# Cassius ## Category [[The Brotherhood|Brotherhood]] Figure / Unknown Alignment Within Enemy Faction ## Known Facts - Cassius is a [[The Brotherhood|Brotherhood]] figure. - Cassius was in contact with [[Merric Veil]]. - Cassius objected to Merric’s proposed change in [[The Brotherhood|Brotherhood]] policy. - Cassius warned that Merric’s methods risked exposure. - Cassius warned that Merric’s methods could alienate the flock. - Cassius stated Merric had no authority outside [[The Golden Circle]]. - Cassius appears to represent a more cautious or traditional [[The Brotherhood|Brotherhood]] position. - Merric later appears to have forced his way into command through a coup. ## Known Methods - Written correspondence - [[The Brotherhood|Brotherhood]] internal politics - Resistance to reckless exposure - Defence of established authority ## Connected Factions - [[The Brotherhood]] - [[The Golden Circle]] - [[The Brotherhood|Brotherhood]] chapters ## Connected Items / Concepts - [[The Brotherhood|Brotherhood]] documents - Golden Circle - [[Opus Chapel]] - Merric’s proposed recruitment strategy ## Connected Characters - [[Merric Veil]] - Unknown Golden Circle members - [[The Brotherhood|Brotherhood]] chapter leaders ## Open Questions - Is Cassius alive? - Did Merric kill or remove Cassius? - Was Cassius morally better, or simply more cautious? - Could Cassius become an enemy of Merric? - Could Cassius be used against Merric? - Does Cassius still have influence within [[The Brotherhood]]? - Did Cassius know about the [[Blood of Ko]]? - Did Cassius approve of the sacrifices? ## Notes Cassius should not be treated as good. He opposed Merric’s methods, but he still appears to be part of [[The Brotherhood]]. His value is that he may reveal internal conflict within the cult.