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"When the sun sets, so do you." — Common warning whispered in back-alley taverns
The Sundown Sisters are a notorious, all-female guild of bounty hunters, assassins, and mercenaries active across the fractured realms of Galwyndor. Feared and revered in equal measure, the Sisters have earned their name from the grim saying: “Once they visit you, the sun will never rise for you again.” Their presence marks the end for many—swift, silent, and merciless.
Origins and Structure
The true origins of the Sundown Sisters remain obscured in shadow. Rumors place their beginnings in the aftermath of the Red Harbor Uprising, where a splinter cell of exiled female soldiers vanished into the wilds. Others claim they were born from the ashes of a forgotten noble house, avenging a bloodline erased by some ancient empire. No founding charter, creed, or known founder has ever been confirmed.
There is no known central headquarters, lodge, or base of operations. The Sisters travel wherever their contracts take them—deserts, mountains, ocean holds, even into contested war zones. They are believed to use coded tattoos and bone tokens to identify one another, and operate through an elusive, decentralized network.
The exact number of Sundown Sisters is unknown. Some accounts suggest fewer than a dozen; others claim hundreds across the continents, embedded in every major city and court.
Modus Operandi
Sundown Sisters work primarily for coin, favor, or blood-oaths. They are known to accept contracts for assassination, retrieval, infiltration, and bodyguarding—though most prefer the hunt to the watch. They operate independently or in pairs, rarely seen in groups larger than three unless delivering a message.
Their signature weapons vary widely by region and preference, but nearly all Sisters carry a crescent-shaped blade somewhere on their person—a symbol of the night, death, and their namesake. Witnesses often report a strange silence preceding their attacks, as if the world itself holds its breath.
Some of their victims are found with a smear of ash across the eyes or a strip of sun-yellow cloth tied around one finger. The meanings of these marks are not known, but they are feared as a signature omen.
Notable Members
While most members conceal their identities, a few names have emerged in legend:
- Amly Winter – Former Outrider-turned Sister. Known for her icy demeanor and uncanny aim.
- Lariana Claverian – bastard daughter of Vralius. Recruited by the Sisters for her accessibility to high-ranking individuals at court.
- The Hollow Doe – An enigmatic figure in black antlered armor, said to have once slain an entire warcamp in a single night. Status unknown.
- Sera Vale – A younger operative known for infiltration and poison.
- Rhena the Ugly - A scarred woman of experience, she is a known trainer for the Sisters.
Cultural Impact
Tales of the Sundown Sisters pervade the darker corners of folklore. Children were once warned that if they lie or sneak out after curfew, the Sisters will come for them. In some territories, particularly those of the Verges, invoking their name is said to be bad luck.
Despite their fearsome reputation, some see them as liberators: killers of tyrants, defenders of the weak, and avengers of the wronged. Whether angels or demons, one thing remains true—if the sun is setting and you see one of them, it’s already too late.
In Popular Use
- “Don’t play Sister at sundown” – a phrase meaning “don’t push your luck.”
- “Yellow ribbon at the door” – a local warning in some villages that the Sundown Sisters may be watching.
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