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Origins Origins
The FDX Corps traces its origins to the Woodsmen's Guild's Founded by the Iron Throne, a formidable mercantile and
recognition of the burgeoning demand for exploration and political entity rooted in Faerun, the Shadow Vein Division
expansion into uncharted territories. Comprised of skilled emerged as a clandestine arm dedicated to the pursuit of
adventurers, scouts, and pioneers drawn from diverse wealth, power, and influence. Specializing in covert
backgrounds, the Corps was formed with the mission to operations and exploration of uncharted territories, the
venture into the unknown, chart new lands, and establish Division operates on the fringes of society, its origins
footholds in untamed wilderness. shrouded in secrecy and intrigue.
History Goals
In 1420 DR, FDX and the Ironpick Consortium clashed over The Shadow Vein Division's overarching objective is the
control of the Porcupine Mine in the Tisdale District. acquisition of valuable resources, strategic intelligence, and
Mediators intervened to broker a ceasefire and negotiations, territorial expansion in service to the Iron Throne's
leading to a compromise where both factions agreed to share ambitions. Employing a blend of stealth, subterfuge, and
ownership of the mine. Though animosities linger, the manipulation, they seek to exploit untapped natural wealth,
resolution prevented further bloodshed and preserved the establish strongholds in key regions, and weaken rival
region's economic prosperity. factions through covert machinations.
Leadership Leadership
Governance of the FDX Corps is entrusted to a council of Commanded by an enigmatic council of influential figures
seasoned adventurers and esteemed guild leaders, whose within the Iron Throne's inner circle, the Shadow Vein
collective wisdom and expertise guide the organization's Division operates under the guidance of powerful merchants,
strategic direction. Tasked with coordinating expeditionary seasoned spymasters, and astute political operatives.
missions, allocating resources, and making critical decisions, Operating from the shadows, these clandestine leaders wield
the council ensures that the Corps operates efficiently and their influence discreetly, manipulating events to serve the
effectively in pursuit of its objectives. interests of the Iron Throne and further its agenda.