The Flamebearers are the wandering evangelists of the Red Priesthood. Where others guard shrines or study doctrine, Flamebearers walk among common folk, spreading the Burning Rite in stories, sermons, and whispered promises of strength through sacrifice.
They are often the first contact outsiders have with the Priesthood — traveling preachers who gather crowds in market squares, or lone wanderers who approach the desperate and the ambitious with words of trial and fire. Some are sincere in their belief that devotion and pain purify the soul, while others see conversion as a game of persuasion, coaxing new followers by offering blessings that come with hidden costs.
Loved as prophets by some, feared as zealots by others, Flamebearers ensure that the Red Doctrine never stays contained to temples or holy sites. Wherever they go, they leave embers of belief — small sparks that may grow into wildfires.
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Doctrine Keeper – Well-versed in the philosophy, myths, and sayings of the Red Priesthood.
Scarred Testament – Scars and brands inspire awe; allies and converts see them as proof of endurance.
Ritual Obligations – Expected to perform regular acts of devotion to remain in good standing.
Cost of Flame – Casting magic always extracts a toll: blood/health loss (1 health per 1 AP spend).