Yatic

High Priest (a.k.a. Lama)

Yatic stands as the enigmatic and commanding High Priest of The Church of the Elder Eye, deeply entrenched in the chaotic and mystical energies of the Elder Elemental God. His presence in the roughshod village of Nulb is not merely by chance but by a deliberate choice to influence and control the ebb and flow of power within this notorious haven of outlaws and exiles.

• Role: High Priest of The Church of the Elder Eye
• Location: Nulb, a notorious village known for its lawlessness

Physical Description

Yatic is a figure that commands attention, his long ochre coat swirling about him as he moves through the shadows of his church. His attire is marked by a distinctive silver gorget, intricately engraved with the image of an eye surrounded by flames, symbolizing his unwavering devotion to the Elder Elemental God.

• Attire: Long ochre coat, silver gorget engraved with an elemental eye surrounded by flames.
• Presence: Imposing and mysterious, often cloaked in shadow

Personality Traits

Behind his silent demeanor lies a mind always at work, plotting several steps ahead of his adversaries and allies alike. Yatic exudes a magnetic charisma that attracts followers and intimidates those who might oppose him, using his intellect and mystique to maintain control over his congregation and influence within Nulb.

• Demeanor: Calculating, contemplative, strategically silent
• Influence: Charismatic leadership style that commands loyalty and respect

Motivations

Yatic's drive stems from a deep-seated desire to see the worship of the Elder Elemental God returned to its ancient and uncorrupted form. He seeks to cleanse the current religious practices of their dilutions and restore the true, chaotic essence of elemental worship as it was meant to be.

• Primary Goal: Restore and purify the worship of the Elder Elemental God
• Secondary Goals: Expand his influence across Nulb and beyond, establish a power base capable of rivaling any threats

Yatic's Background

Originating from the Wild Coast, Yatic was raised amidst the traditional worship of the Elder Elemental God. His journey to Nulb was marked by a growing disillusionment with the pervasive corruption he witnessed within the Temple of Elemental Evil, prompting him to seek a new ground from which to enact his vision.

• Origins: Grew up on the Wild Coast, immersed in the traditional worship practices
• Path to Nulb: Driven by a need to correct the corrupted practices observed in the Temple of Elemental Evil

Political Relationships

Navigating the treacherous political landscapes of Nulb requires a keen mind and a versatile strategy. Yatic maintains a tenuous alliance with Lady Lmag, leveraging her influence when beneficial. He has fostered connections with the local bandits and pirates, using them as pawns in his larger game, while secretly collaborating with agents of the Temple of Elemental Evil to further mutual objectives.

• Local Authorities: Cautious cooperation with Lady Lmag 
• Underworld Ties: Utilizes bandits and pirates for information and muscle
• Temple Relations: Covert collaborations with Temple agents to further elemental agendas

Duties and Services

Yatic presides over the church with a firm but enigmatic hand. Services are held twice weekly, shrouded in secrecy and open only to members vetted personally by Yatic through mystical means. His leadership is both spiritual and administrative, guiding his followers in esoteric elemental doctrines and overseeing the church's day-to-day operations.

• Church Leadership: Controls all aspects of church operations and spiritual guidance
• Membership Vetting: Personally assesses potential members using divine magic

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Yatic’s deeper history

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As a fervent devotee from his youth, Yatic's pilgrimage to the Temple was fueled by a deep desire to serve the Elder Elemental God at what he believed to be the spiritual epicenter of elemental worship. However, upon his arrival, the realities of the Temple's environment quickly disillusioned him. The sacred rites he held in reverence were diluted and distorted, turned into mere invocations of individual elements rather than worship of the unifying deity behind them. This misdirection of faith was not just a corruption but a fundamental misunderstanding of the true power that the Elder Elemental God wielded.

• Corruption at the Temple: Discovered widespread corruption and misinterpretation of the true elemental worship.
• Misguided Worship: Noted that many priests focused on individual elemental forces, neglecting the holistic worship of the Elder Elemental God.

Loss of Sacred Knowledge

Yatic's observations revealed a temple not of enlightened priests but rather a den of political schemers and young zealots lacking true understanding. The temple grounds, rich with ancient and dark energies sacred to the true elemental faith, were squandered by these new leaders. Worse yet, these grounds were infested by the minions of a demoness and a cambion, each vying for control and twisting the temple's purpose to their ends.

• Infiltration by Lesser Powers: The temple was compromised by followers of a demoness and a demi-god cambion, diluting the pure worship with their lesser agendas.
• Loss of Sacred Knowledge: The true, dark knowledge of the Elder Elemental God was lost to a generation of cutthroats and ignorant upstarts.

Move to Nulb

Realizing the futility of confronting this entrenched corruption directly, Yatic chose a strategic retreat. He withdrew to Nulb, a place as tainted and chaotic as the temple but with the freedom for him to plot his resurgence. Here, he saw the potential to rebuild, to gather true believers, and to one day cleanse the temple of its current desecration.

• Strategic Withdrawal: Left the temple to establish a new base of power in Nulb.
• Long-Term Vision: Plans to gather strength and followers to eventually purge and reclaim the temple.

Building a Network

Yatic's time in Nulb has been spent weaving a network of influence, preparing for the day he can lead a reformed congregation back to the temple. His disdain for the current temple leaders remains intense, viewing their reign as a temporary aberration in the timeline of his god. He patiently prepares, believing in the inevitable fall of the current regime and the ascension of his purer, darker vision of elemental worship.

• Building Influence: Using Nulb as a base to grow his influence and gather loyal followers.
• Awaiting Opportunity: Believes the corrupt leaders of the temple are but a temporary obstacle to his ultimate goal of restoration.

Yatic's plans are meticulous and hidden, known only to his most trusted acolytes and secretly supported by various artifacts and relics he has gathered that resonate with true elemental power. His preparations are not just for a battle of faiths but for a revolution that will restore the Elder Elemental God's worship to its rightful, fearsome glory.

Yatic's Current Activities and Strategic Plans

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Yatic, now a seasoned leader enriched by years of clandestine operations and quiet observation, remains vigilant in his goals. His patience has allowed him to witness the downfall of lesser adversaries, including the demoness who once posed a significant threat but eventually found herself imprisoned within the walls of her own temple—a temple that is erratically striving for revival. Yatic perceives these efforts as hasty and poorly planned, likely to accelerate the temple's descent into further disarray. He is poised to capitalize on these missteps, using them as leverage to cleanse and reclaim the temple for the worship of the Elder Elemental God.

• Observation and Patience: Continues to observe the temple’s chaotic efforts, ready to intervene when they falter.
• Community Influence: Has cultivated a following in Nulb, positioning himself as a spiritual and moral guide.

Temple Hidden Relics

In the shadows of this waiting game, Yatic has been meticulously planning to unearth the ancient relics of his god that are said to be hidden deep within the temple. These relics, once reclaimed, would not only cement his authority but would symbolize the true restoration of the Elder Elemental God's dominion. The moment to strike and retrieve these sacred objects is close at hand, and Yatic prepares for this pivotal expedition with quiet resolve.

• Relic Recovery Plan: Prepares to recover powerful relics to legitimize and enhance his spiritual authority.
• Ascension Strategy: Aims to use the relics to declare himself the rightful high priest of a purified temple.

Lareth the Beautiful

Amidst these grand plans, Yatic has maintained a strategic alliance with Lareth the Beautiful, the current leader of the Temple of Elemental Evil located at the Moathouse near the Village of Hommlet. This alliance, however, is built on a precarious foundation of mutual ignorance and concealed truths. Yatic has agreed to provide refuge to Lareth within The Church of the Elder Eye should the need arise, especially if adventuring parties (PCs) are known to be in the vicinity, posing a threat to Lareth's security.

• Alliance with Lareth: Provides a safe haven for Lareth, maintaining a facade of alliance.
• Hidden Agendas: Both leaders hide their true religious affiliations from each other to avoid conflict.

Religious Facades and Concealed Alliances

This delicate balance of show and secrecy is crucial, as Yatic secretly worships the Elder Elemental God while Lareth is a devotee of Zuggtmoy. This fundamental difference in faith makes their alliance a temporary convenience rather than a bond of shared beliefs. Consequently, both leaders carefully avoid religious practices in each other's presence to prevent revealing their true allegiances.

• Religious Secrecy: Avoids any religious rituals in Lareth’s presence to keep his true faith hidden.
• Strategic Deception: Uses the alliance as a means to an end, planning beyond the temporary convenience it offers.

Strategic Maneuvers and Looming Confrontations

Yatic’s activities, although meticulously hidden behind a veneer of calm guidance, are fraught with the anticipation of inevitable conflict and the hope of eventual triumph. His plans are set against a backdrop of rising tensions and the looming threat of discovery, making every move a calculated risk in the high stakes game of divine politics.

• Preparation for Conflict: Readies for potential conflicts as plans progress.
• Guidance of Nulb: Continues to strengthen his hold over Nulb, preparing the villagers for the changes he plans to implement once he assumes control of the temple.

Yatic's Hidden Resources and Treasure Chest

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Deep within the secluded confines of Yatic's private chambers lies an iron-bound chest, an imposing container safeguarded not just by its sturdy construction but by arcane protections as well. A Glyph of Warding imbued with shocking damage stands ready to deter any unauthorized attempts to access its contents. This glyph can be safely bypassed only by whispering the correct passphrase, "Praise the Elder Eye," a testament to Yatic's cautious nature and his preparation for potential betrayal or theft.

• Secured Storage: The chest is heavily guarded by a Glyph of Warding, ensuring that its contents remain secure from thieves and intruders.
• Passphrase Protected: Access is restricted to those who know the specific passphrase, reinforcing the exclusivity and secrecy of the chest's contents.

Inside this formidable chest lies the accumulated wealth of The Church of the Elder Eye, meticulously gathered and preserved by Yatic as both a reserve of material power and a resource for future maneuvers. The contents include a substantial sum of currency:

• 10 platinum pieces, 780 gold pieces, 920 silver pieces, crucial for funding church activities, bribery, or emergency needs.
• Additionally, the chest holds 83 black gems, each meticulously appraised at 100 gold pieces, their dark luster a fitting symbol of the church's shadowy undertakings.

Church Importance

• Church Coffers: Contains significant amounts of various currencies, vital for the operational and strategic expenses of the church.
• Valuable Gems: The black gems stored within are not only financially valuable but may also serve as material components for certain dark rituals or as bargaining chips in negotiations with other dark entities.

Yatic's Secret Weapon

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The Lesser Tentacle Rod (purple)

Within the shadowy arsenal of Yatic, a particularly formidable and sinister weapon is discreetly reserved for moments of dire need—the lesser tentacle rod. This nefarious artifact, detailed on page 124 of the Queen of the Spiders module, embodies the raw and terrifying power Yatic has at his disposal. The rod, exquisitely crafted and imbued with dark purple energy, features three writhing tentacles that serve as lethal extensions of its wielder's will.

• Description: The rod is a dark, almost black length of wood, tipped with three live, squirming tentacles of a deep, unnerving purple hue.
• Functionality: Each tentacle is capable of striking independently, behaving as a 3 HD creature with enhanced precision (+3 to attack rolls, effective THAC0 of 13).

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Special Powers

The tentacles are not only fearsome in their appearance but devastating in combat. Each lash from a tentacle inflicts 3 points of damage upon its target. The true horror unfolds when all three tentacles strike a single target simultaneously; this coordinated attack doubles the total inflicted damage to 18 points and impairs the victim with a debilitating slow effect, dramatically reducing their speed and reaction time for 9 rounds.

• Combat Efficacy: Delivers potent attacks that can seriously impair a foe's ability to fight or flee.
• Special Attack: If all tentacles hit a single target, the damage is doubled and the target is slowed, mirroring the effect of a Slow spell for 9 rounds.

The rod’s formidable powers, however, are bound to a specific control ring. This ring, an arcane item in its own right, is necessary to harness the full potential of the tentacle rod. Without the ring, the rod remains a potent symbol of power but cannot unleash its full capabilities.

• Control Mechanism: Requires a special ring to activate its deadliest powers.
• Security Measure: Ensures that the rod’s power cannot be easily usurped or turned against Yatic.

Powers of Chaos

This lesser tentacle rod is a cornerstone of Yatic’s defensive and offensive strategies, kept hidden from all but his most trusted allies. It represents not only his personal power but also his deep connection to the chaotic and destructive forces he venerates. In Yatic's hands, the rod is a tool of both spiritual authority and physical dominance, a direct link to the chaotic essence of the Elder Elemental God he serves.

• Strategic Value: Integral to Yatic’s personal defense strategy and his enforcement of will within the church.
• Symbolic Importance: Embodies the chaotic and destructive power that Yatic reveres in the Elder Elemental God.

"Chaos is the ladder to divine understanding."

Lama Yatic

Level 7 Cleric of the Elder Elemental God 

• AC 2 (plate +1)
• HP 42; #AT (+0) 1; D by weapon
• S 10 I 13 W 16 D 10 Co 11 Ch 15

Items: violet garnet ring (500 gp), holy symbol (upside down triangle with a Y in the middle), 2 black gems (100 gp/each), 57 sp, 22 cp

Cleric Spells

• First Level: Bless, Command, Cure Light Wounds, Protection from Good, Sanctuary
• Second Level: Augury, Hold Person, Know Alignment, Resist Fire, Silence 15’ Radius
• Third Level: Create Food & Water, Cause Blindness
• Fourth Level: Detect Lie

"Despite his dark affiliations, Yatic has brought stability to Nulb, for better or worse."

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Alignment

Chaotic evil

Current Location

47. The Church of the Elder Eye

Species

Humans of Greyhawk

Ethnicity

Oeridian Oerid

Other Ethnicities/Cultures

• Suloise Suel

Year of Birth

535 41 Years old

Sex

male

Height

5'11

Belief/Deity

Elder Elemental God

Ruled Locations

• 47. The Church of the Elder Eye

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