More than a mere acolyte, you were raised in a temple, acknowledged as the child of a god or mighty archangel. You act as a conduit between the Heavens and the Earth, and devout followers see your words as the edicts of the divine, whether true or not. Choose a god, angel, devil, or other quasi-divine being active in your campaign world. Followers of your church or pantheon see you as a direct descendant of that being. Although aasimar and tieflings are the most common recipients of this background, a member of any race can be a child of the divine.
- Skill Proficiencies: Persuasion, Religion
- Languages: Celestial
- Equipment: A holy symbol, a prayer book or prayer wheel, 5 sticks of incense, vestments, a set of fine clothes, and a belt pouch containing 5 gp
Feature: Word of God
In addition to the ability to perform the ceremonies of your deity, your words are taken as divine truth by the followers of your religion. You and your adventuring party can expect to receive free healing and care at a temple, shrine, or other established presence of your faith, though you must provide any material components needed for spells. Other followers of your religion will provide shelter and food for you and your companions at your request. When in a social interaction with a follower of your believed parent, your words are taken as truth unless directly opposed to the accepted edicts of the church or organization. While within a city or region that worships your parent, it is assumed that wherever you are, you are meant to be there. While within a city or region that worships a god or pantheon other than your parent, your presence will often be questioned even if you have permission to be there.
Suggested Characteristics
Children of the Living God are shaped by their childhood experiences. Whether or not they are actually the child of a divine or other-planar being is irrelevant to the perceived truth. They may believe in their divine heritage, expressing condescending attitudes or benevolent humility. Their flaws may include not believing the stories about their history and secretly fearing the eventual revelation of their mortality.
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I idolize my ancestor and constantly refer to their deeds and example
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2
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I can find common ground between the fiercest enemies, empathizing with them and always working toward peace.
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3
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I see omens in every event and action. The gods try to speak to us, we just need to listen.
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4
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Nothing can shake my optimistic attitude.
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5
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I quote (or misquote) sacred texts and proverbs in almost every situation.
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6
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I am tolerant (or intolerant) of other faiths and respect (or condemn) the worship of other gods.
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7
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I’ve enjoyed fine food, drink, and high society among my temple’s elite. Rough living grates on me.
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8
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I’ve spent so long in the temple that I have little practical experience dealing with people in the outside world.
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Ideal |
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Tradition. The ancient traditions of worship and sacrifice must be preserved and upheld. (Lawful)
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Charity. I always try to help those in need, no matter what the personal cost. (Good)
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3
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Change. We must help bring about the changes the gods are constantly working in the world. (Chaotic)
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4
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Power. I hope to one day rise to the top of my faith’s religious hierarchy. (Lawful)
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5
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Faith. I trust that my deity will guide my actions. I have faith that if I work hard, things will go well. (Lawful)
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6
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Aspiration. I work to prove myself worthy of my god’s trust and actions, whether or not I am truly their child. (Any)
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Bond |
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I would die to recover an ancient relic of my faith that was lost long ago.
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2
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I will someday get revenge on the corrupt temple hierarchy who branded me a heretic.
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3
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I owe my life to the priest who took me in when my parents died.
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4
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Everything I do is for the common people.
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5
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I will do anything to protect the temple where I served.
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6
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I seek to preserve a sacred text that my enemies consider heretical and seek to destroy.
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Flaw |
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I don’t believe the stories told about me, but see the good my presence does to my community. I cannot let anyone know my doubts.
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2
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I put too much trust in those who wield power within my temple’s hierarchy.
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3
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My piety sometimes leads me to blindly trust those that profess faith in my god.
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4
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I am inflexible in my thinking.
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5
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I am suspicious of strangers and expect the worst of them.
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6
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Once I believe my god has laid a goal before me, I will stop at nothing to achieve it.
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