The Counter-revolutionary Sisters of the Apostate
Sometimes referred to as the Cult of Eriskagal
The Cult of Erisksagal rejects the Covenant of Bones and opposes the dead god Ergalon with all their ability. Their goal is to survive Ergalon’s death economy, resist his rule, and assist those whose lives are impacted and destroyed by the Great Destroyer (ie Ergalon/Morgrav). Their guiding belief is that Eriskagal is not dead, and will return soon to restore Ossara to a state of paradise.
The Resistance
The Cult of Eriskagal is part of a collective concept of a “resistance” that vaguely exists in the minds of the Bleaklanders far from Necropolis Lux. The cult operates completely in hiding. They have no churches, but they occupy sacred spaces, caves, hideouts and other locations where they can gather and thwart Ergalon’s reign.
Your Mission as a Cleric
Destroy all dead and undead bodies with fire and equal fervor
Facilitate clandestine cremations, including for non-believers
Help those who suffer under Ergalon’s rule.
Grow your followers by promising to protect them from undeath.
Your Mission as a Paladin
Seek and destroy undead.
Help those who suffer under Ergalon’s rule.
Assist the clerics in carrying out their mission.
Counter the influence of the Death Collectors
Alignments
Most of the clergy are Lawful Good, though other “good” types are represented. Membership is open to all classes and “good” people.
Ranks
Initiates are clergy still learning the mythology and hidden teachings of Eriskagal. At third level, those who pass the Trials of Eriskagal are elevated to the rank of Acolyte. At fifth level, they become Priestesses—the highest formal rank within the faith. There is no higher title, though Priestesses who lead their own resistance cells are often referred to as High Priestesses, a title earned through leadership rather than granted through hierarchy. Paladins within the Church begin their path as Protectors. At fifth level, they are honored with the title Warden of the Faith. Upon reaching ninth level, they are recognized simply and solemnly as Paladins, having fully embodied their sacred charge.