Avendar

Assassin

The assassin is a unique blend of caladaran monastic living and deadly skill. Although its roots are as ancient as societies themselves, modern assassinry has evolved into a vast racial tapestry. This unusual blend of elements includes aelin acrobatics, srryn and kankoran knowledge of poisonous plants, the cold-hearted precision of the shuddeni, and Adrajisk's ginta'cham'akan. Due to their vast knowledge and cruel lusts, it is unsurprising that the shuddeni are credited with many of the assassin's deadliest talents.

Assassins are proficient with many weapons, but begin with the rudiments of unarmed combat. Focused on both hand and foot, the assassin is well versed in anatomy, able to strike precisely at nerve points or swiftly plant multiple kicks in succession. They trend also toward the dagger, and are able to use its sharp point to hamper foes or swiftly stab the unconscious. Their final and possibly deadliest weapon is their own mind; with it, they can shroud the perception of others or bolster their own physical prowess.

The art of death is what binds the brotherhood of the assassin, thus allowing them maximum flexibility in the beliefs to which they adhere. Assassins in general tend to venerate whatever deity suits their ends, often aligning with Arkhural the Darkheart or Calaera the Ishia. However, those of particularly lawful mind find other deities, or the Guardians of Law, with which to further their interests. Yet, no belief may be necessary at all, other than the will to efficiently take lives.