Post by Cyian on May 22, 2017 22:07:10 GMT -5
... ebony slates composes the front and back cover with gold and ruby trim. Upon its face is one striking image of a bastard sword wreathed in two characters "D". On the spine and over the gold raised book bands , Drow calligraphy reads Imperator Divinus translating to Divine Emperor in common. The pages of the text block meld into a glimmering golden finish. On its back cover a shifting image of one bastard sword that flourishes out to ten each impaling the double D symbol wreathed in Hellfire...
... upon its opening, the book is well organized in two distinct portions and features in detail the many trials and tribulations of Cyian Doth'Dakar and his allies had during his time as a mortal on the prime material. Each entry is thoughtfully composed to extract and reinforce Cyian's dogma with little interpretation to be had. In addition, many testaments from his chosen can be found elaborating or pontificating on specific entries and how they relate to any number of disciplines core to his faith. Cyian himself offers revelations on many subjects imparting his truths to the tome. The latter half of the book Pellaeon inscribes the cannon law of Cyian, and the core dogma, religious rites, sacraments, and a codex of information concerning the vile arts.
A excerpt from the Compendium of War: ...a disorderly mob is no more an army than a heap of building materials is a house. -Cyian
An excerpt from the correspondences to Pellaeon: ...“When you look at organized religion of whatever sort – whether it's Theylin in all his variants, or whether it's the Sardinites or Dardantics – wherever you see organized religion, priesthoods, and power you see the auspex of tyranny and domination. It's almost a universal law. Albeit it makes me smile to see there brand of tyranny flourish as mine would." -Cyian
An excerpt from the Trials at Ardent Falls: ...Some battles are won with swords and spears, others with quills and ravens. It is for the legate to decide the best approach for success, but always remain vigilant accounting for the expenditure of resources and time. -Cyian
An excerpt from the Compendium of Laws: ...If you break the law, do it to seize power, in all other cases observe it.
-Cyian
An excerpt from the Audiences of Kas'ryn: ... When your enemies defy you, you must serve them steel and fire. When they go to their knees, however, you must help them back to their feet in your service, in this collect powerful, loyal, and fearful allies -Cyian
The Book of Cyian (Major Artifact)(Cyian)(Relic)(Lawful)(Evil)(Vile)
Prerequisites: One spell slot (see text) , True Believer (see text), and Dark Speech(see text)
Universal Powers
Prosecution of the Impudent (Su)
Any creature with a good or chaotic alignment or that directly looks at the Book of Cyian must make will save vs fear effects DC 10+ Deity's Divine Rank, or become shaken for 24 hours. Upon a successful save the creature cannot be affected for another 24 hours.
Any creature with a good or chaotic alignment that touches the Book of Cyian must make a will save vs mind effecting, compulsion effects DC 10+ Deity's Divine Rank or take 1 d6 Wis and 1d6 Cha attribute damage per instance touched.
Any creature with a good or chaotic alignment that attempts to read from the Book of Cyian for one standard action must make a will save DC 10+ Deity's Divine Rank, or come under an effect similar to Convert the Unfaithful evangelist class ability. except taking on the alignment of the book (Complete Divine Pg 31)(object triggered).
Read Aloud (Su): By simply reading aloud from the book for one full round and every round you wish to continue the effect, the reader and his allies come under the effect of Sanctuary DC 10+Deity's Divine Rank + Charisma Modifier of the reader. The only perquisite is the reader being able to read drow. Only allies with in 30ft and able to hear the reader clearly gain the effect.
Dedicated Powers
Divine Authority (Su)
Bonus to caster level on enchantment, mind, fear, and compulsion spells abilities and effects for the purpose of defeating spell resistance, equal to +1 per spell circle dedicated to a max of 9. Requires the possessor to dedicate an 1st-9th circle spell slot
Divine Inspiration (Su)
Grants access to the spell lists of the Tyranny, Domination and Security domain. However you still must be able to meet all the normal prerequisites for the spell in question, and only grants access to the circle of the spells in each domain equal to the spell slot dedicated to it. An arcane user may access the list to memorize or add it to their spells known list, but use his wisdom modifier to determine the DC. Requires the possessor to dedicate a 1st-9th spell slot
Fanatical Presentation (Sp) By simply holding the book above his head and closing ones eyes the True Believer invites the wrath of Cyian upon his enemies. User can discharge a single crimson bolt of sonic energy as a standard action. Each bolt acts as the spell Sound Lance, cast at 15th caster level (10d8) with a difficulty check of DC 10 + Deity's divine rank, at a maximum range of 60ft. Requires the possessor to have the True Believer Feat.
GM Powers
Book of Vile Darkness (Ex)
This book acts as a book of vile darkness, detailing its vile rituals, powers and knowledge; except that it cannot grant the +1 Divine Spell Level upon reading in its entirety, and doesn't possess the ability to teleport. The reader must study the codex for one month per attempt to unravel its secrets by successfully making a Wisdom, Intelligence, or Knowledge Religion check set by the GM. At which point access to the Dark Speech feat is available for the players next available feat selection.
Then the reader with his new vocabulary and understanding can continue to study, with DC's and time frames set by the GM concerning all other encoded secrets within the Book of Vile Darkness. Must possess the Dark speech feat to continue studies
... upon its opening, the book is well organized in two distinct portions and features in detail the many trials and tribulations of Cyian Doth'Dakar and his allies had during his time as a mortal on the prime material. Each entry is thoughtfully composed to extract and reinforce Cyian's dogma with little interpretation to be had. In addition, many testaments from his chosen can be found elaborating or pontificating on specific entries and how they relate to any number of disciplines core to his faith. Cyian himself offers revelations on many subjects imparting his truths to the tome. The latter half of the book Pellaeon inscribes the cannon law of Cyian, and the core dogma, religious rites, sacraments, and a codex of information concerning the vile arts.
A excerpt from the Compendium of War: ...a disorderly mob is no more an army than a heap of building materials is a house. -Cyian
An excerpt from the correspondences to Pellaeon: ...“When you look at organized religion of whatever sort – whether it's Theylin in all his variants, or whether it's the Sardinites or Dardantics – wherever you see organized religion, priesthoods, and power you see the auspex of tyranny and domination. It's almost a universal law. Albeit it makes me smile to see there brand of tyranny flourish as mine would." -Cyian
An excerpt from the Trials at Ardent Falls: ...Some battles are won with swords and spears, others with quills and ravens. It is for the legate to decide the best approach for success, but always remain vigilant accounting for the expenditure of resources and time. -Cyian
An excerpt from the Compendium of Laws: ...If you break the law, do it to seize power, in all other cases observe it.
-Cyian
An excerpt from the Audiences of Kas'ryn: ... When your enemies defy you, you must serve them steel and fire. When they go to their knees, however, you must help them back to their feet in your service, in this collect powerful, loyal, and fearful allies -Cyian
The Book of Cyian (Major Artifact)(Cyian)(Relic)(Lawful)(Evil)(Vile)
Prerequisites: One spell slot (see text) , True Believer (see text), and Dark Speech(see text)
Universal Powers
Prosecution of the Impudent (Su)
Any creature with a good or chaotic alignment or that directly looks at the Book of Cyian must make will save vs fear effects DC 10+ Deity's Divine Rank, or become shaken for 24 hours. Upon a successful save the creature cannot be affected for another 24 hours.
Any creature with a good or chaotic alignment that touches the Book of Cyian must make a will save vs mind effecting, compulsion effects DC 10+ Deity's Divine Rank or take 1 d6 Wis and 1d6 Cha attribute damage per instance touched.
Any creature with a good or chaotic alignment that attempts to read from the Book of Cyian for one standard action must make a will save DC 10+ Deity's Divine Rank, or come under an effect similar to Convert the Unfaithful evangelist class ability. except taking on the alignment of the book (Complete Divine Pg 31)(object triggered).
Read Aloud (Su): By simply reading aloud from the book for one full round and every round you wish to continue the effect, the reader and his allies come under the effect of Sanctuary DC 10+Deity's Divine Rank + Charisma Modifier of the reader. The only perquisite is the reader being able to read drow. Only allies with in 30ft and able to hear the reader clearly gain the effect.
Dedicated Powers
Divine Authority (Su)
Bonus to caster level on enchantment, mind, fear, and compulsion spells abilities and effects for the purpose of defeating spell resistance, equal to +1 per spell circle dedicated to a max of 9. Requires the possessor to dedicate an 1st-9th circle spell slot
Divine Inspiration (Su)
Grants access to the spell lists of the Tyranny, Domination and Security domain. However you still must be able to meet all the normal prerequisites for the spell in question, and only grants access to the circle of the spells in each domain equal to the spell slot dedicated to it. An arcane user may access the list to memorize or add it to their spells known list, but use his wisdom modifier to determine the DC. Requires the possessor to dedicate a 1st-9th spell slot
Fanatical Presentation (Sp) By simply holding the book above his head and closing ones eyes the True Believer invites the wrath of Cyian upon his enemies. User can discharge a single crimson bolt of sonic energy as a standard action. Each bolt acts as the spell Sound Lance, cast at 15th caster level (10d8) with a difficulty check of DC 10 + Deity's divine rank, at a maximum range of 60ft. Requires the possessor to have the True Believer Feat.
GM Powers
Book of Vile Darkness (Ex)
This book acts as a book of vile darkness, detailing its vile rituals, powers and knowledge; except that it cannot grant the +1 Divine Spell Level upon reading in its entirety, and doesn't possess the ability to teleport. The reader must study the codex for one month per attempt to unravel its secrets by successfully making a Wisdom, Intelligence, or Knowledge Religion check set by the GM. At which point access to the Dark Speech feat is available for the players next available feat selection.
Then the reader with his new vocabulary and understanding can continue to study, with DC's and time frames set by the GM concerning all other encoded secrets within the Book of Vile Darkness. Must possess the Dark speech feat to continue studies
