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stealthy "euthanist" (rogue} and a knight (paladin). A RANK 2: KNIGHT
priest (cleric) could provide additional magical support. Prerequisite: Rank 1 and renown 10 or higher in the
If the group is more focused on the political schem- Orzhov Syndicate
ing of the Orzhov, involving the use of persuasion and Each knight carries a title that expresses a quality
coercion rather than outright force, a priest (cleric) and of character, such as Knight of Penance or Knight of
an advokist (wizard) will probably lead the group, ac- Despair. As a knight, you have authority over syndics,
companied by more sophisticated bodyguards (fighters and you are trusted- so far as anyone in the Orzhov
or rogues). Syndicate trusts anyone else- to transport large sums of
money. You also have access to sufficient funds to main-
RANK AN D R ENOWN
tain a comfortable lifestyle between adventures.
The Orzhov adhere to a very strict power structure. Po- As a priest of this rank, you hear confessions and
sitions open only at the bottom of the organization, and collect penance, lead rites (and take offerings), perform
rising through the ranks requires utmost devotion. With ceremonies, and offer counsel to your superiors when
increasing rank comes a greater degree of leverage over asked. As an advokist, you represent clients in court,
those who occupy the ranks below you. draw up contracts, and put your magic to use in a variety
of ways. As an enforcer, you are entrusted with collect-
R ANK 1: SYNDIC ing larger sums and interacting with powerful clients.
Prerequisite: Renown 3 or higher in the Orzhov When you're sent on a mission that poses a potential
Syndicate threat, your superior bestows on you an Orzhov charm
Syndics are low-ranking functionaries. At this level of (described in chapter 5). In addition, you have the au-
the hierarchy, you can expect deference from borrowers, thority to demand service from borrowers, including
who will perform small favors that require no significant indentured spirits (see chapter 6 for the stat block).
risk, effort. or cost. The bulk of your work for the guild, But that's an authority you must use sparingly, since
in turn, involves doing favors for those above you. their service counts as credit to their debt, and it's in the
As a priest of this rank, you can perform minor tasks guild's interest to keep borrowers in debt.
in an Orzhov church: collecting tithes at the door, sched-
uling appointments for the senior priests, keeping led- RANK 3: M INISTRANT
gers, and the like. As an advokist, you copy documents, Prerequisite: Rank 2 and renown 25 or higher in the
Orzhov Syndicate
research legal precedent, depose witnesses, and other-
wise assist more senior guild members. As an enforcer, The rank of ministrant is the highest position anyone
you Hex your muscle to collect minor debts that are of can hope to attain without being born into the guild.
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little importance to the guild as a whole. As a ministrant, you study finance, while managing the
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