## Description The Cerberus Assembly is a powerful and secretive cabal of mages operating within the [[the Dwendalian Empire|Dwendalian Empire]]. They serve as both arcane advisors and enforcers of magical law, often wielding more influence than imperial lords. Their members oversee magical research, suppress forbidden knowledge, and manage ancient arcane sites across [[Wildemount]]. The party first encountered remnants of the Assembly's work in [[Wildemount Session 16]], when they uncovered the ruins of a hidden research outpost. The site contained the remnants of a portal chamber, a library, and an alchemical lab—suggesting the Assembly was conducting extraplanar experiments, likely without imperial oversight. While no living members have been encountered yet, signs of their influence include: - Arcane symbology on collapsed ritual circles - Robes and architecture tied to Assembly ranks - Magical residue hinting at controlled dimensional travel - A sense of secrecy and abandonment, possibly to cover failed experiments Their presence in the region raises questions about how far the Assembly's influence reaches—and whether their past actions are tied to the growing instability around [[the Divine Gate]] and cult activity. Appears in [[Wildemount Session 16]]. Further investigation pending.