Birchmen

The Birchmen are a criminal syndicate with their roots in the former nation of Yuricaz, primarily consisting of those with Yurican and Bruxian descent. Currently they remain a threat in northern Bruxia and the Blackwall Hold in Tirrenor.

History
The Birchmen were a traditional enemy of the Yurican government who primarily profited from drug and weapons trafficking. They grew to have a significant presence in northern Bruxia, where they moved Ganjadil into Yuricaz and further north into Tirrenor. In Bruxia they became one of the primary rivals of the competing Vassili cartel.

After the conquest of Yuricaz, most criminal organizations were either destroyed, disbanded or dispersed. The Birchmen remain today in a different form. They continue to compete with the Vassili cartel in northern Bruxia while branches of the Birchmen act as rebels in the Barony of Nubardum. Depending on perspective, they are either heroic freedom fighters, standing up for the oppression of Yurican peoples after their conquest, or as dangerous terrorists staging barbaric attacks to intimidate settlers and nobles.

Recent Activity (546 ACR)
In the current day, The Birchmen remain a threat but are kept in check by the Gold Legion, who make a killing off the constant battle with the rebels. The Birchmen are known for their barbaric intimidation tactics against both the Gold Legion and their criminal rivals, the Vassili cartel, including beheadings and torture of hostages.

In Bruxia, the Birchmen are a significant force in the civil war, as they have seen an influx of Yurican nationalists since the chaos started looking to oust the conquerors and carve out new territory in Vassili province with Yurican leadership and values.