The Blackfriars

Look and Feel: Simple and austere robes of black. More senior monks may have some silver detailing and accessories. These robes are worn over standard dark coloured civilian clothes and Blackfriars will often travel as such so as to avoid drawing attention to themselves. Their robes will always be accessible however, and will commonly be worn in the Floating Market.

Group Set up: Friaries can be of any size, though each will have a senior monk who leads them. This should be the most wise member of the individual friary and is often decided by way of a vote following a discussion on how candidates wish to lead the group.

The National Blackfriars Council is made up of the most senior ranking monks from the locations closest to the main Blackfriars sites; London, Canterbury, Newcastle, Gloucester, Oxford, Bristol, Leicester, Cambridge, Derby, Exeter, Ipswich and Perth. Senior Friars from other locations have speaking rights at the Blackfriars Council but do not have voting rights. All Councils are overseen by the Blackfriar Anticuus (NPC), who has no loyalty to any of the friaries. They will ensure fairness for all friaries, including the minor sites, and break any deadlocks.

Religious/Magic: The Blackfriars have access to religious skills and all forms of magic.

Customs: The Blackfriars abide by the Ten Commandments in all aspects of their lives to ensure that they serve the greater good.


 * 1) Thou shalt have no other Gods but me.
 * 2) Thou shalt not worship false idols.
 * 3) Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord in vain.
 * 4) Thou shalt remember the Sabbath day and keep it holy.
 * 5) Thou shalt respect thy father and mother.
 * 6) Thou shalt not commit murder.
 * 7) Thou shalt not commit adultery
 * 8) Thou shalt not steal.
 * 9) Thou shalt not give false witness.
 * 10) Thou shalt not covet thy neighbour’s goods.