Temple of the Three Tides
Thalassa's church, known as the Temple of the Three Tides, is an important institution in many coastal communities and among mariners. It is divided into three distinct orders, each dedicated to a different aspect of the Sea Queen's nature:
The Order of the Shining Sea:
This chapter honors Thalassa's nurturing and life-giving aspects. They focus on her role in providing bountiful seas, calm waters, and safe voyages. The order are often involved in charitable activities, aiding coastal communities, and performing rituals to ensure good weather and plentiful catches. They wear green or turquoise robes and venerate emblems of turtles, fish and dolphins.The Order of the Tempest:
This chapter venerates Thalassa's destructive and fearsome side. They worship storms, tempests, terrible beasts and the untamed fury of the sea. This order's rituals are intense and dramatic, involving sacrifices and ceremonies meant to appease Thalassa's wrath, punish her enemies and protect her worshippers from her fury. The cultists wear dark, inky robes and honour emblems of storms, splintered ships and beasts from the deep.The Order of the Dual Tide:
This chapter embraces the duality of Thalassa's nature, honoring both her benevolent and terrible aspects. They believe in the balance of creation and destruction, calm and storm. Their practices honour both other orders equally, recognizing that both aspects of Thalassa are necessary for the natural order of the sea. They wear blue or grey robes and venerate all emblems of the ocean The three Orders hold a tight mutual respect, and each of them honour the duality of the Sea Queen. The Orders usually work independently, but come together for major festivals and ceremonies, celebrating the fluidity of Thalassa in both her forms and ensuring her dual divinity is fully revered.
Priest of Thalassa (Novice Rank)
Attributes:
Agility d6
Smarts d8
Spirit d8
Strength d6
Vigor d6
Skills:
Faith (Spirit) d8
Healing (Smarts) d6
Knowledge (Religion) (Smarts) d8
Notice (Smarts) d6
Persuasion (Spirit) d6
Survival (Smarts) d6
Pace: 6; Parry: 5; Toughness: 5
Edges:
Arcane Background (Miracles): Allows the priest to cast divine spells.
Healer: +2 to Healing rolls.
Linguist: Knows multiple languages, useful for communicating with diverse followers.
Hindrances:
Vow (Major): Devoted to serving Thalassa, must follow the tenets of the Temple of the Three Tides.
Cautious (Minor): Tends to avoid unnecessary risks, especially when it comes to angering Thalassa.
Loyal (Minor): Deeply loyal to fellow priests and followers of Thalassa.
Abilities:
Blessing of the Sea: Can call upon Thalassa to calm waters or summon a gentle rain (similar to the "Environmental Protection" power).
Wrath of the Storm: Can invoke Thalassa's fury to create a small storm or rough seas (similar to the "Bolt" power, with a water or lightning trappings).
Dual Nature: Can switch between benevolent and wrathful aspects of Thalassa, gaining bonuses to appropriate powers and skills depending on the situation.
Gear:
Holy symbol of Thalassa
Ritual robes
Healing kit
Staff or ceremonial weapon
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