Thieves War

By Jolly

There is Honor Amongst Thieves

Every Country has its laws and every Society has its norms. Likewise every Profession has its own Code. There is honor amongst thieves. Remember, thou may challenge, but thou may not backstab a fellow Thief. Break this code and dishonor your entire lineage. Thou shalt be forever banished from the Profession …

- Excerpts from Guide to Social Interactions amongst Thieves

The more complex the security systems evolved into, the more complex our efforts must be. The more they seek to close us out, the better we must become at learning to break in. Each new level of security that they come up with will become a stepping stone for us to surpass their efforts. Our assault will always be based on their best defenses. In a sense, this is a war which we could never truly win. But more importantly, it is a war which they dare not lose…

- Excerpts from Evolution of Thieves' Challenge, International Journal of The Profession