Factions

Organizations, guilds, and political groups vying for power within and beyond the walls.

The Regime

• The Regime — The immortal state. Rule of Rimalath. Author of the covenant.
• The Inquisition — Internal enforcement. Silver ravens. Canton quarantine.
• The Garrison — Standing army. Walls and gates.

Opposition

• The Resistance — Covert opposition. Blood-mark handshake. Safehouses and couriers.

Other Houses

• House Ashworth — Noble house with a three-century duty to protect the people. Vivienne's lineage.

Historical

• The King's Inquisition — Earlier name / earlier draft of the Inquisition. See The Inquisition.