Their matron became the Night Mother, an old woman supposed to be fervently loyal to their Dread Father, Sithis. The Brotherhood transformed into a "death cult," turning from the original worship of the patron Mephala to the worship of Sithis, the avatar of death. Early in the history of the order a splinter group broke away, calling itself The Dark Brotherhood, who turned from the original intent of the society: to prevent massive bloodshed with selectively calculated killings. Note also that other crimes committed in the completion of an assignment are not excused by a writ - for example, theft or secondary killings.Īlthough the Morag Tong is a society of murder and assassination, they have strict internal laws and ways of governing themselves. Executioners who fail to do so are considered suspect by their order and may be subject to major internal investigations, as the Morag Tong does not harbor criminals. As such, Morag Tong executioners are expected to give themselves up immediately following an execution even if the death itself would have remained a mystery, in order to legally absolve themselves and avert any possible long-term ramifications. These writs are to be presented to any arresting guard or soldier, and immediately and completely absolve the assassin for the murder. A small faction of Chimer continued to adhere to these principles, and, thus, the Morag Tong was born.Īs a means of resolving conflicts of such a grievous nature between Chimer groups that no other course of action was appropriate, the Chimer were to approach the Morag Tong and offer money for an "honorable execution." Because of its official sanction, the Morag Tong has the authority to print legal bills known as "Writs of Execution," which excuse a guild agent of all legal misgiving associated with any Morag Tong related business.
In Dunmeri legends, she teaches the early Chimer nomads, who were emigrating from Summerset Isles, how to evade their adversaries and destroy them with conspiracy and secret plots of murder, their "sphere of influence" upon Morrowind being conspiracies and secrets. It was said to have been founded by the Daedric Prince Mephala. The Morag Tong is quite unique in Tamriel, as it is the only legally sanctioned organization for assassins.
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