The Torchbearers The Torchbearers The Torchbearers is a neutral faction that believes in living a glorious life full of adventure. Their symbol is a dagger with a pommel shaped as a flame. They do not have a centralized leader, but members induct each other and enforce the bylaws by local majority vote. MISSION To delve into forgotten places, loot them, and come back with amazing stories to tell. BYLAWS 1. Share knowledge, rumors, strategies, and ideas. The glory of one is the glory of all. 2. Compensate Torchbearers who help you. Share the spoils. 3. Do what you must, but do not harm fellow Torchbearers. IN THE REACHES The Torchbearers can be found all around the Reaches. They have a presence in all major cities and choose a favorite tavern to turn into their regular meeting grounds. Typical members include those of all backgrounds and skill sets who seek adventure and glory. Members in good standing learn a blend of rumors about adventuring sites and treasures.

Total LVs Benefits While In Good Standing 1 Once per level, you may roll on the treasure table matching your level and immediately gain the item 10 Gain 1 XP each time you publicly one-up a rival adventuring party (limit once per encounter with them) 20 Gain 2 additional gear slots 30 A noble who is a fan of your exploits grants your party a luxurious keep in any region your party agrees upon 40 Faction members who rest at your bastion gain +5 temporary HP (max 5 at any given time from this effect) MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS City-State Details City of Masks Members meet at The Bull's Pen tavern in Silvertop district. They organize forays to pursue rumors of treasure and glory in the nearby Lowland Moor and The Gloaming. Alkesh Torchbearers gather at The Jewel of Borak tavern in the Forgotten Quarter. They often plan delves into the ancient tunnels beneath the city. Stonehall Members are welcome at The Braided Beard tavern in The Clanks district where dwarf prospectors contract them to clear out dangerous mines and investigate weird findings. Kyzian Tribes The Kyzian Princes are willing to leave the Torchbearers to their adventuring as long as they pay a 5% tribute tax to Taru the Hawk Queen on any treasure they find in Kyzian lands. Lydonia Members host jovial meetings at The Court of Mab tavern in the Cerulean Quarter. They are viewed as blunt instruments by the noble elves. CITY-STATE PRESENCE