Born into a world shrouded in darkness and whispers of forbidden knowledge, you were drawn from an early age to the tantalizing promises of power and influence offered by the dark forces that lurk beyond the veil of reality. Whether through happenstance or design, you found yourself initiated into the clandestine ranks of a sinister cult dedicated to serving malevolent entities that hunger for souls and wield unfathomable power.
Embracing the teachings of your dark masters, you delved into the esoteric mysteries of forbidden rituals, ancient curses, and profane magics, reveling in the macabre and the arcane. Cloaked in shadows and concealed behind a mask of deceit, you moved among society as a puppeteer pulling invisible strings, manipulating events to further the insidious agenda of your dark deity.
- Skill Proficiencies: Deception, Religion
- Tool Proficiencies: Herbalism Kit
- Languages: Abyssal or Infernal (Choose one)
- Equipment: A set of dark, hooded robes, a ritual dagger, a vial of rare poison, a holy symbol of your dark deity, a pouch containing 10 gp
As a dedicated follower of the dark arts, you have access to forbidden knowledge that others dare not seek. You can call upon your connections within the sinister cult to gain information about dark rituals, ancient curses, and forbidden magic. Additionally, you may be able to recognize signs of demonic or undead activity, granting you insight into the supernatural forces at play.
Suggested Characteristics
Dark cultists often lead lives shrouded in secrecy and deception, and their personalities reflect their allegiance to dark powers. Here are some suggested characteristics for a dark cultist:
| d8 | Personality Trait |
|---|---|
| 1 | I am always plotting and scheming to further the goals of my dark deity. |
| 2 | I speak in cryptic riddles and enjoy watching others struggle to understand my true intentions. |
| 3 | I revel in spreading fear and chaos wherever I go. |
| 4 | I am fiercely loyal to my cult and will stop at nothing to protect its secrets. |
| 5 | I am drawn to the macabre and find beauty in death and decay. |
| 6 | I am manipulative and skilled at bending others to my will through deceit and persuasion. |
| 7 | I am manipulative and skilled at bending others to my will through deceit and persuasion. |
| 8 | I am manipulative and skilled at bending others to my will through deceit and persuasion. |
| d3 | Ideal |
|---|---|
| 1 | Power: I seek to gain power and influence through my allegiance to the dark forces that I serve. |
| 2 | Knowledge: I crave forbidden knowledge and will stop at nothing to uncover ancient secrets. |
| 3 | Fear: I thrive on the communities who live in fear of my deity. |
| d3 | Bond |
|---|---|
| 1 | I am bound to my dark deity by a pact forged in blood, and I will serve them faithfully until my dying breath. |
| 2 | My fellow cultists are my family, and I would do anything to protect them and further our cause. |
| 3 | I seek revenge against those who betrayed me and cast me out of my former life. |
| d3 | Flaw |
|---|---|
| 1 | I am paranoid and distrustful of everyone, even my fellow cultists. |
| 2 | I am addicted to the thrill of dark magic and will risk anything to satisfy my cravings. |
| 3 | I am haunted by guilt and remorse for the atrocities I have committed in service to my dark deity. |
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