Factol Terrance

The factol of the Athar.
Terrance seems much less bitter than many of the Athar. He feels a trust in the multiverse at large and in simple existence. He’d like to teach his viewpoint to all the Defiers and to the denizens of the Great Ring, but this desire is a muted one. See, Terrance is no fire-eater. As he guides the Athar through the maze of intrigue enmeshing Sigil, he can enlighten a few deceived sods along the way. That's good enough.
Relationships:
Terrance is good friends with Factol Ambar Vergrove because they have similar philosophical beliefs; and because Terrance admires the half elf's compassion and humility. The two often collaborate on projects within the Cage.
In contrast, Terrance views Factol Pentar as an enemy - even as he pities her. He fears that her love of blind destruction will push Cagers even closer to their false deities.

Mental characteristics

Personal history

The factol realized the fraud of godhood more gently than most. The second son of a rich man, he was well educated and destined for the religious life. His father’s garnish to a temple of Mishakal on Elysium ensured a warm reception for the new novice. ’Course Terrance used his natural leadership and organizational skills to capitalize on this promising beginning. Inside of 10 years he’d become patriarch of the community of healers.
Nothing terrible happened to him there. Sure, he had troubles - any basher does. But all in all, Terrance had a rewarding and comfortable life. No complaints. Then one day he awoke to the hidden dark: His own intellect and intuition had given him the solutions to every problem he’d faced in life. No power ever gave him divine guidance or strength. ‘Course, as patriarch, he’d enjoyed a few moments of communion with his deity, Mishakal. But he’d sensed no halo of the divine in those exchanges - really, just simple conversations, with a frill or two the power threw in to excite his mortal capacity for awe.
With a dry chuckle, Terrance acknowledged the new dark within himself: He no longer revered Mishakal as divine. Sure, he still respected the power’s sphere of interest (healing) and the extent of her influence, but felt no “proper” religious fervour. The patriarch’s faith had turned a corner, and, as a man of integrity, he resigned his post. Why guide a bunch of berks to Mishakal when be himself had departed from the goddess’s teachings?
Terrance came to Sigil, joined the Athar, and became quite popular with other Defiers. Most of the Lost embrace bitterness to themselves like a lover. Terrance, an island of quiet serenity and moderation, came as a welcome relief. His skills made him popular as well. Once Terrance proved he could gain spells through meditation and fervent belief in the Great Unknown - which Athar claim is the source of all priestly power - he quickly rose in the ranks.

Alignment

Lawful Good

Species

Human

Aligned Organization

Athar