Related topics: Factions, Celestial Hand, Eldrytch Web
General
One of the three Societies of Dereth, along with the Celestial Hand and Eldrytch Web, first mentioned in the Investigate the Factions quest added during the Introductions event. Labeled as the 'neutral' faction in ACVault's interview with Andy "Frelorn" Cataldo.
Advancement
- Adept - 95 Ribbons - Shien Genda of the Radiant Blood - Adept Test
- Knight - 195 Ribbons (290 total) - Viviana Fortiore - Knight Test
- Lord - 295 Ribbons (585 total) - Gamri Nightshade - Lord Test
- Master - 395 Ribbons (980 total) - Brizinna du Corcosi - Master Test
Quests
Faction quests are quests related to the 2 player factions (Rossu Morta and Whispering Blade). Each character is eligible to join the faction of their choice. Aligning with a faction allows a charater to do quests related to that faction.
Although similar in lore definition, factions are different from Societies of Dereth. Faction quest mechanics are entirely separate from those of each society.
Rossu Morta
Must be completed in order:
| Step | Quest Name | Level Restriction | Rewards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dericost Ruin Quest | 1+ |  Kam'shir, Friend of Sanamar Token
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| 2 | Knights of Karlun Quest | 40+ |  Breastplate of Karlun, Champion of Sanamar Token
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| 3 | Red Bull of Sanamar Quest | 50+ |  Medallion of the Red Bull, Hero of Sanamar Token
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| 4 | Whispering Blade Infiltration | 80+ |  Rossu Morta Boots
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| 5 | Rossu Morta Chapterhouse Access | 100+ |  Ring of the Rossu Morta
|
| 5b | Lost Messenger (Optional) | 120+ | |
| 6 | Grael's Summoning Chamber | 140+ |  Recall Orb, Red Rune Silveran Weapons: |
Whispering Blade
Must be completed in order:
| Step | Quest Name | Level Restriction | Rewards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eleonora's Heart Quest | 1+ | Kam'shir, Friend of Silyun Token
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| 2 | Knights of Karlun Quest | 40+ | Breastplate of Karlun, Champion of Silyun Token
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| 3 | Marauder's Lair Quest | 40+ |  Grand Mother's Medallion, Hero of Silyun Token
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| 4 | Shade Iron | 80+ |  Whispering Blade Boots
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| 5 | Whispering Blade Chapterhouse Access | 100+ |  Ring of the Whispering Blade
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| 5b | Pheraion's Sanctum Quest (Optional) | 120+ | Royal Runed Weapons: |
| 6 | Tracking Grael | 140+ |  Recall Orb, Red Rune Silveran Weapons: |
Faction Neutral Quests
| Quest Name | Level Restriction | Rewards | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head of Baron Entemarre | 80+ |  Whispering Blade Gloves
|
Although a Whispering Blade quest in nature, there are no faction requirements for this quest. |
| Sword of Bellenesse | 100+ |  Shield of Sanamar or Shield of Silyun or Replica Sword of Bellenesse
|
80-100+ in difficulty. A quest with agents for Sanamar, Silyun, and unaligned. |
| Fort Tethana Tug of War | 50+ |  Blade of the Realm or Renlen's Grace
|
A quest with agents for Sanamar and New Aluvia. |
| Plateau Village Transit | 30+ |  Shield of Strathelar
|
Next quest in Fort Tethana series. |
| The Dark Spiral Quest | 126+ |  Shield of the Strathelar Elite or Tethana Manifesto or Viamontian Pennant of Loyalty
|
Next quest in Fort Tethana series. A quest with agents for Sanamar, New Aluvia, and Teth. |
| Grael's Rage | 40+ |  Rage of Grael Gem
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A quest with agents for Sanamar, New Aluvia, and unaligned. |
Resetting Faction Alignment
- Loyalty Reset Quest (Once Per Character - 60+)
- If you want to reset ("plumb") your alignment, speak to:
- Lydda in Ayan Baqur (for Sanamar/Rossu Morta flagged characters)
- Giordonni in Sanamar (for Silyun/Whispering Blade flagged characters)
- This is only possible as long as you haven't finished the Chapterhouse Access Quest.
See also
Members
Leader: Nuhmudira
Headquarters: Radiant Blood Stronghold @ 12.8N 0.7E in Zaikhal.
NPCs:
| Name | Quest | Title |
| Jawaq ibn Janath | Investigate the Factions | Scout of the Blood |
| Vierana du Canamorra | Investigate the Factions | Blood Recruiter |
| Kelan Raven-Eye | Investigate the Factions | Blood Archivist |
| Lacarra Avanthi | Disturbance in the Ley Lines | Blood of Truth |
| Blood Priestess (Creature) | Lord Rytheran's Journal Harlune's Diplomacy |
N/A |
| Elite Zharalim Agent (Creature) | Harlune's Diplomacy | N/A |
Principles & Philosophy
- For the advancement of Isparian power and control of Dereth.
- Wishes to harness the power of the Ley Lines to:
- Unspecified.
- Openly against the Empyrean Race and Asheron and views the possibility of the return of the Yalain as especially threatening to the safety of the Isparian.
- Openly against the monarch of New Aluvia, Elysa Strathelar.
- Not in support of New Viamont or Varicci di Corcosi II.
Criticisms
- The Tenets of the Radiant Blood State, "One must be willing to sacrifice anything and everything, including one's own life or soul, in advancement of the greater good."
- The Blood's leader Nuhmudira is a divisive character.
- Openly practices Blood Magic, and has sacrificed her own loyal followers in Blood Rites.
- Seen as self-centered and power hungry by some.
- Mental state is still unclear after her mind link with the Ancient Olthoi Queen.
- Conspiracy theories involving Nuhmudira forming the Radiant Blood only for personal gain, or to gain willing sacrifices for her Blood Magic.
Related Lore
- 05-2008 - Tenets of the Radiant Blood
- 06-2008 - Dispatch - Rollout
- 08-2008 - Ancient Powers - Teaser
- 08-2008 - Radiant Blood Initiate's Handbook