The western branch of the Harpers―the Order of the Silver Moon and Harp, headquartered in Berdusk ―maintained a formal hierarchy, and orchestrated far-reaching plots many months in advance of their execution. įor much of its history, the Harpers were separated into two branches, each of which operated on either half of Faerûn's Heartlands. The bard Alither of Telflamm, regarding the two branches of the Harpers. The Harpers' symbol comprised a silver harp and crescent moon, set upon a field of black or royal blue. There did remain one consistent representation of the Harpers across the Realms, however: their symbol. It was said that nothing could be truly "official" within the Harpers the group was poorly defined, with contradictory operational standards, no formal roster, and a public face that was inconsistent from one locale to the next.
Some members took on specific roles, such as 'spymasters', 'handlers', and 'agents', but maintained no hierarchy or ranking over their fellows. The Harpers' informality and lack of formal structure lent to its continuance as true secret society. Throughout the many years it endured, the Harpers had disbanded and fallen apart several times, only to reform later in some new iteration. Some Harper agents worked in small groups-often alongside friends and close allies-while others operated as lone operatives, who kept only informal ties with the group at large. Rather, it was a confederation of individuals from contrasting cultures and backgrounds who bonded over the shared goals of maintaining peace, preserving knowledge, and protecting the downtrodden. The Harpers as an organization was actually anything but organized. 13.2.8 Organized Play & Licensed AdventuresĪ tapestry depicting Harpers, including a founding member, Elminster Aumar.
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