Founded by Vorstag Valorson The Suns of Tempus are an organization of horse riding enthusiasts that hire themselves out as protection for travelers between the cities. They have clubhouses at varying locations in around the cities. All races, sexes, and alignments are welcome as long as they worship Tempus with fervor. Becoming a cleric or paladin to Tempus is encouraged and recommended but not required. Expertise in horsemanship is required. A Suns mount is is their partner and is given full respect of a Sun.
All clubhouses have the following hierarchy of officers
- War Chief (leader and decider)
- War Councilor (second in command and first advisor)
- Pope (religion authority)
- Master of Arms (creation and repair of arms and armor)
- House Boss (day to day operation of the clubhouse)
- Buckaroo (overseer of stables and mounts)
- Barrister (all things coin and contract)
The other Suns are Crew Riders as laid out in the Crew Job Table.
A new Sun is considered a Prospect and given a red Prospect vest. When a Prospect completes a trial mission and achieves 2nd level they are granted a horse(type of horse is determined by The War Chief) and a copy of The War Scroll. Then they exchange their Prospect vest for a Sun Cut.
The Suns are a sect of the church of Tempus that adhere strictly to the teachings of an ancient artifact known as the War Scroll(the rumored existence of a Peace Scroll is dismissed as conspiracy theory and conjecture). Each Sun carries a copy and it is customary to perform The Reading of The Scroll when spreading the word of Tempus. The scroll begins with the line " AND LO TEMPUS RODE UPON THE BATTLEFIELD....."
The Suns are at odds with the church frequently and have lost status on numerous occasions. They dubbed Vorstag Valorson a heretic which he proudly uses as his main title "The Heretic"
The Suns are quick to action and prone to starting fights. The Suns reputation is varied and opinionated by the general populace.
- Skill Proficiencies: A Sun of Tempus gains the following proficiencies
Performance
Animal Handling
Intimidation
- Tool Proficiencies: smiths tools
- Languages: common
Sun Signs (non verbal Speak using hand gestures and facial expressions)
The Flags (use of colored and coded flags to communicate over distance)
- Equipment: a saddle, bit and bridle, a holy item, an explorer's pack or a priests pack and a pouch with 25 g.p.
This table is to determine a Suns job when on a mission.
| d6 | Crew Job |
|---|---|
| 1 | Crew Job Crew Leader(decider) |
| 2 | Guide(mapper) |
| 3 | Recon(scout) |
| 4 | Cook(food prep) |
| 5 | Flagger(keeper of the flags) |
| 6 | Guard(soldier) |
A Sun of Tempus is granted shelter and assistance at any Suns clubhouse provided they know the passwords and handshakes of the Suns. A Sun and their companions will be provided food, drink, and equipment(repair) that is needed. Monies and other barterable material may also be provided(if available) for official Suns missions.
A Sun Of Tempus is also provided any legal, religious, or commerce assistance as it pertains to formalities or transactions.
A Sun will receive the following boons for advancement and mission performance.
- pay increase
- rank promotion
- improved equipment
- tattoos
All boons are at the discretion of those rewarding them.
Suggested Characteristics
These are the foundation of a Sun.
| d8 | Personality Trait |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1- I idolize Vorstag Valorson and constantly refer to his deeds. |
| 2 | 2- I see Tempus in every event and action. He is Speaking to us. |
| 3 | 3- Nothing can shake My Sunny Attitude. |
| 4 | 4- I quote the War Scroll in almost every situation. |
| 5 | 5- I tolerate other religions but will take any opportunity to perform The Reading of The Scroll to let Tempus Shine on them. |
| 6 | 6- I want to attain rank in the Suns and I am willing to pay any price. |
| 7 | 7- I will take any opportunity to create wealth even outside of Suns business. |
| 8 | 8- My faith is skeptical at best. I am here for the benefits. |
| d6 | Ideal |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1- Tradition- The War Scroll must be upheld.(Lawful) |
| 2 | 2- Charity- I always try to help those in need(Good) |
| 3 | 3- Change- We must convert followers to Tempus(Chaotic) |
| 4 | 4- Power- I seek to rise to the top position in the Suns to implement my vision.(Evil) |
| 5 | 5- Faith- I trust Tempus to sort the way of things.(Neutral) |
| 6 | 6- Aspiration- I seek to prove myself worthy of Tempus(Any) |
| d6 | Bond |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1- I would die to protect The War Scroll. |
| 2 | 2- I will expose corruption and heresy within the Suns. |
| 3 | 3- I owe my life to the Suns who took me in as an orphan. |
| 4 | 4- Everything I do I do for Tempus. |
| 5 | 5- I will do anything to protect and defend The Suns of Tempus. |
| 6 | 6- i seek to discredit the peace scroll and those that perpetuate its rumored existence. |
| d6 | Flaw |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1- I punish those that fail Tempus including myself. |
| 2 | 2- I put complete trust in the officers of The Suns. |
| 3 | 3- I blindly trust those that worship Tempus. |
| 4 | 4- I will preach the faith of Tempus to others to the point of annoyance. |
| 5 | 5- I mispronounce peoples names on purpose. |
| 6 | 6- I like to hoard rations and equipment for personal gain. |
An Eclipsed is a Sun who has been cast out of The Suns. Reasons for being Eclipsed can be broad and are forever held. Some examples are Legal(being jailed for major crimes outside Sun business)Religious(lost faith in Tempus or The War Scroll)Ass Hattery(besmirching a Sun for personal or physical differences)Ratting(giving away Suns secrets or turning on a sun)The Act Most Foul(failure to care for your mount) or anything else deemed to dim the Suns Shine.
Eclipsed are shunned by the Suns, stripped of Sun Shine and are forbidden from Suns activities. All physical effects provided by the Suns are confiscated including cuts, mounts, wealth, equipment and tattoos. If found to be possessing any such articles will be met with Sun Justice. If found to be revealing Suns secrets or disrupting Suns activities will trigger Suns Justice.
An Eclipsed is subject to Suns Justice for any above violation. Suns Justice is anything they deem appropriate for the crime.
An Eclipsed retains all skills, proficiencies and knowledge provided by The Suns.
An Eclipsed is provided avenues and assistance by rivals and enemies of the Suns. Food, shelter and equipment(repair) will be granted as long as seen you actively opposing the Suns. This extends to any accomplices. Monies and other barterable material may be provided if it disrupts Suns business.
An Eclipsed may be provided legal, religious, or commerce assistance if it involves the Suns.
An Eclipsed could receive the following boons for service and secrets
- monies and other valuables
- higher employment or rank
- improved equipment
- tattoos
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