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Old 12-22-2020, 08:54 AM   #1
Kromm
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Default Radiana, Sister of Splendor

It has been a while since I posted a character, so let's go "off template" and create a custom cleric suited to the season.

Radiana
250-point Human Cleric
Though there are many goddesses and gods, delvers tend to worship a subset of these: Ones that straight-up oppose Evil, governing such spheres as Good, Light, Order, Peace, or the Sun. Deities of Death, Fire, Storms, War, and other concepts that grant their servitors the capacity to destroy enemies. Divinities who favor adventuring professions, like the Gods of Thieves, Warriors, and Wizards. And of course divine patrons of Healing and Protection.

Yet most pantheons are really big, and even the most obscure deities have their worshippers. An example is the Goddess of Splendor (not to be mistaken for the Goddess of Beauty or the Goddess of Love, her more popular cousins): She who governs pure, unabashed extravagance. Every grand palace contains an idol to Her, and Her temples are the most opulent. She puts the swish in silk, the glitz in gold and all that glitters. Without Her, rulers would be relevant but not radiant, and sunsets less delightful (the Sun God does dazzle, but not razzle).

Priestesses of the Goddess fall into two categories: those who stay in civilization to help make cities shine and palaces pop, and those who venture into danger to bring back the gold and gems that adorn Her temples. The latter join delving parties in search of treasure. In return for protection and a cut of the loot, they offer the customary clerical services of "buffing" and healing. And as they don't spend time learning to fight – they hire hulking warriors to guard their riches – they tend to be exceptional at what they do.

Radiana is a representative Sister of Splendor. She doesn't get her vestments dirty fighting, but instead serves as a combat medic, running around healing allies who need her assistance. In return, she asks only for her share of the take, favoring precious metals and stones. Those who would mock her for this beware: The Goddess of Splendor is a bona fide goddess who can kick the sorry behind of any mortal, and She is there for Her priestess.

Radiana's cloth-of-gold vestments are her power item, and hold 8 FP.

ST 10 [0]; DX 10 [0]; IQ 14 [80]; HT 14 [40].
Damage 1d-2/1d; BL 20 lbs.; HP 10 [0]; Will 14 [0]; Per 14 [0]; FP 14 [0].
Basic Speed 6.00 [0]; Basic Move 9 [15]; Move 9.
Dodge 9.

Advantages
Appearance (Beautiful; Splendid*) [12]
Clerical Investment [5]
Energy Reserve 5 (Holy) [15]
Luck [15]
Power Investiture 6 [60]

Disadvantages and Quirks
Gregarious [-10]
Sense of Duty (Adventuring Companions) [-5]
Unnatural Features 5† [-5]
Vow (Gather loot for the Goddess)‡ [-15]
Vow (Never bear arms or armor)§ [-15]

"Cleanliness is next to godliness." [-1]
Favors precious metals and stones over all other treasure. [-1]
Heals first, using magic for other things only if there's no healing to do. [-1]
Reminds doubters that the Goddess is a goddess, and better than them. [-1]
She's "splendid," not "beautiful" – get it wrong at your peril. [-1]

Skills
Connoisseur (Luxuries)-13 [1]
Diagnosis-12 [1]
Esoteric Medicine (Holy)-14 [4]
Exorcism-14 [4]
First Aid-14 [1]
Gambling-13 [1]
Hidden Lore (Divine Servitors)-13 [1]
Hiking-13 [1]
Innate Attack (Projectile)-12 [4]
Meditation-12 [1]
Merchant-13 [1]
Occultism-13 [1]
Public Speaking-13 [1]
Religious Ritual-12 [1]
Savoir-Faire-14 [1]
Search-13 [1]
Surgery-12 [2]
Teaching-13 [1]
Theology-12 [1]

Spells
Armor-18 [1]
Awaken-18 [1]
Bless-18 [1]
Command-18 [1]
Continual Light-18 [1]
Cure Disease-18 [1]
Great Healing-17 [1]
Healing Slumber-18 [1]
Instant Neutralize Poison-17 [1]
Lend Energy-18 [1]
Lend Vitality-18 [1]
Major Healing-20 [8]
Minor Healing-18 [1]
Recover Energy-20 [4]
Remove Curse-18 [1]
Sanctuary-17 [1]
Share Energy-18 [1]
Share Vitality-18 [1]
Shield-18 [1]
Silver Tongue-18 [1]
Stone to Flesh-18 [1]
Stop Bleeding-18 [1]
Sunbolt-18 [1]
Sunlight-18 [1]
* Like "impressive" (+3 reactions), but shiny rather than regal.
† She literally glows.
‡ Functionally equivalent to Greed (12), or at times Kleptomania (12), and worth the same points.
§ Not pacifism, but a refusal to use purpose-designed combat gear ("robes of protection" would be fine).
Equipment
$1,000, 10.46 lbs. (No encumbrance)
Canteen, Full. 1 quart water. $10, 3 lbs.
Cloth-of-Gold Vestments. $900, 2 lbs.
Coins. 13 copper. $13, 0.26 lb.
Holy Symbol. $50, 1 lb.
Personal Basics. $5, 1 lb.
Pouch. Holds rations. $10, 0.2 lb.
Rations, 6 meals. $12, 3 lbs.
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