The Riftward
[Unleash the Beyond]
At the dawn of the Third Age, the planes themselves shifted. As the cosmic
dust settled, new links had been created between Serin and the four other
Prime Planes. One of these planes, the Nether, held secrets from eons past,
an amalgamation of lost Immortal creations and forgotten knowledge. Among
this primeval lore were the teachings of the Riftward, a clerical order born
in the depths of the furthest planes and previously unknown to the
inhabitants of Serin.
The Riftward acts as a steadfast anchor between Serin and the entropy of the
other Prime Planes, serving as a protective specialist who manipulates the
very fabric of these planes to sustain their allies. Unlike traditional
clerics who rely on holy or unholy powers, the Riftward masters knowledge of
the liminal spaces, weaving together ethereal wards that reinforce the soul
against trauma.
Gameplay
While they possess potent restorative gifts, their true mastery lies in
their defensive versatility, shifting between planar wards to nullify
attacks and blast their enemies with the focused madness of the endless
beyond. They embrace only the neutral alignment and view balance as
something that should exist not just between living entities but between the
planes themselves. A Riftward embodies the cryptic nature of the far
planes, often adhering to ancient and forgotten rituals while revering the
endless cosmic expanse that grants them their powers.
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