Darkwraith

The Darkwraiths are a Covenant that are looked down upon by the world; most people do not understand their goals, they only know that Darkwraiths openly embrace the Abyss in pursuit of them. 

Darkwraiths serve Darkstalker Kaathe, a Primordial Serpent who wishes to end the Age of Fire and usher in an Age of Darkness. Kaathe believes the Age of Fire only hurts humanity, as prolonging it is what created the Curse of the Undead to begin with and automatically places them at the mercy of the powerful. Darkwraiths seek to influence the world from the shadows in order to create a world where Humanity acts as their own leaders and does not rely on the protection and governance of the Lords of Fire. 

Darkwraiths use the Abyss, but it is just as likely the Abyss uses them. As Darkwraiths gain more powers from the Abyss, so too is their likelihood of losing their mind and their autonomy to the powers that exist deep within. The Abyss is a tool to a Darkwraith, but not one without dangers or consequences.

Skill Proficiencies: Deception, Stealth

Tool Proficiencies: One type of gaming set, thieves’ tools

Languages: Abyssal

Equipment: A crowbar, a set of dark common clothes including a hood, and a pouch containing 15 gp

Suggested Characteristics

Darkwraiths might seem like villains on the surface, and many of them are villainous to the core. But some have an abundance of endearing, if not redeeming, characteristics. There might be honor in the Shadows, but they rarely show respect for the structures of society and the world at large. 

 

IT IS RECOMMENDED YOU KEEP THIS COVENANT AFFILIATION SECRET. 

Blades of the Darkmoon exist solely to directly oppose the influence of Darkwraiths in the world, and it is wise to use subterfuge to influence them along a path of your choosing instead of open conflict with them, as they have honed their skills for years against the Abyss and those who would wield it. 

d8	Personality Trait
1	I always have a plan for what to do when things go wrong.
2	I am always calm, no matter what the situation. I never raise my voice or let my emotions control me.
3	The first thing I do in a new place is note the locations of everything valuable—or where such things could be hidden.
4	I would rather make a new friend than a new enemy.
5	I am incredibly slow to trust. Those who seem the fairest often have the most to hide.
6	I don’t pay attention to the risks in a situation. Never tell me the odds.
7	The best way to get me to do something is to tell me I can’t do it.
8	I blow up at the slightest insult.

d6	Ideal
1	Honor. I don’t steal from others in the trade. (Lawful)
2	Freedom. Chains are meant to be broken, as are those who would forge them. (Chaotic)
3	Charity. I steal from the wealthy so that I can help people in need. (Good)
4	Greed. I will do whatever it takes to become wealthy. (Evil)
5	People. I’m loyal to my friends, not to any ideals, and everyone else can take a trip down the Styx for all I care. (Neutral)
6	Redemption. There’s a spark of good in everyone. (Good)

d6	Bond
1	I’m trying to pay off an old debt I owe to a generous benefactor.
2	My ill-gotten gains go to support my family.
3	Something important was taken from me, and I aim to steal it back.
4	I will become the greatest thief that ever lived.
5	I’m guilty of a terrible crime. I hope I can redeem myself for it.
6	Someone I loved died because of a mistake I made. That will never happen again.

d6	Flaw
1	When I see something valuable, I can’t think about anything but how to steal it.
2	When faced with a choice between money and my friends, I usually choose the money.
3	If there’s a plan, I’ll forget it. If I don’t forget it, I’ll ignore it.
4	I have a “tell” that reveals when I’m lying.
5	I turn tail and run when things look bad.
6	An innocent person is in prison for a crime that I committed. I’m okay with that.