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From Unofficial Handbook of the Virtue Universe

[edit] Backstory

Following interference by the Hidden Hand, Arbiter Death was exposed and seriously injured, his "Villains of Paragon City" dispersed and all but disbanded. Fleeing back to the Isles and attempting to regain the good graces of Lord Recluse and his fellows, Arbiter Starkweather formed the Shadow Spiders. Considered by some to be the laughing stock of the Arbiter Corps, Death and his loyal followers and allies worked to prove them wrong—dead wrong.

Due to Death's aggressive recruiting, the Shadow Spiders indeed grew into a force to be reckoned with, and several other villain groups sought to test their mettle against this giant. The most successful of these was the enigmatic organization known as Black Tie. Despite the brutal fighting, the war between the Shadow Spiders and the Black Tie ended suddenly. And some time afterward, Arbiter Death stepped down from his position as commander of the Shadow Spiders.

Starkweather has since returned to Paragon City to rebuild his power base, and the Shadow Spiders now find themselves under new leadership. Severing all ties from Arachnos, they hope to rebuild the unit that they have shed their blood for—without the meddling of the Arbiters. Arachnos won't let them go without a fight, and the Shadow Spiders will find old friends to be new enemies and old enemies to be new friends.

Indeed, one can say that the Shadow Spiders are living in interesting times...

[edit] What we do

((Under review.))

[edit] Members

The current Arch-Villains of this villainous community are listed below...

[edit] Commanders

• Markel Darkweaver
• Operative Griffin

[edit] Overseers

• Automated Assault (Artificially intelligence robot; base "nerve center")
• Arren Starkweather
• The Blood Red Rook (Chief Strategist)
• Dr. Von Havencrabs (Head Doctor)
• Seer Jordan

[edit] Other Listed Members (on VirtueVerse)

Current

• Crazy Ate
• Braxeus Creed
• Jade Heel
• Operative Dot
• Operative Valos
• The White Widower
• Noi Kino

Former

• Arbiter Death (Former Commander)
• Specialist Otaris (Former Commander)
• Christopher Dyers
• Executioner Talisien
• Forensic
• Kevon J. Millno
• Subject Eighteen
• Vinnie Frizzle
• Zyren Treskal

[edit] Recruiting

Our history has shown that the Shadow Spiders is flexible enough to encompass most genres of RP. Therefore, we accept most character types. Assassins, mystics, mercenaries, scientists, and other freelancers are all welcome to join. We just ask that your character not have any strong loyalties to Arachnos.

Because of this, we have to make certain exceptions for VEAT classes. As a result of our breaking away from Arachnos, we cannot accept in-character Arachnos operatives (Soldiers, Widows, Arbiters, ect). Unless your character is a rogue operative or unless you have a good IC reason for being a VEAT we may have to turn you away. (And please, we will have no tolerance for spies unless you have OOC approval.)

[edit] Ranks

1. Commander

2. Overseer

3. Shadow Spider

4. Agent

5. Initiate

[edit] Allies

• Arachnos Special Tactical Service
• Black Tie
• Empyrean Mandate
• Requiem's Decree
• The Talons of Avalonus
• Weapons Union

[edit] Enemies

((Under review.))

[edit] Additional Info

The ranks of the Shadow Spiders has grown to necessitate the creation of a global chat channel. The global chat channel "Team Arby" is an OOC chat channel that allows members, alts, and friends of the Shadow Spiders and the Villains of Paragon City to chat and stay abreast of events no matter what character you are on. If you fall into any of the above category, the channel is open and feel free to join but do not abuse the privilege.

[edit] Events

Link: Event Summaries

The Shadow Spiders is heavily involved in both individual and group storylines. Here you will find summaries of the events some of our members have participated in.