Pontiff Erasmus Rabencroff
One of the nine Pontiffs of Eisenovia, Erasmus is a highly conservative and charismatic priest, popular with the common folk as well as the pro-war nobles.
A short man, Erasmus stands at 5'7" and is quite slim. He has pale skin, blue eyes, and delicate facial features. A person describing him would likely describe him as pretty. His shaggy blond hair frames his face, falling in waves to his ears.
Physical Characteristics
Body Features
A short man, Erasmus stands at 5'7" and is quite slim. He has pale skin, blue eyes, and delicate facial features. A person describing him would likely describe him as pretty. His shaggy blond hair frames his face, falling in waves to his ears.
Outfit
Erasmus wears a black silken robe with golden crosses sewn into the front. The collar and cuffs are lined with golden fabric, and there are golden crosses along the center of it. A belt embroidered with designs of clocks and candles can be seen. On top of the robe is an intricately embroidered golden cape that wraps around his shoulders.
Mental Characteristics
Motivation & Goals
Deeply traumatized by the quelling of the Miner's Revolt, Erasmus is staunchly against arcane magic and the nation of Stragesia. He wants to eradicate the College of Mages as an organization and to end the practice of arcane magic worldwide.Religious Beliefs
As a member of the Followers of M'nnor, a sect that generates the God of Justice and believes in a form of cosmic justice, where the gods will judge individuals for their actions and work through mortals to reward or punish individuals for their actions. Erasmus sees himself as a vessel of M'nnor's will, a person whose divine purpose in life is to punish arcane practitioners for their corruption.History
Early Life in Stragesia
Erasmus Rabencroff was born in the mining town of Prescot, Stragesia, to wood elf immigrants. His father, Karl Rabencroff, toiled in the hazardous talvyrite mines and was one of many suffering from deteriorating health due to poor working conditions. Sadly, the authorities turned a blind eye to the miners' pleas for assistance, as the mines were under the ownership of Magister Quincy Branigan, a high-ranking member of the College of Mages.
In 2589, the Miners Revolt erupted in response to the miners' desperate cries for help being ignored while their comrades fell ill. Battlemages, led by veterans of the Goishutan Wars, ruthlessly crushed the revolt, using magic and brutal tactics. Karl Rabencroff participated in the uprising but was captured and handed a draconian prison sentence of 150 years. However, Magister Branigan, involved in the illicit Zifitian Experiments, illegally abducted Karl from prison to serve as an unwitting subject before the scandal surrounding the experiments erupted.
Preaching in Eisenovia
After the traumatic ordeal, Erasmus and his mother left Stragesia, returning to her hometown of Honigsberg in Eisenovia. Fueled by anger and seeking a cause, Erasmus joined the Followers of M'nnor, the God of Justice. His fervent sermons, driven by his personal experiences, struck a chord with the common people, making him the most renowned and beloved priest in the Cresretian Vale. As a result of his personal tale and impassioned warnings about magic and corruption, many residents of the vale joined the military, attracting the attention of local officers and ultimately reaching the desk of Lord Marshal Titus Aruk. Impressed by Erasmus' influence, Lord Marshal Titus arranged for him to embark on a nationwide tour, sharing his father's story and preaching justice and vengeance against the corrupt Stragesians. This endeavor significantly expanded his reach and popularity. The surge in military recruitment following his tour caught the attention of Titus, who became a personal benefactor of the Followers and Erasmus himself. Erasmus' rapid ascent culminated in his appointment to the prestigious College of Pontiffs at a remarkably young age. Leveraging his esteemed title, he has emerged as the leading voice of a radical movement seeking to limit worship solely to the Orderlies, thereby depriving other pantheons of their power derived from devotion.
Alignment
Lawful Neutral
Date of Birth
291 Vecihn, 2554 AC
Year of Birth
2554 A.C.
232 Years old
Birthplace
Prescot, Stragesia
Children
Current Residence
Pontifical Residence in Honigsberg, Eisenovia
Belief/Deity
M'nnor (The Orderlies)
Aligned Organization
