The Elucidated Brethren of the Ebon Night is a secret society in Ankh-Morpork, populated by well-meaning but misguided individuals who believe they are destined to control the forces of darkness. Clad in mismatched, ominous-looking robes with clumsy occult symbols, they gather under the cover of night in makeshift, dimly lit spaces that they’ve awkwardly decorated with sinister intent. Their meetings are a peculiar blend of dramatic ritual and amateur theatrics, with candles, hastily painted symbols, and roughly constructed altars that strive for but rarely achieve true menace. The brethren’s ranks are filled with a mix of body shapes and personalities—some are tall and gaunt, others stout or wiry, each bringing their own form of “mystique” to the group. Their leader, often self-appointed, guides them through arcane rites with a solemnity that borders on comedic, while members murmur in agreement, each convinced of their impending mastery over the forces of darkness. Despite their fearsome intentions, the Elucidated Brethren exude an almost endearing quality, stumbling through the shadows in their misguided, self-assured quest for power.