The Red Tide

The Order of The Red Tide is a faction in The Borderlands, roughly 150 miles north of Kingsport - which they have announced as their "sacred capital", despite having no official presence in the city. An aggressive religious cult, but with only a couple of thousand warriors in their Crimson Guard. Led by an Oracle, stemming from Hakusan, and drawing on Japanese traditions, the Law of The Red Tide is followed by some in Raikan despite being hostile to the Republic.

Effects

NPCs belonging to the Red Tide religion follow a strict code of honor, though the specifics of this may vary from individual to individual. Males in particular may take a "Haiboku" oath, restricting their choice of weapons and/or armor. Expect to encounter the following:

• Very high Discipline and Willpower (All).
• Ascetic: they will not ask for wages, or luxuries (All).
• Absolute obedience: once a member of your household, they will never run away, flee, disobey or betray you in any way (Males only).
• Weapon restrictions: can't equip Ranged Weapons (Males).
• Armor restrictions: can only equip Padded Armor (most Males).
• Gladiatrix Bonus: +5 chance in the Arena (Females).
• Easier to enslave (from Affect > Enslave) +25 chance (All).