Hospitilars

Hospitilars are a devoted order dedicated to the elimination of suffering in the world. Hospitilars are responsible for the major healing centers that have been established in many cities throughout the free lands of Alcirya. The founding prophet of the Hospitilars was known to take long journeys during which he would administer miracles to local peoples - healing of the sick, wounded, and mentally unstable.

During this era, the Hospitilars have made it their mission to alleviate the suffering in the world. In the name of Balera, they sought out all illness and pain and remove it. They built (and continue to build) great centers of healing and actively oppose the schemes of Vingaarites bent on bringing pain into the world. Ultimately, Hospitilars believe that if their faith is strong enough they can cure the world of its ills.

Do not, however, mistake these priests as pacifists. As much as they disdain suffering, they recognize that elimination of the scourge that brings pain into the world is of utmost importance. Hospitilars will fight, if necessary, but they will never condone allowing the enemy to suffer. If an enemy is to be engaged in a physical conflict by a Hospitilar they believe it is important to end their life so their souls may be healed in the afterlife. Hospitilars have made it their mission to accompany the Knights Xanthic and Templar in all their endeavors, seeking to ease the suffering of Balera’s soldiers as they fight to defend the ideals of Palanos.

Finally, Hospitilars will never turn away a patient in need of healing, no matter how mortal the enemy.​

Tenets of Faith
Heal the souls and the body of all who beseech you.
​Calm the winds of war. There is always a better alternative to bloodshed.
​Oppose the workings of The Long Fangs at all costs, even your soul.​
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Duties and Rites of the Priest

Guidance.

Marriage.

Education: Teaching the flock, indeed anyone who is interested, the arts of medicine, sanitation, and healing. Missions to sickness infested lands to help in the healing process. Vigilance against the activities of the priests of Baatu.

Mission: ​Curing the sick and injured. ​

Also Known As

None

Worshiped God

Balera ​

Known Titan(s)

​Brother/Prophet Wayn​

Archetype

​Priesthood of Healing​

Typical Alignments

Balera is a Lawful Good Avatar and the priests resonate that moral view. ​

Holy Symbol

​white cross on a blue field ​

Affiliate Order(s)

​Hospitilars are on good terms with most other good orders.​

Opposition Order(s)

​ Templar, Pestulites, Long Fangs

Leader

​Grand Deacon Milban Jarius​

Typical Racial Followers

Dwarves (Mountain, Hill, Deep), Lammasu, Humans, Elves (High, Rockseer), Dragons (Bronze, Silver)​

Dedicated Servants

​Couatl, Ki-rin, Aasimon (Deva), Aasimon (Solar)​

If you are a Specialty Priest (Theologian):

Initial Funds

​3d6 x 10 gp (once the priest has bought their equipment, they must return all the remaining funds to their organization except for d3 gp)​

Minimum Ability Scores

Wisdom 10, Intelligence 10. Wisdom or Intelligence 16 means +5% experience; Wisdom and Intelligence 16 means +10% experience.​

Race(s) Allowed

Any

Followers and Strongholds

​The followers are received at 7th level, and consist of three third level priests and six first level priests of the same priesthood, plus thirty Normal Men and Women, all of whom must have the Healing non-weapon proficiency, who act as chirurgeons (doctors) and nurses. The priest may take the following on adventures: Two priests (only one of whom may be third level) and two Normal Men and Women. The priesthood will pay for half of the cost of stronghold construction at 7th level. The stronghold must act as a hospital for the nearest community, and may turn away no patient who has suffered a life threatening injury or disease.​

Limitations

​Priests of this order must wear their robes (blue tabard with a white overlay of the symbol of their Order (cross as a modified symbol of Palanos – the other avatars are the crossbar while Balera is indicated by the high middle piece, the bottom straight through shows a denial of the authority of the other deities (Baatu, H’rod, Du'Makh) - also, the cross is often seen as a walking aid to the lame that can produce no harm as opposed to its cousin the staff)​

Bonus Non-Weapon Proficiencies

Healing ​

Non-Weapon Proficiencies Recommended

Herbalism, Reading/Writing, Religion ​

Weapon Proficiencies Required

None​

Weapons Permitted

Lasso, mancatcher, net, quarterstaff, mace and hammer families, bo stick. ​Hospitilars would prefer to use weapons that don't leave lasting injury for minor, unavoidable altercations. When dealing with a determined enemy, they utilize their weaponry for the immediate dispatch of their opponent and, if arms are taken, death is the only quarter.​​

Armor Permitted

​All​

Major Sphere Access

All Sphere, Creation Sphere, Divination Sphere, Healing Sphere, Necromantic Sphere, Protection Sphere, Summoning Sphere

Minor Sphere Access

Animal Sphere, Charm Sphere, Guardian Sphere, Plant Sphere, Sun Sphere, Weather Sphere

Granted Powers

Immunity: to all poisons and diseases, but the priest only gets a +2 to his saving throw. ​

Lay On Hands

Soothing Word

Turn Undead

Analysis, Identification (at 3rd level) of diseases and poisons; on a Intelligence check (which the DM may modify according to the commonness or rarity of the ailment), the priest will know what sort of disease or poison afflicts his patient. ​