Salvation at last (Tryll)

[Anastasia]

Congratulations! You had the 24000th post in post gaming, Yuth. As a bonus, choose one of Aurora's shops.

"Do you know the word and doctrine of the Queen of the Battlefield?" Bluemar asks.

[Yuthirin]

Let's go with Earth's Bounty.

Also is there a roll for this?

[Anastasia]

K:R.

[Yuthirin]

[blockquote]Rolled 1d20+27 : 5 + 27, total 32[/blockquote]

[Anastasia]

You did well enough to get a copy/paste from Alicia's divine writeup. Incoming.

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Alicia Reynes
Queen of the Battlefield, The Righteous Avenger, Saint Alicia
Demigoddess
Symbol: Black queen chess piece viewed from above
Home Plane: Sylica
Alignment: Lawful Exalted
Portfolio: Magic, battle, justice, perseverance
Worshipers: Warriors, guards, spellswords, gishes, adventurers
Cleric Alignments: LG, NG, CG
Domains: War, Magic, Good
Favored Weapon: Bonds (Falchion)

Alicia Reynes is the patron of those who selflessly fight for the safety and happiness of others. She encourages those who venerate her name to endlessly strive to improve themselves, both in terms of their skills and the impact they have on the world. A wandering duelist constantly seeking perfection but spurning those perceived as weaker would receive no comfort from Alicia - in her ethos the purpose of might is to shield the weak, and power for its own sake is meaningless.

Like Mystra, Alicia sponsors the growth of magic, viewing it as a vital facet of the world, and also like Mystra she cautions against relying too much upon it. Not just in terms of broadening one's skills to handle all situations, but also to avoid using it as a crutch for mundane things that could be accomplished with the expenditure of a little more effort and ambition.

While Alicia does preach the virtues of honor and chivalry, and considers mercy to a defeated foe to be among the noblest of acts, she also places a particularly high value on tactics, which places her closer to Red Knight than to Tyr in terms of what she expects of her followers in battle. As she encourages her followers to broaden the scope of their knowledge, she likewise teaches them to seek every advantage that can be sought prior to battle. To her there is no shame in using subterfuge and distraction to ensure victory against a superior opponent.

The followers of Alicia favor utilitarian and rugged attire, as if ready to leap into action or go on a journey at any moment. Darker colors are favored for clothing, but for ceremonial functions black robes with a silver or bright blue trim are most common. Said robes never include hoods, as her clerics always ensure their faces are kept uncovered, partly a superstition based on Alicia never wearing a helm in battle, and partly to offset the usual implication given to such dark attire.
At present there is only one holy day dedicated to Alicia. August 7th is the Day of Ascension. It celebrates the day when Alicia rose into the heavens, marked by the Feast of the Risen and the renewal of vows to the Queen of the Battlefield.

History/Relationships

Alicia is a young and energetic deity, having only recently ascended after an eventful mortal life of both heroism and tragedy. The prime material she originates from was until very recently sealed away from the rest of reality in the aftermath of a cataclysmic war between the Gods and an ascendant self proclaimed 'God-King', becoming a living saint of Mystra as her world became more open to the planes, a title she is still sometimes known by despite her attempts to style herself in the manner of a queen since coming to rule over Sylica.

Having lived in a world where the Gods were nearly silent has colored Alicia's beliefs about the role of a deity, and while she keeps a close eye on her faithful she tries to avoid giving them overt displays of her strength, believing that her followers will flourish more by relying on their own will and intuition. This does not keep her from providing clandestine aid to encourage their growth, but she views such as most successful when no one is aware she intervened at all.

Not surprisingly, Alicia's foremost ally among the Gods is Mystra, although she has been trying to develop her own independent standing among the Gods without relying on Mystra's power or reputation. Empress Sulia, another young goddess, has taken on a role as something of a mentor to Alicia, and the two have become firm friends. Sharess has shown some interest in Alicia, who's consort and co-ruler of Sylica was once a divine servant of the Lady of Cats, but there is little in terms of formal ties. Rather than Gods, she counts her strongest allies among the Court of Stars and Celestial Hebdomad. Special mention of course goes to Seira Aryn, a mortal friend of Alicia's who ascended at the same time. The two continue working closely together, frequently combining their forces and visiting one another s' realms.

While Alicia opposes all evil, she does have several notable foes. First and foremost is Shar, whom Alicia maintains an almost legendary enmity with, having gone so far as to slay Malice, a servant deity of Shar's possessing similar power as Alicia. The origins of this particular enmity are not common knowledge, although it is known that in her mortal life Alicia did battle with Shar's most powerful servants on the world of her birth. While Hell in general is almost constantly in opposition to Alicia, she frequently becomes involved in Perdition's politics as various archdevils try to maneuver her to hinder their rivals. Among demons, Malcanthet the Queen of Succubi is her most notable enemy, although their hostility tends to play out on a lower key and Alicia has not yet openly responded to her provocations.

Dogma

Always strive to improve yourself. As powerful as you become, never forget there is always someone better to learn from or overcome. Share your strength with others, teach those who would learn and protect those who cannot. Seek to understand your enemies, for knowledge illuminates the way not only to victory, but may help turn foes into friends. Punish the guilty, but consider the potential for improvement in all beings. As you fight to preserve civilization, engage yourself with it to always be reminded of why you fight.

Clergy and Temples

Clerics of Alicia are charged with teaching and instructing others in the ways of just battle, and honoring the names of heroes by spreading tales of their deeds to bring heart and encouragement to the people. Typically her clergy minister to a wide area, forcing them to become wanderers by circumstance, and maintaining small open shrines throughout their 'parish' rather than being based at a single temple. On their travels they are expected to keep an eye out for those with the potential to become great warriors or mages, using their contacts with Alicia's faithful to arrange training and support so that new heroes are always encouraged to foster their talents.

[Yuthirin]

So the Dogma portion is her doctrine?

[Anastasia]

Basically, though reading the whole thing helps frame it and provides useful context.

[Yuthirin]

Am at work lack the time to do that. Sorry! Expect a reply sometime in 8-16 hours!

[Yuthirin]

Unless you want to condense it.

[Anastasia]

Mmmm. Nah, this is going to be a factor in your thread, so it's best if you read it and understand it directly.

Also check loot, Eb made a post with who gets what moneywise? Tryll just make 180k.

[Yuthirin]

"Yep!" Calleigh replies.

[Anastasia]

"Wonderful. Go spread it to the people," Bluemar says. "Speak to those ready to hear it and allow those celebrating to celebrate longer."

[Yuthirin]

Real quick, is that a thing? Outsiders working for one god promoting another? Or is that sorta like working at Cid's Bakery and telling all the people on the street how great Annie's Bakery is?

[Anastasia]

That's a really good question.

It depends on the outsiders. Anything non good won't happen unless it's part of an allied group. For example, an outsider serving Gond promoting Oghma. Also stricter standards apply to paladins, clerics and other divine spellcasters, as they go above and beyond the call of normal outsider devotion.

Good outsiders are something of an exception. The forces of good generally work together, even when law and chaos divides them. You're generally supposed to be following and spreading the word of who you revere. However, it is permissible to spread word of other deities and forces your own patron approves of. For instance, you won't get smote if you spread word of Queen Morwel in Mount Celestia, though doing so without a good reason is gauche at best and likely to have a more powerful resident of the realm to drop in and ask you what you're doing and why.

In this case it's acceptable, as Alicia is in Morwel's good books over the saving the lost children of Androlynne. She (and Seira as well as others) were proclaimed eternal friends of the Court of Stars.

[Yuthirin]

Ohhhh, yes, right. Forgot about that. Rock 'n roll.

"Hmmmm, okay. I can do that!"