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This supergroup is a loose association of villains who use the Shadow Eye Temple as their base of operation. All the members of this group have earnt the personal trust of the group leader Devil's Harlot in order to be granted access to the lost temple, as well as being allowed to use the Resurrection Circle, Crystal of Formation and Unholy Altar for their own ends.

While there are no limits on who can join this group, such as limits on archetype or origin, new members are only inducted by the Mistress herself and would need to make contact with her before being permitted entrance to the Shadow Eye Temple.

The group is notable for the mainly female membership, with only two of the seven group members being male.

Requirements To Join

There are no strict requirements to joining Hell's Harem although characters with some sort of daemonic or magical background are favoured. Female members are also favoured, although only unofficially. All new members must be vetted by the current Mistress, although in most cases this is purely a formality.

Since the group are likely to involved in mature activities proof of age may be asked upon admission.

Ongoing Responsibilities

Hell's Harem are a very relaxed group when it comes to responsibilities, preferring to simply provide a member with the facilities of a superbase without the need to attend group missions and events. This is best suited for those looking for more of an independent style of play, or those who only occasionally require the assistance of others.

• The first rule about Hell's Harem is you don't talk about Hell's Harem. Unless someone actually asks about the group don't go forcing it down anyone's throat. There are times and places for forcing things down peoples' throats, check with the Mistress to see when the torture chambers are available.
• Promotions are based on the whims of the Mistress, those who amuse her or perform in a way she enjoys will be rewarded. However those not attending the Mistress regularly enough will lose this privilege. Most base facilities are open to all members so promotions are less important than in some other groups.
• Griefing is prohibited. These are activities such as teleporting people off of buildings or into high-level enemies to attempt to get them defeated, or otherwise deliberately harassing other people. The decision as to whether any action was offensive lies with the one suffering the assaults, if they make a complaint against you then expect to be called to defend yourself. Trials will be held at the Mistress's convenience and nonattendance will be punished.
• As a villain group it's expected for you to act to a certain level of underhandedness, but this does not go as far as stealing from the group. Storage facilities are available for inventions and salvage and should be used as and when needed. Anyone availing themselves of items in order to sell them on the Black Market will be called to defend themselves.
• All members are asked to stay in supergroup mode until at least level 25. Though this is not an absolute requirement, there is no penalty for doing so and the prestige earned will help build and maintain the base. Beginning at level 25, there is a progressive penalty to influence as heroes continue to gain security levels in supergroup mode, and members are welcome to change in and out of supergroup mode as needed.

Trials and Judgment

Should a member of the supergroup be found acting in a manner unbecoming, or simply not amusing the Mistress sufficiently to justify their current rank, they may be called upon to attend a Trial at the Mistress's convenience. These involve an interview with the Mistress where the offender will be given the opportunity to explain their actions, who will then decide a fitting punishment for their crime. Witnesses may be called to support the decision depending on the circumstances.

Alternatively members may choose a Trial By Ordeal in order to prove their case. This will involve the use of specially designed Architect Missions where the offender will have to face off against opponents chosen by the Mistress. These missions will award a unique souvenirs which will need to be presented to the Mistress as proof of their innocence. Failure to complete these missions will prove guilt, and will bring to bear a harsh sentence.

Multiple offences will lead to greater sentences or more difficult Trials By Ordeal and will lead to expulsion from the group.

Miscellaneous Notes

Although in no way enforced the supergroup's unofficial colour scheme in crimson and black. Feel free to use these colours in your own costumes, or simply have them set up as your supergroup mode alternate.

The Mistress's birthday is March 23rd. No real reason for mentioning this or anything, presents would be nice though.

Bananas and mention of them is strictly banned within the Shadow Eye Temple or earshot of the Mistress. Anyone heard talking about these vile abominations of nature should expect to be brought to trial for immediate execution.

Current membership

Mistress (Overlord)

• Devil's Harlot - Natural Stalker

Dominator (Kingpin)

• Ionized - Technology Blaster

Courtesan (Ringleader)

• Glory Ho - Mutation Brute

Seducer (Taskmaster)

• Devil's Spark - Mutation Stalker

Trainer (Enforcer)

• Breaknquake - Mutation Brute

Plaything (Flunky)

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