It is with this understanding that the The Sentinels were formed. Secrets, as with all information, have no champions, no defenders, no proponents other than those who keep them, or those who attempt to steal them. With the coming of the Sentinels, secrets, those chosen unspoken treasures whose worth is beyond speculation, are defenseless no longer. Indeed, all knowledge and information are our treasures, for only in learning do we truly gain a lasting power.

The Patron of the organization, although unofficially, is the God Mouseglove, known as the Shadowlord, and god of all who seek the power inherent in knowledge. The Shadows have heretofore been an ally of evil, of those whose activities would be thwarted if done in the light of day. With the return of the Shadowlord to the world, even though his footsteps no longer echo along its avenues, the shadows have once again become a comfort, an ally to those who understand their true nature, a place of birth, an event of power. The Shadows have become the location of the truest sense of self imaginable, where ones hidden thoughts and desires are brought out into the world, for, as those who cherish the shadows have discovered, character truly is what you are in the dark.

The Sentinels have been founded on the principle that the true nature of oneself is always to be protected. Mouseglove has become the custodian of knowledge, of secrets, of hidden desires and sequestered knowledge, and he finds true use for such thoughts and dreams of the people of the world as befits the watcher of the realms. His Sentinels are the mortal incarnation of his love of knowledge, and his sense of purpose, aiding those who would put forth their true agendas, those locked within their hearts, in safety.

Because the nature of the secret self is that of hidden desires, of hearts unfound longings, of the soul's darkest darings, only those whose minds are calm and neutral in all things may request membership, for Mouseglove, nor his Sentinels, judge the merits of knowledge by any intent, but merely by its very being, be that as a happy memory, a hidden desire or an overt threat. Those of extreme temperaments need not apply, for only those whose ethics remain grounded in impartiality will be considered for membership.

Seek out my sister Mystique, our Sage Nym, or myself, Arcanum Nom, leader of the organization, should you desire discussion with the Sentinels for any reason. It was with Mouseglove's blessing that we will dedicated ourselves to do all we can to further the cause of knowledge, and fill our ranks with those most suited to our way of life. We will simply wait, and watch, and continue to look for those who might benefit from the gifts our clan and hall have to offer. Until then, we wish you safety and security for all your darkest dreams and fondest desires, for we are those who fight for secrecy's sake. We are the Sentinels.