You are seemingly one of the purest beings to exist. However, the darkness that has been purged still smolders within you. Those closest to you know this and may be cautious of the darkness you contain. This darkness could never be cured, as it is a vital part of your survival. Either you learn to control it, or it controls you.
- Skill Proficiencies: Choose two from among Arcana, Investigation, Religion, or Survival
- Languages: Choose two, one of which must be Abyssal, Celestial, Deep Speech, Draconic, Infernal, Primordial, Sylvan, or Undercommon
- Equipment: A monster hunter’s pack (containing a chest, a crowbar, a hammer, three wooden stakes, a holy symbol, a flask of holy water, a set of manacles, a steel mirror, a flask of oil, a tinderbox, and 3 torches), one trinket of special significance (choose one or roll on the Horror Trinkets table after this background), a set of common clothes, and 1 sp.
Pure Origins
You may have been born into the curse of purity, or you may have existed before that. No matter what, your origins lie in the destruction of the Shadow Lands.
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Pure Origins |
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You were born into a family of Purified, yet the Shadowlands still haunt you.
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2
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You were once a soulless husk condemned to the Shadowlands. However, you came back different after the Purification.
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3
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You have relocated to the Purelands, which has slowly changed you.
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4
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You have been visited in your dreams by a shadowy figure, who seems to know who you are.
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5
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You work to purge the world of darkness. In the process, you find some in yourself.
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6
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You woke up in the Purelands, with no memories of your past.
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7
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You are hunted by a pack of Void Wolves, who seek your death due to your presence.
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8
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You devoted yourself to purity, and have become Purified.
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Feature: Heart of Darkness
Those who look into your eyes can see that you are no stranger to darkness, despite your pure facade. Though they might fear you, commoners will extend you every courtesy and do their utmost to help you. Unless you have shown yourself to be a danger to them, they will even take up arms to fight alongside you, should you find yourself facing an enemy alone.
Spell List
Suggested Characteristics
You have learned to maintain balance with the darkness that seeks to claw its way out of you. You try to remain pure of heart and deed, especially in the presence of others.
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Personality Trait |
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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 and memorize poetry. It keeps me calm and brings me moments of happiness.
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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 live for the thrill of the hunt.
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5
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I expect danger around every corner.
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6
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I purge darkness whenever I see it, and wherever it may exist.
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7
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The darkness within me gives me strength, which I must temper with an iron resolve.
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8
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I fight the forces of shadow to keep the Purelands pure.
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Ideal |
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I try to help those in need, no matter what the personal cost. (Good)
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2
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I like to know my enemy’s capabilities and weaknesses before rushing into battle. (Lawful)
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3
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I believe that everyone should be purified, whether they want to be or not. (Evil)
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4
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I help those who seek purity in their quest of reaching it. (Any)
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5
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I feel that my purity makes me better than the laws the impure govern themselves with. (Chaotic)
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6
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I seek to destroy every trace of the Shadowlands. (Any)
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Bond |
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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 torment drove away the person I love. I strive to win back the love I’ve lost.
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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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There’s evil in me, I can feel it. It must never be set free.
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6
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I have a child to protect. I must make the world a safer place for him (or her).
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Flaw |
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I assume the worst in people.
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2
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I have an addiction.
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3
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I force Purity onto others.
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4
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I watch everyone for signs of darkness.
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5
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Sometimes, I allow the darkness to control me.
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6
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I scorned my family in my pursuit of Purity.
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