I see there's some confusion around.
Even though we share the name Dark, we're actually not the same guild. Just like every guild with Light in it isn't the same.
The Sangwa character is dead. And he never had mindless minions... In fact, the Empire's members have always proved to be quite literate, cunning and even pro-active, all abilities which belong to very sentient beings.
That aside, what's up with these Dark Warmongers? Haven't been hearing enough about them.