Acolyte

You have spent your life in the service of your chosen faith: either through the Chantry, the Shaperate, as a Tamassran or a Dalish First/Keeper. You are not necessarily a full cleric or priest, but you have been been trained in that institution to the level of initiation or higher. You may have had a lesser or great role in that institution, depending on your character choice. The knowledge you may have depends on the faith, as listed below.

**Andrastian Chantry** - Chantries are varied, from the humble village chapel to the richly decorated cloister. Most carry out some form of charity work in giving alms to the poor and sheltering the masses, especially in areas where the Chantry is the only stone building for miles around. Grander places, however, may choose to dispense only prayers to the faithful instead of material help, and some cloisters are closed to the outside world. You would have received at least some teaching in the Chant of Light, and chantry theology relevant to your denomination (Southern or Imperial).

**The Shaperate** - You were a member of the Shaperate, the Dwarven memory-keepers. Your duties may have have been those of a full shaper, or they may have been as simple as keeping the halls tidy and filing away tomes and artefacts. You would have received some education about the Paragons and the values that their lives can teach the Dwarven faithful.

**Tamassran** - Either you are or were a Tamassran, or were in training to be such. You would have been educated rigorously on the Qun, on your expected duties, as well as the duties of those in your care. Unlike with other acolytes, there are no casual initiates. You would have received your calling from a young age and been expected to take that role.

**Dalish First/Keeper** - The Keepers of the Dales were originally its high priests, and you received some education in the teachings passed down from those times. You know at least a little Ancient Elvhen, spoken and written, and can recall at least some stories of the pantheon. You are able to marry people from your faith, bless their children, and perform the rites needed for death.

When encountering queries related to your specific faith, you may not need to make a religion check, receive advantage on that check or receive a relevant clue.

## Proficiencies and Equipment

**Skill Proficiencies**: Insight, Religion

**Equipment**: A holy symbol (a gift to you when you entered the priesthood), a prayer book or prayer token, 5 sticks of incense or 5 candles, vestments/robes, a set of common clothes, and a pouch containing 15gp.

## Feature: Shelter of the Faithful

As an acolyte, you command the respect of those who share your faith, and you can perform the religious ceremonies of your chosen faith. You and your adventuring companions can expect to receive free healing and care at a temple, shrine, or other established presence of your faith. Those who share your religion will support you (but only you) at a modest lifestyle.

You might also have ties to a specific institution dedicated to your chosen faith, and you have a residence there. This could be the temple where you used to serve, if you remain on good terms with it, or a temple where you have found a new home. While near your temple, you can call upon the priests for assistance, provided the assistance you ask for is not hazardous and you remain in good standing with your temple.

In addition, if you have the Templar or Templar Skirmisher specialisation, you can receive free doses of Lyrium (up to 7 days at a time) provided you are in good standing with the Chantry.