Eldritch Sleuth

Your life's work is to understand the Black Sea of Void surrounding Erenel and the eldritch horrors that call it home. You’ve probably stumbled upon a Vacuous One’s cult, uncovering a horrible act while following a trail of clues left behind. This discovery has no doubt changed your outlook on the world while simultaneously providing sensitivity to whispers from beyond the veil.   When a Vacuous One stirs, you are plagued with nightmares and unexplained desires, driving you to odd behaviors. Nevertheless, your encounter has left you primed to help others dealing with insanity and opened your mind to look for traces of Vacuous Ones. When choosing Eldritch Sleuth, discuss with your Dungeon Master what events your character may have discovered and how they deal with the trauma.

Features

Unravel Mystery

As an Eldritch Sleuth, you have qualifications and contacts on a wide variety of strange occurrences. If you or an ally are under the effects of Insanity: Umbra Malady, you know where to find a hospital or temple where you can obtain treatment. The treatment is quickly administered and discounted to at least half price.   Additionally, when you find yourself at an impasse in your investigations related to the void and Vacuous Ones, you generally know of a colleague or someone who may be able to offer information or a relevant clue.

Suggested Characteristics

Eldritch Sleuths are highly observant individuals dedicated to unmasking eldritch horrors. Their past experiences shape how they investigate and to what lengths they will go to for their work.

Traits

d8	Personality Trait
1	I am haunted by nightmares of previous investigations.
2	I take my time to understand a situation thoroughly before making a conclusion.
3	My previous experiences have left me horribly awkward in social situations.
4	I can't help but empathize with those I meet who have faced an eldritch horror.
5	I focus intently on my work resulting in terrible self awareness.
6	I can't help but tell anyone who will listen about my prior experiences with the void.
7	I've filled my diary with accounts of my dreams, which I record in a half-asleep feverish state.
8	I've filled my diary with accounts of Vacuous Ones, taking notes whenever I learn something new.

Ideal

d6	Ideal
1	Kindness. I'll help those suffering whenever I can.
2	Discovery. Learning eldritch secrets is the only way mortals can protect themselves from the void.
3	Supremacy. Knowledge is power, and acquiring it is my expertise.
4	Justice. The guilty must be brought into the light to protect the innocent.
5	Aspiration. My dreams call me toward a higher purpose and nothing will keep me from it.
6	Unity. If we don't do our part, our way of life will fall.

Bond

d6	Bond
1	I feel an instant connection to anyone struggling to understand their place in the world.
2	I know someone affected by a Vacuous One cult. I owe it to them to uncover the truth.
3	My body has been marked by an eldritch horror's sigil. I must unravel the mystery.
4	I cling to friend or lover to prevent myself from falling into madness.
5	I would give my life to prevent a Vacuous One from gaining a foothold on Erenel.
6	I seek to obtain some of the void's power for myself.

Flaw

d6	Flaw
1	I will do anything to become a renowned eldritch investigator.
2	I believe my theories are always on the right track.
3	I am easily distracted at the promise of information.
4	I have trouble trusting anyone but myself. There is no telling who could be a cultist.
5	I'm pretty sure I've done something horrible that I can't remember.
6	I drink heavily as a sleep aid.