Theocratic

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The faction is fueled by the fierce certainty that God is with them- and with no one else. The tight and occasionally irrational obedience that pervades the organization makes it difficult to infiltrate or subvert effectively.
Effect: Once per turn, this faction can roll an extra d10 when defending against a Cunning attack.

Leaders:
^{Who leads the faction}

• Rabid doom-spouting high priest
• Elderly good Samaritan and statesman
• Charismatic prophet with own personal harem

Rules:
^{What are some universal laws or beliefs in the faction}

All priests must live in poverty

A local tithe is claimed by the church

Blasphemy is punishable with prison sentences

Enemies:
^{Which person inside the faction might oppose the group}

Crooked cardinal desiring an item in your possession

Fanatic priest dedicated to purging heretics

Highly skilled inquisitor for crimes against the church

Opposition:
^{What forces might engage the group in combat}

Rioting mob of adherents

Church militia armed and trained as well as any military

Paladins in power armor

Obstacles:
^{How might the faction inconvenience the group}

The faithful boycott the enemy

Excommunication

Local leaders do not wish to offend the church and thus refuse to interact with the enemy

The church leverage actual supernatural powers against the enemy

Friends:
^{Who might offer the group services or missions}

Local village priest always willing to lend an ear

Inquisitor hunting down genuine bad guys

Scholarly monk specializing in pre-scream archeology

Complications:
^{How might negotiations be complicated}

The constant proselytizing is a bit enervating

They take offense at a bit of accidental casual blasphemy

A few donations are expected

Missions:
^{What missions might the faction offer}

Recover a stolen relic which has disappeared into the criminal underworld

Transport a team of missionaries to a savage world and keep them safe

Recover an unfortunate video depicting a high-ranking priest

Things:
^{What items might have relation to the faction}

Holy book with three pages ripped out

Ceremonial weapon but still deadly

Holy symbol with secret compartment

The preserved big toe of the third prophet

Places:
^{Where might the faction take you}

A massive cathedral under construction

The private office of the high priest

Soup kitchen

In the streets during a religious festival

Tags: Attack, Core