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Origin:
Much is speculated about the mysterious organization known as The Sainsworth's Conglomerate. Not many records are found of this organization before they rose in power after making a contract with [The American Crusader] and [The Stardust Explorer]. Even if they claim to have a heritage that goes as far as the ancient Roman Empire (An older empire that predates the current nations and was located in Veritali's current area of influence).
While the Saintsworths Bloodline did exist in the ancient Roman Empire and was found to be responsible for guarding one of the centers of knowledge in the city of Alexandria. The bloodline got cut when the last patriarch made a last stand to defend the [Library] against invaders that ended up burning it to the ground.
No survivors were found and the clan got forgotten till the claims of the current head of directors came to light with that non-disclosed contract he made with the heads of [The Twelve].
Using special [Skills] from powerful [Heroes] and a few spells from equally powerful [Mages] it was possible to bring a sample of said last Patriarch Αρχέλαος(Archelaus).
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Using that and distilling the DNA test to simulate a bloodline test using [Spells] it was possible to prove the claim of the head of the board of directors, and he took the testing... Even if he ended with a positive result, he was still infuriated at the result.
While the test proved he had over 50% match (And as such was tested to be part of the bloodline he claimed) he was angry at the result not being a 100% match.
The opposition (And the main instigators for this testing) asked [The Traveler] to get another sample since he had refused the first time to get it. He at that point revealed his tie with the Saintsworth taking the test and getting a 95% match. Finally settling the doubt of the legality of the Conglomerate.
This of course ended with him being banished from the clan by the head of the board of said Conglomerate.
Leadership:
Like most conglomerates, they operate under the watch of a board of directors that manages different parts of the operations they have. Unlike most Conglomerates though, they haven't come forth with the CEO's name. Currently, the head of directors is manned by a man under the name of Alexanders Saintsworth. No evidence of him being either a powered or mage has been found. But since they have a monopoly on the registry this is a moot point.
Some suspect that Arthur Saintsworths, aka [The Traveler] is the true heir to the Sainsworth's Legacy, but he has denied any involvement with the current Conglomerate.
Technology Prowess:
They have a monopoly over most technological advancements in the world, no other company nor conglomerate has been able to compete against them, not even those made exclusively by [Tinkers]. Some say that it's almost as if they had been studying and refining these technologies in isolation and only recently come to the light revealing their marvels.
Others have speculated that the original Patriarch escaped to one of the fabled ancient civilizations and lived there. But the saintsworths refuse to answer how they made their advances in the world's technology. And since they have a full monopoly and most of their technology is being used in our daily lives... No one is mad enough to compete against them.