The Red Harvest

Faction Name:

The Red Harvest

Status:

Active and elusive, pursued by multiple international authorities for their leader’s activities and their cult’s manipulative influence.

Leader(s):

Red Scare
A charismatic and manipulative cult leader whose meta-genetic abilities allow him to heal and empower those within his aura but tether them to his presence. Red Scare’s leadership is central to the cult’s existence, as his followers believe him to be a divine savior and are dependent on his power.

Base of Operations:

The Crimson Sanctuary
A hidden, roving compound of heavily modified vehicles and makeshift sanctuaries. The convoy moves frequently, using rural roads, abandoned industrial sites, and dense wilderness to evade detection. The Crimson Sanctuary is as much a fortress as it is a mobile place of worship, equipped to house followers, conduct rituals, and protect their leader.

Alignment:

Villainous, with manipulative and self-serving goals, though occasionally masquerading as neutral or even benevolent to recruit and deceive.

Purpose:

The Red Harvest seeks to create a new order of “the worthy,” a society of devoted followers entirely reliant on Red Scare for their survival. The cult’s mission is to expand Red Scare’s influence, spread their ideology, and destroy those who oppose their vision of a world built on loyalty to their leader. Beneath this divine facade lies Red Scare’s ultimate fear: maintaining his fragile control over his followers and his tenuous hold on his power.

Description:

The Red Harvest is a fanatical cult that emerged around Red Scare’s strange and powerful abilities. Founded during his years of wandering after discovering his powers, the cult initially consisted of the desperate and broken—those seeking salvation from their pain. Red Scare’s ability to heal and empower them fostered a messianic image, which he cultivated into a doctrine of devotion and dependency.

The cult operates as a nomadic congregation, moving from location to location to avoid law enforcement and opposition. Members revere Red Scare as a godlike figure and see their dependency on him as a sacred bond. Outsiders view The Red Harvest as a dangerous and manipulative force, a parasitic movement preying on the vulnerable and spreading chaos. Their rituals, propaganda, and tightly controlled inner hierarchy make them both a religious movement and a covert army of fanatics.

Membership:

The Red Harvest attracts a diverse group of followers, ranging from the destitute and marginalized to power-hungry opportunists.

• Key Members:

  • Brother Oblivion - This is one of Red Scare’s most trusted followers. Brother Oblivion appears human on the outside yet he is anything but human. Red Scare doesn’t realize that Brother Oblivion isn’t exactly an ally and that there is a reason why this entity wants to be so close to such a charismatic leader.

  • Marshall of Might

  • Priest of Propaganda

Members often bear physical or symbolic marks of their devotion, such as crimson tattoos, scars shaped like Red Scare’s sigil, or modified robes adorned with cult symbols.

Resources:

The Red Harvest relies on a mix of scavenged, stolen, and improvised resources to sustain their operations:

• The Crimson Sanctuary: A convoy of armored and modified vehicles capable of transporting followers, supplies, and makeshift facilities for rituals and healing.

• Propaganda Network: The cult uses encrypted online forums, intercepted broadcasts, and coded messages to spread their ideology and recruit globally.

• Black Market Supplies: Weapons, technology, and medical equipment acquired through shady connections, facilitated by members with criminal backgrounds.

• Ritual Artifacts: Enchanted items and relics believed to amplify Red Scare’s power or symbolize his divine role. These artifacts are often used in ceremonies to inspire loyalty and awe.

Allies and Rivals:

• Allies:
  The Red Harvest’s allies are few, often consisting of other fringe groups or individuals seeking to exploit the cult for their own gain. They occasionally ally with mercenaries or rogue factions for specific operations.

• Rivals:

  • Government Agencies: Multiple international organizations view The Red Harvest as a dangerous terrorist cult and actively pursue their leader and members.

  • Pentagram Corp: The magical and supernatural specialists of Pentagram Corp see Red Scare as a threat to their dominance over mystical phenomena. They seek to contain or eliminate him to protect their own interests.

  • Independent Heroes: Heroes who stumble across The Red Harvest’s operations often become immediate enemies, as the cult’s actions frequently harm civilians and destabilize local areas.

Trivia (Optional):

• Red Scare’s rituals often involve elaborate displays of his power, such as healing a critically wounded follower during a public ceremony to reinforce his divinity.

• The cult’s sigil—a broken halo surrounded by crimson flames—symbolizes Red Scare’s belief in rebirth through destruction.

• Despite their nomadic nature, The Red Harvest leaves behind hidden caches of supplies and sanctuaries in various locations, allowing them to quickly regroup if disrupted.

• Members of The Red Harvest often speak in cryptic phrases and parables, mimicking Red Scare’s rhetoric to spread their message.