<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=332088.msg15861386#msg15861386">Quote from: FroggyBoi on 21-05-2021, 16:04:46</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">I like both of those classes you suggested, and especially both of those archetypes. I wouldn't worry too much about stepping on Gwendolyn's toes too much, especially if there's going to be 5 or 6 of us. So play whichever you would like more. And anyway, Gwendolyn is going to be about tripping and zoning people out in general, so she's a bit specialized away from generic (un)holy fighter anyway.</blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br/>Thanks, I think I'll go with the cleric idea as ultimately I feel more comfortable playing a spellcaster and to be honest I've wanted to play one for a long time :) I have also found the Elder Mythos Cultist archetype which I'm also considering but I'm leaning towards an evangelist -- the idea of a mad prophet whose sermons about the horrors he had witnessed in his dreams speaks to me more even if EMC would let me spread my abilities around more.<br/><br/><div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote">Quote</div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">I like the idea for the character too. As long as nobody else really wants to be the first disciple as well, I'm totally okay with you taking that position. And besides, we're all equally pathetic under Him. No seniority here.<br/><br/>I like the idea of his curse he becomes convinced is a boon. I think it would even be best to not decide and intentionally leave it vague as to if he was truly receiving His message or not.</blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br/>The 'first' was only meant chronologically as a way to give some kind of 'importance' to the connection they might share -- even if, religion-wise, it bears no importance, I think it adds some kind of layer to the relationship.<br/><br/><div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=332088.msg15861386#msg15861386">Quote from: FroggyBoi on 21-05-2021, 16:04:46</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">I think that the message that accompanies the rumors used to actually pull in new members would focus on a community where no one will look down on you for being inferior (as we are all inferior), an aspect of self-improvement, and guidance for those who are lost in life. That way it doesn't sound so evil, even if it is.</blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br/>I really like this as it lets the congregation grow in numbers naturally, especially in somehow oppressed or intolerant communities. Not that they will have it better here in general but definitely better in that one aspect. But that's the thing with cults. ;-) I imagine deception will be our main tactics to win over new worshippers for Zhar -- would you say it makes sense that might also somehow fit into one of His commandments? I was thinking about my cleric's domains and would like to take the Trickery/Deception domain/subdomain combo but I want it to fit the message that Zhar wants his cultists to spread. There's a number of ways Deception can be worked into His portfolio -- for example, "deceive the heathen for they are not worthy of knowing His infinite wisdom".