You joined the Ghost Knights of Morgau, also known as the Order of the Knights Incorporeal, either willingly or as a result of being conscripted, and were bound in service to an officer in the order-----Most likely a vampire, darakhul, or priestess of the Red Goddess. as a humble foot soldier, you almost certainly took part in the brief and bloody war to seize the Electoral Kingdom of Krakova for the Principalities, fighting alongside both undead troops and living warrior-priests of Mavros and Marena. Your bravery in battle and loyal service mean you are next in line to enter the ranks of the undead, joining the Order of the Red Shield as an Initiate Brother or Sister. But unlife as a ghoul or vampire spawn doesn't appeal to you, so you've decided to strike out on your own and leave the Order behind. Perhaps you were given an honorable discharge in recognition of your diligent service and released from your obligations, or maybe you simply deserted. Either way, your time in the ghost knights taught you much about the undead and the art of war in Morgau.
- Skill Proficiencies: Athletic, Intimidation
- Tool Proficiencies: One type of gaming set
- Languages: One of your choice
- Equipment: A tabard displaying the Order's insignia (a skull on a red background), a battle trophy (perhaps a Krakovan banner or a broken shield), a gaming set of your choice and a pouch containing 10 gp.
Feature: When the Going Gets Tough
Keeping up with fast-moving ghoul soldier taught you how to march at a brisk pace without losing awareness of your surroundings and to keep going for longer. You can move at a fast travel pace outdoors without suffering a penalty to your passive Wisdom (Perception) score, and you can travel for up to 10 hours per day before risking exhaustion.
Suggested Characteristics
Ghost Knights have been through a lot while serving in the armies of Morgau----the horror of what they see while fighting among the undead leaves a lasting impression on their personalities. It's hard not to become scarred by what they've experienced, but many ghost knights go on to develop strong ideals or form long-lasting bonds as a result of their time in the order.
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What I saw on the battlefields of Krakova still haunts me to this day.
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Before going into battle, I always make sure my sword is sharp and my armor has been polished until it gleams.
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Ideal |
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Greater Good. I once fought on the side of the vampires and the ghouls. Now I fight on the side of the innocent and the righteous. (Good)
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Independence. It is time for the common folk to rise up against their oppressors. (Chaotic)
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Bond |
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I watched a darakhul eat a little boy---someday I will track him down and make him pay.
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I stand firm as the champion of the poor and downtrodden common folk of Morgau
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Flaw |
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My sleep is still disturbed by terrible nightmares of ghouls feasting on the dead
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