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== Church of Shar == | == Church of Shar == | ||
Shar is considered an evil goddess, and as such her faithful are feared and reviled | Shar is considered an evil goddess, and as such her faithful are feared and reviled. Sharrans rarely flaunt their worship openly due to this - as well as the fact that it breaks Shar’s teachings to reveal themselves. Worship of Shar is forbidden outright in some places. | ||
Sharrans take pride in secrecy, trickery, interrogation, torture, and stealth. They do not shy away from brutality, and have been known to display their enemies' bodies. Secrecy is valued so highly that some Sharrans undergo a ritual to have their memories temporarily suppressed. Sharran culture is militaristic, given their centuries-old war with Selûne. | Sharrans take pride in secrecy, trickery, interrogation, torture, and stealth. They do not shy away from brutality, and have been known to display their enemies' bodies. Secrecy is valued so highly that some Sharrans undergo a ritual to have their memories temporarily suppressed. Sharran culture is militaristic, given their centuries-old war with the followers of [[Selûne]], often referring to her as the “moonwitch”. Shar has been at war with Selûne since before most history was written, thus making it an eternal conflict from the eyes of mortals. Shar’s creed focuses on waging war against her sister Selûne. Initiates of Shar are taught to reject anything that may distract them, including romance. | ||
Shar is known to be unforgiving and ruthless even toward her own devotees, claiming that if any of her warriors are caught, tricked, or blunder, they are unworthy and weak. | Shar is known to be unforgiving and ruthless even toward her own devotees, claiming that if any of her warriors are caught, tricked, or blunder, they are unworthy and weak. | ||
Followers of Shar are also enemies of [[Lathander]] and his followers. | |||
=== Ranks of the Church of Shar from highest to lowest: === | === Ranks of the Church of Shar from highest to lowest: === | ||
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=== Dark Justiciars === | === Dark Justiciars === | ||
'''Dark Justiciars''' are an honorary order within the priesthood of Shar, who were | '''Dark Justiciars''' are an honorary order within the priesthood of Shar, who were granted supernatural abilities and carry out her will throughout [[Faerûn]]. They are considered Shar's most elite warriors, known to be formidable in battle - though [[Viconia DeVir]] mentions that they are ''better deployed as daggers in the shadows, not massed upon a battlefield''. | ||
In order to ascend to the rank of a Dark Justiciar, initiates must pass the [[Gauntlet of Shar]]; a series of trials that prove a variety of skills valued by the Dark Lady. If the trials are survived, the initiate | In order to ascend to the rank of a Dark Justiciar, initiates must pass the [[Gauntlet of Shar]]; a series of trials that prove a variety of skills valued by the Dark Lady. If the trials are survived, the initiate has to kill a cleric of Selûne (for a hundred years, this was the ever-regenerating {{CharLink|Aylin|Dame Aylin}}.) | ||
Dark Justiciar equipment | Dark Justiciar equipment is quality gear. A Sharran crossbow is described as powerful, nicer than duergar craft, graceful but hardy, and “exquisitely designed”. Their uniforms are clad with the symbol of Shar. They incorporate various fabrics, including velvet tunics and dark cloaks. Sharran armours are described as fine, “unusually robust”, and handsome. {{ref|Companion and player character dialogue while interacting with items in Grymforge.}} | ||
There are very few living Dark Justiciars remaining in [[Baldur's Gate 3]]; the vast majority appear as a race of [[Undead]] creatures, serving the Lady of Loss in death. | There are very few living Dark Justiciars remaining in [[Baldur's Gate 3]]; the vast majority appear as a race of [[Undead]] creatures, serving the Lady of Loss in death. | ||
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=== Ceremonies and Rituals === | === Ceremonies and Rituals === | ||
The '''Nightfall Feast''' (also known as the Nightfall ceremony) is a sacrificial ritual in which worshippers enjoy a banquet in honor of Shar, then kill an innocent in her name. It is considered a sacred right among her followers and is meant to honor her with an act of wickedness. | The '''Nightfall Feast''' (also known as the Nightfall ceremony) is a sacrificial ritual in which worshippers enjoy a banquet in honor of Shar, then kill an innocent in her name. It is considered a sacred right among her followers and is meant to honor her with an act of wickedness.{{ref|Companion dialogue after finding the banquet table in Grymforge, and dialogue from {{CharLink|Shadowheart|Shadowheart’s}} 3rd romance scene, on the Shar path.}} | ||
On a Moonless night, the faithful of Shar can show | On a Moonless night, the faithful of Shar can show their devotion by committing an act of depravity in Shar’s name. | ||
== Related quests == | == Related quests == | ||