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C H U RCH OF H E The church's templars stand ready to protect the inno­
cent from supernatural threats, battling undead, fiends,
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S I L V E R FL M E and aberrations. Friars and ministers fight evil by do­
ing good, performing acts of compassion and charity
• The Silver Flame s force f light that holds fiends at
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bay. Those who seek to defend the innocent from evil across Khorvaire. In contrast to the Sovereign Host, the
can draw on the power of the Flame. church maintains a defined structure and creed. Arch­
• Every mortal soul can find the light. Inspire and guide bishops monitor regions; cardinals lead the church; and
others to virtuous behavior; force is a last resort. the ultimate authority is the Keeper of the Flame, who
• Listen to the Voice of the Flame; beware the deceiving maintains the font in Flamekeep and communes with
whispers of the Shadow in the Flame. Tira Miron.
The Last War had a serious impact on the church.
Every Thrane child knows the story of Tira Miron. Leaders still respected the Keeper's authority over spiri­
Centuries ago, one of the ancient and powerful demons tual matters, but the war wasn't about good or evil. Tem­
chained within the world broke free from its bonds, un­ plars of all nations still joined together to fight demons,
leashing terrible suffering on the people of Thrane. The but if no supernatural threat was present, they fought
nation would have been destroyed if not for Tira Miron. for their own nations. This division allowed cracks to
This paladin was called by the Silver Flame and battled form in the foundation. In Breland, some priests fell
the mighty fiend. When it became clear that the overlord prey to greed or forged ties to criminal organizations.
couldn't be destroyed, Tira gave her life, combining In Aundair, a zealous faction known as the Pure Flame
her spirit with the light of the Silver Flame to bind the advocates using violence rather than compassion as
demon once more. Now Tira serves as the Voice of the the primary tool for rooting out evil. And in Thrane, the
Flame, helping others find the light. Anyone who seeks church has become the ruling body. While still driven
to protect the innocent and battle evil can draw on the by Tira's principles of redemption and sacrifice, the
power of the Silver Flame to aid them, but they must intrusion of politics means that some come to the faith
beware of the Shadow in the Flame, the demon that still seeking power rather than purely to do good.
lingers and yearns to trick good people into evil. In creating a follower of the Silver Flame, decide
A pillar of argent fire marks the point of Tira's sacri­ whether you are bound to the church or simply inspired
fice, the center of the modern church. This pillar, located by its principles. As a paladin, are you part of the tem­
in Flamekeep, is a manifestation of the Silver Flame, plar order, or were you a farmer called to action by the
not the source of its power. Voice of the Silver Flame?
The Silver Flame is centered in Thrane, but it has a
strong presence in Breland and Aundair, and followers
across Khorvaire. Members of the Pure Flame sect treat
THE KORRANBERG some species-notably shifters and changelings-with
C M � O N � C l ( should stand together.
suspicion, but the faith holds that people of all races

N O FAI T H IN

The faith's symbol is a stylized flame inlaid with silver.
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S I L E R F L A M E A silver arrowhead etched with the symbol serves as a
common token, worn as a necklace.
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The Silver Flame has no need of prayers or offerings;
instead, services focus on the parishioners, encouraging
The nation ofThrane shocked the world in 993 YK when virtuous behavior. Church hierarchy is strictly observed,
it appointed a six-year-old child as Keeper of the Silver and only ordained priests can perform services.
Flame, the supreme leadership position of the Church. Archery is a devotional practice of the Silver Flame,
Now eleven years old, Jaela Daran continues to astound used both as a means of meditation and a martial art.
all who encounter her. She possesses poise and wisdom Communities devoted to the Flame engage in archery
beyond her years, and she displays the blend of courage
and compassion that is the cornerstone of the faith. training, and villages have militias of peasant archers.
As Keeper of the Flame, she wields tremendous divine
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power; she has summoned angels to her side and resur­ TE P LES
rected Cardinal Halidor after his assassination. Fortresses of the Silver Flame are designed to serve as
But some claim that these stories are fabrications templar garrisons and to provide sanctuary against su­
and thatJaela is merely a figurehead for High Cardinal pernatural threats. Churches feature enormous arches
Krozen. The reclusive Krozen is a brilliant strategist and and open spaces. The sanctuary of a Flamic church has
ruthless leader. Many believe that Krozen was behind the
death of Keeper T a gor in 992 YK, suggesting that he sup­ a mosaic floor with a flame burning at its center.
ported the child Keeper to solidify his own influence. Is The seat of the religion is the Grand Cathedral in
Krozen the true power behind the Flame? Flamekeep. Built around the site of Tira's sacrifice, this
fortified temple is the size of a small city.

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