Copyright (c) 2004, Samuel Penn.
This document can be redistributed and/or modified under the terms of the GNU Public License as published by the Free Software Foundation version 2.
Daughters of Neya | Version 1.13 ( 2006/09/03 ) |
| Neya |
The Daughters of Neya are a religious cult focused on the worship of Neya in her aspect of Oathkeeper. The cult tends to involve itself with both politics and business, both of which it tends to find profitable. Temples of the Cult are quite common in the larger towns within the Kingdom, and are often at least partially of stone with plenty of statues and tapestries to demonstrate the Temple's wealth.
The cult consists of both political and martial branches, and both are tied in closely with the Queen of Weidany. This closeness is disliked by some, who say that the Daughters cannot be trusted not to side with the Queen. However, few wish to tempt the wrath of the goddess openly.
Daughters are used as witnesses to agreements between untrusted parties. The will of the goddess is said to enforce any agreement made (for a small donation), and to curse anyone who does break it.
More reliably, the Daughters will have a trusted record of the agreement. According to Weidanic law, anything witnessed by the Daughters trumps all else.
Priestesses of the cult wear blue and white robes, with the amount of silver or gold finery being proportional to the wealth of the temple, and the status of the priestess.
The sacred animal is the dove, and priestesses will wear a wooden, bronze, silver or golden dove amulet to denote their rank.
Scrolls tend to feature prominently within ceremonies, with prayers written upon them and then the scrolls being burnt as offerings to the goddess.
Acolytes are taken in at an early age, are are expected to become full priestess by the age of 16, or to leave the cult. Acolytes where wooden dove amulets to denote their rank. If an acolyte chooses to leave the cult rather than pursue full cult membership, then they must swear never to act in the capacity of a Daughter of Neya. The punishment for doing so is death by starvation
Priestesses wear bronze dove amulets.
Mistress of the Temple. Silver amulets.
The Eldest Daughter is denoted by her gold amulet. The Eldest Daughter is head of the local cult, and all decisions affecting the temple as a whole are referred to her.
Female, age 21
The Daughters of Neya are a religious cult who follow Neya, the Keeper of Oaths.
Talents: Ath-2; Awa-2; Bra-2; Cha-2; Gui-4; Sle-2; Ste-2; Thr-2;
Knowledges: Area lore-4; Heraldry-2; Law-4; Religion (Rorn)-4; Speak own-4;
Other: Etiquette-2; Intimidation-4; Longshaft weapon-2; Ride-1;
Ceremonies of Neya [Religion (Rorn)] (2)
As a Daughter of Neya you are a lawyer and investigator for the Cult of Neya, and through them for the Queen. Your duty is to act as a judge, and to investigate crimes against the Kingdom.
Within the Kingdom of Weidany, you have special Royal dispensation to obtain goods, services and hospitality at no cost. You are expected to use this only for your immediate needs and as required to carry out your duties.
Good clothes; Staff; Riding horse;
Female, age 21
The Silver Daughters are priestesses of Neya who have skills and interests in trade and business.
Talents: Ath-2; Awa-2; Bra-2; Cha-2; Gui-4; Sle-2; Ste-2; Thr-2;
Knowledges: Area lore-4; Law-3; Religion (Neya)-4; Speak own-4;
Other: Etiquette-2; Intimidation-2; Intrigue-2; Trade-4;
Ceremonies of Neya [Religion (Neya)] (2)
Good attribute (empathy), Poor attribute (strength)
Much of the power and wealth of the Cult of Neya comes from their interest in trade and taxes. As a Silver Daughter, it is your duty to investigate fraud, tax evasion and other similar crimes.
In carrying out your duties, you are permitted to enter any premises, question any person and investigate anything related to your remit.
in coins; Good clothes; Staff;
Aura of Authority (Cost 4): Religion (Neya).
Neya represents Authority, and those who know this ritual gain an automatic bonus to all leadership and intimidation rolls equal to their religion score.
Ceremonies of Neya (Cost 2): Religion (Rornic).
You have been initiated into the Cult of Neya, and may learn the techniques of the cult.
Copyright (c) 2004, Samuel Penn.
This document can be redistributed and/or modified under the terms of the GNU Public License as published by the Free Software Foundation version 2.