Branded

Though in the past, the title has gone to many others, in this time of strife many Getori children aspire to be Brands. These exalted soldiers, handpicked by the Creadores, are the clerics and lieutenants of the gods; granted divine powers and tasked with duties vital for the survival of Cultivo.
Brands are often divided into two branches, depending on their specialty. Drivers act within the confines of Conclave controlled territory, providing vital upkeep, support, and instructions based on the Conclave's whim. They are responsible for reinforcing and repairing the foundation and infrastructure of the Conclave's society.
Brushers patrol out in the wastes, protecting the public from raiders and Roughers alike. Heroes to the faithful, nightmares to the evils of the world, the Brushers are the sword of the Creadores outside of Celestial Zenith.

Career

Qualifications

Brands are handpicked by the Creadores. They can come from any walk of life and any profession. What the candidate is chosen for varies, depending on the Creadore in question, but universally the candidates have shown exceptional skill or talent in some way, shape, or form. Some examples of this are Amma Liatrice who was chosen for her exceptional ability to convey emotion through song, and Koino Dansite whose tactical and logistical prowess saved hundreds of thousands of lives in the early days of the Phyte.

Career Progression

Brands can be considered the apex of any given career path. Once chosen, the Creadores will often assign them tasks similar to their specialty.

Payment & Reimbursement

Brands are paid a modest stipend for their service, though the amount hardly matters. As the operatives of the Creadores, they are provided with free room and board wherever they go and substantial discounts on goods and other materials. Any good needed for their work can be charged to the gods, no matter the cost.

Other Benefits

Brands enjoy a form of fame amongst those living within the Creadores' domain, and infamy amongst those without.

Perception

Purpose

Brands act for the Creadores in instances which mortals could not sustain without major effort but are not severe enough to need the Creadores themselves. Things such as charging large Caskega, defending territory against raider and Rougher incursions, maintaining the wards against the Phyte, and defending and overseeing the transportation of vital resources.

Social Status

Being a Brand puts you in the upper Echelons of society. Brands are widely revered and admired amongst the populace.

Demographics

Less than 1% of the populace is Branded. Only about 130-150 individuals in total.

Operations

Tools

The most important and most powerful tool of these individuals is the eponymous Brand. A mysterious tattoo granted by one of the Creadores which imparts on the chosen supernatural, divine power. Additional equipment is unique depending on the task assigned to each individual.

Alternative Names

Fenathar/Fens (Derogatory, Axagori)

Type

Religious

Demand

Despite the role always being in demand, the number of Brands is relatively small.

Related Locations

• Celestial Zenith

Used By

• The Creadores