TEXT: Church of Obad-Hai Version 6.0 
  Working to preserve the diverse natural surroundings in the Sheldomar Valley 
   
  A Gran March Meta-Campaign Organization written by Andrew Garbade, Dennis Waltman, and the Gran 
  March Triad 
   
  Organization Alignment(s)   
   
  Spring & Summer Any Nuetral 
  Autumn & Winter LN, NG, N, CN 
  Clergy: Any Nuetral 
  PC Organization: 
  Yes 
   
  “Yes, the road is just another incursion against the Order, but all will learn that Obad-Hai is the 
  true ruler of the wilds; I just hope they don’t suffer during the instruction.” 
   - comment attributed to Kendre, Druid of the Autumn Circle. 
   
   
  Obad-Hai is one of the oldest deities known on Oerth. He is the Neutral Intermediate Power of nature, 
  woodlands, freedom, hunting, and beasts. His followers are few and far between, with a slight excess of 
  worshippers of Flan descent. Obad-Hai has worshippers in the Dim Forest and Rushmoors, but has very 
  little following among those who live in more settled areas. 
   
  Organization 
   
  The Church of Obad-Hai has very few worshippers in Gran March. While all of the official clergy is male 
  (and mostly Flan), females make up nearly 40% of the congregation. Wanting little to do with politics or 
  the military, the Church frequently sees itself shut out of major policy decisions that affect the country. 
  Though many of the younger members are somewhat disillusioned by this exclusion, the older members 
  of the Church know that worrying about such matters is trivial when compared to the responsibilities laid 
  upon them to care for nature and all its creatures. Currently, two distinct groups make up the Church of 
  Obad-Hai.  
   
  The first is the Circle of Shadowed Elms, a group of divine casters that typically watches over the Dim 
  Forest and Rushmoors, although some members have been known to visit other areas as far north as 
  Bissel, and as far West as the Lortmils. Many of these druids worship Obad-Hai, but the Circle admits 
  some who are not druids. A druid has a position in the hierarchy in the Circle based solely on the number 
  of years one has been a member. The current leader is Kimber Thellten (male Flan Drd10/Master of 
  Many Forms 5) who has been part of the Circle for over 70 years.  
   
  The other group is the actual clergy of the Church of Obad-Hai. Gran March recognizes this formal church 
  as one of its Standard Faiths.   Many of these individuals are priests and worshippers who travel the 
  countryside revealing the teachings of the Shalm to others. Typically, these preachers avoid the larger 
  cities, and concentrate their efforts on smaller towns and villages, often offering aid during harvest or with 
  problematic wild animals as examples of what Obad-Hai can provide. These priests try to gather a few 
  times a year, mainly to observe Holy Rituals together. The leader of these priests is Tevik Masstellien 
  (male Flan, Clr5/Divine Oracle 10, aged 68 years). Tevik retired in Gran March after decades of 
  successful adventuring. His leadership is one of the most important reasons why the Church of Obad-Hai 
  has seen an upswing in the number of followers over the past few years.   His residence, just south of 
  Orlane, serves as the main administrative center for the Church of Obad-Hai and the main physical 
  temple. Tevik’s deputy, Arlan Tain (half-elf (flan) Clr10; aged 55), has a similar philosophy regarding the 
  organization of the Church of Obad-Hai, and continues to wander/adventure.  Arlan’s home is among the 
  barbarian clans of the Rushmoors. 
   
  These two groups, though well known to one another, do not associate on a regular basis. The Circle 
  sees the priests as too beholden to the civilized way of life, constantly traveling to and from various 
  locations, and not concentrating on preserving nature in any particular location. The priests in turn believe 
  
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  the Circle is somewhat out-dated, and their constant interference in worldly matters only hinders their 
  efforts to convert fellow Marchers. The main dogma of each group is the same, however, and their faith in 
  Obad-Hai, though displayed via different means, is unquestionable.  
   
  One interesting facet of the organization is that the current clergy still requires initiates to begin their 
  service by joining the Circle of Shadowed Elms. Tevik has made it plain that anyone wishing to join the 
  clergy must also have a deep understanding of the Circle and its activities. The divide between the two 
  factions is not well-known outside the organization, and the members make every effort to present a 
  cooperative façade when around non-believers. 
   
  Members of the Church tend to be druids or clerics of Obad-Hai, but worshippers of other classes may be 
  among the Obad-Hai faithful as well. How these other classes fit in is as follows: 
   
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  Barbarians – Most barbarians who worship Obad-Hai reside deep in the Rushmoors. These are 
  typically based around a tribal system of worship, with contacts to the actual Church more likely 
  to be Circle members than clergy. The Circle frequently uses barbarian worshippers as guards 
  and warriors when they decide to invoke the more violent aspects of their religion. 
   
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  Bards – Very few bards follow the teachings of Obad-Hai. The main reason for this is the dogma 
  of the church makes it unpopular with the current government of Gran March, and no bard wants 
  to have his name on a “black list.” The few bards who count themselves followers of Obad-Hai 
  are generally the skalds common to the Rushmoor barbarian tribes. 
   
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  Fighters – Fighters generally prefer to worship more martial deities or at least those known to 
  engage in direct combat. As Obad-Hai generally has a reputation of controlling the forces of 
  nature and not that of a powerful warrior, many fighters steer away from his Church. Another 
  issue with many is the lack of available funds to pay for their services. The Church is not very 
  wealthy and cannot afford mercenaries, so it depends on other means (i.e. the Circle) to protect 
  itself and its followers. 
   
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  Monks – Very few monks live by the teachings of Obad-Hai. Though some consider it the highest 
  achievement to be able to survive in nature with no outside support whatsoever, the chaotic 
  nature inherent in worshipping the natural world is contrary to most meditative practices. The few 
  monks who worship Obad-Hai attempt to become masters of themselves through strict vows of 
  poverty, silence, and dedication to meditation in any situation, no matter how dangerous.  
   
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  Paladins – There are no paladins in the service of Obad-Hai. Not only do the Church’s 
  philosophies directly clash with most paladins’ personal beliefs, other members frequently view 
  them as too concerned with meaningless formality and restricted by slavish dependence on 
  corrupt civilizations for their authority. 
   
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  Rogues – “What is there to steal in the Dim?” is a commonly heard statement from most rogues. 
  As the Church is unconcerned with material wealth, and does not really concern itself with 
  diplomatic relationships, many rogues would be hard-pressed to consider joining the Church 
  seriously. There are a few famous stories, however, of enterprising thieves who have, on 
  occasion, have been known to join the Church as a means of evading the civil authorities. After 
  all, who would really make the effort to look for a thief in the middle of the Rushmoors? 
   
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  Sorcerers – While some sorcerers may philosophically believe in the power of the natural world 
  and how it relates to their abilities, most do not view the link so intimately that they join the 
  Church. Part of the reason is the lack of potential for advancement as most high-profile positions 
  in the Church either depend on clerical or druidic ability. Another reason, at least in Gran March, 
  is the ostracizing members of the Church face from many other religions; most sorcerers are 
  nearly outcasts already, and do not want to become associated with organizations which 
  reinforce this prejudice. 
  
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  Wizards – Next to paladins, wizards are the least likely of the classes to join the Church. By its 
  nature, magic many times works against the natural order of things, and so is anathema to many 
  followers of Obad-Hai. While most worshippers accept divine magic that helps crops grow, those 
  same people would quickly become hypocritical of similar magic from an arcane source. Wizards 
  also desire the freedom to research and study as they become more powerful; while this is 
  possible in the middle of a swamp, many magicians prefer to be near larger civilized areas where 
  they may acquire new information in an efficient and cost-effective manner. 
   
   
  Philosophy and Credo 
  Nature is the living embodiment of all things; it contains beauty and ugliness, benevolence and hate, 
  power and weakness, good and evil. As such, proper worship is only possibly by adhering to a strict 
  policy of neutrality, as trying to view the world through slanted beliefs simply causes bias against other 
  parts of nature. All the natural world should be respected; people should not try to remake nature into 
  their own image. Part of the beauty of nature is the balance under which everything operates, from the 
  birth of new cubs to the horrible killing of sentient humanoids. Ehlonna, in her ignorance, portrays nature 
  as “good” to her followers. She admonishes her followers to try “diplomacy” first. Does the tiger ask if he 
  can eat his prey? No, nature does not operate under such rules, and such teachings are delusional. 
  Nature can be capricious and cruel, but at the same time provide enough for all to live in harmony. 
   
  Harmony in this context does not mean never harming nature. Sentient creatures know the value of fire, 
  housing, and crops. The Church does not view the lumberjack, cutting a few trees a day to feed his 
  family, as an affront against nature. True harmony, however, comes when a member of the Clergy shows 
  him how to identify certain trees to be cut; such actions benefit both nature and his family, and show 
  reverence for the world and Obad-Hai. The same lumberjack, however, clear-cutting a swath into the 
  forest, and leaving the downed trees to rot on the ground, deserves nothing but swift retribution.  
   
  The Road 
  The Circle of Shadowed Elms does not support the road, but due to the elven leaders’ acceptance, the 
  older members have maintained a strict “hands off” policy. In their view, Obad-Hai will reclaim the land in 
  time, so spending valuable resources fighting for it now makes no sense. Some of the most recent 
  additions to the Circle are not so sure this is the best policy, and there have been rumors that these 
  younger members caused a few minor disturbances.  The Circle fully expects other roads through the 
  Dim are going to be proposed and have a wait and see attitude to those. 
   
   
  Day-to-Day Activities 
   
  Circle of Shadowed Elms 
  This circle of druids does not typically operate as a entire group, but rather trains its members to 
  recognize threats and encroachments on the Dim Forest and the Rushmoors, as well as different 
  methods of dealing with such situations on an individual level. While some of the younger Circle members 
  may deal with rabid animals, or diplomatic missions to the peaceful humanoid races in the area (i.e. 
  lizardfolk, elves), older members solve more dangerous problems such as diseases, powerful undead, 
  and most of the militant humanoids (i.e. orcs, goblins, etc). Many of the druids in the Circle maintain 
  contacts with their brethren who serve on the road-building crews in the Dim Forest.  
   
  Clergy 
  The actual priests of Obad-Hai tend to wander the countryside, avoiding large towns and spending most 
  of their time in the smaller thorps and farming villages. Many of the clerics have a good reputation with 
  the Herdmasters Guild, as they offer support and training on dealing with wild predators that would 
  otherwise prey on the valuable horses and cattle of the Guild. Other times, priests may be found working 
  in the fields during harvest, which they consider to be a sacred time that demonstrates the benevolence 
  of Obad-Hai. Like their brethren in the Circle, clergy may also be found near any major outbreak of 
  disease, as they are some of the most experienced with strange maladies in the entire March. 
  Occasionally, priests of Obad-Hai take it upon themselves to visit retribution upon those who have 
  
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  demonstrated a willingness to destroy nature without consideration of consequences. It is not uncommon 
  for a powerful landowner to greatly expand his holdings by clear-cutting a portion of a forest, only to find 
  his entire fields barren during the next growing season.  Most Clergy of Obad-Hai are male, but the rare 
  female clergy recieve no different treatment, the male membership just considers them odd. 
   
  Important Dates, Holidays & Ceremonies 
  Each midsummer (during Richfest) the druids of Obad-Hai gather in the Shalm’s Grotto, a secluded 
  location somewhere in the Dim Forest. Nobody, outside of the clergy, is quite sure where the grotto is 
  located. Rumors mention a large lightning-struck tree, but these are likely just stories planted by the 
  Circle to avoid detection.  
   
  The clergy do not generally congregate together on a regular basis. Tevik Masstellien holds services 
  during Richfest for those who wish to come, but it is neither required nor is there a stigma attached for not 
  attending. 
   
  Lay followers typically hold the last and first days of frost as holy days. They usually hold a simple 
  ceremony with their family and friends, celebrating with wine, music, and a large meal.  
   
   
  Headquarters /Major power centers 
  The Dim Forest and the Rushmoors are the main geographic areas where one may encounter the Church 
  of Obad-Hai. The Church generally does not maintain buildings or shrines as they would not maintain 
  such for long. The Church has one such building that is also the residence of its leader.  This is as much 
  for a Gran March government need to have a main temple, than from any religious need.  
   
  Though the Circle meets in the Shalm’s Grotto, that is nothing more than a large naturally-occurring 
  formation.  
   
   
  History 
  Traditionally, the Church does not keep records of their history, so much of its origins lie in legends and 
  supposition. Most current members, however, agree that the formal creation of the Circle of Shadowed 
  Elms was the work of Danilm of Traedil. A human who had lived in the March under Keoland rule, Danilm 
  became disgusted with the rulers of the land after a portion of the Dim Forest was clear cut to plant fields. 
  Danilm traveled across the Sheldomar looking for others who had experienced similar interactions with 
  Keoland. Although the Old Faith was supportive, Danilm eventually excluded them for differences in 
  dogma.  
   
  The typical story of the Circle’s creation recounts that Danilm and his group formally founded the 
  organization on Richfest, 2 CY. Most modern members believe that date is used for convenience rather 
  than accuracy, but observe the tradition regardless. Over the next few decades, the Circle fought a covert 
  war against any who attempted to annex portions of the Dim Forest. Many people would begin chopping 
  trees, only to pass out, and wake up days later, hundreds of miles away from the Dim.  
   
  During the various wars over the history of Gran March, the Circle has remained strictly neutral, though 
  they have no love for forces of aggression such as those from Ket. In the Circle’s view, most wars are the 
  creation of small men who do not realize that everything is fleeting, and those who attempt to impose their 
  will on uncontrollable aspects of existence are destined to fail. Many Commandants have approached the 
  Circle in times of dire need with requests for assistance, but the Circle hs rebuffed all such requests. 
  Berlikyn, in fact, actually threatened the Circle with extermination if they refused to help his plans. The 
  Circle did not bother to respond, but sources close to the situation said Berlikyn got the message when 
  every crop he owned literally died overnight. Since that time, none of the Commandants have attempted 
  to force the Circle’s hand. 
   
  In more recent times, the Circle has been contending with new threats on its own land. The giant invasion 
  of Geoff, and the razing of Sterich, have produced a vast number of refugees, though few druids or other 
  
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  lovers of nature. This has many concerned as rumors and innuendo make it appear that some of the 
  humanoid forces are actively searching for such individuals. It is, after all, common knowledge that many 
  worshippers of the Old Faith from Geoff have reported strange happenings on occasion when calling on 
  their powers. Beyond the loss of such initials, the Circle is also keenly aware of the humanoids that have 
  moved into the Dim. It seems, however, that some powerful magic is in league with those creatures, as 
  very little has been discovered through scrying or other means. The Circle has chosen to take a patient 
  approach to the situation, as hunting parties are not actively targeting them. Many of the more sacred 
  sites in the Forest are heavily guarded at all times, but members spend most of their time responding to 
  the more egregious violations of nature. Not everyone is happy with the current state of affairs, as they 
  see allowing the humanoids moving into the Forest to be against the very balance they have worked to 
  maintain. Leadership has promised to revisit the issue should there be any major incidents witnessed, so 
  everyone seems to be on the same page for now. 
   
  Allies 
  Phyton – The Church of Phyton, with its respect for nature and inclusion of druids in the church hierarchy 
  is as close to an “ally” as exists for Obad-Hai. In the past, many of the druids frequently worked together 
  to protect the land and ensure its continued growth and maturity. Recently, however, Phytonites have 
  been working closer with the military and government to meet requirements for agriculture across the 
  country. While the Phytonites have done so in a manner that protects the land for future use, some Obad-
  Hai followers see these actions as near betrayal. To date, the two Churches still have friendly relations, 
  but if the current political climate continues, there may be trouble ahead. 
   
  Harvest Church – While the Harvest Church is not truly an ally, the clergy of Obad-Hai regards them 
  neutrally. Many of these followers are targeted as potential converts, but the Harvest Church is so 
  pervasive in Gran March, that few of these worshippers ever join. Most clergy of Obad-Hai believe the 
  Harvest Church is something of a “juvenile” religion, catering only to a small portion of what their Gods 
  control. 
   
  Rivals 
  Ehlonna – The Church of Ehlonna has much the same basic beliefs as that of Obad-Hai, but they 
  concentrate so much on the “good” aspect of nature that they never experience its true power and 
  majesty. While their own short-sightedness is not enough reason to dislike the Ehlonnans, their current 
  habits of preaching to their flocks involve many lies and half-truths about nature – after all, is not the 
  winter thunderstorm just as beautiful as the light spring showers? As part of the Church that worships 
  nature as it is meant to be, followers of Obad-Hai find this practice of providing disinformation heretical, 
  and a personal affront to their way of life and system of beliefs. 
   
  Foes 
  Fharlanghn – As the Church of Fharlanghn works to open more of the wilderness to civilized travel, many 
  in the Church of Obad-Hai are working against them. Much of this problem is due to the manner in which 
  Fharlanghnites survey and simply build the roads without consulting anyone (i.e. Obad-Hai) about its 
  impact. More than one cobbled road has been destroyed overnight as annoyed druids have simply 
  removed the scar on the land of their own volition. Fharlanghn, in turn, cannot understand why Obad-Hai 
  wants to destroy the roads and limit access to new and wonderful places in nature. They despise Obad-
  Hai almost as much as the followers of Obad-Hai despise them. 
   
  Zilchus – Followers of Zilchus are perhaps the most ignorant savages on the face of Oerth. They flaunt 
  their civilization while stabbing one another in the eye, they acquire material wealth as some sort of game 
  while starving children die on their steps, and they encourage agricultural activities with no thought about 
  the effect on the land. These people are the embodiment of foolishness and Zilchus must be powerless 
  indeed for such infantile persons to abuse his name in this manner. 
   
   
  Heraldry/ Symbol 
  A stylized oaken mask of a bearded male face on top of an oak leaf generally represents Obad-Hai. 
  Occasionally, the  (a dual-pipe reed instrument) is also used. 
  
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  Spring Circle (Circle of Shadowed Elms)  
  The Summer Circle is the outer organization of the Circle of Shadowed Elms.  It also serves as the 
  training ground for the more formal clergy of Obad-Hai.  Many of the members of the Spring Circle never 
  advance further in the organization, as such advancement requires druid levels. 
   
  Members of the Spring Circle address each other with the honorific of Brother or Sister, as is “Good 
  Morning Sister Anne.” 
   
  Requirements  
   
  To be a member of the Spring Circle, a person must: 
   
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  Have had their Home Region be the Gran March for at least three months (real time) 
   
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  Be at least 2nd level. 
   
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  Be of any Neutral alignment (LN, NG, CN, N, [NE NPC only]). 
   
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  Have two ranks in any of the following skills: Knowledge (nature), Heal, Handle Animal, or 
  Survival. 
   
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  Swear to adhere to the teachings of the faith in Gran March  Obad-Hai must be the god 
  worshiped, and the character will put no god higher in their worship. 
   
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  Expend 4 TUs each year.   Members spend this time at the direction of higher members of the 
  Circle of Shadowed Elms.  Military members may not use military TUs for these TUs. 
   
  Benefits 
   
  Those who are members of the Spring Circle in good standing have the following benefits: 
   
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  Spring Circle members may purchase any of the following mundane items: sprayer (A&EG), holy 
  texts (A&EG), catstink (CV), triple weapon capsule retainer (CV), quicksilver capsule (CV), 
  ghostblight capsule (CV), spiderlily essence (RS), masterwork leather scale armor (A&EG), 
  masterwork darkwood composite greatbow (+2) (CW), masterwork darkwood long staff (CV). 
   
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  Spring Circle members have access to the Limited Feats: Heroic Destiny (RD), Sudden Still (CA), 
  and Natural Bond (CV). 
   
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  +3 circumstance bonus to Diplomacy, Intimidate and Sense Motive when speaking with other 
  members of the Church of Obad-Hai, or with the peoples of the Rushmoors or Dim Forest. 
   
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  +3 circumstance bonus to Knowledge (religion) rolls when the topic is one of the other Flan gods. 
   
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  +3 circumstance bonus to Knowledge (local - Sheldomar Valley Metaregion) when the topic 
  involves Gran March churches, church leadership, or religion. 
   
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  +3 circumstance bonus to Knowledge (geography) to know best ways to travel to the Obad-Hai 
  meeting places in Gran March or to know the location of those places. 
   
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  +3 circumstance bonus to Survival when living off the land, or while in the Rushmoors or Dim 
  Forest.  
   
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  +3 circumstance bonus to Escape Artist when dealing with obstacles of nature. 
  
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  -2 circumstance penalty to Diplomacy and Bluff when dealing with the worshippers of Zilchus, 
  Fharlanghn. 
   
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  Spring Circle members gain one Influence Point with the Church of Obad-Hai each full year they 
  are a member.  In the event that the Spring Circle member advances in the Church after 6 
  months, they still receive the first influence point.  Members may save these influence points from 
  year to year and should note their total in the Notes section of any MR, along with any 
  expenditures. 
   
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  Being a Spring Circle member for at least six months qualifies the character for the special 
  conditions of the Sacred Exorcist, Consecrated Harrier or Church Inquisitor prestige classes. 
   
   
  Summer Circle (Circle of Shadowed Elms)  
  The summer circle is the first step a druid of the Shadowed Elms takes to be fully welcomed by his 
  brethren.   The honorific is still Brother or Sister.  The benefits and requirements of the Summer Circle are 
  identical to the Spring Circle with the following additions: 
   
  Requirements in addition to Spring Circle requirements: 
   
  To be a member of the Summer Circle, in addition to the requirements for the Spring Circle, a person 
  must: 
   
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  Have been a member of the Spring Circle for twelve months (real time) 
   
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  Have at least five levels of druid or eight levels of ranger. 
   
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  Have five ranks in any of the following skills: Knowledge (Nature), Handle Animal, or Survival. 
   
  Additional Benefits of the Summer Circle: 
   
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  +3 circumstance bonus to Listen and Move Silently while in the Rushmoors or Dim Forest. 
   
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  +1 circumstance bonus to Leadership as long as cohort or followers also are members of the 
  Church of Obad-hai. 
   
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  Access to the Limited Feats:  Protected Destiny (RD), Fearless Destiny (RD) (in addition to 
  Spring Circle access) 
   
   
   
  
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  Autumn Circle (Circle of Shadowed Elms)  
  This is the rank of the truly senior members of the Circle.  The honorific of this rank is Autumn Brother or 
  Autumn Sister, as in “Good Morning Autumn Brother Merrick.”  Out among the civilized areas, the 
  honorific “Brother” is also used.  In theory those of the Autumn Circle out-rank the lower circles but such 
  games of dominance are not common among the membership.  Being of the Autumn Circle represents 
  time of service and power of person, the Circle members respect this. 
   
   
  Requirements  
   
  To be a member of the Autumn Circle person one: 
   
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  Have been a member of the Summer Circle for at least twelve months  (real time) 
   
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  Have at least ten levels of druid or twelve levels of ranger or seven levels of master of many 
  forms with wild form from druid levels  
   
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  Have twelve ranks in any of the following skills: Knowledge (nature), Handle Animal or Survival. 
   
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  Be Lawful Neutral, Neutral Good, Neutral or Chaotic Neutral alignment 
   
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  Swear to adhere to the teachings of the faith in Gran March  Obad-Hai must be the god 
  worshiped, and the character will put no god higher in their worship. 
   
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  Expend 5 TUs each year.   Members spend this time in service to the faiths.  Military members 
  may not use military TUs for these TUs. 
   
  Benefits 
   
  Those who are members of the Autumn Circle in good standing have the following benefits: 
   
  • 
  Autumn Circle members may purchase any of the following mundane items: holy texts (A&EG), 
  fog-cutting lantern (A&EG), instant rope (A&EG), catstink (CV), triple weapon capsule retainer 
  (CV), quicksilver capsule (CV), ghostblight capsule (CV), spiderlily essence (RS), masterwork 
  leather scale armor (A&EG), masterwork darkwood long staff (CV). 
   
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  Autumn Circle members have access to the Limited Feats: have access to the Limited Feats: 
  Heroic Destiny (RD), Protected Destiny (RD), Fearless Destiny (RD), Sudden Still (CA), and 
  Natural Bond (CV). 
   
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  +4 circumstance bonus to Diplomacy, Intimidate, Bluff and Sense Motive when speaking with 
  other members of the Church of Obad-Hai, or with the peoples of the Rushmoors or Dim Forest. 
   
  • 
  +4 circumstance bonus to Knowledge (religion) rolls when the topic is one of the other Flan gods. 
   
  • 
  +4 circumstance bonus to Knowledge (local - Sheldomar Valley Metaregion) when the topic 
  involves Gran March churches, church leadership, or religion. 
   
  • 
  +4 circumstance bonus to Knowledge (geography) to know best ways to travel to the Obad-Hai 
  meeting places in Gran March or to know the location of those places. 
   
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  +4 circumstance bonus to Survival when living off the land, or while in the Rushmoors or Dim 
  Forest.  
   
  
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  +4 circumstance bonus to Listen and Move Silently while in the Rushmoors or Dim Forest. 
   
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  +2 circumstance bonus to Leadership as long as cohort or followers also are members of the 
  Church of Obad-hai. 
   
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  +4 circumstance bonus to Escape Artist when dealing with obstacles of nature. 
   
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  +4 circumstance bonus to Wild Empathy while in the Dim Forest or Rushmoors. 
   
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  -2 circumstance penalty to Diplomacy and Bluff when dealing with the worshippers of Zilchus, 
  Fharlanghn and Pholtus. 
   
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  Autumn Circle members gain one Permanent Influence Point with the Church of Obad-Hai each 
  full year they are a member.  Members may save these influence points from year to year and 
  should note their total in the Notes section of any MR, along with any expenditures. 
   
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  When an Autumn Circle member finds himself among the more civilized lands the worshipers of 
  Obad-Hai in the area, plus a few others who give out of guilt, provide for the Autumn Circle 
  member’s needs.  This counts as free Standard Lifestyle. 
   
   
  Winter Circle (Circle of Shadowed Elms)  
  The Winter Circle is generally made up of Druids of significant age that have been in the Circle of 
  Shadowed Elms for ten or more years.  There are not general requirements for PCs to join.   If a player 
  has a character that has been in the Autumn Circle for at least two years, they may apply for a Special 
  Mission to attain this rank.  It is not guaranteed there will be persons available to write those special 
  missions.  Players who are interested should contact the Human Religions POC.   
   
  The Requirements of Winter Circle are 15 TUs per year working. Potential members must have at least 
  six ranks in  each of the following skills: Knowledge (nature), Handle Animal and Survival and must 
  succeed in the special mission. 
   
  The Benefits of Winter Circle are that they get all Autumn Circle benefits plus an additional regular 
  influence point per year of membership and the free Lifestyle is Rich. 
  
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  Clergy of Obad-Hai 
  Once a person has completed their year in the Spring Circle, clerics and favored souls are welcomed to 
  the Clergy of Obad-Hai.  This is the extent of formal organization that exists within the religion.  Clerics of 
  Obad-Hai are almost exclusively men.  Non-player characters will consider female clerics as an odd 
  aberration but will not treat them differently.  
   
  The honorific of the Clergy of Obad-Hai is Father.  As in, “Good Morning Father Ash.”  In the rare event of 
  a female clergy of Obad-Hai, she uses the honorific, Sister. 
   
  Requirements  
   
  To be a member of the Clergy of Obad-Hai person must: 
   
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  Have been a member of the Summer Circle for at least twelve months  (real time) 
   
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  Be at least a 5th level cleric or favored soul and able to cast fourth level spells. 
   
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  Have at least ten ranks in any of the following skills:  knowledge (religion), knowledge (history), 
  knowledge (nature), and survival. 
   
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  Be of any Neutral alignment (LN, NG, CN, N, [NE NPC only]). 
   
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  Swear to adhere to the teachings of the faith in Gran March  Obad-Hai must be the god 
  worshiped, and the character will put no god higher in their worship. 
   
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  Expend 5 TU each year.   Members spend this time recruiting members of the faith of Obad-Hai 
  as well as protecting nature.  Military members may not spend military TUs for these TUs. 
   
  Benefits 
   
  Those who are members of the Clergy of Obad-Hai in good standing have the following benefits: 
   
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  Clergy of Obad-Hai members may purchase any of the following mundane items: sprayer 
  (A&EG), holy texts (A&EG), triple weapon capsule retainer (CV), quicksilver capsule (CV), 
  ghostblight capsule (CV), flash pellet (CV), spiderlily essence (RS), masterwork great crossbow 
  (RS), holy water sprinkler (LM), masterwork darkwood long staff (CV). 
   
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  Clergy of Obad-Hai members have access to the Limited Feats: Heroic Destiny (RD), Protected 
  Destiny (RD), Fearless Destiny (RD), Sudden Still (CA), and Natural Bond (CV). 
   
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  +3 circumstance bonus to Diplomacy and Sense Motive when speaking with other members of 
  the Church of Obad-Hai, or with the peoples of the Rushmoors or Dim Forest. 
   
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  +3 circumstance bonus to Knowledge (religion) rolls when the topic is one of the other Flan gods. 
   
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  +3 circumstance bonus to Knowledge (local - Sheldomar Valley Metaregion)when the topic 
  involves Gran March churches, church leadership, or religion. 
   
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  +3 circumstance bonus to Knowledge (geography) to know best ways to travel to the meeting 
  places or churches in Gran March or to know the location of those places. 
   
  
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  +3 circumstance bonus to Survival when living off the land, or while in the Rushmoors or Dim 
  Forest.  
   
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  +3 circumstance bonus to Escape Artist when dealing with obstacles of nature. 
   
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  +3 circumstance bonus to Concentration while in the Rushmoors or Dim Forest.  
   
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  +1 circumstance bonus to Leadership as long as cohort or followers also are members of the 
  Church of Obad-hai 
   
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  -2 circumstance penalty to Diplomacy and Bluff when dealing with the worshippers of Zilchus, or 
  Fharlanghn. 
   
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  When an Clergy of Obad-Hai member finds himself among the more civilized lands the 
  worshipers of Obad-Hai in the area, plus a few others who give out of guilt, provide for the Clergy 
  member’s needs.  This counts as free Standard Lifestyle. 
   
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  Clergy of Obad-Hai members gain one permanent Influence Point with the Church of Obad-Hai 
  each full year they are a member.  Members may save these influence points from year to year 
  and should note their total in the Notes section of any MR, along with any expenditures. 
   
  
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