Post by Velaryon on Nov 30, 2011 4:22:52 GMT -5
The Red Lotus is a triad in Myratma, composed of immigrants from the far away lands of Kara-Tur, to which the gang maintained ties.
Compared to other major guilds in Myratma, the Red Lotus had less manpower and fewer resources. However, a mix of exotic magic and poisons, plus their own special brand of ruthlessness, allowed them to remain a force despite lacking the numbers of guilds like the Eyes of Night or Whisperknives, or the firmly rooted establishment of the Bone Claws.
The Red Lotus's primary area of influence was concentrated in the western part of the city, near the port. The exact location of their headquarters was never revealed, and the triad's smaller numbers may have contributed to their ability to hide effectively.
The gang's involvement in the guild wars of 1375 stemmed from a dance contest held in late Flamerule at the Efreetium restaurant. It was there that Toshiro, a prominent member of the Red Lotus and the most visible of its important members in Myratma, failed to secure the contest prize. His failure was caused by the dragonborn Torgeth Deepdraft, who slowed Toshiro long enough that he was unable to pursue the fleeing adventurers who made off with the prize.
Toshiro attempted vengeance against Torgeth, but failed and eventually returned to Myratma in dishonor. However, another chance revealed itself when Solius Arkirion sought out the Red Lotus while looking for Torgeth. After learning that Solius had reason of his own to want vengeance against Torgeth, Toshiro was able to muster the Red Lotus to join forces and attack the Eyes of Night, who were currently harboring the now ex-dragonborn.
Flanked by the twins Mizuki and Ayame, Toshiro went with Solius into the underground maze leading to the Eyes of Night's headquarters, approaching from the west end of the maze even as Solius's allies approached from the east. In addition to the twins, Toshiro brought as many of the Red Lotus forces as he could gather, including not just men and women but trained tigers and other exotic animals as well.
Although no prominent Red Lotus members were killed during the battle, Toshiro voluntarily surrendered himself into the custody of King Haedrak in order to secure freedom for the twins, whom he gave over into the custody of the adventurers who had helped him take the vengeance he sought and slain Torgeth.
The Red Lotus was known to be smaller than all the rival guilds, so the triad may well be finished in Myratma (and thus Faerun). The only Red Lotus to walk free from the battle beneath Myratma were Mizuki and Ayame, who effectively left the gang when they did so. What, if anything, remains of the Red Lotus now is unknown.
Compared to other major guilds in Myratma, the Red Lotus had less manpower and fewer resources. However, a mix of exotic magic and poisons, plus their own special brand of ruthlessness, allowed them to remain a force despite lacking the numbers of guilds like the Eyes of Night or Whisperknives, or the firmly rooted establishment of the Bone Claws.
The Red Lotus's primary area of influence was concentrated in the western part of the city, near the port. The exact location of their headquarters was never revealed, and the triad's smaller numbers may have contributed to their ability to hide effectively.
The gang's involvement in the guild wars of 1375 stemmed from a dance contest held in late Flamerule at the Efreetium restaurant. It was there that Toshiro, a prominent member of the Red Lotus and the most visible of its important members in Myratma, failed to secure the contest prize. His failure was caused by the dragonborn Torgeth Deepdraft, who slowed Toshiro long enough that he was unable to pursue the fleeing adventurers who made off with the prize.
Toshiro attempted vengeance against Torgeth, but failed and eventually returned to Myratma in dishonor. However, another chance revealed itself when Solius Arkirion sought out the Red Lotus while looking for Torgeth. After learning that Solius had reason of his own to want vengeance against Torgeth, Toshiro was able to muster the Red Lotus to join forces and attack the Eyes of Night, who were currently harboring the now ex-dragonborn.
Flanked by the twins Mizuki and Ayame, Toshiro went with Solius into the underground maze leading to the Eyes of Night's headquarters, approaching from the west end of the maze even as Solius's allies approached from the east. In addition to the twins, Toshiro brought as many of the Red Lotus forces as he could gather, including not just men and women but trained tigers and other exotic animals as well.
Although no prominent Red Lotus members were killed during the battle, Toshiro voluntarily surrendered himself into the custody of King Haedrak in order to secure freedom for the twins, whom he gave over into the custody of the adventurers who had helped him take the vengeance he sought and slain Torgeth.
The Red Lotus was known to be smaller than all the rival guilds, so the triad may well be finished in Myratma (and thus Faerun). The only Red Lotus to walk free from the battle beneath Myratma were Mizuki and Ayame, who effectively left the gang when they did so. What, if anything, remains of the Red Lotus now is unknown.