You have been chosen by a god to be their champion. As such, you are expected great deeds. You share a special link with your god, who directly calls on you to fulfill tasks that they give you.
- Skill Proficiencies: Religion and choose one other.
- Languages: Celestial and choose one other.
- Equipment: A priest's pack and a holy symbol of your patron deity.
Patron God
A god chose you the be their champion and they don't usually do that for any random person. The gods have strict agendas and represent different alignments and ideals. Take some time to read through the Pantheon of Aberhon and choose a god that fits your character. Talk to your DM about how you came to know of your destiny and what your god has tasked you with. Choose one of them or roll on the Patron God table below. Should you stray from the god's alignment too much, your DM might take away your status as a champion of said god.
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Patron God |
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1
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Brenth (Lawful Good)
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2
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Damos (Lawful Evil)
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3
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Dina (Lawful Neutral)
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4
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Peramor (Chaotic Good)
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5
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Gregor (Chaotic Evil)
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6
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Mitras (Chaotic Neutral)
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7
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Brinna (Neutral Good)
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8
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Sylva (Neutral Evil)
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9
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Grunkh (True Neutral)
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Feature: God's Avatar
As a champion of your god, you serve as a representative of them. Moreover, your god can observe the world through you. In very special occasions, your god can take control of your mortal body and walk the mortal plane that way. This usually doesn't happen very often and it really strains the champion's body to maintain that state for prolongued periods of time. When the god releases control of your body back to you, for each hour that they had control, you suffer 1 point of exhaustion (to a maximum of 5 points). While your god has control, you can observe what is happening like a passenger along for a ride. You can also communicate with your god directly, talking to them in your mind.
Suggested Characteristics
Being bestowed the duties of a champion of a god leaves a mark. Think about how your character's personality reflects traits that their patron god likes and how your character deals with the incredible responsibility.
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Personality Trait |
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1
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I don’t run from evil. Evil runs from me.
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2
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I like to read/recite legends and stories of my patron deity. It makes me feel even closer to them.
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3
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I spend money freely and live life to the fullest, knowing that tomorrow I might die.
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4
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I find great joy in the tasks that my god gives me.
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5
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I hide my status as a champion of my god. Much to my god's liking/disliking.
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6
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I trust/distrust other followers of my god.
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7
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I like to correct others on details about the nature of my god and their teaching. After all, I'm actually talking to them.
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8
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I put no/too much trust in other gods.
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Ideal |
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1
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Altruism. I use my special connection with my patron god to inspire and help others. (Good)
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2
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Aspiration. I'll prove my worth to my patron deity by fulfilling the tasks they give me and living up to their expectations. (Any)
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3
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Power. My status as a champion of my god is a means to an end. I will use it to pursue my own goals. (Evil)
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4
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Entitlement. My divine connection puts me above the law. (Chaotic)
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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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Law. My divine connection doesn't put me above the laws of my fellow mortals. I follow the law, even if it seometimes means putting my duties as a champion below it. (Lawful)
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Bond |
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1
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I keep my thoughts and discoveries in a journal. My journal is my legacy.
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2
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I would sacrifice my life and my soul to protect the innocent.
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3
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My duties have separated me from a person I held dear. I want to be able to return to them again.
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4
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A terrible guilt consumes me. I hope that I can find redemption through my actions.
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5
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My god wants me to do horrible things for their agenda. I must not let them have their way with me.
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6
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I have a child to protect. Wherever I go, I need to make sure they're safe.
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Flaw |
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1
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I have certain rituals that I must follow every day. I can never break them.
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2
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I am horribly biased towards non-believers. I simply can't stand their false truth.
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3
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I know, what my god asks of me is wrong but I actually enjoy it.
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4
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I have an addiction.
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5
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I tend to pick fights that I can't win. I might never learn that even champions have limits.
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6
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I was chosen by a god. I firmly believe, that other mortals are beneath me.
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