Snake Dancers — Organization

Description

A secretive ritualistic group that employs the Little Mind's Eye crystals in their ceremonies, tying them to ancient legend and the Great Crystal. Their practices suggest a link to the Mara's resurgence, though their exact structure and objectives remain obscured. Chela's uneasy deflection when questioned about them implies both their discreet operations and their perceived danger. Their influence appears tied to psychological and ceremonial power, operating through subterfuge rather than overt force.

Affiliated Characters

Chela

High Priest of the Great Snake

Harlequin

Puppeteer

Itinerant entertainer

Event Involvements

Events with structured involvement data

2 events

S20E6 · Snakedance Part 2

Chela surrenders the crystal to the Doctor

The Snake Dancers emerge indirectly as the latent force behind the crystal, invoked by Chela’s reference to their rituals and the shared substance of the Great Crystal. Though absent in person, their shadow presence shapes the dialogue, driving Chela’s unease and guiding the Doctor’s interrogation toward forbidden lore.

Active Representation

Through Chela’s secondhand testimony and the Doctor’s probing

Power Dynamics

Operates clandestinely through psychological and ceremonial influence rather than overt force

Internal Dynamics

Likely includes hierarchical secrecy and ritual gatekeeping over sacred objects

Organizational Goals

Prevent unauthorized investigation of Snake Dancer relics like the crystal Facilitate the crystal’s transfer into the Doctor’s hands as part of a larger plan

Influence Mechanisms

Cultural and ritual authority over forbidden knowledge Use of artifacts to propagate influence and test responses

S20E6 · Snakedance Part 2

Chela abruptly exits marketplace

The Snake Dancers cast a spectral shadow over the exchange, their rituals and the Little Mind's Eye crystal invoked as tangible links to their hidden power. Though physically absent, their forbidden practices flare to life through Chela’s furtive relay of lore.

Active Representation

Via Chela’s relayed warnings and references to their symbolic tools

Power Dynamics

Operating clandestinely, their influence grows unseen until their artifacts are wielded in public

Internal Dynamics

Subterfuge and hierarchical secrecy likely impede internal dissent or transparency

Organizational Goals

Preserve the sanctity and secrecy of their ancient rituals Infiltrate or influence institutions (like Ambril’s research) to further their agenda

Influence Mechanisms

Leveraging symbolic artifacts (crystals) to manipulate perceptions Exploiting forbidden knowledge to exert psychological control

Related Events

Events mentioning this organization

2 events

S20E6

Chela surrenders the crystal to the Doctor

Chela hands the Doctor a blue crystal known as the Little Mind's Eye, hinting at its connection to the Great Crystal and the ancient Snake …

S20E6

Chela abruptly exits marketplace

Chela abruptly ends her interaction with the Doctor in the marketplace after surrendering the Little Mind's Eye crystal, cutting off his questions about the Snake …