Children of Phaedron

By 2399S, the followers of Phaedron had risen to unwarranted numbers in the community. The poor took action in their desperation by following their patron god into thieving, causing for a large uproar in criminal activity. By the next year, several had gone missing and never returned. Even those within the working class had taken their leave unexpectedly. This worried Pertentus, noticing the failing community in its poor financial state. Thus brought on several donations and expenditures to reestablish other gods and goddesses and improve the state of Elpida.

Things did improve for the citizens of Elpida, especially as the followers of Legaros increased their numbers exponentially. Thus brought on a new age of security and safety. Yet, Pertentus had not forgotten of those that went missing, and made several claims that the disappearances were a matter of murder rather than mystery. Those numbers continued to rise as well, especially as the poor began to decrease and leave the streets. Pertentus found this to be peculiar, and sought after the mystery at hand. The high Protector of Elpida, Gaius Cotentinus, was tasked with uncovering the mysteries behind those missing by the senate. It took several months before even the High protector went missing. This warranted Pertentus to investigate himself, yet before he could do so a letter arrived.

The letter was caked in blood, along with what appeared to be the High protector’s ring sigil. It read:

We are many, no longer the few. You cannot find us, we find you. The blood spilt, the valuables taken, all in the name of Phadron. We are his sons and daughters, his children. Be wary. Take care.

-The Children of Phaedron

This note left Pertentus unnerved, causing him to increase his efforts to find this group of misfits and apprehend them under the judgement of Legaros. Documents and files were produced detailing their crimes and mysteries, yet it seemed to be that they still remain active past the senator’s death.