Spiritual Healer

Some people prefer to keep separate the work of deities, the work of magic, and the work of simple, mundane healing. Some people swear themselves to oaths, gods, or unknowable beings, only to doubt the power that stems from within themselves. Some people aren’t Spiritual Healers.

Dancing the edge of science, magic, religion, and art form, you have dedicated yourself to certain rituals that allow you to work with the otherworldly. It is not an easy path to walk, and many have been ostracized for being Spiritual Healers, but if you stick to your rituals, you could change the world.

Skill Proficiencies: Choose two from Arcana, Medicine, Nature, or Religion

Tool Proficiencies: Alchemist’s Supplies, Herbalism Kit, Poisoner’s Kit, Playing Card Set

Languages: Choose one from the following: Abyssal, Celestial, Deep Speech, Infernal, Sylvan, or Undercommon

Equipment: An Herbalism Kit, a small collection of crystals, a pendulum, a Tarokka deck, a journal in which you record your personal thoughts, a box of ten small candles of different colors, a set of eclectic clothes, a pouch containing 10 gp

Suggested Characteristics

Often eclectic and bookish, Spiritual Healers have a lot in common with Sages and Acolytes—they just take that same fervor in a different direction. Many of their rituals involve contacting Devas, Demons, Devils, the Fey, Gods, Spirits, and the unknowable. However, this often causes them to be ostracized by their communities due to superstition about their line of work. Spiritual Healers are usually forced to hide their practice in non-accepting communities, despite how much of their life is devoted to it.

d8	Personality Trait
1	If I focus, I can see auras surrounding others—they’re almost as bright as mine!
2	I’m obsessed with following daily astrology when I can—I mean, if the stars dictate our lives, of course I should keep track of it!
3	I don’t really care about social norms—society cast me out anyway, so why should I care?
4	I often draw or trace protection wards into everything I do.
5	I often talk to my otherworldly contacts out loud, even if I’m not sure they’re listening. Who cares what other people think?
6	I tend to resist any attempts to make me conform—I’ve had enough bad experience with that already, so I won’t go down without a fight.
7	I often collect bits of nature from wherever I go—but only with permission, of course.
8	I usually ask my pendulum or my Tarokka cards before I make any major decision. It lead me to a life of adventure, and I have no idea where it’ll lead me next, but I trust them wholeheartedly.

d6	Ideal
1	Duty—I have these powers, and I would be remiss if I did not use them. (Lawful)
2	Kindness—I can’t help but feel called to protect and heal others. After all, it’s kind of in the name. (Good)
3	Destruction—Along with the power to heal comes the power to curse. I will achieve my goals with no survivors left in my way. (Evil)
4	Embodiment—Nature is free, the otherworldly are unknowable, and magic is multi-purpose. Why shouldn’t I be the same? (Chaotic)
5	Self-Sufficiency—I have my powers to heal myself; I may heal others on occasion, but my priority should be my own spiritual path. (Neutral)
6	Study—My journey revolves around my knowledge of nature and the otherworldly. I must do all that I can to learn. (Any)

d6	Bond
1	One of the primary beings I work with has recently told me about a cryptic prophecy that I and a group of others are supposed to fulfill/thwart
2	The person who taught me how to be what I am is more “family” than any blood relation I have.
3	When my family found out that I was a Spiritual Healer, they forced me to choose between my practice and them. I made my choice.
4	Society won’t accept the fact that they need people like me, but I can see it in their eyes.
5	My journal records everything that I am—it is my history, my journey, and my legacy. I must never lose it.
6	I try to play off how overprotective I am of nature, but I can’t help but feel a burning in the back of my brain any time someone abuses it.

d6	Flaw
1	I am convinced that I am the most deserving of my abilities.
2	I honestly think everyone should be a Spiritual Healer, or at least take part in the spirituality of it. I silently judge those who don’t do either.
3	I’ve been told that I’m too trusting, but I just really, REALLY like making friends!
4	I can’t afford to trust anyone but myself—they could try to manipulate me into abusing my powers!
5	I stole my brand of healing from a specific culture, and I don’t either don’t know or don't care.
6	I’m new to all of this, and I honestly have no clue what I’m doing.