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Death Eater Background

 

The Death Eaters The Death Eaters are a secret militant force in the wizarding world whose goal is government domination and the eradication of mudbloods, not necessarily in that order. They have become less secret over the last few years with campaigns of violence and terror across Great Britain and Ireland, and as of 1978, seem to be growing more powerful by the day. The following is a breakdown of power within the group, which can be likened to terrorist 'cells'; those in lower cells are generally expected to follow instructions given by those in the cells above them. Members of tier 1 and 4 are those most frequently in contact with the Dark Lord - 1 because they are more respected (or some comparable emotion that the Dark Lord is capable of feeling) and 4 because they are the grunts of the organization. Generational gaps are meant to be treated with respect; anyone in the first generation is worthy of the utmost respect (and/or fear) regardless of tier. Recruitment is typically done through family lines or well-established friendships. Very rarely does the Dark Lord recruit someone from the newer generation - he leaves that up to his trusted servants. The tiers are not inflexible; for those ambitious, loyal, and talented enough, it is only a matter of time before they ascend through the ranks and grow closer to Voldemort. Though there is certainly a history of instability in some of the Dark Lord's followers, most Death Eaters should not be blind sadists and nutjobs. This is an organized and highly successful terrorist group, not an audition for Texas Chainsaw Massacre. Though Death Eaters may not respect each other as people, it is essential that they respect the established pecking order (though there is no reason that a group of Slytherins won't attempt to subtly undermine one other). Death Eaters who do not abide by the hierarchy are likely to get slapped down even further on the ladder. Status definitions: Generation (social status) : indicates whether the death eater is an original Knight of Walpurgis or if he is a newer recruit. This effects very little except for social circles and social status; it would be considered a severe offence to insult a first generation death eater, since they are founders of the organisation. This gives them more influence and oversight into what is going on with the younger generations. Circle (contact) : indicates how much contact one has with the Dark Lord on a regular basis, and what kind of information one is privy to. Inner circle death eaters have regular contact and are typically the first informed of plans that must be carried out. Tier (power): indicates hierarchical power and control over resources. First tier members have the most power and control, and cannot be disobeyed by any lower tier member. They may allocate resources, plan missions, and carry out orders as they see fit. Tiers 2-4 are organised by a death eater's potential, and exists to give them a structure that will deflect most arguments or confrontations. Each tier also designates what sort of responsibilities each members can/should be given in a mission. While it is obvious which death eaters fall into the categories of 1st or 2nd generation and inner or outer circle, the tier system is a bit more intricate. How, then, do death eaters know when their position in the tier system has changed? Well, aside from some ooc handwaving, we can say that tier 1 death eaters keep detailed notes on these sorts of things and communicate to one another when somebody screws up or deserves promotion; then the information can be disseminated to the mentees. breakdown Inner Circle First Generation (original Death Eaters) Atticus Avery Arcturus Black (m) Capper Antonin Dolohov Rodolphus Lestrange (m) Macmillan Walden Macnair Iago Mulciber Aeneas Nott Charlus Potter Ignatius Prewett Augustus Rookwood Graley Rosier Algernon Selwyn Second Generation (newer recruits) Lucius Malfoy Severus Snape Outer Circle Second Generation Aquila Avery Regulus Black (m) Bletchley (m) Bulstrode (f) Capper Alecto Carrow Amycus Carrow Edmund Crabbe Bartemius Crouch Jr (m) Davis (m) Flint Fenrir Greyback Ferdinand Gibbon George Goyle (m) Harper (m) Jugson Igor Karkaroff Bellatrix Lestrange Corbina Lestrange (trainee) Marius Lestrange Rabastan Lestrange Emory Montague Demetrius Mulciber Evan Rosier Thorfinn Rowle Roman Selwyn Gaius Travers Conrad Warrington Georgina Wilkes Leoben Yaxley mentor pairings New recruits are assigned to mentors after initiation (taking the mark), as the Dark Lord has neither the time nor interest in mothering all of his followers. These mentoring relationships can be as hostile/friendly as you like, but there is a general expectation that mentoring includes dueling, practice of the dark arts, and training in subterfuge, reconnaissance, intelligence, and stealth. Anything beyond that is up to you.   Atticus Avery Sr Aquila Avery George Goyle Corbina Lestrange (m) Capper Conrad Warrington Antonin Dolohov Igor Karkaroff Rodolphus Lestrange Bellatrix Black Georgina Wilkes (f) Capper (m) Macmillan (m) Bletchley Walden Macnair Rabastan Lestrange Leoben Yaxley Marius Lestrange Iago Mulciber Demetrius Mulciber Gaius Travers Severus Snape Aeneas Nott Lucius Malfoy Barty Crouch Emory Montague Charlus Potter (m) Bulstrode (m) Flint Ignatius Prewett (m) Harper (m) Jugson Augustus Rookwood Alecto Carrow Ferdinand Gibbon Roman Selwyn Graley Rosier Evan Rosier Regulus Black Amycus Carrow Algernon Selwyn (m) Davis Thorfinne Rowle Edmund Crabbe the pecking order ↑ / ↓ = promotion/demotion Tier 1 This tier is reserved for the oldest and most trusted of Voldemort's servants - or those of the younger generation who show exceptional promise. Many have been personally trained by the Dark Lord himself in the various dark arts and are utterly loyal to the cause. They will do anything to further his dream of a purified Britain. Members (no seniority): Atticus Avery, (m) Capper, Antonin Dolohov, (m) Macmillan, Walden Macnair, Iago Mulciber, Aeneas Nott, Charlus Potter, Ignatius Prewett, Augustus Rookwood, Graley Rosier, Algernon Selwyn   Tier 2 This Tier primarily comprises the younger generation who show a great deal of promise, but are too young to have yet proved their full potential to the Dark Lord. Other members of this Tier include long time 'death eaters' who are utterly loyal but provide little beyond political influence and financial support. Members (in order of seniority): Lucius Malfoy, Gaius Travers↑, Severus Snape↓, Barty Crouch Jr.↑, Demetrius Mulciber↑, Arcturus Black↓, Bellatrix Lestrange↓, Rabastan Lestrange↓, Ferdinand Gibbon↓, Marius Lestrange↓   Tier 3 Members of Tier 3 are either lacking the potential of Tier 2, or the stability to be entrusted with complicated missions, but are more powerful, intelligent, or influential than members of Tier 4. Members (in order of seniority): Amycus Carrow, Aquila Avery, Igor Karkaroff, Corbina Lestrange, (f) Capper, (m) Jugson, Emory Montague, (m) Harper, (m) Bletchley, Fenrir Greyback, (m) Davis   Tier 4 The bottom of the barrel, but still inherently useful. The members of this Tier are either the powerful (but sadly mindless) brutes, or the trembling sycophants willing to do the Dark Lord's dirtiest of work. Members (in order of seniority): (m) Bulstrode, (m) Flint, Thorfinn Rowle, Edmund Crabbe