we've been asked to target. Furthermore, this gang is to provide a place for characters that are stealth-based but are struggling to join any other gang.
Contracts and Requests
The Nocte Vero can be contacted and hired temporarily to perform a particular task or request, which are approved by the Overseer and Vizier. These requests can be both legal and illegal, and pay is expected to be given. The Nocte Vero covers a range of requests, whenever it be to serve as escort, take down someone, or guard a particular person during an event.
Requests can include (but are not restricted to) the following:
- Assassinations: Kill a particular person on behalf of another and dispose of the body.
- Beatings: Beat down, but not kill, a person on behalf of another to get a message around.
- Guarding: Serve as a bodyguard to a person, should they be in danger and paid for help.
- Smuggling: Smuggle goods to and from the slums via rooftops and secret passageways.
- Informant: Gain information on a particular individual for another
- Body guarding: Protecting an individual or a particular location from opponents and enemies.
- Personal Requests: Does not involve anything above but holds a task that you want done.
The Rules
The Nocte Vero follows a strict set of rules, both IC and OOC, to avoid members from being harmed when they are wandering around as themselves and also cause trouble to the gang and individuals. Thus these rules are to be followed, but if you feel as though your character would break the RP rules - then you are welcome to, but be aware RP consequences will happen.
1. The Nocte Vero are a family - we look out for each other and we defend each other. Conflict with another Nocte Vero member should not be revealed to the public eye, as it will embarrass the gang and make us look weak. If you have issues with someone, take it behind closed doors but do not escalate it into violence.
2. The Nocte Vero do not tolerate traitors and leakers - you swore to keep an oath of secrecy to the gang upon joining and you are expected to keep said oath. This includes giving out vital gang information, leaking information regarding a request to the people involved, and leaking out a member's true name.
3. All members of the Nocte Vero are expected to use their codenames and wear the uniform strictly for operations and requests only. Do not use them for everyday usage, else you will make it extremely clear you're part of the Nocte Vero. You can get to know a member of the group by their real name and appearance, but avoid calling them by their codename in public. The only exception to this rule is the Overseer.
4. Do not take part in sudden fights within the slums, main city, or attack anyone at random, only attack if either a request or if you get caught up in the fight (such as if guards are trying to arrest you, or if you need to defend yourself). You will risk causing trouble for the gang and cause us more trouble than good.
5. The Nocte Vero are relatively neutral in terms of gangs, therefore you can take on requests from many gangs. However, should a gang be made an enemy of the Nocte Vero - you are permitted to not take on requests from that gang and can harm their members if given permission to. Though only kill if necessary.
6. When someone gives you a request, do not immediately initiate the request. Instead, meet with either the Overseer or the Vizier to give confirmation on the request. You are all expected to report in any requests so that we can avoid harming any allies of the gang, as well as causing trouble for ourselves.
7. While we may be a crime gang, we do hold honour and do not kill unless we hold a strict reason to (such as request, or in dire situations). We also do not seek to abuse, harm, or kill children, as they are innocent and hold no reason to be slaughtered by our blade.
2. The Nocte Vero do not tolerate traitors and leakers - you swore to keep an oath of secrecy to the gang upon joining and you are expected to keep said oath. This includes giving out vital gang information, leaking information regarding a request to the people involved, and leaking out a member's true name.
3. All members of the Nocte Vero are expected to use their codenames and wear the uniform strictly for operations and requests only. Do not use them for everyday usage, else you will make it extremely clear you're part of the Nocte Vero. You can get to know a member of the group by their real name and appearance, but avoid calling them by their codename in public. The only exception to this rule is the Overseer.
4. Do not take part in sudden fights within the slums, main city, or attack anyone at random, only attack if either a request or if you get caught up in the fight (such as if guards are trying to arrest you, or if you need to defend yourself). You will risk causing trouble for the gang and cause us more trouble than good.
5. The Nocte Vero are relatively neutral in terms of gangs, therefore you can take on requests from many gangs. However, should a gang be made an enemy of the Nocte Vero - you are permitted to not take on requests from that gang and can harm their members if given permission to. Though only kill if necessary.
6. When someone gives you a request, do not immediately initiate the request. Instead, meet with either the Overseer or the Vizier to give confirmation on the request. You are all expected to report in any requests so that we can avoid harming any allies of the gang, as well as causing trouble for ourselves.
7. While we may be a crime gang, we do hold honour and do not kill unless we hold a strict reason to (such as request, or in dire situations). We also do not seek to abuse, harm, or kill children, as they are innocent and hold no reason to be slaughtered by our blade.
1. Do not leak anything out of the discord, unless your character leaks out any of the information RPLY - which will mean your character will face negative consequences for such. Any other leaking will result in OOC consequences, such as being banned from the discord and kicked out of the group.
2. Be respectful and tolerant towards both members and other people. I know, we have times where we fight people and dislike each other, but keep the hate to the minimum. Hate is trash, and it's unnecessary. If you have any issues with any member of the group, don't escalate it by throwing more hate around, but instead let myself or Fireright know so that we can assist in defusing the situation.
3. Follow the Massivecraft rules - Just because we're a gang does not mean we're above the OOC law.
4. No racism, sexism, or any kind of behaviour that is completely unacceptable and wrong. I know we have our different views and opinions, but there's no need to be cruel to another for their own views.
5. No causing OOC drama for the bloody hell of it. There have been many instances where OOC drama was created to purely mess over a group or a person and it caused more stress and drama than it should have. So if any drama does occur, expect it to be investigated on and expected to be sorted out. No one likes a drama queen, llama, or whatever.
6. No Assassins Creed - this includes no retractable blades, no leaping off of buildings and landing into hedges and haymounts. This also strictly applies to skins, where the use of an Assassin's Creed skin is forbidden. Yes, we're a gang of Assassins, but we are not Assassin Creed ones. Therefore PLEASE avoid that area, though inspiration from the games is alright.
7. By joining the Nocte Vero, you must be aware that if your character betrays or goes against the order, we hold the right to go after your character due to the IC risks of being exposed and brought to ruin. This will include being killed by us, therefore be aware of the risk and consider if you really want to go against the gang - though we will hold nothing against you OOCLY if you do such IC.
2. Be respectful and tolerant towards both members and other people. I know, we have times where we fight people and dislike each other, but keep the hate to the minimum. Hate is trash, and it's unnecessary. If you have any issues with any member of the group, don't escalate it by throwing more hate around, but instead let myself or Fireright know so that we can assist in defusing the situation.
3. Follow the Massivecraft rules - Just because we're a gang does not mean we're above the OOC law.
4. No racism, sexism, or any kind of behaviour that is completely unacceptable and wrong. I know we have our different views and opinions, but there's no need to be cruel to another for their own views.
5. No causing OOC drama for the bloody hell of it. There have been many instances where OOC drama was created to purely mess over a group or a person and it caused more stress and drama than it should have. So if any drama does occur, expect it to be investigated on and expected to be sorted out. No one likes a drama queen, llama, or whatever.
6. No Assassins Creed - this includes no retractable blades, no leaping off of buildings and landing into hedges and haymounts. This also strictly applies to skins, where the use of an Assassin's Creed skin is forbidden. Yes, we're a gang of Assassins, but we are not Assassin Creed ones. Therefore PLEASE avoid that area, though inspiration from the games is alright.
7. By joining the Nocte Vero, you must be aware that if your character betrays or goes against the order, we hold the right to go after your character due to the IC risks of being exposed and brought to ruin. This will include being killed by us, therefore be aware of the risk and consider if you really want to go against the gang - though we will hold nothing against you OOCLY if you do such IC.
Ranks
The Nocte Vero holds a simple and effective rank system, ensuring that everyone knows their place and who is in charge of what. The rank system is lead by a single leader, with their second in command. The two are to be respected, though they will show respect to their members in return and assist the best they can. All members are expected to look out for each other and put the priority of the gang first above all else.
Overseer
The overall leader who holds the final say in the gang's activity and holds full management over the gang. They hold all permissions and their word is deemed law within the gang. Out of everyone in the gang, the Overseer is the only one with their identity known publicly (due to future interactions with the Rat Court) thus they are to be protected at all cost.
Vizier
The second in command of the Overseer and assists them in managing the gang. They can deny or accept requests, as well as recruit new members into the Nocte Vero. They can also carry out punishments and training on members if necessary.
Freelancers
Freelancers are one of the three roles within the Nocte Vero. These members focus on both combat and non-combat based requests. They don't have any particular roles as they focus on all areas, thus they hold the same permissions as Rushers and Sliders.
Rushers
Rushers are members who take on combat-based tasks only and are the more skilled of the gang. Rushers are more likely to be sent on requests that focus on bodyguarding, beatings, threatening, etc, thus they must be well armed and equipped at all times.
Sliders
Sliders are members who take on non-combat based tasks and are the more errand boys of the group. Sliders are more likely to be sent on requests that focus on escorting, deliveries, information gathering, etc, though they may assist in scouting during combat-based requests. Despite not being combat based, they are expected to be well armed and equipped in the case of a fight occurring.
Rookies
New members of the order who need to prove themselves in order to be fully accepted. They are not given full permissions like the other members of the order and are yet to prove their worth to the gang, through taking on a request with or without a member of the order. All other members are expected to assist Rookies when it comes to training or requests.
How to join / Make a Request
How to join
The Nocte Nero accepts all who wish to join the gang, whenever they be of any race or a vampire, or a mage user of any school. The gang operates rather differently than most groups, with us not immediately accepting members into the group. Instead, you post an application on the topic, expressing your interest to join the group and we will arrange a RP instance where you will be contacted by a member of the Nocte Vero, who has stated that the order has become interested in your character. I will mention that there will be times where we will contact a user and their character if they have caught our interest but has not signed up on the forums, so that we create an interesting interaction. Players are welcome to accept or deny the invitation and they will not face any backlash or harm if they deny such.
How to make a request
If your character wants a particular task done, simply fill out the form below BUT PM it to either myself or @Fireright so that we can avoid having the request metagamed, as well as keep the element of surprise if necessary.
Note: Please do not metagame any of the individuals who apply to the gang via the forums. As tempting as it may be, it will ruin roleplay for us all so do avoid metagaming.
MC Name:
Character name:
Character application:
Discord tag:
Activity levels:
Timezone:
Why are you OOCly interested?:
Character name:
Character application:
Discord tag:
Activity levels:
Timezone:
Why are you OOCly interested?:
Name of Requester: (Both IC and OOC name)
Type of Request: (Look up at the request bit and see what you want us to do)
Detailed explanation: (Explain IC about this request, such as which characters/locations it involves, what you want us to do exactly, etc. This also includes giving us an appearance, names, etc so that we can give confirmation that we know this information)
Specifications: (Any particular specifications? Such as if assassination - wanting the victim's finger as proof of assassination, etc.)
Time Limit: (Is there a span of days you want us for? This is mostly for Bodyguarding)
Type of Request: (Look up at the request bit and see what you want us to do)
Detailed explanation: (Explain IC about this request, such as which characters/locations it involves, what you want us to do exactly, etc. This also includes giving us an appearance, names, etc so that we can give confirmation that we know this information)
Specifications: (Any particular specifications? Such as if assassination - wanting the victim's finger as proof of assassination, etc.)
Time Limit: (Is there a span of days you want us for? This is mostly for Bodyguarding)
