The Ladies of Death (LOD) The Ladies of Death is a covert and highly skilled special operations organization founded by Ivy BloodRose, an interloper from a distant age now known as the Age of Classes. Ivy’s world was torn apart, and she fled to NeverDark, bringing with her the skills and knowledge of a dying world. The LOD operates in the shadows, working for the highest bidder and accepting a wide variety of dangerous, morally ambiguous tasks. The Ladies are experts in espionage, intelligence gathering, retrieval, infiltration, theft, assassination, and elimination. But the scope of their work extends far beyond typical covert operations. They are as likely to be found playing socialite at a royal ball or influencing political power behind closed doors as they are taking out high-profile targets. Their missions can include escorting nobles to public events, attending high society gatherings, and even occupying influential positions in governments across the world to expand the reach of the LOD’s shadowy influence. They are everywhere. In taverns, coffee shops and bathhouses, apothecaries and herbalist shops—any place where power, wealth, or information might be hidden. The LODs blend seamlessly into society. They could be your neighbor, your teacher, your lover, or your closest confidant. Their true purpose, however, is known only to those who are wise enough—or unlucky enough—to cross paths with them.