The Knights of Dusk

"Eimaste oi archontes ligous eklektous." -Chant of The Knights of Dusk, translating to "We are the lords chosen few"

The Knights of Dusk, is a secretive cult which idolizes Akrida Nekros as their God. Akrida leads the cult, and Azazel Sulfrus works as her representative and carries out most jobs involving the public. The Knights of Dusk have 6 positions among their cult (Not including Akrida's status of "Godhood"). The Knights of Dusk has numerous rituals and tasks you must go through to receive any form of promotion. The Knights of Dusk has a church in Vale, and a small operation center on the remote island of Wakarah.

History
The Knights of Dusk was created by Akrida Nekros when she was 37, however Akrida claims it has existed since the dawn of time. The cult had amassed over 375 members through numerous methods including manipulation, lying, kidnapping, human trafficking and bribery. 2 years into leading the cult Akrida raised Azazel Sulfrus into being her second in command.

While the cult is rather young, They have already committed numerous crimes such as enslaving people, kidnapping people, unethically experimenting on people and killing people in front of a live audience. The cult has done very well at keeping itself hidden, while The Knights of Dusk are not known by many, the cult has surveillance cameras and spies in Vale, to make sure things stay that way.

Ranking
The cult has numerous positions of power created by Akrida. All ranks can be earned through certain achievements, trials, and rituals

0-Peasant
This rank is extremely uncommon and hardly considered a rank. To become a Peasant, you have to originally be of the Soldier rank, and you would have had to show enough disobedience and disloyalty toward Akrida or anyone of a high status in the cult and neglect your obligation to beg for forgiveness. If you commit any last disobedience toward the cult, you are killed. Peasants wear demeaning shackles around their wrists to show they are Peasants. Peasants can regain their former rank by going through an embarrassing and painful trial, in which you have a whip cracked on your back 13 times while being chained to a post.

1-Soldier
This rank is the rank that all new members begin with. In order to become a Soldier, one must pledge loyalty before Akrida and must change into the standard Knights of Dusk uniform, burning the clothes they were wearing before. Soldiers are usually not involved in the cults work and activity involving the public.

2-Guardian
The Guardian rank is a rank above the Soldier rank. In order to become a Guardian, one must be in the cult for 6 years or more, and must live in the church for 2 or more. A Guardian gets a gray hood attached to their uniform and Guardians are allowed to take part in public activities and can preach to the Soldiers.

3-Assassin
The Assassin rank is a rank above the Guardian rank. In order to be an Assassin, one must attend 2 public events and be in the cult for three years. An Assassin gets a green hood attached to their uniform. Assassins are allowed to take part in the public activities, preach to Soldiers and Guardians, and involve themselves in kidnappings and experimentation.

4-Archknight
The Archknight rank is a rank above the Assassin rank. In order to become an Archknight, one must attend 3 public events and be in the cult for a year. Archknights get blue hoods attached to their uniform and receive thick black swords. Archknights are allowed to organize public events, preach to Soldiers, Guardians and Assassins, they're also allowed to host kidnappings, experimentation and "Shadow Collections".

5-Blackknight
The Blackknight rank is a rank above the Archknight rank. There can only be one Blackknight and that Blackknight is chosen by Akrida herself. The Blackknight keeps the priveleges of an Archknight and has permission to execute peasants and kidnapping victims who refuse to join the cult. The Blackknight is second in command underneath Akrida and is in charge of all of Akrida's dirty work.

Rituals
The Knights of Dusk has numerous rituals in order to instill obedience and loyalty into their members

Shadow Collections
Akrida, the Blackknight and the Archknights usually have meetings alone known as the Shadow Collections. In these meetings executions, kidnappings and experiments are planned.

Soldier Rituals
In these rituals, a Soldier kneels before Akrida or an Archknight, and pledges their loyalty to Akrida by chanting "Eimaste oi archontes ligous eklektous."

Public Events
The following are public rituals preformed outside of Akrida's Temple

Marking
In random locations, usually lowly populated or abandoned, one of the cults members will leave their mark or their cult on the ground

Kidnapping
A Knights of Dusk kidnapping is a little more different than a typical kidnapping, When one is kidnapped, their kidnapper with write "Eimaste oi archontes ligous eklektous." onto their arm, back, or leg, then blind and gag them. Once taken, the stolen person will have to watch a short video explaining their situation made by Akrida. They are then brought to Akrida's temple to either become a Soldier or be publicly killed.

Akrida's Temple
Akrida's Temple is hidden far underneath StormCorp Headquarters and has three known rooms, The Chapel, The Dungeon, and The Mess. The remainder of the temple consists of a large Labyrinth.