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[[2nd Edition]] [[sources]] described Vecna's holy symbol as an [[eye]] held in the palm of an open skeletal [[hand]].<ref name="Vecna Reborn p.9">[[Vecna Reborn]] p. 9</ref><ref name="Die Vecna Die p. 149">[[Die Vecna Die!]] p. 149</ref> [[3rd Edition]] sources, though not Ravenloft specific, visually show his holy symbol as having a fully intact hand with [[flesh]] and all. | [[2nd Edition]] [[sources]] described Vecna's holy symbol as an [[eye]] held in the palm of an open skeletal [[hand]].<ref name="Vecna Reborn p.9">[[Vecna Reborn]] p. 9</ref><ref name="Die Vecna Die p. 149">[[Die Vecna Die!]] p. 149</ref> [[3rd Edition]] sources, though not Ravenloft specific, visually show his holy symbol as having a fully intact hand with [[flesh]] and all.<ref name="PHB 3.5 p. 89">[[Player's Handbook (3.5)]] p.89</ref><ref name="Deities and Demigods">[[Deities and Demigods (3.5)]] p.95</ref> | ||
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The Church (or Cult, depending upon the circumstances) of Vecna are worshipers of the demi-god Vecna. In his domain of Cavitius, Vecna's church was the state religion, centered around The Temple of Vecna in Citadel Cavitius.[1] Elsewhere, such as on Vecna's homeworld of Oerth, Vecna's worship is typically confined to hidden cults.
Holy Symbol
2nd Edition sources described Vecna's holy symbol as an eye held in the palm of an open skeletal hand.[2][3] 3rd Edition sources, though not Ravenloft specific, visually show his holy symbol as having a fully intact hand with flesh and all.[4][5]
Within Ravenloft
Official sources for the Ravenloft campaign setting mostly mention it with regard to the Burning Peaks cluster. As previously mentioned, it operated unusually out in the open in Cavitius, where as previously it is the state religion.[1] A hidden cult also operated in Tovag, where it was led by Vocar the Obedient, a fugitive highly sought by the Daggers.[6]
Within Cavitius, only members of Vecna's clergy are allowed to use magic, practicing the magical arts otherwise is punishable by death.[1] As Cavitius is a theocracy, the clergy can count on the aid of the Fingers of Vecna, Vecna's soldiers, to help enforce the power of the clergy. On the other hand, the clergy must obey the commands of the Hand and the Eye, two unique, intelligent flesh golems created by Vecna.[2]
Although simply referring to one of the clergy as a priest of Vecna suffices to cow the general Caivitian populace, priests are sometimes still referred to as "Thoughts" or "Memories"[2], with the latter term referring to mid-level priests whom have levels in both cleric and wizard[7]. "Acolyte" is a term used for low-ranking priests, whereas the "Voice" and "Heart" of Vecna refer to the high priest and priestess, respectively.[2]
Participation in the priesthood within Cavitius is lucrative but also precarious, for a priest's rises through the clergy's ranks mainly through ensuring the deaths of those higher in the hierarchy. As such, priests frequently employ personal bodyguards for hire.[7][8]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Domains of Dread p. 112
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Vecna Reborn p. 9
- ↑ Die Vecna Die! p. 149
- ↑ Player's Handbook (3.5) p.89
- ↑ Deities and Demigods (3.5) p.95
- ↑ Domains of Dread p. 115
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Die Vecna Die! p. 153
- ↑ Vecna Reborn p. 45-46
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Pages in category "Cult of Vecna"
The following 19 pages are in this category, out of 19 total.
