More than a mere acolyte, you were raised in a temple, acknowledged as the child of a god or mighty archangel. You act as a conduit between the Heavens and the Earth, and devout followers see your words as the edicts of the divine, whether true or not.
Choose a god, angel, devil, or other quasi-divine being active in your campaign world. Followers of your church or pantheon see you as a direct descendent of that being.
Although aasimar and tieflings are the most common recipients of this background, a member of any race can be a child of the divine.
- Skill Proficiencies: Persuasion, Religion.
- Tool Proficiencies: Any one musical instrument.
- Languages: Abyssal or Celestial.
- Equipment: A holy symbol, a prayer book or prayer wheel, 5 sticks of incense, vestments, a set of fine clothes, and a belt pouch containing 5 gp
In addition to the ability to perform the ceremonies of your deity, your words are taken as divine truth by the followers of your religion. You and your adventuring party can expect to receive free healing and care at a temple, shrine, or other established presence of your faith, though you must provide any material components needed for spells. Other followers of your religion will provide shelter and food for you and your companions at your request.
When in a social interaction with a follower of your believed parent, your words are taken as truth unless directly opposed to the accepted edicts of the church or organization. While within a city or region that worships your parent, it is assumed that wherever you are, you are meant to be there. While within a city or region that worships a god or pantheon other than your parent, your presence will often be questioned even if you have permission to be there.
Suggested Characteristics
Children of the Living God are shaped by their childhood experiences. Whether or not they are actually the child of a divine or other-planar being is irrelevant to the perceived truth. They may believe in their divine heritage, expressing condescending attitudes or benevolent humility. Their flaws may include not believing the stories about their history and secretly fearing the eventual revelation of their mortality.
| d8 | Personality Trait |
|---|---|
| 1 | I idolize my ancestor and constantly refer to their deeds and example. |
| 2 | I can find common ground between the fiercest enemies, empathizing with them and working toward peace. |
| 3 | I see omens in every event and action. My ancestor is always speaking to us, I simply need to listen. |
| 4 | I quote (and misquote) sacred texts and proverbs in almost every situation. |
| 5 | I am tolerant (or intolerant) of other faiths and respect (or condemn) the worship of other gods or pantheons. |
| 6 | I’ve enjoyed all the spoils life has to offer, from fine food and drink to high society. Rough living is for the common. |
| 7 | I’ve spent so long in the temple that I have little practical experience dealing with ordinary people. |
| 8 | I question all acts of altruism or charity as steps others use to manipulate. |
| d6 | Ideal |
|---|---|
| 1 | Tradition. The ancient traditions of worship and sacrifice must be preserved and upheld. (Lawful) |
| 2 | Charity. I always try to help those in need, no matter what the personal cost. (Good) |
| 3 | Change. We must strive bring about the changes that the gods wish to impose on the world. (Chaotic) |
| 4 | Power. I expect others of my faith to follow my word, and those not of my faith to see the wisdom in my leadership. (Lawful) |
| 5 | Faith. I trust that my actions are guided by my divine heritage and that if I don’t understand something, all will eventually be revealed. (Lawful) |
| 6 | Aspiration. I work to prove myself worthy of my god’s trust and actions, whether or not I am truly their child. (Any) |
| d6 | Bond |
|---|---|
| 1 | Recovering a lost relic or artifact of my faith will prove I am the hand of my ancestors. |
| 2 | I owe my life to the priest who found me and raised me to be a symbol of our faith. |
| 3 | Everything I do is for the people my ancestor created. |
| 4 | I will do anything to protect the temple in which I was raised. |
| 5 | I am driven to protect ancient and sacred texts my enemies see as heretical and seek to destroy. |
| 6 | I have found a mortal love that my position denies me. |
| d6 | Flaw |
|---|---|
| 1 | I don’t believe the stories told about me, but see the good my presence does to my community. I cannot let anyone know my doubts. |
| 2 | I put too much trust in those who wield power in my religion’s hierarchy. |
| 3 | My piety sometimes leads me to blindly trust those that profess faith in my god. |
| 4 | I am inflexible in my thinking. |
| 5 | I am suspicious of those not of my faith and expect the worst of them. |
| 6 | Once I believe my god has laid a goal before me, I will stop at nothing to achieve it. |
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