New World Knights

The name on everyone’s lips in the criminal underworld is whispered with fear and admiration – the New World Knights. The very mention of their name sends shivers down the spines of even the most hardened criminal minds. They are, without a doubt, the most formidable gang the world has ever seen.

What makes them so dangerous is their elusiveness – not a single member has been identified or captured. Somehow, they remain one step ahead of the law at all times. Their street legend grows stronger every day, as tales of their power and prowess spread like wildfire throughout the criminal underground and beyond.
Trained to perfection in all forms of combat and weaponry, these warriors are broken up into sects according to the color of their masks. Each sect represents a specific area of expertise – from hand-to-hand combat to sophisticated hacking and surveillance techniques. They wage an ongoing battle for control of the entire east coast criminal underworld.

Their reach is vast, their network intricate, and their methods brutal. Yet their motives remain a mystery. Some say they are motivated by greed and power, while others whisper that they are fighting for something greater than themselves, something far more nefarious and dangerous than anyone can imagine.
As their violent reign continues, one thing is clear – crossing the New World Knights is unwise. For those who do dare to challenge them, there is no mercy, no quarter given. They are the ultimate force in the criminal underworld, and they will stop at nothing to maintain their grip on power.

The Disciples of Hope are members of Brother Hope‘s congregation, which boasts the largest youth following of any church on the East Coast in the United States. 

The Disciples of Hope are a force to be reckoned with, members of Brother Hope’s congregation and the most fervent youth followers on the East Coast of the United States. They are passionate about spreading the “Word of Hope” and will stop at nothing to get their message out to anyone who will listen. It is not enough for them to be members of Brother Hope’s church, they bring their boundless energy and infectious enthusiasm to every corner of their communities.

Most have joined the group for a sense of belonging, a belief in a brighter future, and the promise of a safe place to call home. They appear to be model law-abiding, compassionate, and caring citizens, but beneath the surface lies a darker reality that few outsiders ever see.

Behind closed doors, the disciples engage in rituals that outsiders would find shocking, even disturbing. They approach their mission with a zeal that borders on fanaticism, determined to convert others to their cause no matter the cost. The public may see them as ideal citizens, but appearances can be deceiving.

Their dedication to Brother Hope’s teachings runs deep, and they will go to great lengths to protect each other and their leader at all costs. To cross them is to invite disaster, for they believe they are doing God’s work and will stop at nothing to reach their ultimate goal – whatever that may be.

Candor, the emotional and spiritual leader of the Mantamaji, was a force to be reckoned with. Husband to Mariah and father of the formidable Elijah, Candor was bestowed by the Enlightened a crystal that allowed his army to travel to any location in an instant to protect mankind from the forces of evil. His reputation for nobility and leadership was unparalleled.

It was during a mission to save Mariah’s family from certain doom that Candor met his true love. The young woman was so moved by his bravery and sacrifice that she pledged her eternal love to him. Together they forged a bond that would weather any storm.

But it was Candor’s ultimate sacrifice that would cement his place in history as a hero for all time. In order to protect humanity from Sirach’s incoming attack, Candor put Mariah and his only son, Elijah, into an eternal sleep with a spell that would awaken them only if Sirach survived the great war.

However, what Candor didn’t know was that the same spell also meant that they would remain asleep for 3000 years until Sirach was resurrected. And so began a timeless slumber that would leave these beloved figures mummified, waiting for their eventual revival in a future world they could not possibly comprehend.

Born into servitude three thousand years ago as a Sanctuant in Utopia, Egypt, Mariah’s life was uprooted when she met the love of her life, Candor. After he saved her family from a demonic attack, Mariah realized that her fate was tied to a much greater power. Agreeing to be put in an eternal sleep to be awakened only if the ruthless General Sirach survived the great war, Mariah thought that she would only need to wait a short moment in history before being reunited with her beloved.

But what was supposed to be a temporary slumber turned into a 3000-year journey into darkness. When Mariah finally awoke in modern times, the world was unrecognizable. Her beloved Candor had been killed by Sirach, just as Sirach had fallen in battle. Fleeing to America to try and blend in and protect her son Elijah, Mariah found that the world was no safer than it had ever been.

Revealing her people’s history only through a book of folktales, Mariah hoped that her awakening was simply a breach in the magic. Over time, however, she grew complacent and felt that the world had survived without the Mantamaji and Sanctuants. But her complacency is misplaced, for what Mariah will come to learn is that she is still the mother of the savior – a child destined to hold the fate of humanity in his hands.

Commander Carl Cotton is a legendary cop, known for his intelligence, determination, and by-the-book approach. He spends years on the force, chasing down some of the most notorious criminals on the West Coast, and finally brings down the largest Mexican Drug Cartel in history – an achievement that earns him endless accolades and respect from officers across the country.

But despite his success, Cotton is a deeply troubled man. His mistakes have resulted in tragedy for his family, leaving him cold, bitter, and alone. When the Mayor of New York calls on him to investigate rumors about a secret gang running rampant through the city’s criminal underworld, Cotton doesn’t believe it at first. But he knows there are unexplained details that demand investigation – details that stir up painful memories of his past.

As Cotton delves deeper into the seedy underbelly of New York, he discovers a web of corruption and deceit that threatens to subvert everything he’s fought for. But even as he wages war against the forces of darkness, he continues to grapple with his own demons. The memory of what happened to his family continues to plague him, driving him to take risks and make unorthodox decisions that put his own safety at risk.

Ultimately, Cotton’s single-minded pursuit of justice leads him down a dangerous path – one that threatens not just his life but everything he stands for.

Noah is the last remaining Mantamaji. Three thousand years ago, he was a teacher to the Mantamaji children and fought in the epic Great War against the ruthless General Sirach. It was during this conflict that he suffered his greatest loss – his only son.

Determined to destroySirach’s minions, Noah embarked on a lifelong crusade to rid the world of their malevolent influence. His quest led him on a perilous cat-and-mouse chase across the ages, but he was determined to see it through – no matter what the cost. His sacrifice has been great. He lost of his second wife and the love of his daughter, Cornerstone.

But there’s one thing that drives Noah above all else: finding Mariah and her son, Elijah. For years he has searched for them while putting everything on hold – relationships, his own happiness, everything – to try and find a way to defeat Sirach and save the world once and for all. Now, as the fate of humanity hangs in the balance, Noah knows that he must give everything he has left in order to achieve his ultimate mission.

3000 years ago, Sirach was the greatest general to ever walk the halls of the Mantamaji. The people adored him, and his victories on the battlefield only made him all the more revered. But as time passed, Sirach began to believe he was above the very people he had sworn to protect. He became convinced that his way of thinking was superior, even if it was at odds with the rest of society. His desire to prove that he held the key to a better world would come at a terrible cost: the loss of his beloved wife and his exile from everything he held dear. Now, after being killed and resurrected in modern times, Sirach goes by Brother Hope, a new age guru who holds unparalleled sway over the East Coast. To the world at large, he is a beacon of peace and hope, inspiring millions with his words and deeds. But behind closed doors, his true mission remains unchanged: to use his knowledge of the dark world beyond what is seen to create a new order for humanity. He will stop at nothing to bring his vision to life, even if it means sacrificing everything, he once held dear. In this battle of good and evil, where lines are blurred and the truth is not always what it seems, Sirach/Brother Hope must face his greatest challenge yet: himself. Will he succumb to the darkness within, or will he find redemption before it’s too late?