Please note that these are glossary chapters, I try to avoid spoilers but some of this information is introduced organically for the sake of the story development.
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In this case this section should be read after Volume 1 - Chapter 43. I've left lots of lines blank.
You've been warned.
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The Savant is the nominal Leader of the Black Hand, a mysterious figure unknown even among the organisation. All the members owe allegiance to it.
Members are divided among three branches, Agents/Administrators/Soldiers. Members may receive ranks from each of the branches but this is extremely rare, most choosing to focus on advancement in one area.
Rankings do not necessarily reflect combat strength, as intelligence, completed missions, loyalty etc. play a role in determining the ranks.
The Savant is the final arbiter of ranks and must be approved by it.
In order from top to bottom the ranks within the Black Hand are:
•The Savant (Leader)
Agents Ranking:-
•Black Raven
•Azure Raven
•Crimson Raven
•White Raven
•Fledgling Raven
•Azure Crow
•Crimson Crow
•White Crow
•Fledgling Crow
Administrators Ranking:-
•Black Peacock
•Azure Peacock
•Crimson Peacock
•White Peacock
•Fledgling Peacock
•Azure Dove
•Crimson Dove
•White Dove
•Fledgling Dove
Soldiers Ranking:-
•Black Bear
•Azure Bear
•Crimson Bear
•White Bear
•Fledgling Bear
•Azure Wolf
•Crimson Wolf
•White Wolf
•Fledgling Wolf