Acolyte

Ever faithful, the Acolyte is a Priest in training. Religious indoctrination and clerical training normally begins young (in some cases at birth) and the life of an Acolyte is one of study and work. Acolytes normally live outside of their societies, among the other clerics at a temple of remote monastery where they are instructed in the mysteries of their religion but also where they toil in the day to day tasks required in these religious communities. This can involve anything from tending the temples orchards, fields and livestock, to building repairs, cooking and other menial duties. These tasks are intended to humble the aspiring Priest and teach him a good work ethic. Acolytes learn their religion’s understanding of the Invocation Order and are taught the basic spells known to all religious practitioners of the faith. Each time this Path is followed the character ages 5 years.

Path Details

• Attribute Adjustments: WIL +1 or INT +1 or CHA +1
• Skill Ranks: 12
• Preferred Skills: Agriculture, Arcane Lore, Astrology, Brewer/Vintner, Cook, Doctrines, Cultures, Healer, Language (any two), Laborer, Livestock, Meditation, Mode* (see below).
• Special Features: Acolytes receive the Order: Invocation Quirk at no cost.
• Available Quirks: Benefactor, Highborn, Hobby, Literate, Tireless.

Starting Equipment

Plain linen smock; cloth cloak; cloth boots; black iron holy symbol; ritual vestments; religious tomes; spellbook with ceramic inkwell and quills; hide scroll case; small belt pouch; small chest; lodging in local temple or monastery; coin purse with 10 g.l. in assorted currency.

Modes

The modes available to Acolytes vary by religion as follows: