The Pharaoh’s Chosen
Accent: Darkness
Primary Eye: Grimoire
Qualifier: “Follower of the Pharaoh”
"To the Pauper we bring our tithe, a copper piece for each of us. Into his hands we ask that he shepherd our humble offering to the Ferrier, for he alone shall shepherd us beyond the Dark River.
When the Dark river comes in the cloak of night, listen to the whispered words. It shall guide you, and shield you from those that might lead you astray.
Remember always that we are but sojourners, ever waiting for the blessed day that we may meet our Pharaoh: He, that shall guide us to our final home.”
Tenets of The Devoted
- Give copper Tithe to the Paupers, for Copper is the coin of the Pharaoh.
- Do not make bargain nor gambit on your own life, for you are a subject of the Pharaoh, and your life is his to take.
- As the Chosen of the Tithe, you must act as his scythe to cull those who elude Death. Necromancers and those who extend their life beyond the thread that has been spun for them are all enemies of the Pharaoh.
- Do not offer the gifts of the Pharaoh for free. As you pay Tithe for your divine boons, so too must you demand tithe of those who you aid.
- Shepherd the doomed and dying with a gentle, yet firm hand. Give the Ferrier’s tithe to those deserving peace, and omit it from those who do not.
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.
Description
- The Pharaoh is a God who has shrines scattered across the world in the form of ancient, silver statues called Paupers. These Paupers are found within every land, and are often journeyed to by the Chosen.
- Those who pay tithes to the Pharaoh are often rewarded, should The Pharaoh take notice of their offering.
- There is no clergy of the Pharaoh, but individuals claim to spread his guidance through dreams and ancient texts.
- Nothing can escape death.
Qualifier
All adherents of this religion gain the Qualifier: Follower of the Pharaoh. 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 Pharoah’s Chosen, 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 Pharaohs’ Chosen 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 Pharoah’s Chosen By Malice.” As before, Toric, (and his cleric friend) are affected by this call, but his linemate Juris is not.
Basic Religion Powers
Pharaoh’s Lash [Devotion] - 2 CP
Whenever this character would deal three or more damage with the Darkness Accent, they may cure one Condition on themselves.
Other Side of the Coin [Devotion] - 3 CP
Whenever this character uses a Power with the Radiance Accent they may substitute that Accent for Darkness. This is an at-will ability.
Advanced Religion Powers
The character must have purchased all the Basic Powers of this religion to buy these powers.
Pharaoh’s Grasp [Devotion][Cantrip] - 3 CP
Prerequisite: One Adept Spell or Advanced Power
In all places that the fetid things may crawl, from the barren, sifting sands of the ruins of the Bazaar of Khettash, to the frozen lands far, far away, the shepherd’s crook of the Pharaoh is waiting to cull those who would tarnish his ideals. He extends his strength to his most faithful, that they may serve as his flail and crook.
Name: Pharaoh’s Grasp [Devotion][Cantrip] Incantation: “I call my faith, divine and right, I wield and shape the Pharaoh's might.I draw His strength from forgotten sand, it gathers now within my hand. Free this soul from its fleshen cage, consign it now to the Pharaoh's stage.“ Call: “Death to Helpless by Darkness, Shatter to Corpse” Target: Individual Duration: Instantaneous Delivery: Touch Refresh: Instantaneous Accent: Darkness Effect: Death, Shatter The Pharaoh’s Chosen may invoke the Pharaoh’s ferrier and send an individual directly to the afterlife. This spell may only be cast on Helpless targets. |
Devotee of the Underworld [Devotion] - 3 CP
Prerequisite: One Advanced Power or Adept Spell
“Through specific rites, deep in the sands of time, the Most Devoted inscribe charms and runes with the keys to their souls. The Pharaoh is most willing to accept these tithes, and rewards the truly faithful in return.”
Name: Devotee of the Underworld [Devotion] The character gains Patron (Tithebearer) Character Option, as well as Gift of Hateful Retribution at Tier 1. However, the spirit of the Chosen is forever bound to the Pharaoh, and is Vulnerable to effects delivered with the “to Follower of the Pharaoh” Qualifier. The covenant bound through this contract with the Pharaoh is non-negotiable and non-transferable, and the cost is the Chosen’s soul. When the Pharaoh chooses to collect his debt, however, is never quite clear. |