Collectors
The Collectors are a distinctive faction in the world of necromantic and technological advancement, dedicated to the meticulous and often daunting task of gathering and repurposing corpses. Operating from a sprawling, fortified enclave known as the Sanctum of Renewal, this faction combines arcane knowledge with cutting-edge technology to transform the remains of the deceased into a range of functional and magical items. Their purpose extends beyond mere collection; they see the dead as vital resources for innovation and progress, bridging the realms of necromancy and machinery.
The Collectors view their work as both a practical necessity and a sacred duty, believing that the cycle of life and death is a continuum that can be harnessed for the betterment of society. By blending the arcane with the mechanical, they push the boundaries of what is possible, turning the remnants of the past into the tools and technologies of the future.
Tomorrow is an illusion; everything is ridiculous. Members of the Collectors have witnessed the grandiose speeches and self-important plans of other factions and concluded that most take themselves far too seriously. Since death comes for everyone, and since order tends inevitably toward chaos, the Collectors believe that unrestrained, moment-to-moment hedonism is the only sane way to live. After all, there is honor for the dead so what harm is there is risking joining their ranks?
Diplomacy
Collectors Characters
- Alignment: Usually good, often neutral
- Suggested Races: Any
- Suggested Classes: Magus, Medic
- Suggested Archtypes: Dark Slinger, Technomancer
- Suggested Ladder: Occultist
Consider the Collectors for your character if one or more of the following sentences ring true:
- You are drawn to the ideal of honoring the dead.
- You like playing duty bound and disciplined magic users.
- The idea of mixing magic and technology is exciting.
- You want to waste nothing, even the corpses of the fallen.
Joining the Collectors
If your character was born and raised in Necropolis, you can choose this background instead of those listed in the Ultra Modern Redux rule book.
There is no formal school for the Collectors. You have learned everything that you know from the dead themselves. Joining the ranks means beginning as a member of the Retrieval and Preservation Unit. It is your sacred duty to collect the dead and return them to Necropolis. You must identify them when you can, collecting not only their corpse but their story as well so that they can be honored within the memorial halls.
Background: The Collectors
Your life is devoted to the service of the dead and to ensuring that they are properly honored. You believe that necromantic magic can be like any other tool; if properly employed it can be used to improve the lives of the living. The dead are another resource that cannot be wasted. You act as an intermediary between the realm of the dead and the living world, performing sacred rites and offering sacrifices in order to conduct the dead into the presence of the divine for their final rest.
- Skill Proficiencies: Arcana, History
- Tool Proficiencies: Alchemist’s supplies
- Languages: Choose two
- Equipment: a set of common clothes and 2 credits
- You have Renown 1 within the Collectors.
Feature: Shelter of the Devoted
As a Collector, you command the respect of those who share your devotion along with most everyone who lives in Necropolis, and you can perform the rites for the dead. You and your adventuring companions can expect to receive free healing and care at appropriate locations within Necropolis, though you must provide any material components needed for spells. Those who share your devotion will support you (but only you) at a modest lifestyle.
Suggested Characteristics
The Devoted are shaped by their experience in graveyards and out in the wastelands. Their study of history and their obsession with the dead affect their mannerisms and ideals. They are not always comfortable amongst the living.
Contacts
The Collectors generally do not keep track of each other nor make lasting connections with individuals within their faction. Their work is considered a private affair and thus does not require the assistance of others. However, since they command the respect of most Necropolis citizens, they do make connections. You gain two contacts outside the Collectors faction.
Rank and Renown
There are no ranks within the faction and aside from the Grand Harbinger of Renewal no formal roles. Any job or duty is assigned by the Grand Harbinger of Renewal themselves of by those who hold higher levels of renown within the faction. Because having renown still matters. Being known within a group that is scattered and is only loosely held together is a admirable feat and one that is rewarded with respect and favors.
Renown 1 or higher
- You gain the ability to purchase Dark Gear from the Necromancers and the Collectors
Renown 3 or higher
- Prerequisite: Vigor score of 8 or more.
- You gain one additional contact from Necropolis.
- Creating or buying Dark Gear costs 10% less credits and time for you.
Renown 5 or higher
- Prerequisite: Vigor score of 8 or more.
- You gain one additional contact from Necropolis.
- Creating or buying Dark Gear costs 20% less credits and time for you.
- +1 Sanity
Renown 10 or higher
- Prerequisite: Vigor score of 10 or more.
- You gain one additional contact from Necropolis.
- Creating or buying Dark Gear costs 30% less credits and time for you.
- +2 Sanity
Renown 15 or higher
- Prerequisite: Vigor score of 10 or more.
- You gain one additional contact from Necropolis.
- Creating or buying Dark Gear costs 40% less credits and time for you.
- +3 Sanity
Renown 25 or higher
- Prerequisite: Vigor score of 12 or more.
- You gain one additional contact from Necropolis.
- Creating or buying Dark Gear costs 50% less credits and time for you.
- +4 Sanity
Renown 50 or higher
- Prerequisite: Vigor score of 14 or more.
- You gain one additional contact from Necropolis.
- Creating or buying Dark Gear costs 60% less credits and time for you.
- You become eligible to become the Grand Harbinger of Renewal should the role become vacant.
- +5 Sanity
From Ashes, We Forge Tomorrow.
Public Agenda
The Collectors’ public agenda is a curious mix of pragmatism, innovation, and eccentric hedonism. They present themselves as visionaries who transform the inevitable reality of death into opportunities for progress, advocating for the efficient and respectful use of the deceased to benefit society. Through their advanced necromantic technology, they aim to demonstrate how the remnants of life can fuel innovation, bridging the divide between the organic and the mechanical.
How Do I Fit In?
The Collectors are a loose organizations that serves the dead and remains connected individuals within other factions more then their own. Because of this, being a Collector can seem like being an individual with a strong set of personal ideals rather then having the strength and structure of an organization behind you. Collectors are wanted in almost every party for the magic and honor that they bring with them.
General Biases
These are the biases that members of this faction typical hold.
Positive Biases
- They favor those who are magically inclined. This bias triggers for any character that has a Vigor score of 8 or more.
- They favor those who are respectful of the dead. This bias triggers for any character they witness paying respects to the dead.
Negative Biases
- They dislike those who are not magically inclined. This bias trigger for any character that has a Vigor score of 7 or less.
- They dislike those that are disrespectful to the dead. This bias triggers for any character they witness being disrespectful to the dead.
History
As the immediate threat of the Zombies was contained and the initial chaos after The Fall began to wane, society faced a new challenge: how to rebuild and utilize the vast numbers of corpses left in the wake of the Fall. The dead were seen not just as a threat for infection but as a potential resource. The city’s leaders, recognizing the need for a systematic approach to manage and repurpose these remains, envisioned a solution that would honor the dead while advancing the city’s technology and magical capabilities.
A group of visionary necromancers, technomancers, and scholars formed the Collectors. This faction was driven by a dual purpose: to address the immediate need for managing corpses and to find a way to repurpose these remains for the greater good of Necropolis. Their founding principles were grounded in respect for the deceased and a commitment to ethical transformation.
Culture
The culture of the Collectors is a blend of profound respect, ritualistic tradition, and innovative craftsmanship, all centered around the theme of ethical transformation and tribute. Their societal values and practices reflect a deep commitment to honoring the deceased while advancing the practical and magical applications of their remains. As well as an effort to live in the moment with a deep understanding of the fleeting nature of mortality.
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