Knight of Black Sun
As child of prophecy, you were born under a solar eclipse and raised within The Order of Black Sun at Kar Vocruz. Since birth your training and studies were carefully seen too by priests of Torla, the dead demigod. Operating as individual agents outside the laws of The Empire of Sun, you have been granted autonomy to exact the operations of your coven.
Skill Proficiencies Investigation and either Religion or Arcana
Languages One language of your choice
Equipment A Black Flame Blade, a set of fine clothes, a quill, a journal with a lock on it, a letter detailing your current research leads, and a pouch containing 25 gold.
Lifestyle Comfortable (2 gp per day/ 15 gp per week)
Features
You gain +1 Strength or Intelligence
Sacred Quest: You have received a missive from your superior in the order. When performing the "research" downtime activity, you may take advantage on intelligence rolls related to achieving your sacred quest. Further, displaying your Black Flame Blade to members of The Empire of Sun will often grant you access to restricted areas, if doing so will further your quest.
Draconic Fellowship: When interacting with other members of your order, they are more likely to share information, secrets, and clues. If you are facing a dire challenge, they may be willing to put their quest on hold to momentarily assist you.
Suggested Characteristics
When becoming of age you were given a sacred quest. Like those before you, you are expected to leave the temple of your home and complete your task. Sacred quests are late ordeals that often take years to complete. Below you will find a table of potential missives. Make sure to work with your DM to flush out your character's quest.
| d6 |
Sacred Quest |
| 1 |
Discover a lost piece of lore or secret. |
| 2 |
Recover a powerful artifact. |
| 3 |
Acquire an especially rare magical material. |
| 4 |
Perform a sacred rite in a dangerous location. |
| 5 |
Establish a sacred place or library on a new world. |
| 6 |
Purify a specific unhallowed location. |
Traits
| d8 | Personality Trait |
|---|
| 1 | Knowledge is our greatest treasure. Someone must earn my trust before I am willing to share anything with them. |
| 2 | I'm a child of prophecy, so yes I am more important than you. |
| 3 | I am seldom seen without a book or scroll in my face. |
| 4 | Life in the temples can be boring, If I take my time enjoying the world completing my quest-will it really hurt anything? |
| 5 | I have stared into the ever-burning eyes of a dead god and my mind was scarred from it. |
| 6 | Growing up cloistered did little to prepare me for the social nuisances of the larger world. |
| 7 | When things get their darkest, others look to me and my words of inspiration. |
| 8 | I resent being born during an eclipse and desperately want a different life. |
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Ideal
| d6 | Ideal |
|---|
| 1 | Protection. My position of power comes with the weight of responsibility to others. (Good) |
| 2 | Fear. Torla should inspire fear in the hearts of those who earn her scorn. (Evil) |
| 3 | Advantageous. The world is my playground, even the stars agree. (Chaotic) |
| 4 | Truth. Even when it is ugly, the truth must be revealed. (Lawful) |
| 5 | Glory. Statues will one day be built in honor of my great deeds. (Any) |
| 6 | Brethren. I am loyal to those who stand with me against the void. (Neutral) |
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Bond
| d6 | Bond |
|---|
| 1 | I only swear allegiance to The Order of Black Sun, the kingdom of my homeland means nothing to me. |
| 2 | My best friend received their quest before me, there has been no word since they left the temple. |
| 3 | Dreams of the birth parents I never met plague my dreams. |
| 4 | On occasion, I can hear the voice of Torla. Others think I'm crazy. |
| 5 | A certain instructor always had it out for me, and I am sure they got me sent on my quest too soon on purpose. |
| 6 | I touched a forbidden artifact deep in the archives, and I am now haunted by a menacing dark voice. |
Flaw
| d6 | Flaw |
|---|
| 1 | I always believe that I have the moral high ground. |
| 2 | Perhaps someone more qualified should replace Torla, and I think I might just be that person. |
| 3 | I enjoy the taste of blood on my blade far more than I should. |
| 4 | Growing up without the delights of the world has made me far more susceptible to them. |
| 5 | I am overly obsessive about my quest, leaving no room for anything else in my life. |
| 6 | If you spite me, my vengeance will be swift and brutal. |
