ASCENDED

The Ascended are mortals that have been blessed by the Eleven before maturity. While they are not gods themselves, they were once regarded as elevated, as something between mortals and the gods. In every Age besides the current, to be an Ascended was considered a great honor. They were originally tasked with the defense of Auria from the alien, monstrous creatures known as the Spirit Beasts that brought ruin and danger to the civilization. The blessings Ascended were afforded meant they were the only people capable of killing, even harming, Spirit Beasts.

While they were once duty-bound to protect the world from these monsters, the Ascended now roam the lands, free to choose their own destiny and make their own fate.

But many scholars still question: If the Spirit Beasts are gone, why are there still new Ascended being chosen each day?

Parts of an Ascended Background

An Ascended includes the following parts.

Fifth Edition Rules. The Ascended are used in place of backgrounds, as provided in the fifth edition core rules. 

Skill Proficiencies. Ascended backgrounds list three skill proficiencies. Choose two of the three listed skills to gain to have proficiency in.

Unique Feats. They have Ascended Boons (described in chapter 5) instead of Origin feats.

Ascended Backstory Flavors

When creating an Ascended, here are some questions you should consider:

• Why did you become an Ascended?

• How did you become Chosen to wield the powers of an Ascended?

• Do you believe in the duties of the Ascended, or do you hate the burden unwillingly placed upon your shoulders?

• Are you the first Ascended in your family, or do you come from a line of Ascended?

• Did you parents approve of you choosing the path of an Ascended? Why or why not?

• Did you join an Ascended Academy? If so, which Academy between Avalon, Arete, Evelina, and Kasumi?