The Shining Brotherhood

The Grey Hoods is a name coined by Trogulus for a secret society he discovers in the Queen's Society dome because he doesn't know what they call themselves. Considering the important role this group's diabolical plot plays in the overall plot of the England story arc, it a little surprising that we still don't know the real name of this group.

The first hint we have of this groups existence is a conversation between Ariadne Steelgarter and that is, only the eye of the person she is speaking to is visible, through a small porthole. Is is still not clear who Mr. Eyeball really is. The connection between Mr. Eyeball (also known as the Eye Guy) and the Grey Hoods depends on whether or not the "great work" he mentions is the same as the "great work" spoken of reverently by a after the  big red extradimensional being has been summoned. It is possible, but not certain, that another phrase used by this man, "The Shining Brotherhood", is the official name of the group.

As the fanatic understands it, the great work is to turn all of the members of his society into Gods, surpassing even Albia herself in power, who will then jointly rule the world. However, it soon seems evident that Lord Snackleford has been using all the other members of the Grey Hoods as a means to achieve Godhood himself; once he has acquired the Godhead, he isn't interested in sharing. Instead, he the rest of the group.