Spire of Sasserine
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The church of We Jas in Sasserine has always had ambitions of ruling the city.
Symbol: A stylized replica of the gave of Sasserine; a crystal obelisk. Clerical members often incorporate this into their holy symbol, making it a pierced skull.
Background, Goals, and Dreams: Sasserine was a priestess of We Jas and the founder of the City of Sasserine. Originally a leader among the Suel humans fleeing Oerdian invaders after the fall of their homeland, Sasserine found a safe spot for her people at the mouth of the Thunder River and established the city. Though rule passed from her to her lover upon death, the church of We Jas has always been influential in Sasserine.
Enemies and Allies: The Spire of Sasserine used to be more dominant in the city of Sasserine than it is now, and is disdainful of the Dawn Council, which it perceives as an upstart organization. The relationship is worsened further by the Spire's openness towards the Scarlet Brotherhood.
Secrets: The Spire of Sasserine has pro-Suel leanings, and the leadership has several times considered opening the city to the Scarlet Brotherhood, but has always found quiet opposition to be the better approach. If the affiliation grows it will seek to change into a government and take over the city of Sasserine, creating a monarchy or theocracy.
Type: Temple.
Scale: 10 (regional). The Spire of Sasserine has spread to Sasserine and some of the Suel settlements of the south. It is a bastion for those who want to be Suel yet not a part of the Scarlet Brotherhood.
Capital: 7 (GP limit 16,000) The church has suffered several setbacks recently, especially the daughter church in Cauldron. This makes the church temporarily weak, and in need of keeping cordial relationships.
Affiliation Score Criteria: The church values disciplne, magic, and nobility. Good things come to those who work patiently. Yet each of us has a time of youth and beauty, and should spend that time well before death makes room for the next generation.
Advancement
| Criterion | Affiliation Score Modifier | |
| Effective character level. | +1/2 levels | |
| Inherent | 2 | |
| Noble birth | +1 | |
| Acquired | 5 | |
| Diplomacy 5 ranks | +1 | |
| Diplomacy 10 ranks | +2 | |
| Perform (oratory), Craft (alchemy or scribe), or Knowledge (religion, history, or the planes) 5 ranks | +1 | |
| Ability to cast hold person | +1 | |
| Work | 3 | |
| Create magic item of at least 15,000 gp value (max 4/year) | +1 | |
| Donates one day/week to tending the church and graveyard | +1 | |
| Holds a position in the city administration or government | +1 | |
| Adventure | 3 | |
| Improve the station of the church by proving loyal and capable in service of Sasserine | +1 | |
| Increase the Capital of the affiliation | +2 | |
| Endure personal trials to follow the orders of a superior | +1 | |
| Penalties | 2 | |
| Does not follow a direct order from a superior in the church | -1 | |
| Does not attend services at least once a month | -1 | |
| Is caught breaking a law or custom | -1 | |
| Is convicted of an offense | -4 | |
| Is convicted of treason | -10 | |
| Causes a scandal | -2 | |
| Is chaotic | -4 | |
Titles, Benefits, and Duties:
| Affiliation Score | Title: Benefits and Duties |
| 3 or lower | Lay Member: |
| 4-10 | Initiate: |
| 11-20 | Hand of Sasserine: |
| 21-29 | Eye of Sasserine: |
| 30 or higher | Voice of Sasserine: |
Executive Powers: