Court of Owls
General Info
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Faction Name | Court of Owls |
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Overview
Despite his secretive nature and great influence, Batman, the silent guardian of Gotham, repeatedly succeeds in thwarting the evil intentions of the court. The Caped Crusader's relentless commitment to justice and unrelenting pursuit of the truth kept the Court of Owls from reaching its full potential. But their powerful presence and timeless grip on Gotham's foundational structures make them a constant thorn in Batman's side.
Never underestimated, the Court of Owls represents the ingrained corruption that Batman tirelessly fights. This compelling turmoil hints at Gotham's darker side and reminds us that power and wealth can dangerously manipulate the fabric of society and its sense of security. This volatile combination of mystery, history, and power makes the Yard of Owls a staple of the Batman mythos.
History
The House of Owls are Gotham's shadow puppeteers who rule the city by influencing famous Gothamites to transform into their magnificent killer Talons. These claws are plucked at a young age, rigorously trained, and then frozen to be awakened when needed. These ageless, ruthless killers have been terrorizing the citizens of Gotham for centuries. A network of courthouses permeates all of Gotham City, from the wealthiest elite to the criminal underworld, keeping the city hidden in a clutch of towering buildings. Uilenhof is not only made up of the living. Even the dead find their place in the organization's architecture, their remains displayed grotesquely and masonicly.
After a near-fatal encounter with Talon, Batman discovers the Judgment's nest in a labyrinthine maze beneath the city and discovers their range, strength, and durability. This pivotal moment marks a change in Batman's view of Gotham. The city he protected had dark and visceral roots with the sinister House of Owls, a revelation that shatters Batman's perception of the city and its dark past. But even against an enemy so powerful and invincible that it spanned the annals of time, the Dark Knight rises and vows to free Gotham from the clutches of the House of Owls.
Notable Members
Member #
1
Lincoln March
2
William Cobb
3
Maria Powers
4
John Wycliffe
5
Judson Pierce
6
Robert Strigidae
7
Ephraim Newhouse
8
Rasmus
9
Edward Nygma
10
Sebastian Clark