Rising Dragons

Members of the Rising Dragon of the Everbright Star are priests who are dedicated to promoting truth and fairness in the world. Priest of the Rising Dragon are defenders of the downtrodden, social activists speaking on the part of those unheard by the bureaucracies of the world. They seek out injustices and seek to right the wrongs of the world despite the size or significance of the problem. These Priests also believe in the ‘mystical’ elements of the universe; they are quite ready to take tall tales or grand stories as fact and are quick to act on the ‘lessons’ imparted by these ‘myths.’ The most notable of these stories is that of the Grand Dragon of Gold that heralds the end of the known world and brings forth a new era under the direct dominion of Palanos.

While many see these priests as pious and beloved figures, they often come into conflict with others because they are so un-accepting of compromise as a solution to the conflicts they deal with and because of the unintended arrogance that comes with their solid belief in their cause.

It has been long believed that it was Saint Tergodo that caused strife within the congregation of the original prophets. Tergodo refused to accept that the principles of Vingaar, especially those of Baatu, held any merit and he actively sought to ostracize those who, even slightly, legitimized or gave honor to their beliefs. As the Order has developed over the years, they are still unflinching in their resolve to work as a force for good but they, begrudgingly, recognized the need for alliances to move forward their idyllic agenda.​

Many young priests of the Order seek out teachers of Gui Long (Dragon Spirit Kung Fu) to further enhance their fighting skills and to steel their faith through a baptism of rigorous training. These monks are highly regarded by others of the order. A select few of these monks will abandon the cloth to become Kensai and are just short of living Saints.

Tenets of Faith
​Find and defend truth, even at the cost of those most dear to you.​
Oppose the subjugation of organized society but protect the good people that dwell within and depend on it.​
​Be everbright in your hope for a new day - all evil will be claimed in the Dragon's cleansing.​
​Uphold the highest ideals of honor and justice.​
​Be constantly vigilant against evil and oppose it on all fronts.​
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Duties and Rites of the Priest

Guidance

Marriage

Mission: ​Priests of this order spend most of their lives in ongoing missions against priests of Al-Vingaar, not to mention the plots of evil men, priests of Baatu, etc. ​

Also Known As

Rising Dragons of the Everbright Star​

Worshiped God

​Volora ​

Known Titan(s)

Saint Tergodo Jutran​ (Human), Moradin (Dwarf), Garl Glittergold (Gnome)​

Archetype

Priesthood of Good ​

Typical Alignments

Priests are often Chaotic Good. ​

Holy Symbol

​Rising Dragon, usually in gold

Affiliate Order(s)

Dragon Spirit Kung Fu. All good-aligned orders, save that noted below​

Opposition Order(s)

Everlinking Chain (Volora), Highlords (Baatu), Harbingers (H'rod)​

Leader

Archdeacon Irnel Dorio​

Typical Racial Followers

​Giants (Storm), Dragons (Brass, Copper, Mercury, Gold), Centaurs, Dragonet (Faerie Dragon), Djinni, Hippocampus, Titans, Treant, Gnomes (Rock), Elves (Sylvan)​

Dedicated Servants

​Aasimon (Planetar)​

If you are a Specialty Priest (Theologian):

Initial Funds

3d6 x 10 gp (once the priest has bought their equipment, they must return all the remaining funds to their organization except for d3 gp)​

Minimum Ability Scores

Wisdom 9. Wisdom 16 means +10% experience.​

Race(s) Allowed

​All​

Followers and Strongholds

​The followers are received at 9th level, and consist of one third level priest and two first level priests of the same order, plus one fifth level Templar, three third level paladins, and six first level Templar to act as soldiers, and one third level mage and two first level mages to act as special agents; the priests and mages will be of the exact same alignment as the priest they follow, while the Templar will automatically be lawful good. The priest may take the following on adventures: One priest, two Templar, and one mage of his choice. The priesthood will pay for half of the cost of stronghold construction at 9th level. Such strongholds are often built with hospitals and libraries as part of their construction, but this is not a requirement of the order.​

Limitations

​The followers are received at 9th level, and consist of one third level priest and two first level priests of the same order, plus one fifth level Templar, three third level paladins, and six first level Templar to act as soldiers, and one third level mage and two first level mages to act as special agents; the priests and mages will be of the exact same alignment as the priest they follow, while the Templar will automatically be lawful good. The priest may take the following on adventures: One priest, two Templar, and one mage of his choice. The priesthood will pay for half of the cost of stronghold construction at 9th level. Such strongholds are often built with hospitals and libraries as part of their construction, but this is not a requirement of the order.​

Non-Weapon Proficiencies Recommended

Reading/Writing, Religion ​

Weapon Proficiencies Required

​None​

Weapons Permitted

​Bows (all), dagger/dirk, hand/throwing axe, javelin, knife, lasso, polearm, spear, staff sling, stiletto, swords (all), daikyu, katana, wakizashi​

Armor Permitted

​All armor and shields​

Major Sphere Access

All Sphere, Healing Sphere, Protection Sphere

Minor Sphere Access

Charm Sphere, Divination Sphere

Granted Powers

Detect Evil 3/day

Turn Undead

Combat Bonus, ​+1 to hit and damage vs. all evil enemies, above and beyond all other bonuses ​