The Crimson Hand is not a monster or a magical curse, but a well-organized and secretive guild of spymasters and assassins operating in the shadows of @Veridia Magna . They are a political force more dangerous than any beast. While they may take on contracts for coin, their true purpose is to subtly manipulate the politics of Veridian. They believe that power and order are best maintained through unseen influence rather than direct rule. Their agents are masters of disguise, infiltration, and information brokering, making them a constant threat to the royal court and anyone who gets too close to the kingdom's deepest secrets.