The Sisterhood on Record
By: Candace Twist of the Tropicana Twist
and Robert Mitchell of the Rhy'Din Vindicator

As one of the groups that fights crime in the city, the Sisters of Scathach agreed to speak about the ideals, goals and relationships with the city. Primarily leading the interview with the Sisterhood was Isuelt DeRomiano, who when asked about the Sisterhood had this to say: "Well, we are followers of Scathach...the Goddess of War. And, as her followers, we are trained from a very early age in the artform of battle and military prowess. In seclusion, and away from men." She also went on record as saying that the Sisterhood could be called a religious order of warriors, considered priestesses. Delphinea Quinn answered when asked what the beliefs of the Scathachians were, "We believe that there is an order in the natural world, as many other sects do. However, we also believe that it is natural for beings to want to upset that balance, and it is our responsibility, as guardians of righteous warfare to uphold the balance to the best of our abilities. "That is the reason that we have been summoned here. We have witnessed great crimes and wrongs, and as daughters of Scathach, we must swear vengeance for those who are unjustly treated." Quinn continued on to explain, "Scathach is a goddess of war, after all. We would not be guardians if we could not follow our patroness into battle. To literally fight for what we know is right. We are Judges." DeRomiano answered, when asked what scales the Sisterhood used to judge and how they balance those scales: "This city is bleeding... And is in desperate need of a tourniquet." She gestured to her sash, the crimson mark that the Sisterhood wears to identify them. "Justice is finding those who would disrupt peace, disrupt lives

and bring them to authorities." Quinn then added, "Or if there are no authorities, we become the authority." DeRomiano clarified, "Judge, jury, and executioner." While it is well known that the Sisterhood and the Rhy'Din Watch do not share relations, DeRomiano had this to say about the other law enforcement agency of the realm: "The City Watch... what a joke! ... I don't know what they're watching, but this city is a mess, no thanks to them!" She also said, "All I know is that my Sisters have been hitting the streets and following leads. We've been getting into scuffs and have not lost one of our members. We are closing in on the criminals in this city and the vile filth that preys on the WestEnd." However, there seemed to be room for improvement in the relationship between the Scathachians and the Rhy'Din Watch. DeRomiano said, when asked if she would be willing to work with the Watch on training and perhaps foster mutual aid, "Of course!" A young woman who's name will not be disclosed but who is training with the sisterhood added, "The Scathachians are able to do more than the Watch ever could; not because the Watch isn't any good -- for normal folks they are -- but maybe if they were better trained and prepared...then WestEnd would not be WestEnd." Quinn had this to say about how the general population could help the Sisterhood meet their goals: "Tips, especially from those in crime-ridden areas, as to the whereabouts of known criminals and shady circumstances would help us immensely. Perhaps that's the best way for the masses to get involved. Aiding us with information." But DeRomiano cautions that she does not want the general

population running out into the night to fight crime, "By no means do we need people running out into the night, thinking that they are going to make a difference. We are trained for this sort of thing... although urban warfare is a new one." Quinn added in elaboration, "Of course we would not want any further deaths or complications. We are here to protect these people, not encourage them into foolish heroics." DeRomiano also spoke on the situation in the WestEnd. "It's the underbelly of the city, to begin with. Illegal smuggling, slaving, gambling circles, petty crime, murder, rape. Everything a big city tries to sweep under the rug. Complicate that with the fact that there is now some sort of organization that is happening, complete with supernatural or preternatural ingredients and you've got a region of the city where people are afraid to be after dark. ... And you've got the bad guys trying to intimidate the law keepers, namely us." The Sisterhood offered tips about how people can guard themselves better in the WestEnd, similar to tips that the Rhy'Din Watch released. The tips offered were to travel in groups of three or more people at night, to keep doors and windows locked and to report crime and criminals as its seen or known. Quinn had this to say when asked for final thoughts: "...The Sanctuary is always open. As it ever was. It is a place of refuge for all who would seek the protection of its walls." And final thoughts on the state of the city were offered by DeRomiano, "Basically, we are working hard to tear this city from the clutches of those who would see it flung into hell. And it will be done, we will clean this mess."