Description

Hailing from the heavens above, Highlord Aeterius the Sun-Crowned is a recent addition to the deities of Tempest, if one can speak of the several dozen lifetimes that have passed since their arrival as “recent”, however, being the progeny of one of the other deities, a certain allowance must be made.

The center of worship for the Highlord, naturally, is the Isle of Krell, where the theocratic government is centered upon their worship and service. However, adherents of the Highlord can be found far and wide, scattered across the known lands, as missionaries, clerics in service of expeditionary forces, and adventurers.

Tenets of The Devoted

Courtesy: Treating others with kindness, tact and graciousness.
Integrity: Standing on moral high ground. Keeping faith with our ideals and our agreements.
Perseverance: Staying the course for however long it takes. Steadfastness and persistence in pursuing our goals.
Self-Control: Experiencing our feelings without allowing them to control us. Stepping back and thoughtfully choosing how we will act rather than just reacting.
Indomitable Spirit: The strength of spirit to recover from adversity. Overcoming obstacles by tapping into a deep well of faith and endurance.

Note: If you purchased one or more abilities in this Religion, and you knowingly break one of the tenets of the Religion, you will have all powers granted by this religion revoked until the end of the event (or longer), and may be subject to a redemption or atonement quest to regain these powers, subject to the discretion of the Plot Team.

Qualifier

All adherents of this religion gain the Qualifier “Follower of The Highlord”. This means that the character will become targets of effects with that qualifier for as long as they maintain devotion to this religion. These effects will be both positive and negative, so be sure to be aware of the Calls being made around you.

For Example: Toric, devoted to the Highlord, is fighting on the line during an incursion of undead. Behind them is a cleric of his order, Killian. Killian prays to their shared god and receives a boon in the form of “By My Voice, Heal 5 to Follower of The Highlord by Radiance”. Toric heard this call, and is devoted to the religion, and so is healed. Meanwhile, Toric’s line companion, Juris, is not a member of the church, but heard the call. They, however, not being a devotee, are not affected by the call.

Elsewhere, the undead invasion is not without its necromancer, Yorric. Yorric likewise calls out to their deity, and casts that maleficent gaze upon his foes: “By My Voice, Wounding 4 to Follower of The Highlord By Malice”. As before, Toric, (and his cleric friend, Killian) are affected by this call, but his linemate Juris is not.

Basic Religion Powers

Trust in the Divine [Devotion] - 4 CP

Whenever this character receives healing from the Radiance Accent, they may regain one additional life point.

Illumination [Devotion] - 3 CP

Whenever this character is affected by an Effect with the Darkness Accent, they may expend a Spike to Resist it. This is an at-will ability. The character should call “Resist” when using this ability. This effect can be used a number of times equal to the character’s Maximum Life Points per Event.

Advanced Religion Powers

The character must have purchased all of the Basic Religion Powers above to buy these powers.

Blessing of the Highlord [Devotion][Adept] - 3 CP

Prerequisite: One Adept Spell or Advanced Power

Calling upon the grace and righteousness of the Highlord Aeterius, the cleric may shine the light of creation upon his flock, granting them additional power in the fight against darkness:

Blessing of the Highlord [Devotion][Adept]

Incantation: “I call the Highlord, divine and right, I wield and shape creation’s light.

I draw my strength from blazing sun. Gather now within my hand to rally my allies.”

Call: “Short Grant +2 Maximum Spikes to Followers of The Highlord by Radiance”

Target: Self and up to three Followers of The Highlord Duration: Short Rest

Delivery: Touch Refresh: Spell

Accent: Radiance Effect: Grant Spike

This spell can be cast on the caster and up to three individuals that are devoted to the Highlord who are within Touch range of the caster and can only be cast out of combat. This Blessing will grant each beneficiary an additional two Maximum Spikes. No individual may benefit from this Blessing more than once per Long Rest.

If a Greater spell-slot is used to cast this spell, it will affect up to six targets (other than the caster). If a Master spell-slot is used to cast this spell, it will affect up to nine targets (other than the caster) and they may be devoted to any faith other than Undevoted.

The first time this spell is cast each long rest it will not consume a spell slot.

Radiant Blade [Devotion] - 3 CP

Prerequisite: One Advanced Power or Adept Spell

As the pre-eminent faith in the fight against the unholy, the Highlord’s followers are trained early on how to channel the light against their foes:

Name: Radiant Strike [Devotion]

Incantation: None

Call: “Piercing [X] to Demon By Radiance”

Target: Individual Duration: Instantaneous

Delivery: Weapon Refresh: Short Rest

Accent: Radiance Effect: Piercing

Once per Short Rest, the character may make a weapon attack and add their Spike damage, gain the “Piercing” effect, and add the “to Demon” qualifier.