The Cult of Ambystoma is a primarily nomadic faith with a Central Temple used as a place of teaching and conserving. The primary philosophy centers around rebirth and the subversion of death. Generally, members are born to another member of the Cult and grow up in the Central Temple. Becoming a Novice at age 6 they begin basic education. After basic education, they begin journeying only returning to the Central Temple during holy days or to visit loved ones. Once they have reached a certain rank they retire back to the Central Temple and remain there until their true death.
- Reborn people are considered blessed and members that have successfully used Transmigrating Pyre are considered favored
- Skill Proficiencies: Members are well educated in Medicine, History, and Natural Philosophy.
- Tool Proficiencies: Due to their education in healing they use a Herbalist Kit.
- Languages: Members have been educated in Deep Speech so that they may converse with Ambystoma.
- Equipment: They may also keep a component pouch for their herbs and spell items.
This is the position they hold within the Cult.
| d3 | Rank |
|---|---|
| 1 | Friar/Nun: These are fully recognized members of the faith. Becoming either a Cleric or a Paladin. They are also responsible for gathering resources for the Central Temple, be they monetary or material goods. Referred to as "Father"/"Mother" or "Brother"/"Sister" by other recognized members. |
| 2 | Abbot/Abbess These are Friars/ Nuns that have finished 3 tasks and have taken the option to mentor students (usually 3 or fewer). They are charged to continue the practical teaching of Acolytes. They determine when an Acolyte is ready to take their oaths and become recognized. |
| 3 | Conservator: These are senior members who conserve the works of the faith and remain at the Central Temple. They also look after the younger children. To become one a Friar/Nun must have spent time as an Abbot(ess), be of an age that travel is no longer practical, or have experienced rebirth. They have voting power to influence overall decisions concerning the faith and charge the Friars/Nuns with their tasks. Referred to as "Elder" by other members and Novices. |
You have taken up the charge of Ambystoma to keep as many of the living from death and to work to free the Undead so that they may experience rebirth while upholding the order of nature. You are trusted by those that recognize the Cults symbol (military organizations, specific civilians) to either defend against the Undead or provide healing to the injured. Due to their oaths members believe that to be Undead is a cursed existence and need to be killed so that their soul can be reborn. Many actively seek out and kill Undead creatures due to this belief.
You Know the spell Transmigrating Pyre and can use it as both an action and reaction.
"A-X-O-L-O-T-L! My time has come to burn! I invoke the ancient power that I may return."
Spell List
This background gives access to Necromancy spells focused on healing and/or preventing death.
| Spell Level | Spells |
|---|---|
| Cantrip | chill touch, spare the dying, [Tooltip Not Found] |
| 1st | false life |
| 2nd | gentle repose, wither and bloom |
| 3rd | life transference, revivify |
| 7th | resurrection |
| 8th | clone |
| 9th | astral projection, true resurrection |
Suggested Characteristics
| d1 | Ideal |
|---|---|
| 1 | I believe the Undead need to be freed from their cursed existence so that they may be reborn. |
| d2 | Bond |
|---|---|
| 1 | I have been given a task by an Elder. |
| 2 | The Central Temple relies on me to collect resources for them. |
| d1 | Flaw |
|---|---|
| 1 | I am deeply afraid of death. |
Contacts
The Central Temple is always open to you and other members will always welcome you at their hearths.
| d3 | Contact |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Central Temple |
| 2 | An Elder |
| 3 | Another Cult Member |
These are students of the faith. They are not fully recognized members and have not taken oaths. Often they are children of other members or orphans who have been taken in by the temple. However, older Novices are not rare. Split into 2 groups Postulant and Acolyte.
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Postulant. These are generally children between the ages of 6 and 12. They have begun their basic education in the faith such as; reading/writing, basic mathematics, basic geography, Primordial language, martial arts, healing, and natural philosophy.
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Acolyte. These are those who have finished their basic education and passed the Examination. They have been assigned an Abbot(ess) and have begun journeying. During this, they act as assistants and learn more specialized education in healing and martial arts.
These are those who have finished their basic education and passed the Examination. They have been assigned an Abbot(ess) and have begun journeying. During this, they act as assistants and learn more specialized education in healing and martial arts. Full members will always open there hearths to you and are willing to share resources.
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