The Unraveled Scholars

Durability +10

Connections +0

Miracles +10

Loyalty +10

## History

The Unraveled Scholars were formed from a small cult of Necromancers who were taught by their Goddess, spreading their knowledge far and wide. Each generation of cultists spread her message and teachings, swelling their ranks exponentially. Despite the origin centered in Necromancy, the cult has evolved into a full blown church. Claiming the title of "The Still", they embrace deep magics to complete their goals.

## Home

The Unraveled Scholars haven't found a true place to fully belong yet, remaining in migrating groups and attaching to communities.

## Symbols

The Unraveled Scholars created a symbol to figure out who was safe to talk to about their dark arts, that evolved into their holy symbol. Normally presented through a tattoo across the forearm, or by positioning their arms downward to form the tip of the triangle, using illusion or conjuration to create the rest of the symbol. The symbol is one large triangle approaching a set of four growing dots, with the third having a ring around it, before a smaller set of three dots that grow like the first set, and a final large dot. The two sets of dots are connected by curving lines to the first dot in the second set.

## One, Two, then Four

The Church has few laws and rules, normally going from place to place establishing in small tribes. The Church only accepts those who are open to learning, or come to parlay. The

The Beast Mistress' church lacks an overarching, centralized hierarchy, with worshipers often forming small, independent covens or cults. Given the decentralized nature of her clergy, her faith is spread across different locations; the highest congregations however, are in places most in touch with the wilderness.
As a core tenet, the Beast Mistress' church is highly matriarchal, viewing women in a far more favorable light than men, as well as only allowing women to lead other faithful in any capacity. Despite the limitations, membership of men is not discriminated.

### **Worshipers**

The Still believe that the strongest thing in existence is the mortal soul. Members of the Still try to cultivate magic, protect souls that they can, and protect their local communities. The Still are primarily populated by spellcasters who embrace forbidden spells, and a surprising amount of creation-sphere focused casters.

### **Clergy**

The Still embrace their ability to create life and matter, normally wearing or being accompanied by something they have created. Most groups refer to their gatherins as "Archives", spreading knowledge about the news and their studies.

### **Temples and Shrines**

The Still create shrines that make music somehow, be it trinket, design, or magic. The Unraveled Scholars tend to build their temples within whatever structure defends them, or is reinforceable. This is normally the walls that surround a city, turning the gatehouse to a temple worshipping her aspect as a Protector.

### **Nothing Better Than a Good Book**

The Still's only profane books are spell, recipe and How-to books. Any and all types of books that can teach are sacred knowledge that shoudl be cherished.

### **Holidays**

As of now, no Holiday in addition is worshiped by The Still. They engage in whatever holidays in their communities they wish.

### **Sacred Animals**

The Still adopted Slugs and Moths as their sacred animals. The greatest of their ilk are Blue Glacus and Silk Moths.

## Teachings

The Harbinger worshiped by the Still has declared the most sacred thing in all of existence is the soul. Preserving souls, cultivating them, and strengthening your soul are the core tenants of The Unraveled Scholars. These scholars seek communities to install themselves in to do their worship. They protect their communities, attempting to form personal bonds at whatever speed they are comfortable at. They further worship the act of choice with their souls, embracing the great cycle. Worshipers are free to do as they please, but a sizeable amount choose to become sentient undead to preserve their souls to the mortal coil for as long as they wish.

## Obedience

Worship the blessings of civilization by writing about their community, then ponder what it tells them about their well being. By constantly being aware of your surroundings and people around you, you can find weak spots in your protection of the community. This grants a +2 profane bonus to Knowledge (Engineering) and Diplomacy.

## Boons

1. **The Lich's First Teachings (Sp):** *peasant armaments* 3/day, *make whole* 2/day, or *Collaborative Thaumaturgy* 1/day
2. **Superior Magi (Su):** Worship of the Lich binds those who have fallen before The Still's magic to fight for them. Once per day as a standard action, you can summon a Venedaemon from Abaddon to aid you. The Venedaemon follows your commands perfectly for 1 minute per Hit die you possess before being banished to Abaddon. The Venedaemon doesn't follow any commands that harms a member of The Stilled or damages things belonging to The Unraveled Scholars, including civilians. The Venedaemon breaks free until its banishment if they are used to kill a innocent soul.
3. **Will of the Thousands (Su):** Your faith protects you as you have others, bolstered by the faith and souls you've let prosper. Every blow against you is an insult to all who believe in you and your Goddess. As a free action, you can manifest this power to gain DR 10/Good and Silver. Dismissing this ability is also a free action. This ability lasts a number rounds per day equal to 1 + 1 for every 4 Hit Dice you possess (maximum 6 rounds). The rounds don’t need to be consecutive.

## Divine Gift

Earning the gift of The Unraveled Scholars blesses the worshiper with a personal servant created by Mhorinia personally. The creature is randomly chosen between a Undead, Ooze, or Construct, but is unknown to the worshiper. The creature is summoned as a full round action where the Worshiper demands something be done, upon which it manifests. It is a creature with a similar CR to the level of the worshiper, sent to help them achieve their goal. The creature fights until its destruction, three days have passed, or its objective is completed. It does not follow orders, simply being friendly to the Worshiper and acting to complete whatever objective it was given. It is hostile to whatever directly opposes it, but it will attempt to achieve its goal as peacefully as it can, but is easily capable of rampaging to its goal.
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