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Faith Design Sheet

Name of Worshiped Being : Rymathist

Alignment of Deity : Neutral Good

Goal and Purpose of Faith : Alleviation of Suffering

History of the God : Rymathist is one of three deities that was born a mortal. He became a priest of Tara. After many great deeds he was slain fighting the forces of Verona. However while in the underworld he learned that the dark god Mizerak was plotting with Verona to return to the world. So great was Rymathist's desire to do good and help the people of the world that he escaped from the prison where Verona held his soul. Amazingly he even managed to escape from the underworld. Once free he fought heroically against the return of Mizerak. Occasionally he traveled with the Keepers of the light. However he was privy to none of their misdeeds. Through his great wisdom and kindness he managed to free an ancient and noble race of blue skinned creatures from their demonic captors. After Mizerak's return Rymathist single handedly destroyed him in Corinthia. For this great deed he was granted divinity by the gods. He justly rules over the realm of his fallen mistress Tara.

Requirements of the Priesthood

Alignment Choices : Any Good

Minimum Ability Scores : Wis 12, Con 12

For +10% XP : Wis 16 and Con 16

Races Allowed : Any

Gender : Any

Weapons Allowed : Any Bludgeoning

Armor Allowed : None

Weapon Proficiencies Required : None

Bonus Weapon Proficiencies : None

Recommended Weapon Proficiencies : Quarterstaff

Non-Weapon Proficiencies Required : Religion, Healing (at half cost)

Bonus Non-Weapon Proficiencies : None

Recommended Non-Weapon Proficiencies : Herbalism, Reading/Writing, Anatomy, Beaurocracy, Diagnosis, Musical Instrument (flute), Spellcraft

Duties : Guidance, Euthanasia (see below), Funery Rights (extensive see below), Oversight of executions and interogations, Vigilance: against suffering and disease, Education: healing, herbalism, and sanitation are taught to the flock

Rights : This faith is relatively new to the land. Therefore they have no formal societal rights. In several places they are afforded the same rights as Tara priests once had however this is very much a case by case situation.

Restrictions : Priests may not torture or unnecessarily harm any sentient being. Harm is considered necessary iff the being's continued life will bring more suffering to others than its death will cause. Priests may not allow anyone to be handed over to be tortured. Male priests must take a vow of chastity. All priests must undertake penance for infractions of the laws of the church. All priests are expected to contribute generously to the cause of alleviating suffering (often but not necessarily through the church). They may only keep enough wealth to maintain a meager existence. Keeping any wealth or magic that does not directly aid them in removing suffering from the world is frowned upon.

Followers : Upon reaching 9th level a priest undergoes his final test. After which he is assigned 2 initiates (1st level priests) to train.

Spheres of Major Access : All, Divination, Guardian, Healing, Necromantic, Protection
Spheres of Minor Access : Charm, Elemental

Granted Powers :
• At 1st level a priest of Rymathist detects the presence of suffering up to 60 feet away. This ability is always active.
• At 1st level a priest of Rymathist can turn undead.
• At 1st level a priest of Rymathist may re-roll the result of any healing spell that resulted in only 1 hitpoint being healed.
• At 3rd level a priest of Rymathist gains the ability to cast the "Cure Moderate Wounds" spell. Second level spell. Cures 1d10 points of damage.
• At 5th level a priest of Rymathist may "Remove Pain" from someone three times per day. The recipient of the "Remove Pain" ability feels no pain for the duration of the effect. The recipient may move and act normally. This ability does not cause them to move stiffly, nor does it make them seem drugged or drunk. Their body registers all feeling normally except for pain which is not felt at all. This is a two edged sword. This ability negates any negative modifiers caused by pain or discomfort. However, it is not curative by itself. One can cause oneself serious harm while under the effects of this ability and never know it until it wears off. This ability requires a successful touch and lasts one hour per level of the priest. Any being who does not accept is entitled to a saving throw versus spell (modified for wisdom) at the time the touch occurs. A successful save negates the effect.
• At 9th level a priest of Rymathist receives the "euthanos" ability. This ability allows the priest to grant a completely painless and nearly instantaneous death to one willing recipient with the touch of a hand or a specially prepared staff. The being must be completely willing and completely aware of what is going on though they need not be conscious. It is said that those upon which this ability is used receive a vision of a holy being who asks them if they are ready to leave this world and answers any simple questions they may have about the process. If they accept the holy being guides them to the land of the dead. It is said that Rymathist is especially protective of those who pass on in this manner. He has even been known to bargain with dark gods who may have claims on their souls to take them to a better place. If the being does not accept he/she is instantaneously returned to his or her body. They are dazed for a round but otherwise unaffected. This ability may be used as often as necessary, but requires a few moments of preparation for each use. The priest may not use this ability on himself.

Other : Former priests of Tara may convert to priests of Rymathist at no experience penalty.

Requirements of the Paladinhood

Alignment Choices : Neutral Good

Minimum Ability Scores : Str 12, Con 17, Wis 15, Cha 9

For +10% XP : Str 16 and Wis 16

Races Allowed : Any

Gender : Any

Weapons Allowed : Any

Armor Allowed : Any

Weapon Proficiencies Required : Quarterstaff

Bonus Weapon Proficiencies : None

Recommended Weapon Proficiencies : Any

Forbidden Weapon Proficiencies : Whip, Scourge, and Similar

Non-Weapon Proficiencies Required : Religion, Healing (at half cost)

Bonus Non-Weapon Proficiencies : None

Recommended Non-Weapon Proficiencies : Herbalism, Reading/Writing, Anatomy, Oratory, Beaurocracy, Diagnosis, Musical Instrument (flute), Heraldry, Riding Land Based, Spellcraft (priest)

Duties : Euthanasia (see below), Funery Rights (extensive see below), Executions, Oversight of executions and interogations, Vigilance: against suffering and disease.

Rights : This faith is relatively new to the land. Therefore they have no formal societal rights. In several places they are afforded the same rights as Tara paladins once had however this is very much a case by case situation.

Restrictions : Paladins may not torture or unnecessarily harm any sentient being. Harm is considered necessary iff the being's continued life will bring more suffering to others than its death will cause. Paladins may not allow anyone to be handed over to be tortured. Male paladins must take a vow of chastity. All paladins must undertake penance for infractions of the laws of the church. Should a paladin break a major law or commit an evil act he immediately loses his status as a paladin. Fallen paladins are always allowed an opportunity to redeem themselves though it always involves a Herculean quest. All paladins are expected to contribute generously to the cause of alleviating suffering (often but not necessarily through the church). They may only keep enough wealth to maintain a modest existence. Keeping any wealth or magic that does not directly aid them in removing suffering from the world is forbidden.

Followers : A paladin does not attract followers. Though he may hire any good aligned soldiers and specialists.

Granted Powers :
• At 1st level a paladin of Rymathist detects the presence of suffering up to 60 feet away. This ability is always active.
• At 1st level a paladin of Rymathist can heal by laying on hands. The paladin restores 2 hitpoints per experience level. He may use this ability twice per day.
• At 1st level a paladin of Rymathist can cure non-magical diseases. This can be done only once per week for every three levels of experience of the paladin.
• At 1st level a paladin of Rymathist can wield a holy weapon and gain all the rights and privileges normally associated with said weapon.
• At 3rd level a paladin of Rymathist gains the power to turn undead. He affects these monsters the same as does a cleric two levels lower.
• At 5th level a paladin of Rymathist gains the "Sacrificial Gift" ability. This ability allows the paladin to give up his own hitpoints to heal another. The paladin must sacrifice two hitpoints for every one hitpoint that he wishes to restore. He must then touch the recipient.
• At 7th level a paladin of Rymathist may specialize in the quarterstaff.
• At 9th level a paladin of Rymathist can cast priest spells.The acquisition and casting of these spells abide by the rules given for priests. The spell progression and casting level are listed in Table 17 of the PHB. Unlike a priest, the paladin does not gain extra spells for a high Wisdom score. Spheres of Access: All, Divination, Guardian, Healing, Protection

Requirements of the Followers

Alignment Choices : Any Non-Evil

Races Allowed : Any

Restrictions : Followers may not torture or be unnecessarily cruel to another sentient being.
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