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>[!infobox|n-th wsm]
>###### <font size="+2">[[Shield-Captain Rota Caress.webp|Shield-Captain Rota Caress]]</font>
>![[Rota Caress.webp|cover hm-sm p+tc]]
> ###### <small>Art by [[Khang]]</small>
>![[Shield-Captain Rota Caress.webp|cover hm-sm p+tc]]
> ###### <small>Art by [Waymaker](https://www.twitch.tv/waymakerchronicles/about)</small>
> #### Appearances
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>|:-:|:-:|
>|[Saints and Sinners](Saints%20and%20Sinners.md)|Season 1+2|
>|[The Dark Sermon](Corvanis/Parties/Completed%20Campaigns/The%20Dark%20Sermon/The%20Dark%20Sermon.md)|End of Season 2|
>|[The Dark Sermon](Corvanis/Parties/Completed%20Campaigns/The%20Dark%20Sermon/The%20Dark%20Sermon.md)|S4E1|
> #### Basic Info
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>|:-:|:-:|
>|Status| Dead and Destroyed|
>|Race|[Human](Corvanian%20Human.md)|
>|Class |[Militant](Militant.md) [Corvanis Cleric](Corvanis%20Cleric.md)|
>|Prestige Class |[Evangelist](Evangelist.md)|
>|Level|8|
>|Alignment|Lawful Good|
>|From|[The Pale City](The%20Pale%20City.md)|
>|Age|?|
>|Pronouns|He/Him|
>|Deity|[Mytheria](Mytheria.md)|
>#### Location
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>|:-:|---|
>|Location|[The Pale City](The%20Pale%20City.md)|
>[!recite|no-i alt-co]+ <font color="#8555d5"><font size="+4">**S**</font><font size="+3">**HIELD-**</font><font size="+4">**C**</font><font size="+3">**APTAIN **</font> <font size="+4">** R**</font><font size="+3">**OTA**</font> <font size="+4">**C**</font><font size="+3">**ARESS**</font></font>
>>[!recite|right no-i embed clean no-t txt-c wsmall]
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>## <font color="#bccad8">_Medium Humanoid, Lawful Good_
><font color="#8555d5">**A<small>RMOR</small> C<small>LASS</small>:**</font> 17
><font color="#8555d5">**H<small>IT</small> P<small>OINTS</small>:**</font> 64
><font color="#8555d5">**S<small>PEED</small>:**</font> 30 ft.
><font color="#8555d5">**B<small>ASE</small> E<small>XPOSURE</small>:**</font> <font color="#bccad8">0</font>
>##
>######
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>|:-:|:-:|:-:|:-:|:-:|:-:|
>|**STR**|**DEX**|**CON**|**INT**|**WIS**|**CHA**|
>|<small>12 (<font size="-1"> +1 </font>)|<small>10 (<font size="-1"> − </font>)|<small>16 (<font size="-1"> +3 </font>)|<small>10 (<font size="-1"> − </font>)|<small>20 (<font size="-1"> +5 </font>)|<small>20 (<font size="-1"> +5 </font>)|
>
>>[!infobox|left n-th]
>>###### <font color="#8555d5"><font size="+ 1">S</font><font size="+0">KILL</font> <font size="+ 1">P</font><font size="+0">ROFICIENCY</font></font>
>>| <!-- -->| <!-- -->| <!-- -->|
>>|:-:|---|:-:|
>>|<input type="checkbox">|[Acrobatics (C)](Acrobatics%20(C).md)|0|
>>|<input type="checkbox">|<small>[Animal Handling (C)](Animal%20Handling%20(C).md)|+5|
>>|<input type="checkbox" checked>|[Arcana (C)](Arcana%20(C).md)|+3|
>>|<input type="checkbox">|[Athletics (C)](Athletics%20(C).md)|+1|
>>|<input type="checkbox">|[Deception (C)](Deception%20(C).md)|+5|
>>|<input type="checkbox">|[History (C)](History%20(C).md)|0|
>>|<input type="checkbox" checked>|[Insight (C)](Insight%20(C).md)|+8|
>>|<input type="checkbox">|[Intimidation (C)](Intimidation%20(C).md)|0|
>>|<input type="checkbox">|[Investigation (C)](Investigation%20(C).md)|0|
>>|<input type="checkbox">|[Martial (C)](Corvanis/Character%20Creation/Skills/Martial%20(C).md)|+8|
>>|<input type="checkbox">|[Medicine (C)](Medicine%20(C).md)|+5|
>>|<input type="checkbox">|[Nature (C)](Nature%20(C).md)|0|
>>|<input type="checkbox" checked>|[Perception (C)](Perception%20(C).md)|+8|
>>|<input type="checkbox">|[Performance (C)](Performance%20(C).md)|+5|
>>|<input type="checkbox" checked>|[Persuasion (C)](Persuasion%20(C).md)|+8|
>>|<input type="checkbox">|[Religion (C)](Religion%20(C).md)|0|
>>|<input type="checkbox">|<small>[Sleight of Hand (C)](Sleight%20of%20Hand%20(C).md)</small>|0|
>>|<input type="checkbox">|[Stealth (C)](Stealth%20(C).md)|0|
>>|<input type="checkbox">|[Survival (C)](Survival%20(C).md)|+5|
>
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>>###### <font color="#8555d5"><font size="+ 1">S</font><font size="+0">AVING</font> <font size="+ 1">T</font><font size="+0">HROWS</font></font>
>>| <!-- -->| <!-- -->| <!-- -->|
>>|:-:|---|:-:|
>>|<input type="checkbox">|Strength|+1|
>>|<input type="checkbox">|Dexterity|0|
>>|<input type="checkbox">|Constitution|+3|
>>|<input type="checkbox">|Intelligence|0|
>>|<input type="checkbox" checked>|Wisdom|+8|
>>|<input type="checkbox" checked>|Charisma|+8|
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>>[!info|clean left no-t no-i ws-med]
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>>[!column|left clean no-i nmg ws-med sban] ## <font color="#bccad8"><font size="+2">**F**</font><font size="+1">**EATS**</font></font>
>>> [!info|no-t clean no-i nmg]
>>> - [Blessing of the Light](Chosen%20Blessing.md)
>>> - [Chosen of the Light](Chosen%20of%20the%20Light.md)
>>> - [Double Down](Double%20Down.md)
>>> - [Hymn](Hymn.md)
>>> - [Inspiration](Inspiration.md)
>>> - [The Tale of Sword, Song and Spell](The%20Tale%20of%20Sword,%20Song%20and%20Spell.md)
>>> - [Call to the Dying](Call%20to%20the%20Dying.md)
>>> - [Emergency Grace](Emergency%20Grace.md)
>>
>>> [!info|no-t clean no-i nmg]
>>> - [Song Selection](Song%20Selection.md)
>>> - [Faith over Flesh (C)](Faith%20over%20Flesh%20(C).md)
>>> - [Divine Grasp (C)](Divine%20Grasp%20(C).md)
>>> - [Morningstar: ](Morningstar%20(C).md) [Spike and Smash](Spike%20and%20Smash.md)
>>> - [Advanced Fighting Style:](Advanced%20Fighting%20Style.md) [Flayer’s Delight](Flayer’s%20Delight.md)
>>> - [Lingering Grace](Lingering%20Grace.md)
>>> - [Natural Rejuvenation](Natural%20Rejuvenation.md)
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>>[!info|clean left no-t no-i]
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>>## <font color="#bccad8"><font size="+2">**A**</font><font size="+1">**CTIONS**</font></font>
>>**[Morning's Light (Word of Radiance)](Morningstar%20(C).md)** - Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, Hit: 1d8+5 Bludgeoning + 2d6 + 4 Radiant damage
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>>## <font color="#bccad8"><font size="+2">**S**</font><font size="+1">**PELLCASTING**</font></font>
>><small>Shield-Captain Rota Caress' spellcasting ability is WIS (spell save DC ???, +??? to hit with spell attacks) and knows the following spells:</small>
>> - **Cantrip (at Will):** *[Blade Ward](Blade%20Ward.md), [Word of Radiance](Word%20of%20Radiance.md)*
>> - **1st level (? slots):** *[[]]*
>> - **2nd level (? slots):** *[[]]*
>> - **3rd level (? slots):** *[Mass Healing Word](Mass%20Healing%20Word.md)*
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># Background
> - A minor noble from the Pale City
> - Served in the priesthood
> - Dislikes the unseemly and inquisitive nature of [The Eye of Mytheria](The%20Eye%20of%20Mytheria.md)
> - Prefers an open hand than a closed fist
> - Formerly a lieutenant before his promotion to Shield-Captain when assigned to investigate Fort Frost
> - By inquisitor's writ, Rota is allowed to co-operate with apostates _[Saints and Sinners](Saints%20and%20Sinners.md)_