Acolyte
Acolytes were individuals who devoted themselves to service in a temple, monastery, or other sacred location where they spent much of their time performing rites to honor a god or pantheon, or serving those who worshiped them. They frequently served under a high priest and studied the religion extensively, and in many instances, they also learned to channel divine power of various strengths to better serve those that prayed in the place of worship.
Proficiencies
Skill Proficiency: You have proficiency in one of the following skills of your choice: Arcana, Convince, Insight, Leadership, Medicine, or Religion.
Extra Proficiencies: You gain proficiency in your choice of any two tools, gaming sets, performance arts, or languages of your choice. Below are some suggestions common to your background.
Equipment
In addition to the starting equipment for your class, you also gain the following:
- A holy symbol (a gift to you when you entered the priesthood).
- A prayer book or prayer wheel.
- A pouch full of incense.
- Vestments.
- A set of common clothes.
Feature
Shelter the Faithful
As an acolyte, you command the respect of those who share your faith, and you can perform the religious ceremonies of your deity. You and your adventuring companions can expect to receive free healing and care at a temple, shrine, or other established presence of your faith, though you must provide any material components needed for spells. Those who share your religion will support you (but only you) at a modest lifestyle.
You might also have ties to a specific temple dedicated to your chosen deity or pantheon, and you have a residence there. This could be the temple where you used to serve, if you remain on good terms with it, or a temple where you have found a new home. While near your temple, you can call upon the priests for assistance, provided the assistance you ask for is not hazardous and you remain in good standing with your temple.
