Isolation. Seclusion. Perhaps you were born into it or taken away from your home and family, but now you are surrounded by similar looking figures standing over your prone body. As strange rituals take place, the helplessness of your situation begins to set in. You don't know why you were chosen or the purpose of these rituals. Are you alone? Are there others? That is the least of your concern as you finally manage to escape your captors and their hideout.
Now you have become aware of what rituals were being performed and the goal trying to be achieved. On the run and looking for someone to trust and listen to you, a new strange power has been awakened inside of you. Will you use your new power to better the world or do as you wish?
- Skill Proficiencies: Choose two: Arcana, History, Persuasion, Religion
- Tool Proficiencies: Alchemist's Set
- Languages: Two of your choice
- Equipment: A symbol relating to membership of the cult, a book detailing the dark rituals, 5 candlesticks, dark hooded vestments, and a pouch containing 10GP
To determine the nature of the Cult, choose from the options in the table below.
| d6 | Former Cult |
|---|---|
| 1 | Eldritch |
| 2 | Infernal |
| 3 | Demonic |
| 4 | Devil Worship |
| 5 | Jesus |
| 6 | Cthulhu |
You have a connection to places of worship, and the rituals used to summon extraplanar beings. You have advantage when making an Arcana or Religion check to uncover the origins or purpose of an object relating to Demons, Devils, or Aberrations.
Suggested Characteristics
Sages are defined by their extensive studies, and their characteristics reflect this life of study. Devoted to scholarly pursuits, a sage values knowledge highly—sometimes in its own right, sometimes as a means toward other ideals.
| d8 | Personality Trait |
|---|---|
| 1 | I use polysyllabic words that convey the impression of great erudition. |
| 2 | I’ve read every book in the world’s greatest libraries—or I like to boast that I have. |
| 3 | I’m used to helping out those who aren’t as smart as I am, and I patiently explain anything and everything to others. |
| 4 | There’s nothing I like more than a good mystery. |
| 5 | I’m willing to listen to every side of an argument before I make my own judgment. |
| 6 | I … speak … slowly … when talking … to idiots, … which … almost … everyone … is … compared … to me. |
| 7 | I am horribly, horribly awkward in social situations. |
| 8 | I’m convinced that people are always trying to steal my secrets. |
| d6 | Ideal |
|---|---|
| 1 | Knowledge. The path to power and self-improvement is through knowledge. (Neutral) |
| 2 | Beauty. What is beautiful points us beyond itself toward what is true. (Good) |
| 3 | Logic. Emotions must not cloud our logical thinking. (Lawful) |
| 4 | No Limits. Nothing should fetter the infinite possibility inherent in all existence. (Chaotic) |
| 5 | Power. Knowledge is the path to power and domination. (Evil) |
| 6 | Self-Improvement. The goal of a life of study is the betterment of oneself. (Any) |
| d6 | Bond |
|---|---|
| 1 | It is my duty to protect my students. |
| 2 | I have an ancient text that holds terrible secrets that must not fall into the wrong hands. |
| 3 | I work to preserve a library, university, scriptorium, or monastery. |
| 4 | My life’s work is a series of tomes related to a specific field of lore. |
| 5 | I’ve been searching my whole life for the answer to a certain question. |
| 6 | I sold my soul for knowledge. I hope to do great deeds and win it back. |
| d6 | Flaw |
|---|---|
| 1 | I am easily distracted by the promise of information. |
| 2 | Most people scream and run when they see a demon. I stop and take notes on its anatomy. |
| 3 | Unlocking an ancient mystery is worth the price of a civilization. |
| 4 | I overlook obvious solutions in favor of complicated ones. |
| 5 | I speak without really thinking through my words, invariably insulting others. |
| 6 | I can’t keep a secret to save my life, or anyone else’s. |
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