Kamihikari Clan - Background

The Kamihikari Clan is one of the three prominent elven clans responsible for protecting the territories of the Leng Empire. Your people are known for providing spiritual guidance, maintaining law, and ensuring political strength. Additionally, you have access to a repository of knowledge on various religions from across Dromaria, including those unfamiliar to the general populace. The art and tradition of the Kamihikari are deeply rooted in the idea of honoring the sacrifices of the elven gods and embodying the values of The Covenant and The Calling.   Skill Proficiencies: Performance, Religion
Tool Proficiencies: One type of Musical Instrument
Languages: One of your choice
Equipment: A musical instrument of your choice, a prayer book, a holy symbol, 3 candles, vestments, and a pouch containing 20 gp

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Feature: Shelter of the Faithful
As an member of the Kamihikari Clan, you command the respect of those who share your faith, and you can perform the religious ceremonies of your deity. You and your adventuring companions can expect to receive free healing and care at a temple, shrine, or other established presence of your faith, though you must provide any material components needed for spells. Those who share your religion will support you (but only you) at a modest lifestyle.   You might also have ties to a specific temple dedicated to your chosen deity or pantheon, and you have a residence there. This could be the temple where you used to serve if you remain on good terms with it, or a temple where you have found a new home. While near your temple, you can call upon the priests for assistance, provided the assistance you ask for is not hazardous and you remain in good standing with your temple.   While it is likely you follow in the traditions of Serithell or Sithir as the most common elven gods, you are also aware of and may feel drawn toward other members of the pantheon.

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Variant Kamihikari Clan: Called

Some elves devote themselves so deeply to their Calling that it consumes them. If you take after this trait, it is likely you have dedicated much of your life to a specific talent. While art, song, and the blade are the most traditional, almost anything can speak through you.   Variant Proficiency: Replace your choice of language with your choice of Artisan's Tool
Variant Equipment: Add a set of the chosen tools in your starting equipment

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Variant Feature: Artistic Savant
You have always had a natural gift for the arts, music, and other creative endeavors. Whenever you create something, whether it's a painting, sculpture, or musical composition, you have a knack for making it stand out and catching the attention of others. When you practice your talents in public, it draws a crowd, and you can use your artistic talents to earn a simple living, either through busking, commissions, or selling your work.   Additionally, you can use your artistic skills to charm and entertain others. When you perform for a crowd, you can make a Charisma (Performance) check. If you succeed, you can earn money equal to 1d6 times your character level in gold pieces, as people toss coins at your feet and clamor for more.

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Suggested Characteristics
Elves from the Kamihikari Clan are raised with religion in mind and it often influences how they view life. Flaws tend to stem from zealotry or thinking that their way is the correct way, without willingness to seek other perspectives.