You are an exorcist, tasked with ridding people, places, and planets of malevolent forces. With the power of a god behind you and (possibly) the church, you use your holy strength and steadfast resolve to make the Astral Plane a little bit of a safer place.
- Skill Proficiencies: Religion, Medicine
- Tool Proficiencies: Herbalism kit or forgery kit.
- Languages: Celestial, Infernal, or Abyssal.
- Equipment: Vestments, a rosary, a vial of holy water, a block of incense, a book of sacred scriptures, and a pouch containing 15gp
Feature: Dei Gratia
As an exorcist, you are known as someone reliable and brave, willing to take on forces that others might shy away from. You are skilled in the precise texts to drive out an evil entity, as well as the medicinal knowledge needed to keep victims alive. Those who you have helped or have heard of your exploits look favorably upon you, and may offer small amounts of compensation, shelter, or alms. You may be gifted spellcasting components by those who are actively requesting your services.
Your relationship with the church of the deity you serve may benefit or hinder. If you are still a member of that church, they may sponsor you on your holy missions and allow you access to temples and fellow acolytes. If you have left your church behind, they may look upon you as a traitor to your deity and actively try to impede your work.
Suggested Characteristics
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I take my job very seriously, and I have no room for tomfoolery in my life.
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I am haunted by one I could not save, and now feverishly devote myself to my duty.
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3
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I am passionate and full of faith, and will preach to anyone who will listen.
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4
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I am suspicious of everyone--anyone could be a demon or spirit.
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5
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I am often overwhelmed by the scale and nature of my work, and turn to substances to dull the stimulation.
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6
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I see a bit of myself in every beast I exorcise.
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7
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I am new to exorcism, and often fumble or misremember important texts and rituals.
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8
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I am fiercely dogmatic about my religion, and my religion only.
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Ideal |
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Freedom. All beings have a right to live their lives, untethered and uncontrolled by malevolent forces. (Good)
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Power. I wish to know more about the beings that haunt people and places...and use them for my own. (Evil)
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3
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The church. They raised me, taught me, fostered me. Through their teachings, I can do great things. (Lawful)
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4
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I really, really hate demons. (Any)
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Rebellion. The church does nothing for the commonfolk. I will do what they have failed to. (Chaotic)
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Penitence. I worry that my past deeds have drawn me towards this work, and I must suffer to rid myself and others of the danger. (Good)
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Bond |
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There is one particular being that I have been chasing for years. The hunt ends soon.
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2
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I am on an important mission from my church, and I will do anything to prove myself.
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3
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A loved one of mine was lost to an evil spirit. I won't let that happen to anyone else.
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4
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If I exorcise enough beasts, the church will let me back into their good graces.
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5
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I'm a loner, but I feel a deep connection with every victim that I save.
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I am acquainted with a circle of other exorcists, with whom I share knowledge.
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Flaw |
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I am wracked with guilt, and only physical and mental flagellation eases the pain.
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I am blind to the shortcomings of my deity and my church.
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3
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I am currently possessed by a demon or evil spirit.
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4
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I don't let anyone get close to me. No one can be trusted.
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5
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I do enjoy the notoriety that comes with my line of work. Maybe too much.
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6
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My faith is wavering, and I doubt the efficacy of my deity's power.
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