Kasis of the One True Path of Pholtus
Hi all -
Below is the history and background of my toon. I was unsure if any others were picking the same person and class as elders, but it shouldn't make much difference to my story.
Also, as you see, I'm choosing Purple as my color to post in (Pholtus's colors).
Also, as I have ton's of Greyhawk stuff, I've got several caladers of Greyhawk. Being that it's almost time to head out of the office and I've spent all day writing this and no real work, I should spend the next 30 min doing work. Thus, I'll find it in my GH DVD v2 and post them to GreyhawkOnline.com (GHO) for you to get.
Also, if there is a problem here (which I doubt), I can always create forums at GHO (I just don't or haven't done so) or give you a site page if you need to be able to upload without inpunity.
Be Well, and I look forward to hearing that you've accepted Kasis into the word (otherwise he'll travel Oerth indefinety as I'll never play him!).
Theocrat Issak
Kasis –
Kasis grew up with the knowledge that Sol, the sun itself, was what kept the people of Oerth alive and well. He followed its path each and every morning as he awoke, clear in his conviction that one day he would serve the sun.
As Kasis grew, his “mother” soon began to teach him the ways of the world, and how important the sun really was. As she was a priestess of Pelor, she taught him the beginnings and endings of the faith and as he grew, he attended school and religion classes with intensity. As he grew and began to understand the laws of Pelor, he did not quite agree with the Church of Pelor and began to realize that it was not the god, Pelor that traveled the sky, but that of Pholtus.
While in a day trip to Hardy with his parents, Kasis took his leave of the Pelor Church Group and attended the worship of those of Pholtus. In his short stay with the Pholtines, Kasis soon realized, as he had as a child, the Sun follows a strict path, never deviating. That Sol and Celene and Kule are related, and although Sol is the most powerful and is evident during the day, Celene and Kule play their parts in the Path of Pholtus.
But with only a short stay and understanding of the Church of the One True Path of Pholtus, Kasis did not wish to end his studies with his mother, or his “god” Pelor. It was not until a year later that he went to Greyhawk City and had the chance to visit the Basilica that he began to fully realize his desire to follow the Path of Pholtus.
It was with a heavy heart that had to inform his mother, a dedicated priestess of Pelor of his wishes to leave home and study abroad. When he returned to his home, he took the time to say his prayers to both Pelor and Pholtus that morning. During the mornings breakfast he approached his father and mother and told them of his desire to understand the ways of the world, and understand what it means to be a follower of faith. With a sadden heart, his mother understood, yet it was his father that was devastated. He’d always known that Kasis was not going to be a woodsman, but felt the dedication his mother had put into his upbringing would instill a sense of righteousness.
After a bit of an argument, Kasis left his childhood home. After a three month stay in Hardby, and seeing his mother on occasion they began relgious discussions. Seeing her son excel in the faith of Pholtus, she was proud. Still only a lay member of the Church of Pholtus, Kasis left Hardby for Greyhawk City.
With all the wars and many indigents from the regions coming to Greyhawk City, Kasis found it hard to make a living and to stay off the streets.
Stealing to make his way, he was picked up by the Church of Beory and given food and shelter for a week. He took his new clothes and full stomach out to the Church of Pholtus which took him in. Requiring him to read and write to pay his way, he began to transcribe copies of the Pietitical, granting him knowledge that most others would not in the word of Pholtus.
With his skill increasing, as well as his overall knowledge of Pholtus, Kasis was tasked with joining a group heading to the Fatherland, the Theocracy of the Pale.
Traveling through the Urnst states, Nyrond and the Pale, Kasis learned the way of a pilgrim, and that of a missionary. Finding it easy to strike up a conversation with others, Kasis soon found a spot of leadership with his traveling group.
When they finally made it to Wintershiven, Kasis was transferred to the bishop of the Bright Castle, Dour Fentress, on the border of the Troll Fens. As the name suggests, there are constant troll attacks, and it is not a rumor that a Black Dragon inhabits the region. Learning martial weapons wasn’t just a requirement, but a life skill, Kasis learned quickly.
The bishop used Kasis to translate his own personal copy of the Pietitical, Kasis learned of several aspects of the book that didn’t fit into the versions that he’d transcribed in Greyhawk City. He began to learn of the Book of the EbonGleam, a 4th book that he’d not heard of previously. As he did before, he copied as he was told, but he also copied the book into his own personal copy of the Pietitical. He began to understand the book of the EbonGleam but not profess what it espoused. He did not believe that he needed to walk the Path of Darkness to understand the Path of Light. He had be raised with the light of the sun. He knew Pelor was a god of the sun, and there was not a need for darkness.
When it was time to leave the bishop and return to Wintershiven, he informed his traveling companion about what he’d learned of the bishop of Dour Fentress. Of course, he’s sure he was strictly punished.
For his good deed, as well as strength of faith, he was permitted to return to Greyhawk City as a priest of the Temple.
When Kasis returned to Greyhawk City, he made sure his first order of business was to tell his parents of his return. It had been a long 4 years, but at the young age of 25, he was ready to make his mark.
Realizing his ability to do great missionary work, Kasis was tasked with joining the Adventurers Guild. Believing that saving adventures, and traveling the way side is an honorable mission, especially for one with martial skills and a strict belief in the One True Path of Pholtus, he would make an excellent adventurer.
Kasis on the outside portrays himself as knowledgeable of the world (know history, local [Domain of Greyhawk, Pale]) and the ways of Pholtus and the gods (know religion). Yet he has his doubts as to the validity of what the Church of the One True Path says. He grew up with the faith of Pelor, and realizes that for many, that is the right path. He wonders how Pholtus could allow so many churches, the Church of the One True Path of Pholtus (LN), the Church of Pholtus (LG), the Church of the EbonGleam (LE), and the Church of the Blinding Light (a mix of LN/LG aspects taking hold in the Shield Lands) if there is indeed only One True Path, and yet, clerics of all gain spells.
He wonders if yet another church, such as Rao, might not offer more in the way of understanding. He wonders at what disgrace can truly come to those that practice arcane arts, as he has been taught by the Church.
You can find most of the information presented about the Theocracy of the Pale, EbonGleam, Church of the One True Path and so forth at my ThePale.org Web site dedicated to Pholtus.
Overall goal is to multi-class into Cleric / Warmage (MhB/ CAr) for an eventual Mystic Theurge class, or more likely some other Divine/Arcane spell caster class, but one that permitted the wearing of armor. Or no PrC at all.
Of course, as the campaign progresses, I might be inclined to take something else entirely, as well as possibly realizing that Pholtus is not the perfect god, and abandoning Pholtus for yet another deity.
I prefer to play conflicted PC’s – although it has been years since I’ve had the chance to play, with my own campaigns always at the forefront of my Gaming time allowance.
LN - Human – Cleric
Oerdian male, with brown hair and brown eyes. 6’2” tall with a medium build.
S: 13
D: 10
C: 9
I: 15
W: 15
C: 15
Domains: Sun, Knowledge
Feats:
Human: Scribe Scroll
1st Lvl: Combat Casting
