Strifeleaders, or as they referred themselves the Sworn,[4] were the specialty priests of the deity Cyric.[5][6] They were charged with sowing discord and chaos across the Realms in order to grow the faith of the Dark Sun. They spread what they referred to as the "One True Way" of their god's faith.[7]
Activities[]
When they weren't propagating fear and mistrust among those outside of their faith, Strifeleaders often plotted against other Cyricists, to increase their own personal standing.[7]
Abilities[]
Strifeleaders were adept at utilizing and seeing through subversion. As to be expected they were adept at lying to others, even in the face of certain spells used to discern the truth. Similarly, Strifleaders could withstand magical fear effects and were adept at seeing through illusion magic.[5][7][8]
Many of them were skilled in the utilization of various poisons.[7]
As they grew in personal power, they gained access a few divine spells unique to their faith, including: black talon,[9] dread blast,[10] skull of secrets, [5] skull eyes,[11] triple mask,[12] and create direguard.[5]
Tactics[]
They often involved themselves in the courts of corrupt or malevolent rulers, particularly those who sought to increase their own power by any means necessary.[7]
Base of Operations[]
In the first decade of their existence, Strifeleaders and the other faithful of Cyric maintained their headquarters in Zhentil Keep.[5]
History[]
As of the Year of the Gauntlet, 1369 DR, there were few priests wholly dedicated to Cyric. However at that time the number was growing rapidly.[4]
Notable Members[]
- Dag Zoreth: This 14th century Cyricist priest operated out of Darkhold keep alongside Malchior.[13]
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References[]
- ↑ Julia Martin, Eric L. Boyd (March 1996). Faiths & Avatars. (TSR, Inc.), p. 51. ISBN 978-0786903849.
- ↑ Ed Greenwood, Sean K. Reynolds, Skip Williams, Rob Heinsoo (June 2001). Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting 3rd edition. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 239. ISBN 0-7869-1836-5.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Bruce R. Cordell, Ed Greenwood, Chris Sims (August 2008). Forgotten Realms Campaign Guide. Edited by Jennifer Clarke Wilkes, et al. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 92. ISBN 978-0-7869-4924-3.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Julia Martin, Eric L. Boyd (March 1996). Faiths & Avatars. (TSR, Inc.), p. 52. ISBN 978-0786903849.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 Julia Martin, Eric L. Boyd (March 1996). Faiths & Avatars. (TSR, Inc.), p. 53. ISBN 978-0786903849.
- ↑ Bruce R. Cordell, Ed Greenwood, Chris Sims (August 2008). Forgotten Realms Campaign Guide. Edited by Jennifer Clarke Wilkes, et al. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 80. ISBN 978-0-7869-4924-3.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 7.5 Eric L. Boyd, Erik Mona (May 2002). Faiths and Pantheons. Edited by Gwendolyn F.M. Kestrel, et al. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 204. ISBN 0-7869-2759-3.
- ↑ Eric L. Boyd, Erik Mona (May 2002). Faiths and Pantheons. Edited by Gwendolyn F.M. Kestrel, et al. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 205. ISBN 0-7869-2759-3.
- ↑ Richard Baker, James Wyatt (March 2004). Player's Guide to Faerûn. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 100. ISBN 0-7869-3134-5.
- ↑ Richard Baker, James Wyatt (March 2004). Player's Guide to Faerûn. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 101. ISBN 0-7869-3134-5.
- ↑ Richard Baker, James Wyatt (March 2004). Player's Guide to Faerûn. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 111. ISBN 0-7869-3134-5.
- ↑ Richard Baker, James Wyatt (March 2004). Player's Guide to Faerûn. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 116. ISBN 0-7869-3134-5.
- ↑ Eric L. Boyd (June 2005). City of Splendors: Waterdeep. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 49. ISBN 0-7869-3693-2.