Eberron - Rising from the Last War

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Church of the Silver Flame

• The Silver Flame is force of light that holds fiends at
  bay. Those who seek to defend the innocent from evil
  can draw on the power of the Flame.


• Every mortal soul can find the light. Inspire and guide
  others to virtuous behavior; force is a last resort.


• Listen to the Voice of the Flame; beware the deceiving
  whispers of the Shadow in the Flame.
  Every Thrane child knows the story of Tira Miron.
  Centuries ago, one of the ancient and powerful demons
  chained within the world broke free from its bonds, un­
  leashing terrible suffering on the people of Thrane. The
  nation would have been destroyed if not for Tira Miron.
  This paladin was called by the Silver Flame and battled
  the mighty fiend. When it became clear that the overlord
  couldn't be destroyed, Tira gave her life, combining
  her spirit with the light of the Silver Flame to bind the
  demon once more. Now Tira serves as the Voice of the
  Flame, helping others find the light. Anyone who seeks
  to protect the innocent and battle evil can draw on the
  power of the Silver Flame to aid them, but they must
  beware of the Shadow in the Flame, the demon that still
  lingers and yearns to trick good people into evil.
  A pillar of argent fire marks the point of Tira's sacri­
  fice, the center of the modern church. This pillar, located
  in Flamekeep, is a manifestation of the Silver Flame,
  not the source of its power.

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The nation ofThrane shocked the world in 993 YK when

it appointed a six-year-old child as Keeper of the Silver

Flame, the supreme leadership position of the Church.

Now eleven years old, Jaela Daran continues to astound

all who encounter her. She possesses poise and wisdom

beyond her years, and she displays the blend of courage

and compassion that is the cornerstone of the faith.

As Keeper of the Flame, she wields tremendous divine

power; she has summoned angels to her side and resur­

rected Cardinal Halidor after his assassination.

But some claim that these stories are fabrications

and thatJaela is merely a figurehead for High Cardinal

Krozen. The reclusive Krozen is a brilliant strategist and

ruthless leader. Many believe that Krozen was behind the

death of Keeper Tagor in 992 YK, suggesting that he sup­

ported the child Keeper to solidify his own influence. Is

Krozen the true power behind the Flame?

CHAPTER 2 I KHORVA IRE GAZETTEER

The church's templars stand ready to protect the inno­

cent from supernatural threats, battling undead, fiends,

and aberrations. Friars and ministers fight evil by do­

ing good, performing acts of compassion and charity

across Khorvaire. In contrast to the Sovereign Host, the

church maintains a defined structure and creed. Arch­

bishops monitor regions; cardinals lead the church; and

the ultimate authority is the Keeper of the Flame, who

maintains the font in Flamekeep and communes with

Tira Miron.

The Last War had a serious impact on the church.

Leaders still respected the Keeper's authority over spiri­

tual matters, but the war wasn't about good or evil. Tem­

plars of all nations still joined together to fight demons,

but if no supernatural threat was present, they fought

for their own nations. This division allowed cracks to

form in the foundation. In Breland, some priests fell

prey to greed or forged ties to criminal organizations.

In Aundair, a zealous faction known as the Pure Flame

advocates using violence rather than compassion as

the primary tool for rooting out evil. And in Thrane, the

church has become the ruling body. While still driven

by Tira's principles of redemption and sacrifice, the

intrusion of politics means that some come to the faith

seeking power rather than purely to do good.

In creating a follower of the Silver Flame, decide

whether you are bound to the church or simply inspired

by its principles. As a paladin, are you part of the tem­

plar order, or were you a farmer called to action by the

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

some species-notably shifters and changelings-with

suspicion, but the faith holds that people of all races

should stand together.

The faith's symbol is a stylized flame inlaid with silver.

A silver arrowhead etched with the symbol serves as a

common token, worn as a necklace.

RITES

The Silver Flame has no need of prayers or offerings;

instead, services focus on the parishioners, encouraging

virtuous behavior. Church hierarchy is strictly observed,

and only ordained priests can perform services.

Archery is a devotional practice of the Silver Flame,

used both as a means of meditation and a martial art.

Communities devoted to the Flame engage in archery

training, and villages have militias of peasant archers.

TEMPLES

Fortresses of the Silver Flame are designed to serve as

templar garrisons and to provide sanctuary against su­

pernatural threats. Churches feature enormous arches

and open spaces. The sanctuary of a Flamic church has

a mosaic floor with a flame burning at its center.

The seat of the religion is the Grand Cathedral in

Flamekeep. Built around the site of Tira's sacrifice, this

fortified temple is the size of a small city.