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THE SILVER FLAME
I N T E R E S TING THI N G S could take the acolyte background to reflect a strong
connection to the church or the soldier background
ABOUT THRA E
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based on service with the templars.
• Faith is part of daily life in Thrane, and divine adepts Church or Crown? Do you support the theocracy, or
provide important services. Magic is also common would you like to see power restored to the throne?
in Thrane. Everbright lanterns light the streets while Many people of faith believe that miring the church in
magewrights and wizards practice their trades, politics distracts it and invites corruption.
though there are fewer of them than in other nations. Dealing with Darkness. The Shadow in the Flame can
• Every town has a militia ready to deal with super­ tempt even the most virtuous soul. How do you react
natural threats, and people stand together to fight when you encounter corruption and greed? Are you a
darkness. Champions of the light find support and compassionate person who seeks to lead people to the
hospitality, but any character who dabbles with dark light, or a zealot determined to crush all darkness?
forces-necromancers, warlocks, and the like-finds
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Thrane a dangerous, unwelcoming place. C I T I E S AND I T E S
The feudal system of nobility remains in place, but The Church f the Silver Flame s a militant faith, and
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ultimate authority rests in the hands of the church. Thrane communities are built around fortified churches
Queen Diani ir'Wynarn is the "blood regent," serving designed to serve as fortresses in times of trouble.
as a symbolic advisor to the Keeper of the Flame. A Larger towns maintain sturdy walls patrolled by skilled
small fraction of the population would like to see the archers. A Flamic architectural style appears through­
traditional monarchy restored to power. out the region. Buildings incorporate light and soaring
THRANE CHARACTERS spaces, and icons of the Silver Flame and images of the
martyr Tira Miron appear throughout the nation.
As you develop a Thrane character, consider the follow­
ing details: FLAMEKEEP
The spiritual heart and capital of Thrane, Flamekeep is
The Impact of Faith. If you want to reflect a close bond a massive fortress city. The Keeper of the Flame dwells
to the Silver Flame, you could gain a few divine spells in the great Cathedral of the Silver Flame, which holds
by taking the Magic Initiate feat. Archery is a devo­ the pillar of fire born when Tira Miron sacrificed herself
tional practice of the Silver Flame, so as a martial to bind the demon Bel Shalor. The cathedral is the seat
Thrane you might focus on archery-related combat of the Council of Cardinals and the primary garrison
styles or take the Sharpshooter feat. Any Thrane

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