History

The Talon’s Loot is named after Casimir Talon, the first assassin to ever declare themselves the best in the world after calling for the competition and winning it back in 1806, and then again in 1809 to prove they are still the best. In the beginning, the contest was only two tasks and the prize was prestige, but there have been many moments when the competitors had to escape the law as well as finding the ways to actually win the game. Hosted every three years, the TL has gotten harder and more competitive with time.

It’s unclear when the actual Loot became as valuable as it is today, but the contest has always gotten the attention of the right circles and in recent years winning means three years of security: money, contracts and prestige. Talon’s Loot means the best crime syndicates and families will have you on their retainer, the governments won’t bother you, and there is a bit more security in the future for you, but there’s some fun entailed as well - the winner gets to set up the challenges for the next competition.

Rules

1. Killing or attempting to kill other competitors is highly forbidden and it excludes you from the competition immediately.
2. The rules of each circle are followed precisely.
3. You might have people helping you, but taking shortcuts, playing dirty and cheating will get you disqualified.
4. Winners cannot compete in the following three competitions.
5. There is no third, fourth, etc. place in the TL - only the winner.
6. The Winner is decided by the group of judges (usually between 3 and 5), based on the points given each round.

Previous winners Some of them, think of this part as some type of important figures that might be mentioned. Some details are not provided since there is no information, some will be given to your character later.

• Casimir Talon, the first historical figure to start the competition and a three-time champion (1806, 1809 & 1812). Legend, name-sake of the competition.
• Xavier, the second youngest winner of 2021, went missing after the TL of 2024.
• Amber Duarte, the youngest champion, won in 2024, picked up the money and vanished; the runner-up, Evie Livaja, ended up running the Talon’s Loot the next time.
• Eon Naderer, champion of 2027, officially retired.
• The Saint, champion of 2030. Officially retired.
• Agniezska Bardhi, champion of 2033. Died during the TL of 2045.
• Mikhail Solovoyov, a former winner of 2036. Died during the TL of 2045.
• Rafael Diaz, a former winner of 2039, one of the rare unassociated with any group.
• Ophelia, winner of 2042, unofficially retired, officially in (pleasant) exile.
• Verity Bakbek, reigning champion of the games of 2045.
• there was no official winner in 2048.

Previous Participants Including extras & contestants, mentioning the ones whose names are relevant for this.

2030: The Saint.

2036: Rowan. Fiona. Mikhail.

2042: Ophelia. V.

2045: Agniezska. Mikhail. Verity.