House Karkedahn
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| Guild Summary | |
|---|---|
| Established | 2025-04-21 |
| Focus | Espionage, Logistics, Sabotage, Trade, Survival |
| Membership | |
| Recruitment | Open |
| Platform | PC |
| Language | English |
| Timezones | UTC/BST |
| Activities | Spice Runs, Support, Scouting, Guild Events |
| Play Style | |
| PVE | Yes |
| PVP | Yes |
| RP | Yes |
| Major House | Neutral |
| Links | |
| Discord | https://discord.gg/snnn8HTg4P |
Purpose / Ethos
"From shadow we see, from silence we strike—judgment comes not in noise, but in truth unseen." - Lord Karkedahn
__"Judgement From Shadow"__
To survey the sands, observe the tides of change and capitalise on that which others may dismiss.
Recruitment Process
Join our discord, see if its something you'd like to partake in. We are an open community and hope to make lots of new friends who share our love of this game.
Ranks/Hierarchy
- Lord: "Shayek'Khan"**
(Shayek meaning "whisper," Khan meaning "ruler" or "lord". Sometimes referred to as "The Hidden One") The Shayek'Khan is the Whisperer of the Desert, the supreme ruler of House Karkedahn, whose influence stretches across the dunes like the shifting winds. "Shayek" implies a deep connection to the shadows and secrets of the sands, while "Khan" elevates the individual to a position of supreme authority, commanding both fear and respect. The title conveys a sense of mystic leadership, shrouded in secrecy, but with the iron grip of power over all beneath the sands.
- High Advisor: "Sha'khor"**
(Sha meaning "shadow," Khor meaning "keeper" or "guardian". Sometimes referred to as "Sandwhisperers") The Sha'khor is the Keeper of Shadows, second in command and entrusted with carrying out the secretive plans of the leader. They guard the House’s power, ensuring that its web of influence remains intact while remaining largely unseen. The title suggests an individual who works quietly but effectively, managing the House’s affairs from the darkness, much like a shadow that always follows but never stands out.
- High Sentinel: "Silachin-karesh"**
(Silachin meaning "silent", Karesh meaning "warden" or "guardian". Sometimes referred to as "The Wardens of Silence") This title embodies a figure of quiet authority, one who ensures that the House’s most delicate operations move unseen and without disturbance. The Silachin-karesh maintains the stillness that defines Karkedahn’s power—no noise, no disruption, only precise action and calculated influence. They are the guardians of the House’s silent dominion, watching from the shadows and protecting its secrets with an unbroken vigilance and dedication.
- Sentinel: "Silachin"**
(Silachin meaning “Silent”. Sometimes referred to as "Watchmen") The Sentinels, known within the House as the Silachin, are not soldiers—they are the silent gaze of Karkedahn. Placed at thresholds both physical and political, they serve as observers, enforcers, and symbols of invisible authority. Their masks bear no mouths, for they speak nothing. Their presence implies more than protection—it signals that the House is watching.
- Karkekin: "Zah'korin"**
(Zah meaning "seed" or "beginning," Kor meaning "bound" or "shadow". Sometimes referred to as "Shadow Seeds" ) The Karkekin is the lowest rank within House Karkedahn, reserved for initiates, apprentices, or those who have yet to prove their worth in the House's intricate web of power. Though they hold little formal authority, the Karkekin is an essential role in the House's structure, embodying the first step in the journey toward mastery of the House's ways.
Leadership
- Lord Karkedahn**
Lord Karkedahn was not born—he was shaped.
Born beneath the shadow of a total eclipse in the deep desert, his name was whispered by sietch elders as an omen long before he uttered a word. His House, once obscure and scattered, was unified under his rise—not through brute force, but through quiet manipulation, careful sabotage, and alliances built on debt and fear.
Trained in the forgotten disciplines of desert psychology and espionage by exiled Mentats and renegade Bene Gesserit, Karkedahn learned early that true power does not announce itself. It listens. It waits. And when it moves, it leaves no witnesses.
Wearing the mask of tradition and noble decorum, he rebuilt House Karkedahn in silence, carving influence into the veins of other Houses like a worm beneath sand. His face is rarely seen; his voice, more often carried by others than spoken aloud. Some claim he communes with the desert itself—that he walks unharmed beneath the sun where no others dare, and that he knows the paths of the sandworms as if they were lines on his palm.
To his enemies, he is a ghost. To his House, he is shadow incarnate. Judgment from shadow is not a motto—it is a warning.
And it always comes too late.
Guild Lore
"Karkedahn", is said to be derived from an ancient tongue, meaning “The Hidden One,” which they adopted to reflect their way of operating in the shadows.
House Karkedahn is a secretive and enigmatic group that commands respect in the deserts of Arrakis, though it is often whispered about in hushed tones by other Houses. They have cultivated a reputation for their ruthless strategic intelligence, mastery of espionage, and unmatched skill in navigating the most hostile regions of the desert. Karkedahn’s power is derived not from open warfare, but through the manipulation of alliances, subtle sabotage, and the art of political subterfuge.
While not a current major military power, House Karkedahn’s influence in the desert is undeniable, and their spies and agents are feared across the Imperium. Their historical role has often been as advisors to the great Houses, using their deep understanding of desert warfare, survival, and the politics of spice to tip the scales in subtle ways.
Known Allegiances or Rivalries
None
Other Activities
Transport, Espionage, Triage, Cartography, Trade, Spice Farming, Crafting, Secrecy.